205-240-2810
Professional Summary
A positive and enthusiastic instructional leader with a focus on data-driven success for all students.
Core Qualifications
Data-Driven Instructional Model
Teaching Staff Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Performance Evaluation
School Reform
Parent Involvement
Experience in Operating Remote Learning Environment
Birmingham City Schools:
Administrative Experience
Barrett Elementary School Principal/ January 2018- present
Instructional Superintendents: Mr. Bernard Chandler, Mrs.Constance Burnes, Dr. Evelyn Nettles-Hines
7601 Division Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35206, 205-231-4600
Longitudinal growth demonstrated 47, 69 and 74 on Alabama State Report Card
Maintained partnerships with East Lake Innovative and Christ Church
Monitored data-driven instructional model
Improved school library program and developed relationship with Birmingham Public Library in Eastlake community
Improved student attendance over a three year period
Implemented of MyON Reading Program
Improvement in Mathematics Program with longitudinal growth
K-3 LETRS Training for K-3 Teachers to improve Reading Instruction
Evaluated and provided feedback on Marzano Evaluation Platform
Carver High School Assistant Principal/ August 2014-December 2017
Principal: Dr. Charles Willis
3900 24th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35207, 205-231-4600
Coordinated all state accountability test for grades 9-12
Collaborated with the instructional staff to align standards
Reviewed lesson plans
Implemented Title I funded Student Services Programs
Facilitated professional development
Coordinator of Transitional Program for Ninth Graders
Organized and planned activities and graduation for Seniors
Collaborated with Counselors to plan and implement pathways to graduation
Bush Hills K-8 School Curriculum Specialist/ August 2013-July 2014
Principal, Mrs. Judith Ross
901 16th Street West, Birmingham, AL 35208, 205-231-4600
Facilitated PST
Conducted Classroom Observations and feedback
Facilitated professional development
Reviewed lesson plans
Planned tutoring program during and after school
Led School Improvement process for SACS
Coordinated all state accountability testing for 3rd-8 th grade
Bush Hills K-8 School Assistant Principal, November 2012- October 2013
Principal, Mrs. Betty Griggs
901 16th Street West, Birmingham, AL 35208, 205-231-4600
6th-8th grade Assistant Principal with a focus on Student Discipline
Professional Development in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Behavioral Intervention Program
Teaching Experience:
Princeton Elementary School Fifth Grade Lead Teacher/ August 2000- October 2013
Principal, Mrs. Cynthia Ward
1425 2nd Avenue West, Birmingham, AL 35208, 205-231-4600
Coordinated several out of state field trips and developed the curriculum and instruction for all of the educational experiences
Mentored new teachers, Assisted with the creation of pacing guides for the Mathematics and Science Department
Collaborated with Birmingham City Schools in Mathematics and Science on developing Pacing Guides and Teacher Professional Development
Led School Improvement process for SACS
Coordinated KABOOM- construction of Princeton Elementary playground
Created a Writing Program which improved Writing scores on Alabama Writing Assessments ( over 90% of the students achieved a 3 or 4)
Shelby County Schools:
Calera Elementary School Fifth Grade Teacher/ August 1996- July 2000
Principals: Mr. Eddie Spears and Mrs. Melissa Nannini
855 10th Street, Calera, AL 35040, 205-682-7000
Coordinated a technology program with Montevallo University
Planned, implemented and assessed standard aligned lessons
Selma City Schools:
Cedar Park Elementary School Fourth Grade Teacher/ August 1995- July 1996
Principal, Mr. John Britton
1101 Woodrow Avenue, Selma, AL 36701, 334-874-1600
Education
Masters in Educational Administration/ May 2005
Alabama. State University, Montgomery, AL
GPA: 3.7/ 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Education and Early Childhood/ May 1995
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
GPA: 3.0/4.0
Professional and Personal Affiliations:
Shelton State Ambassador, 1991-92
African American Association Spokesperson, 1991-92
University of Alabama Task Force on Diversity in Greek Organizations, 1995
Princeton Alternative Elementary School Teacher of the Year, 2001
CLAS Membership
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Birmingham Alumni Chapter