Principal

• Jul 2020 - Present

Dean Of Students

• Jul 2018 - Jun 2020

Assistant Principal High School at C.E. Jordan High School

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

Principal Intern

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

Support mathematics instruction with respect to site school's curriculum management plan, which emphasizes planning, instruction, assessment, and response Coach teachers with respect to instruction, culture, and data analysis and provide individualized support through strategic action plans Collaborate with leadership team and teacher focus groups to gather data concerning teacher empowerment and develop sustainable plans to improve the school environment such that teachers can assume leadership and decision-making roles Collaborate with the leadership team both to develop and maintain efficient school-wide practices and systems that align to the School Improvement Plan Serve as leadership team representative on Positive Behavior Intervention Support team. Collaborate with leadership to create and implement SWARM school values recognition systems, leading to behavior-altering reinforcement for students and staff through regular recognition methods, school store and events. Leading event organizer of school’s inaugural celebration of American Education Week. Planned full week of events. Recruited donors and businesses for funding. Recruited community organizations, parents, and school alumni to participate in events. Plan professional development (for teaching Limited English Proficient learners) for ninth grade instructional team. Facilitate bi-monthly progress monitoring sessions to coach methods. Facilitate six-week progress-monitoring sessions to evaluate student progress based upon gathered data in comparison to pre-established baseline. Develop organizational management strategies that will lead to greater opportunities for student achievement, such as strategic scheduling of students receiving specialized services. Monitor school culture for organizational norms that hinder and profit student achievement and devise strategies to reshape norms, fostering greater collegiality and support between novice and veteran teachers. Show less

3rd Year Corps Member Adviser

• Mar 2015 - Jul 2015

Site: McLain Jr. and Senior High School Supported 1st year corps members in high school math instruction through professional development including, but not limited to, lesson planning support and review, observations and debriefs, lesson execution practice, mindset coaching, and diversity training. Partnered with local school staff to support classroom instruction. Led professional development sessions that ranged from classroom instruction and behavior management to actively engaging in social justice through education. Show less

Middle Grades Math Teacher

• Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

Taught middle school students to reason and solve relevant problems using the logical processes provided through mathematics.Continually developed and taught a math curriculum for students that allows them to access content and apply it ways that reward them with enduring and useful understanding of the practical applications and contributions of mathematics to society.

Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

Providing services to students with special needs to ensure they can effectively compete and collaborate with their peers within the classroom.

2nd Year Corps Member Adviser

• Mar 2014 - Jul 2014

School Site: McLain Junior and Senior High School Partnered with new corps members and developing their skill sets as first-year teachers through summer school teaching. Coached corps members to improvement through the observation-debrief cycle, diversity competency training/experiences, real-time coaching, co-teaching, and co-planning lessons. Available to corps members for support during both summer institute and during the school year. Partnered with the local school staff and community to serve the stakeholders and guide corps members to meet and exceed stakeholder expectations for student achievement. Show less

Corps Member Adviser

• Mar 2012 - Jul 2012

Partnered with new corps members and developing their skill sets as first-year teachers through summer school teaching.Coached corps members to improvement through the observation-debrief cycle, diversity competency training/experiences, real-time coaching, co-teaching, and co-planning lessons.Available to corps members for support during both summer institute and during the school year.Partnered with the local school staff and community to serve the stakeholders and guide corps members to meet and exceed stakeholder expectations for student achievement. Show less

2010 Corps Member

• Jan 2010 - Jul 2012

Fulfilled initial commitment of teaching and learning at the Teach for America Delta Institute in Cleveland, Mississippi, continuing to learn and development in regional training sessions, and teaching for two years in the Eastern North Carolina Region.Participated in Eastern North Carolina's Leadership Pilot with the purpose of developing both skill sets and mindsets as an emergent leader in education during the 2011-2012 academic year.Served Gatson and Garysburg communities as a middle school math teacher, high school football coach, and mentor. Show less

Middle Grades Math Teacher

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

Based upon North Carolina Standards, developed and taught middle school math curriculum such that 7th and 8th grade students could be successful during state mandated testing and as math students in coming years. Students achieved a 73% proficiency rate in the first year, an over 20% increase from the previous from the previous testing proficiency. Students achieved an 86% proficiency rate in the second year, a 13% increase for the eighth grade from the previous year. Based upon North Carolina Standards, developed and taught middle school math curriculum such that 7th and 8th grade students could be successful during state mandated testing and as math students in coming years. Students achieved a 73% proficiency rate in the first year, an over 20% increase from the previous from the previous testing proficiency. Students achieved an 86% proficiency rate in the second year, a 13% increase for the eighth grade from the previous year.

Varsity Football Coach

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

Coached linebacker corps as assistant to the defensive coordinator in the first season. Coached as co-defensive coordinator in the second season. Team made a playoff run in both seasons. Coached linebacker corps as assistant to the defensive coordinator in the first season. Coached as co-defensive coordinator in the second season. Team made a playoff run in both seasons.