Experience

Wayne-Westland Community Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Principal

  • Jul 2023 - Present

• Assistant Principal

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2023

  Assistant Principal at Hamilton & Edison Elementary Schools



National Realty Centers

• United States
• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Licensed Real Estate Agent

  • Mar 2021 - Jul 2023



Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Licensed Realtor

  • Jun 2020 - Mar 2021

  Realtor with Keller Williams Metro, Royal Oak, MI www.laynehomessells.com Realtor with Keller Williams Metro, Royal Oak, MI www.laynehomessells.com



River Rouge Public Schools

• Academic Engagement Officer

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  •Assist with implementing the school partnership agreement initiatives established with the Michigan Department of Education.•Mentor teachers to the district on policies, procedures and learning targets.•Facilitate the creation and implementation of the school Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports.•Created and implemented male mentoring program for students in grades 3rd-5th.•Responsible for teacher evaluation and growth using 5D+ teacher evaluation tool.•Assist with creating and implementing MI Excel Blueprint initiatives within the district.•Assist with supporting teachers and staff on trauma sensitive practices. Show less

• Instructional Specialist

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Lead the development of the school wide school improvement process.• Facilitate school wide professional learning communities and professional development.• Guide the implementation of the school wide positive behavior intervention program.• Coaching teachers on implementation of curriculum, assessments and research based strategies.• Coaching teachers on how to analyze, interpret and utilize data to drive instruction. • Mentor new teachers to the district on policies, procedures and learning targets.• Responsible for covering principal responsibilities with school operations, staff meetings, and professional development at time of leave.• Assist the district curriculum team with transitioning from Oakland Schools Curriculum to using Curriculum Crafter.• Member of the district curriculum team. Show less



Bradford Middle School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • Jul 2011 - Nov 2012

  • Direct, manage, and supervise the staff and operational activities for school and programs. • Develop, modify, implement and monitor an annual School Improvement Plan that meets students’ needs and contributes to the school’s mission and goals. • Provide leadership and direction in the implementation of district-wide policies and procedures designed to increase the effectiveness of the education delivery system. • Design and implement professional development that responds to the instructional needs of students as well as other mandated areas such as assessment and behavior intervention. • Manage, balance budgets and expenditures of general budget. • Provide leadership in facilitating the engagement of parent and community involvement related to student needs and services. • Implemented Individual Student Learning Plan to ensure individual instruction.• Involved in a successful school turn around model. • Michigan Top to Bottom list started at 11% in 2011, moved to 21% in 2012 and went to 44% in 2013.• School was identified as a Michigan Reward School determined for highest improvement, highest performance, or “Beating the Odds” for the 2013-14 school year. Show less

• Vice Principal & Athletic Director

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

  • Provided support with daily operations of student body of more than 400.• Designed and implemented a school-wide Student Code of Conduct.• Utilized academic data to develop instructional strategies.• Held weekly character education assemblies.• Coordinated student life activities and served as the athletic director.• Assisted in completion of AdvancEd accreditation resulting in the school being highly recommended in seven possible categories.

• Vice Principal Designate/Lead Teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

  • Responsible for covering Vice Principal responsibilities at time of leave.• Counseled with students with various middle school issues.• Handled discipline issues when referred and conducted discipline hearings.• Supervised various classroom activities such as fundraising and honors programs.• Served as a mentor teacher, led team directives, and was a history instructor for 7th and 8th grade.



Colin Powell Academy

• Detroit, MI

• Summer Enrichment Coordinator

  • May 2006 - Aug 2006

  • Designed MEAP based curriculum for summer enrichment program for grades 2nd through 8th. • Assisted classroom teachers with various classroom issues and techniques. • Responded to discipline referrals and parental concerns. • Designed afternoon enrichment program and coordinated summer enrichment field trips. • Designed MEAP based curriculum for summer enrichment program for grades 2nd through 8th. • Assisted classroom teachers with various classroom issues and techniques. • Responded to discipline referrals and parental concerns. • Designed afternoon enrichment program and coordinated summer enrichment field trips.