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Waukegan, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois

Served as school principal for a reputable school serving over 600 students and a staff of 75.* Earned AYP accreditation two years by establishing and achieving high academic objectives, collaborating as a team on pursuing school goals and by establishing focused teams to set, monitor and intercede on progress to goals. Directed numerous committees navigating and reviewing data in accordance with SIP plan.

Waukegan, Illinois

Supported principal through implementing school policies and procedures in cooperation with administrators, teachers, parents and students. Participated in several leadership committees including PBIS and SIP.* Supported Spanish speaking families by creating parents only class to learn English.* Enhanced the quality of instruction for the school by evaluating and providing feedback to teachers, hiring best in class teachers and closely mentoring new hires. Identified lesson extensions and instructional initiatives based on evaluations.

Waukegan, Illinois

Taught both first and fourth grades designing lesson plans in accordance with district's Open Court curriculum. Offered unique learning experiences for students through the successful implementation of the Accelerated School Model.* Expanded students' learning development by introducing a project approach to relevant curriculum lessons. Students researched and presented projects to classmates further broadening their organization and leadership skills.

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Early Childhood Administrator/Instructional Leader - Wilson Elementary School (1999 - 2001)Managed a staff of 45 and a continuous federal and state budget of $1.9 million leading all early childhood administration efforts. Awarded $20,400 in state funding for instructional materials.* Monitored student progress by interpreting assessment data for staff and parents while paying particular attention to students with special needs.* Increased student achievement through creating innovative instructional initiatives and collaborating with community agencies to continually enhance program services.Education Resource Coordinator - Wilson Elementary School (1998 - 1999)* Improved teacher performance by monitoring lesson plans, observing instruction and evaluating progress.* Successfully introduced and integrated Head Start standards and district benchmarks through organizing and coordinating teacher in-service training programs.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Lancaster Elementary School* Successfully aligned student needs by participating in an Inclusion Model School and by designing and implementing a thematic curriculum unit for students and staff.* Informed parents of student progress by recording grade level performances and recording weekly student assignments.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Clara E. Westropp, Oliver Hazard Perry, W.C. Bryant Elementary Schools* Addressed individual student needs by collaborating with colleagues on creating a developmentally appropriate Primary Achievement Program.* Provided advanced educational opportunities to a select group of students by offering first grade subject material.

Doctorate, Instructional Leadership

Master Of Science (Ms), Education Leaderership

Master Of Education (Med), Urban Studies/Affairs

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Elementary Education