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Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Professional Summary

Innovative results-driven, instructional and transformational leader with advanced expertise in curriculum/program development, professional development of adults, management, student-focused learning and creative instruction styles and techniques (i.e. Remote learning, project-based learning, student focused instruction, etc.). Committed to providing empowering leadership through influencing and motivating. 20-year history in the field of education which includes managing top-performing faculty to cultivate student rapport, promote successful education delivery and achieve high academic growth. Skilled at identifying and setting goals and priorities and resolving issues.

Education
MERCER UNIVERSITY Atlanta, GA Expected in 2009 Ph.D : Educational Leadership GPA : Status
MERCER UNIVERSITY Atlanta, GA Expected in 2002 M.ED : GPA : Status
MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE Atlanta, GA Expected in 1995 B.A : Paralegal Studies GPA : Status
Skills
  • Curriculum design, development and implementation
  • Grant writing, research
  • Conference presentations (International, Regional, State and Local agencies)
  • Creating and analyzing data
  • Strategic planning and implementation
  • Teaching, teacher mentorship and leadership development
  • Technology enhancement/Remote learning
  • Adept MS Office Suite/Productivity Apps/Software
  • Classroom Management
  • Operational improvement
  • Instructional coaching and leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Professional development/Leadership training
  • Program Development
Work History
CarePRINCIPAL
Atlanta, GA, 07/201809/2020
  • Managed and provided daily guidance for 25 teachers, teacher assistants, and support staff.
  • Established teaching and learning instructional practices driven by statistical performance data. Student's scores improved on state standards and nationally administered tests because of enhanced curriculum.
  • Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
  • Developed and implemented school marketing plans and new website.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding high academic expectations and student behavior. Reduced disciple referrals by 50% because of implementation of new admissions process and behavior procedures and policies (i.e. Restorative practices, Code of Conduct implantation, etc.).
  • Coordinated and implemented curriculum mapping and state standards for all subject areas to boost instruction quality and parent satisfaction.
  • Awarded Title II and CARES Act funding for teacher professional development and 1:1 Chromebook Initiative.
  • Delivered professional development and training opportunities for staff to ensure effective instructional practices and assessments are achieved and maintained based on academic data, surveys and classroom observations.
  • Met with parents individually or in groups to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Oversaw and revamped administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for admissions, orientation, registration and related activities.
  • Supervise afterschool program/clubs to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership behaviors to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modifications.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness using Georgia's Teacher Keys Effectiveness System.
  • Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Oversaw Georgia Accrediting Commission, Inc. 2019 accreditation renewal process. School obtained accreditation for another five years because of complete/proper preparation of documents/data and noted significant improvements in policies, procedures and curriculum.
Innoventures Education-Dubai International AcademyDEPUTY PRINCIPAL
City, STATE, 08/201407/2018
  • Pre-K-12th private school)– Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • Managed and provided daily guidance for 70 education professionals including teaching assistants and support staff; tasked with providing instructional guidance and emotional and social support for 650 students.
  • Coordinated scheduling and created and monitored student achievement documents.
  • Site team leader for yearly school inspections. Yearly school inspections were successful because documents/data were comprehensive; Received high ratings because of significant improvements.
  • Mentored, supervised and evaluated teachers and ensured appropriate substitute coverage when necessary.
  • Hired, managed and evaluated teachers and teacher assistants.
  • Provided professional development and training opportunities to staff to ensure effective instructional practices and assessments were achieved and maintained based on academic data, surveys and classroom observations.
  • Implemented/monitored Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, International Baccalaureate curriculum and Cambridge Curriculum instructional delivery to benchmark student progress and achievement and curriculum modifications.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between stakeholders.
Department Of Knowledge And Education-ADECENGLISH HEAD of FACULTY
City, STATE, 08/201108/2014
