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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

‣ Spearheaded the Masterminds Summer Program, an educational summer bridge program with 35+ students per campus, providing socio-emotional and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.‣ Implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor attendance, assess skills mastery, and drive student success.‣ Supervised program directors in executing operations and emergency preparedness drills, ensuring student safety.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

‣ Led Grow Academy, a school of 284 PreK3 -K students and 35 staff; managed an annual budget of $90k, ensuring all expenditures adhered to district guidelines.‣ Achieved 90% staff retention year-over-year (YoY) through a focus on culture, interpersonal relationships, feedback, and professional development.‣ Improved student retention rates by 29% by actively meeting with parents to identify and address concerns and supervising committees to build relationships with… Show more ‣ Led Grow Academy, a school of 284 PreK3 -K students and 35 staff; managed an annual budget of $90k, ensuring all expenditures adhered to district guidelines.‣ Achieved 90% staff retention year-over-year (YoY) through a focus on culture, interpersonal relationships, feedback, and professional development.‣ Improved student retention rates by 29% by actively meeting with parents to identify and address concerns and supervising committees to build relationships with families.‣ Headed faculty and content team meetings for collaborative lesson planning, unit overviews, and student data reviews.‣ Analyzed informal and quarterly assessment data to inform instruction, co-planning, and intervention planning.‣ Performed classroom observations to provide feedback to teachers; mentored, developed, and supported 2 Vice Principals in advancing their careers to become principals at other schools.‣ Provided ongoing coaching and professional development for teachers on effective instruction using side-by-side coaching, modeling, and video analysis to improve instructional practices.‣ Created a school vision and established the school’s core values to guide decision-making; conducted and analyzed student and staff survey data to identify strengths and areas for growth.‣ Built and implemented a data-driven school action plan to improve student performance.‣ Collaborated with the 8-person student support team to address student needs by developing and implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

‣ Planned and delivered 50+ professional development sessions for staff at Grow Academy annually on family engagement, lesson planning, and special education accommodations.‣ Provided weekly observations, coaching, and feedback to 16 educators on implementing the Tools of the Mind curriculum and student culture.‣ Mentored and graded coursework for 9 Capital Teaching Residents; provided bi-weekly professional development content.‣ Collaborated with the Tools of the Mind… Show more ‣ Planned and delivered 50+ professional development sessions for staff at Grow Academy annually on family engagement, lesson planning, and special education accommodations.‣ Provided weekly observations, coaching, and feedback to 16 educators on implementing the Tools of the Mind curriculum and student culture.‣ Mentored and graded coursework for 9 Capital Teaching Residents; provided bi-weekly professional development content.‣ Collaborated with the Tools of the Mind instructional coach to develop and implement instructional resources that support literacy, math, self-regulation, and executive function skills.‣ Reduced class disruptions by 90% by creating and supporting the annual implementation of individualized student success plans for 3 – 5 students with behavioral needs.‣ Coordinated school-wide Saturday School programming, including recruiting teacher volunteers for diverse programming options and parent outreach.‣ Maintained relationships with students and families through visibility in hallways and classrooms, open communication, and participation in parent events.‣ Supervised the team and family committee to plan school events and fundraising initiatives. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

‣ Served as PreK3 Grade Level Chair at Connect Academy, creating unit and daily lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.‣ Mentored an assistant teacher and capital teaching resident on lesson planning, small group preparation, classroom management, and routines and transitions.‣ Leveraged literacy and math development trajectories to inform the development of small group plans and tailor instruction to meet individual student needs.‣ Implemented the Love & Logic… Show more ‣ Served as PreK3 Grade Level Chair at Connect Academy, creating unit and daily lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.‣ Mentored an assistant teacher and capital teaching resident on lesson planning, small group preparation, classroom management, and routines and transitions.‣ Leveraged literacy and math development trajectories to inform the development of small group plans and tailor instruction to meet individual student needs.‣ Implemented the Love & Logic classroom management and discipline to foster a positive classroom environment that supports learning, problem-solving skills, and teacher-student relationships.‣ Conducted home visits for 20+ students before the school year to facilitate introductions, cultivate relationships with students and families, and open communication channels.‣ Supported student recruitment and enrollment efforts by facilitating a grassroots neighborhood canvassing strategy. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

‣ Served as the Creative Arts Lead Teacher at Leap Academy.‣ Launched Reader’s Theater, a collaborative reading strategy, to improve oral reading fluency, comprehension, public speaking, and expression in Preschool – Kindergarten students.‣ Coordinated school-wide Saturday School programming for students and families; headed Girl Scout meetings for 10 students during Saturday School.

‣ Executed 3 school visits to conduct school quality reviews, collaborating on teams of 2 – 5 people to assess systems, student achievement, and goal alignment.‣ Generated a report for school leaders to highlight opportunities for improvement and inform strategic plan development.‣ Served as team lead, member, and writer, participating in observations, focus groups, and notetaking to help develop findings.‣ Utilized quantitative and qualitative data to establish a school… Show more ‣ Executed 3 school visits to conduct school quality reviews, collaborating on teams of 2 – 5 people to assess systems, student achievement, and goal alignment.‣ Generated a report for school leaders to highlight opportunities for improvement and inform strategic plan development.‣ Served as team lead, member, and writer, participating in observations, focus groups, and notetaking to help develop findings.‣ Utilized quantitative and qualitative data to establish a school rating. Show less

‣ Oversaw 15 summer fellows in on-the-job learning, in-person convenings, site visits, and communities of practice to improve fellow’s educational leadership.‣ Facilitated 3 learning sessions and guided fellows through short-term initiatives within 4 priority areas, including project/program management, data and analytics, operation, and strategy.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba

Executive Master'S Of Leadership - Eml