Dr. Cydney Junius

Dr. Cydney Junius

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Head of Lower School

  • Education

    • Antioch University Midwest

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      Master of Arts Creative Writing
    • University of Southern California

      2020 - 2023
      Doctor of Education - Ed.D. Educational Leadership, K-12

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education Dissertation Title: A Culture of Care in Elementary Schools to Impact Black Student Academic Achievement: A Case Study

    • Hampton University

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      Bachelor of Arts Journalism

      Activities and Societies: The Script Campus Newspaper (Editor-in-Chief), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Honor Society, Student Leadership Program, Alumni House Volunteer

  • Experience

    • The Buckley School

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
      Communications Associate

      Led and supported communications and marketing efforts of K-12 independent school.

    • The Buckley School

      Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
      Lower School Teacher / DEI Club Advisor

      Facilitated the academic and social-emotional development of first grade students; Supported lead teacher in lessons and classroom management; Planned and led science lessons.

    • ILEAD Schools

      Aug 2017 - Jun 2019
      Elementary Lead Teacher

      Designed, implemented, and differentiated whole- and small-group project-based lessons according to state standards and student needs in a blended, multi-age charter school classroom.

    • The Buckley School

      Aug 2019 - Jun 2021
      Lower School Lead Teacher / DEI Coordinator

      Implemented core curriculum-based lessons for independent school’s youngest students utilizing Responsive Classroom strategies to effectively guide and support students; Planned and facilitated K/1 Culture Club activities to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ).

    • Citizens of the World Los Angeles

      Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
      Founding Director of Social Emotional Learning

      Member of a founding elementary school leadership team, which opened the only charter school in Los Angeles Unified School District during the 2021-2022 Covid-19 school year; Implemented social-emotional learning curriculum for grades TK-1; Hired and managed teaching associate team.

    • Atlanta Girls'​ School

      Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
      Inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging / Resident Writer

      Served on the senior leadership team at a single gender independent school as the organization’s first Director of DEIB to impact school culture, foster professional development for faculty and staff, and cultivate student leadership.

    • The Walker School

      Jul 2024 - now
      Assistant Head of Lower School
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Orton-Gillingham

      ReadSource, LLC
      Jun 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • NAIS Diversity Leadership Institute (DLI)

      NAIS
      Jul 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Georgia Professional Teaching License, Level 7

      Georgia Professional Standards Commission
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Region Parent Group Leader/Vice District Leader

      Issued by Soka Gakkai International
      Soka Gakkai InternationalAssociated with Dr. Cydney Junius
    • President, SCV/AV Chapter

      Issued by Jack and Jill of America, Inc. on May 2014
      Jack and Jill of America, Inc.Associated with Dr. Cydney Junius
    • Workshop Presenter, Volunteer

      Issued by 2015/2017/2019 Empowerment & Engagement Conference for African American Girls on Jan 2015
      2015/2017/2019 Empowerment & Engagement Conference for African American GirlsAssociated with Dr. Cydney Junius
    • Far West Regional Editor

      Issued by Jack and Jill of America, Inc. on Jul 2017
      Jack and Jill of America, Inc.Associated with Dr. Cydney Junius
    • PR Coordinator / Vice President

      Issued by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on Jan 2008
      Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedAssociated with Dr. Cydney Junius
    • Newsletter Editor

      Issued by Mocha Moms Inc on Jan 2004
      Mocha Moms IncAssociated with Dr. Cydney Junius