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Education Administrator

Curriculum Development ~ Instructional Strategies ~ Staff Development

Program Administration ~ Diversity ~ Community Training ~ School Turnarounds

         Accomplished professional offering seasoned career in teaching as well as facilitating high-impact professional development workshops and programs for teachers which rejuvenated both school and student success.

         Outstanding expertise in training, coaching, empowering, and mentoring teachers in class instruction, lesson planning, and student assessments.

         Actively promote educational mission and vision and highly regarded as a dedicated student advocate.

         Extremely well-versed in urban school environments and the full spectrum of associated challenges.

         Successfully increased test scores and fortified teacher retention at Francis C. Hammond Middle School.

         Initiated and administered program at King William High School to link students with valuable information about career choices and colleges.

         Enhanced parent-teacher engagement, bolstered professional development for teachers, and heightened student achievement at all schools throughout career.

         Presented at multiple national conferences regarding topics such as diversity, fostering equality and excellence, teacher training, differential instruction, and professional learning communities.

         Delivered cultural diversity training to several school systems with an emphasis on methods teachers can use to enhance their understanding and to ensure all stakeholders are equally equipped to achieve success.

Catapult Learning, Hawaii Alliance, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2014 to Present

Director of Educational Services

         Develop vision, mission, and strategic plan for Office of Student Services and drive cohesive efforts among school administrators, central office departments, parents, and external organizations and agencies.

         Actively participate in selection/hiring, training, and evaluation of personnel including school principals.

         Cost-effectively govern budgets within Office of Student Services and provide prudent recommendations related to financial resources in order to control expenses and capture savings where applicable.

         Direct broad-based programs and initiatives encompassing home schooling, shared housing, religious exemptions, foster care, truancy, non-resident attendance waivers, foreign exchange students, re-enrollment of incarcerated youth, and students transitioning from an alternative school setting.

         Review, analyze, and decisively approve grant proposals from Office of Student Services.

         Spearhead professional development activities and pioneer innovative programs and services to meet constantly changing needs of students, parents, and schools.

         Facilitate timely production and distribution of materials for students, parents, administrators, school board, and schools.

Francis C. Hammond Middle School, Alexandria, Virginia, 2012 to 2014

Principal

         Expertly modeled quintessential instructional leadership within urban school community comprised of nearly 450 students and 50 staff members.

         Proactively nurtured a culture of high achievement while designing meaningful strategies to fuel continuous improvement.

         Championed efforts to elevate struggling middle school s math scores up from 38% to 53%.

         Established and maintained a positive and respectful school climate conducive to learning.

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King William High School, King William, Virginia, 2010 to 2012

Principal

         Headed full-scope school operations including budget administration, master schedule, student discipline, safety and security, student support services, grants, and leadership of all licensed and support personnel.

         Formulated professional development plans and programs to continuously improve instruction within fully accredited rural school population comprised of 658 students and 75 staff members.

         Assessed comprehensive student data to improve instruction delivery and associated outcomes.

         Devised curriculum for core area departments and structured teacher training throughout school year.

         Teamed with county supervisors and local businesses in forging opportunities to advance student development including athletic, extracurricular, and community activities.

         Communicated with technical centers, community colleges, and universities to align and optimize transition programs for students.

         Closely reviewed IEP schedules to provide optimal support to special education teachers.

         Set up and implemented vertical alignment training county-wide to maximize high school readiness.

         Partnered with lead teachers in reviewing pacing guides and test data to support students remediation for final exams.

Woodbridge Senior High School, Woodbridge, Virginia, 2001 to 2010

Assistant Principal

         Collaboratively steered all aspects of daily operations within a fully accredited suburban community school including teacher supervision, professional development, curriculum coordination, and student behavior management.

         Held complete accountability for instructional programs spanning Gifted Education, Advanced Placement, and Special Education.

         Critically assessed SOL (Standards of Learning) data for Science, Social Studies, and English.

         Contributed to preparing annual budget and master schedule, orchestrated county-wide job fair, extensively networked within the community, and coordinated graduation ceremony and senior class programs.

         Instructed personnel division-wide in cultural diversity and professional development, administered teacher training programs, and mentored aspiring school administrators.

         Evaluated new applicants for county-wide teaching positions and classified positions.

Candidate, EdD, Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Certification in Education Administration, George Mason University (Prince William Cohort Program), Fairfax, VA

Master of Education, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, Howard University, Washington, DC

Certification: Biology, Administration Pre-K-12

Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals

National Association of Secondary School Principals

ASCD (formerly Association for Curriculum and Development)

Pennington Alternative School Task Committee

Phi Beta Kappa

Alpha Kappa Alpha

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(DATE)

(HIRING AGENT NAME)

(TITLE)

(SCHOOL BOARD NAME)

(ADDRESS)

(CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE)

Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking an opportunity as a (INSERT TARGET POSITION) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to a successful background as an educator and high school principal, I bring to you strong experience in teacher development, outstanding expertise in curriculum planning and development, and exemplary abilities in navigating school turnarounds and breakthrough results in core academic areas. My well-developed parent relations, program development, and public speaking skills will prove immediately beneficial in this role.

Briefly, a few of my key achievements include:

         Significantly raising test scores and teacher retention rates at Francis C. Hammond Middle School.

         Masterminding a highly informative and interactive college-career program at King William High School.

         Enriching professional development to support teachers in incorporating literacy across the curriculum.

         Speaking at multiple national conferences regarding topics such as diversity, academic excellence, teacher training, differential instruction, and professional learning communities.

         Delivering comprehensive diversity training throughout several school systems.

         Building and maintaining community partnerships to advance and support the success of students and the school s mission.

To further complement these qualifications, I offer keen data-driven decision making and problem solving talents which are paramount as a (INSERT TARGET POSITION).

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through a passion for education and unparalleled resourcefulness. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <INSERT NAME OF SCHOOL BOARD>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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DATE

CONTACT NAME

COMPANY NAME

ADDRESS

CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE

Dear ___________________:

I would like to formally thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (INSERT JOB TITLE) position currently available with your school board/district. Having gained a deeper insight into the position requirements and your specific objectives, I am confident you will find me a key player in achieving your goals.

As discussed, I am a highly experienced educator, consultant, and school administrator eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of (INSERT NAME OF SCHOOL BOARD). I believe you will find my dynamic (LIST A FEW SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS RELEVANT TO THE POSITION) skills vital to your operations and look forward to producing immediate and positive results.

Should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience at the phone number of email listed above. Again, thank you for the enlightening interview. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

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