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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Twin Cities

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Prepared high school seniors from underserved communities for an internship at one of Genesys Work’s corporate partners. Key responsibilities included:-Executed the mission of Genesys Works.-Delivered approved computer and technology skills curriculum to over 40 students.-Developed impactful relationships with both my colleagues and numerous young professionals.-Modeled professional and customer service skills.-Evaluated projects, status reports and a variety of other knowledge assessments.-Coached and mentored scholars in professional and technological skills.-Supported the technology and infrastructure of the training room.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Specializing in educational leadership & management, mentoring and formally evaluating staff and delivering dynamic professional development.

Bloomington, Mn

Delivered approved curriculum using a variety of engaging activities and community building strategies. Developed powerful presentations, conducted seminars and facilitated a comprehensive evaluation process. Other essential duties also included the following:-Created and distributes course syllabus.-Delivered and ensured all learners met the standards of each course taught.-Utilized a variety of instructional strategies to engage learners.-Evaluated student performance based on rubrics and approved measurements.-Maintained accurate academic and behavioral records such as attendance, participation, and growth.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Chief Academic Officer responsibilities included but are not limited to:*Scholar Achievement: Ensured each scholar met and/or exceeded state by demonstrating mastery of a rigorous curriculum for success in career readiness or college preparedness and beyond.*Teacher and Leader Effectiveness: Assured that I.S.D. 4248 Schools had an effectiveteacher in every classroom, an effective leadership team and an effectiveemployee in every position.*Performance-Based Culture–Created an environment for sustainable performanceimprovement and accomplishment of the District’s Vision, Mission, Core Goals and CoreBeliefs.*Financial Sustainability–Organized and optimized resources for improved academicresults.*Safe and Secure Schools–Ensured the safety and security of all scholars and staffthroughout the District.

➢ Planned and executed all facets and phases of building a $98 million state of the art comprehensive high school including blueprint conception, determined allocation for $7.0 million FFE & technology budget and prioritized all curricular and personnel decisions. ➢ Provided purpose and direction for all staff, shaped school culture and values, and facilitated the development of a shared vision. Created a school culture focused on Academics, Activities, Technology and Relationships supportive of a student centered environment. ➢ Identified and implemented programmatic needs that improved the effectiveness of staff consistent with District mission and school vision. Hired, coached and evaluated all probationary and continuing contract staff (teachers, clerical, paraprofessionals, administration, etc.).➢ Coordinated, implemented and evaluated the School Improvement Plan and aligned professional goals of staff with District Strategic Plan. ➢ Mentored leadership team in the areas of human development through coaching and due process. ➢ Served as the building 504 Site Coordinator. ➢ Implemented innovative initiatives in the areas of ninth grade academies, decision-making framework, mathematics, technology integration, and community and parent involvement.

➢ Created the process to recruit, retain, and coach all instructional and support staff. ➢ Provided programming and curriculum support to individual staff and faculty, as well as a wide variety of departments and programs.➢ Partnered with Site Based Leadership team to implement collaborative academic achievement model for student success. ➢ Member of District Strategic Planning Review Advisory Board; Participated on subcommittees.➢ Mentored all students in the areas of attendance, discipline, academics and core ethical values. ➢ Led innovative reforms in the areas of literacy (reading and writing), mathematics, and community and parent involvement.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

➢ Developed and instructed approved courses in Ethical Issues and Leadership Theory for Administrators. Devised course syllabi and weekly lessons that addressed current issues and perspectives in educational leadership. Maintained a strong knowledge base of pedagogical practices for adult learners and assessed all aspects of student learner outcomes.➢ Participated in faculty professional development activities.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Despite the importance of the principalship and the demands that are placed on principals today, relatively few principals receive ongoing professional development that enhances their ability to lead schools to high performance. The Principals Academy fills that gap by bringing to Minnesota the research-based program of the National Institute for School Leadership (NISL), an initiative of the Washington, D.C.-based National Center on Education and the Economy. The NISL executive development program was developed over six years with major support from national foundations and is being used to provide leadership development for school principals in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and many other states.Using the NISL program, the Minnesota Principals Academy enables cohorts of practicing principals to put leadership best practices from education, business, military and other fields to work on behalf of their students and schools. Delivered in two and three-day segments over the course of an 18 month program, the curriculum combines face-to-face instruction in workshops, seminars and study groups with interactive Web-based learning. Nine cohorts completed the program under the leadership of the College Readiness Consortium.

➢ Participated in the selection, orientation, assignment, supervision and evaluation of instructional and support staff.➢ Supervised and administered attendance and discipline policies for over 650 students, grades 9-12 including consultations with parents, staff and/or community agencies.➢ Developed, organized and presented staff development workshops in the areas of decreasing the achievement gap, authentic instruction, personalizing learning and building professional learning communities.➢ Prepared master class schedules based on student registrations and staffing allocations for 1800 students and 100+ staff.➢ Supervised staff to facilitate the achievement of personal and professional growth consistent with the District mission and Strategic Plan.➢ Participated in site based decision-making committees, both at the building and district level.➢ Enhanced educational opportunities, improved student achievement and increased interactions among students of color and staff of different cultures and races.

➢ Provided assistance to the principals and managed school activities, personnel, policies, and procedures.➢ Administered discipline to members of 450 ninth grade students.➢ Effectively communicated with teachers, parents and a diverse student population.➢ Collaborated with district personnel regarding homebound instruction, alternative placement and expulsion hearings.➢ Implemented transitional and support-based programs for ninth grade students.➢ Organized Freshmen Orientation and all related activities.

➢ Cultivated and developed classroom learning communities.➢ Challenged students with clear expectations and high standards➢ Provided differentiated instruction to a diverse body of learners in the following courses: Biology, AP Biology, ESL Biology and General Biology.➢ Coached football and track n' field.

➢ Developed and implemented Biology and Physical Science curriculum units.➢ Assisted in the design of Individual Educational Programs (IEP’s).➢ Coached football, girls basketball, track n' field.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) In Biology, Life Science With A Minor In Education

Activities and Societies: Football, Track'n Field

K-12 Administration, Administrative Leadership

Master Of Arts (Ma) In Teaching And Learning, Community Building

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