  • Supervised 30 teachers, including direct management of 12 Western teachers in developing and implementing English, Science, and Mathematics units/lessons.
  • Demonstrated model lessons for teachers and required adoption appropriate classroom instructional techniques.
  • Designed/monitored school-wide learning outcomes assessment test administered thrice yearly; student achievement increased by 25% within first year of implementation.
  • Delivered at least six monthly professional development trainings monthly to English and Arabic teachers/adminstrators on current educational practices and research; more than 35% of strategies introduced in these trainings were subsequently implemented.
  • Helped develop, create, and implement goals for school improvement plan; student achievement and teacher productivity significantly increased by 30%.
  • Developed and monitored school wide scheduling adoptions.
  • Launched new teacher mentoring program; created effective administrative communication system; and strengthened teacher planning and communication protocols which improved teacher retention by 35% increase.
  • Planned and facilitated "Reading Takes Us Everywhere" week community initiative to emphasize literacy and reading.
DeKalb County School SystemTEACHER/LEADERSHIP TEAM
City, STATE, 08/200408/2011
  • Served on multiple school/district committees including those devoted to low-performing student tutorial programs, textbook adoption reviews, teacher advisory committee, professional development planning, student support data team, and professional learning communities.
  • Delivered monthly professional development trainings to Pre-K through 5th grade teachers on current educational practices and team building; 35% of ideas and strategies generated/introduced were implemented.
  • Served as Professional Learning Committee Chair, Title 1 Tutorial After School Co-coordinator, RTI Committee, School Representative Georgia Association of Educators/Organization of DeKalb Educator.
  • Earned highest scores consistently on evaluations for quality instruction in language arts, reading, math, science, and social studies through technology integration, experiential learning, and differentiated instruction.
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504/IEP plans as part of integrated mainstreamed, inclusive classroom; Student achievement yearly progressed increased by 30%.
Presentations
  • Staff Development for Educators, Mid-Western Differentiated, Instruction Conference (Chicago, Illinois). Presenter: Strategies for Closing the Achievement Gap for K-12, Next Steps; Discipline and Management: Tips for a Successful Learning Environment, Gr. K-12. 7/2011.
  • ASCD Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, (San Francisco, CA). Presenter: Cultural Awareness and Its Effect on Student Achievement. 3/2011.
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference (Anaheim, California). Presenter: Socioeconomics, Culture and Race: An Analysis of Middle Class African-American Students. 11/2010.
  • Midwestern Educational Research Association Conference (Columbus, Ohio). Presenter: Building Relationships and Improving Student Achievements through Multi-Year Education (Paper), The Other Parent: Building Relationships and Improving Student Achievement through Multi-Year Education (Symposium). Proposal Reviewer. 10/2010.
  • Staff Development for Educators, National Differentiated Instruction Conference (Las Vegas, Nevada). Presenter: Socioeconomics, Culture and Race: An Analysis of Middle Class African-American Students. 7/2010.
  • Eastern Educational Research Association Conference (Savannah, Georgia). Presenter: Socioeconomics, Culture and Race: An Analysis of Middle Class African-American Students. 2/2010.
  • Georgia Association of Young Children Conference (Atlanta, Georgia). Presenter: Using Authentic Literature for Mathematics Instruction. 11/1999,
Professional Affiliations/Membership
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2009 - Present
  • Journal of Black Studies Article Reviewer, 2009 - Present
  • National Black Child Development Institute, 2009 - 2012
  • National Education Association/Georgia Association of Educators/Organization of DeKalb Educator, 2000 - 2011
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2009 - 2011
  • Midwestern Educational Research Association Conference, 2010 - 2011
  • Eastern Educational Research Association, 2009 - 2010
  • Ruby Payne: A Framework for Understanding Poverty Trainer, 2002 - 2006
Additional Information
  • Selected as the 2009-2010 Redan Elementary Teacher of the Year.
  • Received a Resolution from the Georgia State Senate recognizing and commending contributions to public education (2010).
  • Received a congratulatory letter from the Governor of Georgia in recognition of outstanding service in public education for DeKalb County (2010).
  • Received a congratulatory letter from the DeKalb County CEO recognizing outstanding service in public education for DeKalb County (2010).

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School Attended

  • MERCER UNIVERSITY
  • MERCER UNIVERSITY
  • MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE

Job Titles Held:

  • PRINCIPAL
  • DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
  • ENGLISH HEAD of FACULTY
  • TEACHER/LEADERSHIP TEAM

Degrees

  • Ph.D
  • M.ED
  • B.A

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