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Improve progress and success of students by establishing and maintaining professional, yet compassionate relationships with families. Execute school wide Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS) to address student needs. Plan interactive weekly reading lessons with differentiated instruction.Prepared students for next grade level and elevated reading levels by planning Common Core based lessons with differentiated instruction. Facilitated professional development for staff through Equity Working Group. Provided different approaches for teachers to integrate culturally relevant teaching methods. Led discussions around equity, diversity & inclusion and how school campus can improve this visibility.Directed first annual Blacks in Wax museum in honor of Black History Month. Planned, facilitated and hosted movie nights for campus. Oversaw middle school students on field trip to Equal Justice Initiative Freedom Museum & Lynching Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama.

Oakland, California, United States

Enhanced student learning experience by offering engaging instruction. Monitored student behavior during instruction time to ensure safety and security. Prepared students for next grade level by planning fifth grade Common Core Eureka based math lessons with separated instruction. Participated in pertinent meetings associated with student Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to improve quality of instruction.