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Assist the principal in leading and implementing a cohesive educational program for assigned students in accordance with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders:Develop, advocate, and enact a shared mission, vision, and core values of high-quality education, academic success and well-being of each student;Act ethically and according to professional norms to promote each student’s academic success and well-being;Develop and support intellectually rigorous and coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to promote each student’s academic success and well-being;Cultivate an inclusive, caring, and supportive school community that promotes the academic success and well-being of each student;Develop the professional capacity and practice of school personnel to promote each student’s academic success and well-being;Engage families and the community in meaningful, reciprocal, and mutually beneficial ways to promote each student’s academic success and well-being;Manage school operations and resources to promote each student’s academic success and well-being; Participate in a variety of student activities; collaborates with special services personnel, assists in the maintenance of standards concerning students' discipline, health, safety and general welfare;Assist in a variety of administrative responsibilities, including student transportation, maintenance of buildings and facilities, cafeteria operations, and after-hours use of facilities;Assume responsibility for the operation of the school in the absence of the principal;Work under the general supervision of and support the school principal; andPerform other duties as assigned.

Office Of Curriculum And Instruction

♣ Modeled literacy practices/lessons in classes, coach teachers on their implementation, and provide opportunities to engage in pre- and post- reflective discourse/analysis♣ Provided feedback to teachers on instruction through non-evaluative peer observations and reflections to support teaching and learning♣ Researched and provided information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative literacy practices through various venues such as individual discussions (formal/informal), study groups, and professional learning communities♣ Collaborated with the school leadership team in planning a schoolwide literacy instructional and assessment program that provides consistency, continuity, and varied approaches to PGCPS curriculum implementation appropriate for the strengths and needs of students♣ Collaborated with school leadership to identify, define, promote, support, and evaluate schoolwide literacy goals♣ Met regularly with central office staff members to collaborate on school specific literacy goals♣ Created and delivered district-wide professional development presentations for English/Language Arts teachers♣ Collaborated with school personnel to provide professional development that supports rigorous instruction and differentiation to improve student achievement

Washington D.C. Metro Area

 Developed entry-level and advanced English composition curricula for a diverse audience Promoted a relaxed, supportive learning atmosphere that emphasized teamwork and student-focused instruction Advanced students through innovative course work and stimulating class projects framed on personal decisiveness and emerging writing trends Prepared and presented lessons and evaluated students’ performance according to established criteria  Provided students with rigorous and challenging instruction, along with the necessary skills and abilities to build and advance toward a framework of success Implemented relevant trends into instruction Developed well-organized, thought-provoking, and student-centered courses Developed a writing-intensive curriculum that focused on the theory and rhetoric of composition Communicated effectively and efficiently orally and in writing Mentored students to comprehend literary texts and integrate learning into written text

Arlington, Virginia

 Supervised and drove associates’ selling efforts to maximize profitability in a $9 million retail business Developed and coached a staff of 50 associates on product and merchandizing for men’s and women’s merchandise Possessed a comprehensive understanding of retail laws, security and health; ensured compliance with health and safety legislation Assisted with the onboarding of new employees: communicated responsibilities, company policies/procedures/expectations and helped new employees toward both high productivity and acculturation  Ensured compliance with risk management procedures and company policies and procedures Reviewed communication materials (footnotes, policy changes, e-mails, employee information, etc.), distributed and informed associates and management teams as applicable Utilized business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of people and resources Performed office automation work requiring the use of software applications and computer equipment; prepared correspondence, reports, technical documents, graphs/charts, forms and other office support materials Contributed to the implementation of promotional programs that optimized revenue levels in a saturated market Monitored store supplies, resources and equipment; orders supplies as needed Coached, trained, and developed associates on best practices in retail  Consistently met and exceeded company sales, credit, conversion, and quality goals Attracted and retained loyal customers by building a reputation of integrity, knowledge, and accountability

Pembroke Pines, Fl

 Instructed students in the rhetoric and technique of writing for freshman composition Evaluated students in the application of literacy analysis in response to world literature Conducted classroom surveys, assessments, studies and analyses to identify individual educational needs; provided data on performance factors and program effectiveness

Miami, Fl

 Served as coach and administrator of state required writing and English examinations based on the standards established by the State of Florida Trained a culturally diverse student population in literature, composition, and grammar based on county mandates Advised students and provided guidance such as professional educational counseling, learning support, basic skills education program, post-secondary programs, vocational-technical, credentialing and education incentives Maintained students’ records of attendance, education levels, enrollment, and completion data  Prepared quarterly reports and audits regarding performance Maintained a filing system and personal libraries of current educational material, including catalogs of colleges and universities, military and government sponsored education programs, occupational books, periodicals, manuals and other vocational materials concerning opportunities and requirements for specific vocations and occupations

Master Of Education (Med), Policy And Administration

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature/Letters