Principal

• Sep 2021 - Present

Principal

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2021

• Created a school culture that fostered academic success for all students • Implemented strategies to increase College Readiness such as partnerships with College Now, dual enrollment programs, Family Financial Aid Night and College Application Workshops and internship opportunities • Increased the number of students registering and taking the PSAT and the SAT examinations • Monitored instruction through observations and feedback; set goals for school improvement • Revised school schedule to maximize student learning opportunities • Established teacher inquiry teams • Created viable partnerships with numerous community-based organizations • Developed school-wide advisory program and other student clubs and enrichment programs Show less

Safety and Suspensions Coordinator

• Aug 2012 - 2015

Responsible for assisting schools with developing positive school cultures. I am also responsible for decreasing suspension numbers and improving student attendance. In this role I provide training to deans, guidance counselors and school safety personnel on increasing student engagement, improving student outcomes and de-escalating student incidents. I manage and support our network's attendance teachers. I also liason with other departments within the Department of Education on behalf of our network's 20 schools. Show less

Lead Dean and Social Studies Teacher

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

Lead Dean, New Teacher Mentor, Attendance Coordinator, Chair of the Social Studies Department, Member of the Instructional Cabinet and Global Studies teacher. Lead Dean, New Teacher Mentor, Attendance Coordinator, Chair of the Social Studies Department, Member of the Instructional Cabinet and Global Studies teacher.

History Teacher

• Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

Teacher

• Sep 2003 - Jun 2010

teacher

• Jun 2006 - Jun 2009