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Evanston, Illinois, United States

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Drove overall improvements across student performance, staff development, community engagement, and capital expenditures for this 570-student, Level-1 high school. Lead staff in execution of year-long teaching and learning cycle focused on standards-based planning and student performance analysis. Manage total budget of $6M and staff of 60. Navigate school through turbulent COVID-19 pandemic mandates and remote learning actions.LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTSEstablished Equity Committee composed of students and staff to focus on dismantling systems of oppression for marginalized groups such as special education, LGBTQ+, and ethnic.Developed targeted teacher teams for instructional leadership, behavioral health, equity, and culture/climate to achieve holistic approach to student education and development and distribute leadership among staff.Worked with student members of Gender and Sexuality Alliance to establish an all-gender bathroom.Expanded opportunities for students across school community across athletics, expanded AP offerings, and community organizational partnerships.Launched first-ever Appointed Local School Council to advise on school initiatives, events, and operational decisions.Shifted behavior management paradigm from punitive consequences to restorative practices across staff.ACCOMPLISHMENTSBoosted 4-year graduation rates by 24.7% to 98%Increased college enrollment by 7.4%Achieved 97.3% for freshmen on-track to graduateImproved average daily attendance from 92.5% to 94.8% in a single yearMaintained 94%+ attendance rate and 90%+ on-track rate throughout COVID-19 remote learning

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Acted directly with staff and faculty on multiple professional development and school improvement initiatives. Led Instructional Leadership Team on overhaul of standards-based grading policy, onboarding of Understanding by Design methodology, and scope/sequencing based on faculty input. Spearheaded launch of a whole-school, year-long advisory curriculum aligned to Illinois Social Emotional Learning Standards. Directed Behavioral Health Team training and developed student progress monitoring system with appropriate interventions.LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTSGuided staff through Courageous Conversation protocol professional development to engage, sustain, and improve interracial dialogue.Transformed school culture for both staff and students through team building initiatives, goal management, and restorative practices.Served as acting full-time principal for 2016-2017 school year following a staffing change.ACCOMPLISHMENTSIncreased FAFSA completion from 87% to 99%Expanded scholarship awards to graduates by 26%Grew total scholarship dollars earned from $8.2M to $12.3MImproved 5 Essentials rating from “Partially Organized” to “Well Organized” in 1 year

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Administrator for a 1,300-student high school with 150 faculty and staff. Conducted mandated teacher evaluations, monitored student performance data, and planned professional development offerings. Interacted with community organizations, parents, system administrators, and educational thought leaders to bring excellence to educational programming. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTSPiloted launch of Friends of Senn, a non-profit startup benefiting school with community patronage and fundraising.Designed a comprehensive new teacher induction program, incorporating peer mentoring, monthly support gatherings, and initial orientation to build 1st-year teacher competence and stability.Launched freshman on-track program, providing coaching, 1-on-1 mentoring, intervention, and academic/emotional support to 9th-grade students.Collaborated with Goethe Institut Chicago to offer afterschool German language program and provide students with world language graduation credit.ACCOMPLISHMENTSImproved Freshmen on Track rate by over 11% to reach 95.5% in 1 semesterRaised over $12,500 and engaged community support through fundraising efforts with Friends of SennAchieved 100% on new teacher induction satisfaction ratings

Boston, Ma

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Il

Master Of Education - Med, School Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Secondary English Education

Activities and Societies: Purdue University Dance Marathon President; Student Orientation Committee: Training and Development Lead.

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