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James S. Deady Middle School

Charles H. Milby High School

Provide leadership and supervision in the areas of instructional leadership, staff evaluation, data analysis, and programming to the Science Department, CTE Department, Energy Institute at Milby High School (sponsored by IPAA/PESA Education Center) and S.T.E.M. Magnet Academy. Serve as the Principal’s designee for AVID’s Team College on campus which focuses on expanding the school’s AVID program and increasing college and career readiness initiatives. Monitor student grades and attendance to… Show more Provide leadership and supervision in the areas of instructional leadership, staff evaluation, data analysis, and programming to the Science Department, CTE Department, Energy Institute at Milby High School (sponsored by IPAA/PESA Education Center) and S.T.E.M. Magnet Academy. Serve as the Principal’s designee for AVID’s Team College on campus which focuses on expanding the school’s AVID program and increasing college and career readiness initiatives. Monitor student grades and attendance to reduce student retention by 5%. Primarily responsible for over 425 students and 25 faculty and staff members. Show less

Jesse H. Jones High School

Served as curriculum leader of the department by assisting in the review of lesson plans, the development of department goals and strategies to improve instruction. Assisted in administering assessments and analyzing assessment data in order to develop strategies for improving instruction. Facilitated and presented science and curriculum workshops within the district and the school. Coordinated activities with other department chairpersons to facilitate the implementation of… Show more Served as curriculum leader of the department by assisting in the review of lesson plans, the development of department goals and strategies to improve instruction. Assisted in administering assessments and analyzing assessment data in order to develop strategies for improving instruction. Facilitated and presented science and curriculum workshops within the district and the school. Coordinated activities with other department chairpersons to facilitate the implementation of interdisciplinary units. Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Guided and facilitated the learning process toward the achievement of the curriculum goals as outlined by the school and the district. Maintained accurate, complete, and correct records on students as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. Maintained and improved professional competence by attending a variety of workshops and in-services. Established and maintained open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members. Show less

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Leadership And Learning In Organizations

Master Of Science, Microelectronics - Photonics

Activities and Societies: National Science Foundation GK-12 Fellow

Bachelor Of Science, Physics

Activities and Societies: National Society of Black Engineers Minor: Mathematics