Experience

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  John r. buchtel high school

  Jul 1994 - Jan 1998

  Teacher

  Taught Introduction to Citizenship, Economics, American History and American GovernmentMaintained classroom managementTeacher of the Year

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  Dean of students, simon perkins middle school

  Jan 1998 - Jun 1999

  Dean of boys

  Managed student supervision issues and enforce school behavioral expectations. Counseled students and parents about school and district policies. Assisted staff and parents in developing student behavioral expectations. Assisted in the planning, developing and implementing of individual student behavior plans. Served as a resource to staff in dealing with classroom management issues.

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  Cuyahoga falls public schools district

  Jul 1999 - Jun 2000

  Assistant principal, cuyahoga falls high school

  Managed student supervision issues and enforce school behavioral expectations. Counseled students and parents about school and district policies. Assisted staff and parents in developing student behavioral expectations. Assisted in the planning, developing and implementing of individual student behavior plans. Served as a resource to staff in dealing with classroom management issues

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  Columbus public schools district

  Jul 2000 - Jul 2002

  Assistant principal, beech croft high school

  Facilitated Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) meetings and other events Managed the overall daily operations of the school (i.e. textbooks distribution, bus schedule, locker coordination) Directed the schools extra-curricular activities

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  Zanesville city schools district

  Jul 2002 - Jun 2004

  Associate principal, zanesville high school

  Managed the English and Social Studies Department Maintained the level of proficiency on the OHIO proficiency assessment test Established an after-school chorus to promote diversity in the community and citywide Served as a team player for the high school redesign for the Engineering Academy Created the budget and master schedule for the school year

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  Duval county public schools

  Jul 2004 - Dec 2011

  Plan, control, and manage the overall activities for secondary inner-city high school with 1000 students and 100 faculty members. Advocate, nurture and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. Secondary instructional school leader of an Inner-city middle school with 600 students and 60 faculty members. Dedicated, resourceful education professional with proven ability to create and monitor policies in order to promote a safe learning environment.

  • Principal, William M. Raines High School

    Jul 2009 - Dec 2011

  • Principal, Jean Ribault Middle School

    Jul 2004 - Jun 2009
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  Atlantic reseach partners

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

  Faculty member

  Dedicated to assisting in managing school districts, educate students, support teachers, and make schools community stronger. Partner with a school site, focus on an area that needs change, and effect positive, sustainable results in response to that challenge.• Establish data-proven, research based practices and protocols that support the highest levels of academic achievement• Work with schools to identify practices that are working, and not working, to increase student academic performance • Integrate assessment and intervention with a prevention system that aims to maximize student achievement, reduce behavior problems, empower teachers and team decision making and target individual student support Show less

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  Pearson

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  Educational consultant

  -Provided leadership and professional recommendations on Reading/English and Social Sciences to school administrative teams, which ensured the full execution of the products purchased were used with fidelity.. -Managed and directed assigned professional development for over 10 school contracts in four states. This resulted in the renewal of the products for the following year. -Assisted teachers in developing effective lesson plans based on data from student achievement in the areas of Reading/English and Social Sciences. This provided teachers confidence in utilizing the products purchased. -Facilitated face-to-face and online professional development and training for faculty and staff, which lead to high positive feedback in the areas of customer service. -Mentored fellow consultants, improving the quality and continuity of service. Show less

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  Excel alternative school- orange county public schools

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  Principal

  -Executed and monitored the contract between Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) and ResCare, achieving stated goals in the areas of student academic performance, attendance and behavior. -Utilized effective business solutions based on the contractual agreement with OCPS resulting in increased revenue of $400K. -Established vision, planning and programming for faculty and staff through adhering to policy and procedures established in OCPS contract. -Deployed non-traditional approaches via professional development of faculty and staff, increasing education effectiveness for all students with various behavioral issues. Show less

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  Acclaim academy

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

  Consultant

  -Partnered with school leadership to create and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff in the area of academic performance, resulting in the formation of a new Charter School. -Managed effective and clear procedures for the operation and function of a new charter school, ensuring consistency with the philosophy and goals of the governing corporation. -Created a model for the annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for all students. -Developed protocol for quality control of instructional programs used to evaluate lesson plans and observe teachers on a regular basis to guarantee student success. -Facilitated the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning via professional development for all faculty and staff. This ensured that all students' needs were being met academically. Show less

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  Florida career college

  Feb 2015 - Nov 2015

  Admission representative

  - Develop and implement a plan for generating referrals and developing leads, including but not limited to, current students, every phone contact and every interview. - Qualify and interview prospects to determine their needs and goals. - Develop and implement a plan to follow up on all applicants, ensuring they will start on their scheduled start date. - Follow up with students to meet their financial planning interviews and commitment to starting and graduating from school. - Meet or exceed weekly, monthly and quarterly enrollment and “Start” goals established monthly by the Director of Admissions. Show less

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  Edward waters college

  Nov 2015 - Aug 2019

  Executive director of new town success zone

  Main responsibilities within the New Town Success Zone:- Children are healthy and prepared to enter kindergarten - Children and Youth are healthy and succeed in school- Youth graduate from high school and successfully complete post secondary education, technical training or military - Families and neighborhoods support the healthy development, academic success and social well being of their children with the use of 2 Generation model.

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  2nd mile ministries

  Feb 2020 - Jan 2023

  Executive director
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  Elevate jacksonville

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Executive director

  In Jacksonville, a large majority of urban youth lack even one caring adult in their life, leading directly to increased dropout rates, unemployment, crime, and other roadblocks to their success. Elevate has proven effective in changing these trends and transforming the lives of our nation’s youth. Elevate Jacksonville uses the same model that has been successful across the U.S. to help change the outcomes for students in our city.

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  Little rock school district

  Jan 2024 - now

  High school principal

  Executive Turnaround Principal of Southwest High School of Little Rock School District