Director of Student Personnel Services

• Aug 2021 - Present

Vice Principal

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2021

Created a schoolwide onboarding program for instructional staff Created teacher recruitment & retention initiative on campus to address unfilled positions Rebranded school campus, social media presence, and community outreach programs Created academic MTSS model currently serving as district’s middle school model Oversaw progress monitoring data disaggregation and directed data-driven instruction efforts Restructured academic and disciplinary support systems for teachers and staff to embed restorative practice, protocols for student aggression, and ensure mental health services were interwoven into disciplinary practices decreasing referrals by 280% over three years Implemented and oversaw social media campaign You Are Who You Follow Collaborated with district personnel and outside agencies to develop and oversee a professional learning model centered around International Baccalaureate education and differentiated needs of staffManaged school budgets and oversaw the implementation of growth strategies in partnership with the FLDOE on a CS&I campus Decreased achievement gap for students with disabilities and Black students by 8% with a focus on discourse strategies and cultural competency training (Based on progress monitoring data from 18-19 SY to 20-21 SY) Designed and implemented an innovative hybrid teaching model to ensure the safety of students and staff while adhering to state and district requirements in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Show less

Vice Principal

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

Created individualized professional learning model Keep Educating Yourself (KEY) with gamification of PD centered around implementation and sharing of best practices with built-in reflection and self-assessment Facilitated 1:1 Chromebook implementation with individualized educator learning plans Piloted reentry projects for at-risk youth with the integration of mindful practices Oversaw curriculum and facility decisions for a staff of 100 Facilitated and guided reflection of collaborative/integrated planning for core subject areas Monitored and evaluated both instructional and non-instructional support staff Served as a District Evaluative Leader, mentoring fellow administrators Served as Board of Review Member for S.T.A.R.T. novice teacher induction program Show less

Novice Teacher Mentor & Evaluator

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

Composed evidence-based observations and evaluations for 12-14 novice teachers in the 22 components of the Charlotte Danielson Framework ensuring a minimum of three pieces of objective, concrete evidence in each component to create a rating Mentored novice teachers in lesson design, curriculum, instructional practices, and classroom management Created small and large group professional development based on teacher need at school and district level Presented bi-annually to Board of Review recommending continuation or dismissal of novice teachers Assigned, composed, and supervised strategies for improvement for teachers who receive unsatisfactory ratings based upon individual teacher needs Show less

Literacy Coach

• Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

Analyzed data and create professional development based upon both teacher and student needCreated and analyzed school-wide survey to improve teacher/student rapportCreated the Department of Education Comprehensive Action Plan to address school-wide initiative as a Differentiated Accountability School to improve student writing scoresProvided professional development, individual mentoring, and provided specific feedback to teachers regarding the implementation of DOE Action Plan

Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher

• Aug 2007 - Jul 2013

Developed and executed rigorous lesson plans aligned with state and national standards in Language Arts, Social Studies, and Math Utilized test scores and student assessments as a measurement of curriculum effectiveness and differentiated instruction as needed for students above and below-grade reading levels Developed and implemented relevant, rigorous lesson plans to accelerate student progress beyond basic grade-level competency. Taught engaging and motivating lessons aligned with best instructional practices. Created an intentional classroom culture centered around mutual respect and responsibility Worked collaboratively with fellow teachers in professional learning cadres. Faculty-lead for planning, implementing and tracking student data across the curriculum.Faculty-lead for creating and implementing remedial strategies for struggling students.Faculty-lead for disaggregating academic and behavioral data and communicating findings to the administration Show less