Gregory Spears Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Blow Pierce Campus--Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Serve on the Principal’s Advisory Committee (PAC) for the Washington, DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)• Manage instructional staff and school based leadership for grades Preschool (PreK-3) through 8th grade at a high performing Washington, DC Public Charter School.• Lead the charge for all stakeholders to provide a world class education for students, to create a thriving and enjoyable atmosphere for teaching and learning, and to establish a positive and active presence in the local community.• Conduct informal and formal observations regarding instructional practice, curricular implementation, and classroom management techniques on a regular (weekly) basis.• Provide relevant and immediate feedback to instructional staff through routinely scheduled individual and/or team meetings, for the purpose of immediate implementation with continued coaching and support.• Conduct and facilitate necessary professional development sessions to support the needs of the instructional staff.• Analyze any and all relevant student data (academic, pertaining to school culture, attendance, discipline, etc.), to support instructional and non-instructional staff, in order to cultivate a culture of achievement for staff and students.• Liaise with Community Office staff to effectively implement policies, curricular programs, and/or student based initiatives to drive student achievement.• Manage school based operations (budget, facilities, staffing, etc.) in collaboration with the Building Service Manager.

Blow Pierce Campus, Washington, Dc

• Manage instructional staff for elementary grades Preschool (PreK-3) through 4th grade at a Tier 1 Washington, DC Public Charter School.• Conduct informal and formal observations regarding instructional practice, curricular implementation, and classroom management techniques on a regular (weekly) basis.• Provide relevant and immediate feedback to instructional staff through routinely scheduled individual and/or team meetings, for the purpose of immediate implementation with continued coaching and support.• Conduct and facilitate necessary professional development sessions to support the needs of the instructional staff.• Analyze any and all relevant student data (academic, pertaining to school culture, attendance, discipline, etc.), to support instructional and non-instructional staff, in order to cultivate a culture of achievement for staff and students.• Liaise with Community Office staff to effectively implement policies, curricular programs, and/or student based initiatives to drive student achievement.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Promoted to position by Board of Trustees following the Founder/Head of School’s departure.• Focused on providing stability, continuity, and consistency during leadership transition and school closure/merger.• Liaise with the Assistant Head of School, Operations and Business Manager to oversee timely implementation of the Public Charter School Board’s School Closure Manual requirements related to the closure and merger of SCPCS.• Work with the Assistant Head of School, Operations, Business Manager, and Board Treasurer to review, monitor, and ensure accurate and timely reporting of school’s finances.• Liaise with the Board of Trustees related to governance and policy related issues.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Research, write, and administer school policies dealing with discipline, culture, classroom management, and school wide procedures• Lead the school culture and character development by persistently, insistently, and consistently reinforcing the school’s high expectations for student behavior at all times• Drive improvements in school wide culture data including attendance, discipline, and uniform adherenceo 94.5% school-wide attendance (up from 89% in 2011-2012)o 50% decrease in school-wide suspensions since August of 2012o 91% decrease in school-wide detentions since September of 2012• Develop and implement a House System Program to foster and cultivate pro-social behaviors to impact overall school culture• Observe, analyze, provide feedback, and follow up for classroom teachers on implementation of school culture practices and classroom management

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Drove student reading achievement from 6% proficient/advanced to 59% proficient/advanced o 4th and 5th Grade ELA/Social Studies (August 2011-June 2012)o 3rd and 4th Grade ELA/Social Studies (August 2010-June 2011)o 3rd Grade All Content Areas (August 2009-June 2010)• Prepare, plan, and teach for all subjects and content• Exceptional classroom management using Teach Like a Champion techniques and highly engaging lessons• Routinely critically analyze student data to develop and implement intervention strategies to improve academic outcomes (Data available upon request)• Assisted in organizing, planning, and contributing to professional development opportunities and school functions

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Prepare, plan and teach pre-school literacy curriculum• Assisted and facilitated school programs and functions

Inclusive Schools Leadership Institute

National Principal'S Academy Fellowship

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

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