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Oak Lawn, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois

- Designed and implemented daily lesson plans to address a diverse group of students in English.Taught classes in English 1, English 3, British Literature, Hip Hop and Poetics, Composition, Public Speaking, Sports Journalism, Evil in Literature, Chicago Authors, Detective Fiction, and African American Authors.- Designed and integrated new curriculum for composition, creative writing, public speaking, detective fiction, sports journalism, Chicago authors, and hip hop and poetics including course curriculums, lesson plans and assessment tools.- Facilitated whole class discussions weekly with each class, either through a bell ringer, short video, chapter discussion, or current events to help foster a positive learning environment where ideas can be freely discussed - Served on the curricular committee for innovative curriculum involving trades education, police and fire science academy, medical academy, STEM, and environmental science.- Served on several school committees and task forces focused on improving professional development, racism task force, school culture, effective 1 to 1 E-Learning, and curricular standards.- Assisted in the development, implementation, and evaluation of intervention programsthat address the needs of at-risk students.- Developed and administered disciplinary procedures in accordance with district policiesand state laws; receives referrals and confers with students, parents, teachers, communityagencies, and law enforcement; responds to and resolves parent, student, and staffconcerns and complaints; serves on discipline or expulsion panels as assigned.- Developed student development day which focused on providing students with everyday life skills.- Served as moderator for yearbook, Black Student Union, international food club and JV wrestling coach.

Orland Park, Il

• Designed and developed various E-learning modules for clients using Captivate 9 and Lectora Inspire.• Managed LMS for modules including LearnUpon LMS.• Improved SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for clients through the use of custom programs such as Yoast and SEOProfiler as well as through the use of other organic methods.• Overseeing the social media strategy for client’s companies and managed social media presence through organic and scheduled posts.• Tracking conversion rates and making improvements to client’s websites through the use of Google Analytics.• Developing and managing digital marketing campaigns for clients.• Improving the usability, design, content and conversion of the client’s website.

Chicago, Il

• Designed and implemented teacher training for instruction and assessment in the areas of differentiation, STEM, and multiple intelligences using Adobe Captivate 9. This includes classroom training, learning assessments, job aids, and other development resources.• Created an assessment tool to strengthen the teacher evaluation process and documentation of teacher performance. • Devised new technology plan with consultants to renovate existing infrastructure for effectiveness and expanded technological materials.• Expanded curricular and extracurricular offerings to include an individualized foreign language program, graphic novel class,and Asian- African cultures class as well as Lego Robotics and Broadcasting after-school programs.• Implemented blended learning within the school to provide appropriate challenge for students in math and reading through online programs.• Facilitated multiple transition teams in the development of school procedures, curriculum mapping, and special needs. • Designed Problem Solving Team approach which served to identify and support all at-risk students.• Improved student transition into high school through a mathematics summer school program with local high school.• Oversaw $5.6 million noise abatement project and coordinated with architects and project managers to review project plans and provide recommendations.• Accountable for the fiscal management and development of an annual $2.2 million budget as well as managed the human resource department.• Created student data disaggregation procedures to assess student strengths and weaknesses.• Served on the Council Leadership team and assisted with the development and implementation of the professional growth instrument. • Interviewed, hired and repositioned 11 professionals over 2 years resulting in significant changes in reading, mathematics, guidance, special education, and administration. • Monitored and approved ongoing accreditation process for instructors for ISBE.

Joliet

- Served as school disciplinarian and oversaw school discipline program. - Assisted teachers in the process of realigning, mapping, and implementing Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards for Kindergarten through 8th grade.- Audited and restructured existing school policy and handbook to ensure compliance with Illinois School Code.- Conducted teacher evaluations utilizing the Danielson Framework and collaborated with teachers concerning ways to improve instruction.- Analyzed data to determine inconsistencies between MAP scores and RTI implementation and organized meetings with grade levels to determine causes of deficits.- Developed reports concerning the fidelity and actualization of school academic programs including RTI, Turnabout, and Achieve 3000.- Oversaw supervision and implementation of various programs including academic assistance, turnabout, lunch duty, and after-school activities.- Assessed preschool curriculum and environment and coordinated with preschool educators to realign policy and practice with ERIC standards for state evaluation.- Assisted in the incorporation and implementation of curriculum changes resultingfrom the ELL state audit from previous school year.- Collaborated with teachers and support staff to realigned both school disciplinaryand academic policies to fulfill requirements of best practice with PBIS framework.

Midlothian, Il

- Re-aligned new Common Core standards for school curriculum.- Coordinated with teachers to examine and implement various programs to strengthen the core curriculum of the school – Singapore math, second language instruction, Stem science program, and inquiry based education.- Analyzed data to pinpoint deficiencies involving Terra Nova scores, coordinated with teachers to close gaps, and developed and oversaw interventions and programs to improve test scores.- Directed teacher inservicing and assisted in teacher implementation in these areas.- Designed and implemented a social justice curriculum in order to help students develop critical thinking skills and political agency for change.- Constructed and implemented new preschool program focused on math readiness, reading readiness, hands on science and social studies.- Instituted three tiered RTI assessment procedures and supports.- Collaborated with local universities to establish a established a student support program designed to support students in their academic, social, and emotive pursuits.- Developed early elementary programs in conjunction with NAEYC standards in order to achieve accreditation.- Acted as school disciplinarian.- Collaborated with technology coordinator to redesign and improve the technology requirements for to better align with Curriculum 21.- Improved family and school communication and relations through innovative methods such as online grades, multimedia information, and school interactive website.- Designed and implemented current marketing campaign aimed at addressing multiple market groups through various media in order to recruit greater enrollment.- Designed and currently implementing an extended year round school model created for Office of Catholic Schools.- Created and currently constructing a system wide professional development tool in conjunction with Office of Catholic Schools.- Conducted teacher evaluations and consulted with teachers on their evaluations.

Kankakee, Il

- Coordinated continual pre-testing for the ISAT and ITBS tests, analyzed data to pinpoint deficiencies, and developed and oversaw interventions and programs to help students improve test scores.- Designed and supervised Saturday School program aimed at increasing math and reading ability.- Oversaw retention process and created intervention systems.- Acted as student disciplinarian.- Reviewed and re-aligned current curriculum with staff to ensure alignment with state standards.- Created and implemented career exploration curriculum.- Utilized PBIS strategies to re-evaluate and restructure school procedures regarding discipline and safety to create a safer and more productive environment.- Researched and developed a new master schedule for a team middle school concept.- Conducted teacher evaluations and consulted with teachers on their evaluations.- Contributed in district reorganization plan as it related to NCLB legislation.- Contacted local social service agencies and procured their services to help support student need.- Collaborated with local high school and university to establish an academic mentoring program and a grief and loss group program.- Participated in school action plan committee, PBIS committee, curriculum council, and reading initiative committee.

Chicago, Il

- Taught Sophomore Honors and Academic English literature and composition. - Created and presented cross-curricular literary units in conjunction with history, criminology and psychology.- Designed and implemented multiple project choices per unit based on multiple intelligences.- Participated in school capital improvements committee, disciplinarian committee dedicated to addressing school policy discrepancies, and served as a Northwestern accreditation chairperson for the school.

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership And Administration, General, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Social Justice Leadership CommitteeFocus is on Critical Transformational Leadership

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Educational Leadership And Administration, General, 3.87

Bachelor'S Degree, English/Language Arts Teacher Education, 3.47

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