Brooklyn, New York, United States
Professional educational consultant and school administrator with a commitment to turning around failing schools and promoting educational excellence in students and staff. Adept at functioning in K-12 leadership positions including roles as assistant principal, master teacher, special education lead, transition coordinator, and impartial hearings representative. Demonstrated record in raising achievement levels of traditionally underserved students. Core competencies include curriculum development and improvement, teacher mentoring and development, school administration, classroom and program evaluation, and data driven instruction. Proven abilities in spearheading complex operations to increase student achievement, and a reputation of excellence in developing comprehensive plans in fast-paced and high-demand environments,
Leading strategic planning, policy implementation and instructional supports for high quality special education services across 8 districts in Brooklyn North, while providing support to Superintendents and Administrators of Special Education.
Developed and continually oversee strategies for turning around the school and promoting educational excellence in students and staff. Successfully implement Common Core Learning Standards that aligned curriulums that increased student proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics by over 25%. Raise achievement levels of traditionally underserved students. Increased student achievement to scores high enough to change school status from a "Focus" or failing school to a school in "good standing" with the State of New York.
Used Danielson's Framework to monitor the performance of 40+ teachers and ensured all instruction complied with state requirements. Plan and manage daily activities for all stakeholders of a school with approximately 380 students. Lead curriculum development, data driven instruction, test coordination, and school-wide inquiry protocols. Collaborate with principal to develop annual strategic plans. Deliver ongoing school-wide professional development and mentor new teachers.