• Deliver schoolwide child protection and safeguarding training; review and revise school safeguarding policies • Facilitate Keeping Safe Child Protection Curriculum (KSCPC) training for new staff • Collaborate with leadership teams on DEIJ initiatives such as anti-discrimination and anti-bullying

• Liaise with senior leaders to structure student support services and align with school’s strategic plan• Manage, appraise, and mentor learning support teachers and teaching assistants from early years to Grade 9• Conduct schoolwide professional learning workshops on inclusive classroom practices and support strategies• Organize schoolwide initiatives, such as Wellbeing Week, as a member of the Student Support Team• Amend Restorative Behavior Matrix guidelines as part of the primary sub-school’s pastoral care program• Coordinate specialized learning support programs for special needs students from early years to Grade 12• Provide individualized instruction for students with special needs within a multi-tiered system of support • Collaborate with school counselors, psychologists, and other key stakeholders to provide student support services • Utilize benchmark and performance assessment data to ascertain student learning needs and interventions

• Developed primary school pastoral care guidelines for duty of care and safeguarding during supervised recess• Coordinated a Second Step Parent College outlining the valued-added benefits of social-emotional learning • Facilitated inquiry-based learning through Units of Inquiry and the Primary Years Exhibition (PYPx) • Created transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary units aligned to the IB PYP Framework • Aligned curriculum content to Common Core State Standards; modified curriculum to meet student needs • Facilitated an inclusive learning environment suitable for all learners, including those with special needs• Collaborated with learning support team to develop programs to facilitate individualized education plans • Cooperatively engaged with grade level teaching peers to tailor program of inquiry to student needs

• Develop strategies to improve employee engagement and retention • Interview potential candidates and their suitability for the institution • Perform teacher observations and provide feedback to improve performance• Provide recommendations for hiring and dismissal to the principal• Develop and implement training initiatives to improve employee performance• Determine strengths and deficiencies of employees to increase productivity and efficacy• Develop a program to utilize in-house talent to provide professional development opportunities • Develop solutions for employee interpersonal problems and improve the group dynamic• Establish and monitor a mentorship network for new teachers

• Served as lead teacher and collaborated with other lead teachers to assess areas of school improvement and curriculum alignment • Delivered student-centered instruction to intermediate level Chinese students and provided a foundation in the essentials of an American-style English language curriculum.• Developed monthly assessments for reading, listening, and writing based upon the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts • Created and utilized curriculum materials tailored for the development level of emerging and proficient English-language learners (at different points of the development continuum) • Maintained weekly contact with parents to inform them of student growth and areas of need• Performed analysis of testing data and informal observations and used it to inform instruction• Collaborated with other school departments to produce student programs • Reviewed and proofread school-generated literature and other print materials

• Served as Accreditation Chair for the Standard 4 Committee for AdvancEd accreditation • Delivered English-based instruction to a diverse group of 5th grade Kuwaiti boys in a bilingual education environment• Developed lesson plans, curriculum materials, and assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science • Used data from NWEA MAPS to inform and drive instruction for a student-based model • Facilitated positive teacher-parent and teacher-student relationships in light of varying cultural differences and practices

• Engage students of diverse backgrounds in improving English language skills (oral, auditory, and written) utilizing a dynamic online interface• Develop, coordinate, and lead virtual field trips using modern internet technologies to provide an interactive and relevant learning setting for students in real time.• Implement and modify curriculum to best meet student academic needs• Collaborate with institution administration and other stakeholders to improve quality of educational programs and processes.

• Demonstrated leadership as Lead Math and Science Teacher; developed and presented professional development on the implementation of the Saxon Math series and its alignment with state mathematics standards. Additionally, co-chaired and developed school science fair, including scheduling, judges’ rules, and implementation.• Served on the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and participated in school planning, trained faculty on NWEA MAP Assessment, specifically the Descartes Continuum and relation of RIT scores to normative data.• Mentored teachers and teaching assistants on implementation of mathematics and science curriculum, classroom management, and instructional techniques. • Reported student gains in reading and mathematics based on ISAT scores and the Scantron Performance Series.• Designed and implemented departmental model for 5th grade including scheduling and behavioral systems in addition to curriculum mapping and grade level goal-setting.• Developed and facilitated sessions for Family Literacy and Mathematics Night and provided parents with quick-win strategies to help improve their children’s reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary development.• Aligned curriculum such as Pearson Reading Street, Pearson Interactive Science, Everyday Mathematics, FOSS, and Fountas and Pinnell Independent Reading to Common Core Standards and Illinois State Learning Standards• Collaborated in IEP meetings to determine changes to individual students’ accommodations or modifications; developed tangible and measurable goals for special needs students in junction with other colleagues.• Participated in data analysis meetings to troubleshoot student areas of deficiency and proficiency and, with grade level peers and coaches, established strategies and techniques to aid those students.• Implemented Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as basis of classroom management strategy

• Established partnerships with other organizations as part of community engagement initiatives to provide youth additional performance opportunities and avenues.• Developed fine arts concerts and programs utilizing local fine arts and music organizations.• Served as a member of the Advisory Council and developed action plans for targeting areas of growth. • Coordinated convention workshops and concerts of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc.• Recruited youth for the Junior and Youth Branches; scheduled performers for concerts and other programs.• Reported semi-monthly to the President and Vice-Presidents and other designated persons.• Presented reports on local youth activities to the Central Region Director and Members of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. at regional conferences.

• Reviewed resumes to determine suitability of applicants and forwarded qualified resumes to respective hiring managers.• Screened, interviewed, hired, and trained interns for the Human Resources Department. • Developed ethics training presentations and evaluations in compliance with federal and agency directives and guidelines.• Completed Automatic Data Processing (ADP) background checks, audited personnel files for compliance, and facilitated license renewal processes.• Established relationships with colleges, universities, and organizations through the internship program to maintain a sustainable pool of interns for the organization.