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    Career Summary: Education professional with over 10 years of experience in the field, ranging from federal compliance enforcement

    and data analysis to counseling and instruction at secondary and post-secondary levels. Proven track record of success facilitating academic achievement and promoting improved social functioning for youth in urban public schools, special education students and undergraduates. Promoted to leadership positions due to solid performance record, mentorship skills and ability to improve teacher performance and retention. Extensive experience researching developments in education, evaluating programs, and writing at the postgraduate level. Knowledge of federal regulations governing education institutions, such as Title IX, ADA, IDEA and Title VI. Core Competencies: Educational Leadership Behavior Management Special Education Instructional Coaching Professional Experience: Assistant Principal, High School, Suburban Public School System
    07/2013Present: Primary Achievements: Expanded peer mentoring program to facilitate 9th grade transition. Coordinated Freshmen Academy Seminar Series to address identified social, behavioral and academic concerns in an effort to improve student interactions and experiences. Led team to develop new communication methods to improve the transition process for rising 9th grade students. Counseled 9th grade students identified in failure reports and engaged students in troubleshooting academic difficulties, resulting in a reduction in the percentage of 9th grade students accounting for total Quarter 1 and 2 failures school-wide to less than 10%. Duties: Track student performance data and work directly with students to identify needs and coordinate support services. Supervise special education service delivery and IEP processes, in addition to evaluating special education teacher performance. Evaluate teacher performance in accordance with TEAM rubric and devise strategies for improvement. Engage teachers in working collaboratively to shift instructional practices to maximize student achievement. Manage disciplinary infractions, engaging students in peer-to-peer conflict resolution. Handle legal processes pertaining to referral to juvenile courts. Communicate with parent groups regarding the accomplishments, challenges and needs of 9th grade students. Manage textbook database and ensure integrity of inventory. Coordinate building maintenance services.

    Academic Advising Academic Instruction Chancery/SMS Investigation/Case Analysis

    Tracking Performance Data Curriculum Development School Net Intermediate Spanish Skills

    Student Services Specialist/School Interventionist, Suburban Public School System


    08/201207/2013: Primary Achievements: Aided school administrators in developing tracking mechanisms to monitor performance for targeted student groups, particularly special education, English language learner and ethnic minority students. Developed procedures to track academic supports in order to evaluate student access to and effectiveness of school-based interventions. Promoted use of research-based innovations in order to improve impact of available academic supports. Duties: Supervised special education services for all high schools. Tracked performance for targeted groups in order to determine the factors contributing to the success or failure of under-performing students. Researched successful, data driven academic supports and interventions. Worked with teachers in need of instructional support. Reported performance data and other findings to district superintendent, district administrators and school administrators.

    Team Leader, Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science

    Bronx, NY

    08/2009 08/2012: Primary Achievements: Coached new teachers, improving instructional performance, classroom management, student outcomes and teacher satisfaction and retention. Supervised development of critical, student-centered curriculum for U.S. History, Global History, American Government and Spanish. Facilitated outstanding performance on state Regents exams in social studies which contributed substantially to the schools 95% graduation rate.

    Duties: Observed classroom instruction and engaged teachers in reflections on practices for the purpose of identifying areas of strength and devising solutions to professional challenges. Reviewed lesson plans to determine relevance to curriculum goals and adherence to the workshop model of instruction. Advised teachers on best practices for effective classroom management and communication with administration.

    Teacher, Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science

    Bronx, NY

    08/2008 08/2012 Primary Achievements: Co-wrote curriculum for U.S. History and Global History courses in line with state standards and school goals. Achieved 95% pass rate on 2009 Global History Regents and a 91% pass rate on the 2010 Global History Regents exams. Achieved 96% pass rate on the 2010 U.S. History Regents and a 100% pass rate on the 2011 U.S. History Regents exams. Duties: Prepared college-preparatory, student centered lessons for social studies instruction. Engaged students in critical examination of historical developments. Facilitated preparation for New York Regents exams. Wrote letters of recommendation for college entrance, internship opportunities and special programs. Managed student behavior to establish an environment conducive to learning. Advised students on college preparation, conflict resolution, communication with parents and troubleshooting personal challenges.

    Other Professional Experiences: Teaching Assistant, Columbia University History Department


    08/2007 05/2008

    New York, NY Baltimore, MD Adelphi, MD Chicago, IL Chicago, IL

    School Counselor, Calverton Middle School


    12/2006 06/2007

    Special Education Teacher, Buck Lodge Middle School


    08/2003 06/2005

    Social Studies Teacher, Carver Military Academy High School


    01/2000 05/2001

    Investigator, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights


    09/1998 01/2000; 05/2001 05/2002

    Education:
    University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL B.A. Secondary Education; Minor: Spanish GPA 3.7/4.0 Loyola College, Baltimore, MD M.Ed. School Counseling GPA 3.9/4.0 Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN Coursework in Educational Leadership GPA 4.0/4.0 Columbia University Teachers College, New York, NY Doctoral coursework in International Education Development; GPA 3.9/4.0

    Certifications:
    Illinois: TeacherSocial Studies, 7-12 School Counselor (in progress) Special Education (in progress) Tennessee: TeacherHistory, Geography, Sociology Special Education, Administration (Level A) New York: TeacherSocial Studies, 7-12 New Jersey: School Counselor

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