Education • Solid Curriculum and Instruction Background • Proven Record in Managing Staff Strength of 150 in Each of the Positions Held from 2003-Present
• Advocate for Second Language Learners (ELL, Immersion, Indigenous World Languages) • Advocate for the Seals of Biliteracy • Vast experience in K-20 education • Solid curriculum and instruction background • Proven record in managing staff strength of 150 in each of the positions held from 2003-Present. Recruited, hired, trained, sustained highly qualified staff • Utilized collaborative approach in establishing research based operational policies and procedures. Actively engaged in evaluating staff and acting in the role of Instructional Coach. K-20 Experiences: • Teacher, Arlington Senior High School, St. Paul, MN, USA • Teacher, New York City Public Schools, Bronx, New York, USA • Adjunct Professor, St. Mary’s University, Minneapolis, MN (Teacher preparation) • Contributing Online Faculty Walden University, Minneapolis, MN (Ed. Specialist- Principal License) Other Relevant Trainings/ Workshop/Conferences: *Panelist Yale School of Management (2016) Defining Success: Understanding Our Aspirations for Students • Educating for Creative Minds: Using Brain Science to Ignite Innovation and Imagination * Universal Design for Learning: Reaching All Learners â Harvard University Graduate School of Education. • Contributor: The Working Group on Rigorous Course Taking: Establishing a MN Plan to Ensure Rigorous Course Taking for Minnesota Students Final Report and Recommendations. • Courageous Conversation about race by Pacific Educational Group. • Changing Beliefs and Practices, Closing Gaps in Achievement by Belinda Williams, Ph.D. Urban Leadership Academy, University of Minnesota. • Promoting Powerful Professional Development to Advance Student Learning by Stephanie Hirsh, Ph.D. Urban Leadership Academy, University of Minnesota. Minnesota Minnesota State Licenses: State • Administrative License (Superintendent of Schools) Licensure • Administrative License (Principal K-12) • English as a Second language K-12 • Elementary Education • English / Language Arts Middle School • English Language Arts 7 -12 New York New York State License: State • English, 7-12.
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