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Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Collect and analyze data from Mindplay, Ascend and Five Star Pivot to support goals. This position supports Hoosier Academy-Indianapolis and Hoosier Virtual School improvement needs and goal areas under the School Improvement Plan. Work with Administration and Leadership Team in assessment programs and participate in data presentations to staff and School.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

My responsibilities include advising, mentoring, and supporting young principals at the three Indianapolis CSUSA schools at Emmerich Manual HS, T.C. Howe HS and Emma Donnan Middle School. Also learning best practice methods of success using the CSUSA curriculum map for school success.

>> Working toward completion of Ph.D. Expected graduation date: 12/2016 | Nova Southeastern University>> Substitute teaching - Middle/High School | Grades 7-12Subjects: Chemistry, Science and Social Studies>> Research preparation for a book about the 1969 State Basketball Finals

West Palm Beach, Florida

• I was hired to improve student retention as well as direct and shape the curricula and teaching processes to increase student engagement. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:✔ Working closely with Executive Director, we achieved.
• Proactive classroom management strategies to boost student success and retention.
• Staff development activities and in-service opportunities to increase faculty engagement.
• “Active Learning” techniques to teachers.
• Students also held weekly one-on-one meetings with their teachers and department chairs.✔ Decreased number of academic dismissals by providing leadership to promote clear and consistent expectations focusing on student.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Assisted college bound football and basketball athletes with educational support to assist in their academic growth and prepare them for standardized tests. I focused on teaching time management, the importance of a solid work ethic, and life balance. ✔ All athletes under my leadership passed their qualification/graduation exams and were admitted to college.

Delray Beach, Florida

• Hired new faculty and developed, administered, and promoted the academic programs for a new start up campus.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:✔ Met student retention goals 12 out of 13 months.✔ Led student orientation:
• Introduced students to campus officials, Department Heads and Executive Director.
• Promoted interaction between graduate students and undergraduates during student orientation.✔ Recognizing need for Special Needs advocacy and support, I initiated and stepped into Campus Special Needs Advocacy role.
• We set up tutoring programs for special needs students and worked with their admissions reps to make weekly check-ups on academic progress. ✔ Communicated with online faculty for student’s class concerns.

I was selected as one of 7 candidates out of 718 applicants for an intensive 16-week, accelerated program, providing foundation for leadership success at proprietary schools. Competencies gained:✔ Best Practices for Retention, classroom management, teacher evaluations, career services, Admissions, Financial Aid.✔ Shadowed 4 different Directors of Education.

Clarksville, IN

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS✔ Redesigned attendance/tardy policy – improving student attendance and reducing “late to class” passes. ✔ Established Teacher/Parent First program, having all faculty to reach out to parents/guardians of students. ✔ Served as Campus Safety Director for middle- and high school campus locations.

Waldron, IN

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:✔ Improved ISTEP+ scores incrementally over a 4 year period by almost 30 points.✔ Implemented new academic programs, such as “Silent Reading Time” and year around remediation.✔ Transformed school from state probation status to a “Best Buy” school.

Greenwood, IN

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:✔ Established an In-School Suspension Program, increasing attendance, improving grades, and improving teacher-student accountability.✔ Established program with local police to establish Best Practice school safety program.

Master'S Of Science, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Master'S Of Science, Education

Undergrad, U.S. History, Government, Sociology

Activities and Societies: None. Earned 42 credits in 8 months for high school certification to teach. This allowed me to be licensed in.

Ba, Elementaryeducation

Activities and Societies: Worked Purdue Basketball Camp as undergraduate, then as an established coach. I worked under three head coaches.