Ayris Sanders
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Credentials
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Administrative I
Pa. Department of Education -
Secondary English 7-12
Pa. Department of Education -
Special Education N-12
Pa. Department of Education
Experience
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Building 21
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Lab Schools
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Jul 2021 - Present
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The School District of Philadelphia
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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School Principal
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Jun 2017 - 2021
Serve as the instructional and operational leader. Developed and articulate a clear vision for learning and implement a strategic plan to accomplish that vision. Ensure a safe, secure and orderly environment and manage crisis situations effectively. Promote high-quality instructional practices that consistently allow for excellent instruction. Cultivate strong relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders including students, staff, families and communities. Select and assign staff, support differentiated professional growth opportunities and build the leadership capacity of staff. Develop a culture of collegial and professional relationships among staff and students that promote reflection, shared accountability, and continuous improvement. Collect, analyze and use multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement in student achievement. Manage school operations, school budget, requisitions, and all school funds. Show less
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Assistant Principal
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
Executed and drove the mission, vision, and values of Building 21. Ensured a safe and academic-rich culture for teachers, staff and students. Engaged with parents and other stakeholders through school orientations, report card conferences, Student Advisory Council and regular parent meetings, to ensure a community centered school culture. Supported 12-18 teachers, across all subject areas in implementing effective instructional practices, by conducting observation and feedback, evaluating studio maps, and providing weekly professional development opportunities. Managed department heads (Special Education, Behavioral Health, Culture and Climate, Academic Success) in identifying students who benefit from additional support and collaborate with them in providing supplemental educational services as deemed necessary. Worked with all staff in promoting a high level of professional and personal responsibility. Implemented common core aligned growth and proficiency assessments to drive student outcomes and facilitate quarterly data days to evaluate student performance. Show less
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Mastery Charter Schools
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Apprentice School Leader
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
Provided instructional coaching, supervision, and real-time feedback to teachers to drive professional growth and student outcomes. Utilized a data-driven framework to support staff in identifying key levers for driving teaching and learning. Monitored department metrics and set performance goals with instructional staff. Assessed the effectiveness of academic interventions (Special Education and Response to Intervention Tiered model), provided recommendations for new programming and monitored implementation of curriculum. Managed nine staff members and individualized programming and compliance of the K-5 Specialized Services Department. Through observation and coaching, helped to improve the F&P reading levels of 3rd grade special education students. Show less
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Education
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2010 - 2011
Temple University
Master of Education - MEd, Urban Education and Leadership -
2005 - 2009
Ohio University
Bachelor of Education - BEd, Secondary Education and Teaching
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