Niesha Keemer Gayle EdD
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Experience
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Moreland University
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor
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Jun 2020 - Present
Prepare class sessions and assignments to help students grasp course content and how it integrates with overall student learning outcomes for the online course. Ensure high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the assigned subject matter. Prepare class sessions and assignments to help students grasp course content and how it integrates with overall student learning outcomes for the online course. Ensure high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the assigned subject matter.
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McLean School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Lower School
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Jun 2022 - Jun 2023
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AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Principal
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Feb 2016 - May 2022
Key in the delivery of targeted professional development to enhance instructional quality, efficacy, teacher performance and accountability while ensuring self-reflection of instructional staff and implementation of best practices targeted in professional development activities and weekly individualized coaching meetings. Partner with school leadership and data specialists to plan and institute teaching teams, including Coaches, Mentor Teachers, Lead Teachers, SPED Coordinators, SPED Managers, Social Workers and Managers of Professional Development on a regular basis. Selected Accomplishments: ● Successful in the establishment and maintenance of strong relationships with colleagues, families, community partners to include Flamboyan Foundation, Martha’s Table, Levine School of Music, UPO, InSite Solutions, and stakeholders. ● Deliver oversight of site-specific orientation and training for all staff members during summer institute and onboarding of new employees throughout the year. ● Plan, develop, and achieve annual school education goals and metrics in collaboration with the Director of School Leadership and Manager of Professional Development in reporting quarterly on progress toward goals. Show less
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Two Rivers Public Charter School
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Education Coordinator
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Jul 2015 - Feb 2016
Demonstrated keen oversight in the management of a caseload of special education students and the administration of their Individualized Education Plan IEP/504 plans in grades preschool through third at two school sites while successfully ensuring the appropriate delivery and compliance of both special education instruction and related services as stipulated on IEPs/504 plans. Selected Accomplishments: ● Verified services as provided by contractual personnel are of high quality, provided in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), and are aligned with students’ IEPs/504 plans. ● Collaborated with parents, guardians, and key stakeholders on the special education process including process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs/504 plans, and re-evaluations as well as parental rights granted by IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). ● Partnered with and mobilized the special education team to complete quarterly IEP progress reports and provide quarterly Show less
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The Auburn School
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher/Social Learning Specialist/Dean of Students
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2015
Demonstrated keen oversight of operations when collaborating with teachers and specialists as a leadership team member in the development of curriculum based on National Core Standards, resources, assessments, lesson plans, integration ideas, parent communication documents, and social growth plans for students. Coordinated activities outside of the classroom with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to support student growth and success through the delivery of effective listening and coaching for students. Selected Accomplishments: ● Played a key role in the facilitation of discussions with students, teachers, and parents when necessary and delivering effective parent education, including parent education events tailored to the topics taught through our Social Learning Program. ● Orchestrated communications with students (grades K-8) and teachers to develop and teach social-emotional learning skills and techniques, including self-awareness, effective communication, resilience and flexibility, managing emotions, social awareness, relationship management, mindfulness training, personal development, and goal setting. ● Served as the founding teacher at a school for students with social, communication, sensory, and behavioral challenges, including conditions such as Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety Related Disorders, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, and Oppositional Defiance Disorder. Show less
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Special Education Lead Teacher
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Oct 1999 - Jun 2010
Creating and implementing individualized lesson plans for required sequential units while addressing accommodations. Creating and implementing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Utilizing Behavior Management System and monitoring students’ behavioral statistics. Maintaining student academic and behavioral reports; conducting parent-teacher conferences. Coordinating and facilitating Extended School Year (budgeting, staffing, event planning). Planning school-wide field trips. Attending and facilitating Aggression Management training. Facilitating academic advancement of students. Creating, monitoring, and implementing student’s IEP goals. Managing instructional assistant and one-to-one aids. Show less
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Education
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Northcentral University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Early Childhood Education -
Liberty Theological Seminary (Liberty University)
Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), Pastoral Counseling -
Purdue University Global
Master of Arts (M.A.), Education -
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology