Report to and work closely with the Principal on all daily school management, assisted with daily school activities
Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain an engaging class curriculum
Mentor and coach teachers on effective teaching and classroom management methods
Build and maintain open lines of communication with students’ parents and guardians
Handled students' disciplinary issues
Oversaw safety measures, health code compliance, and security policies.
Directly managed after-school program
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Head Lower School (PK-5)
Cape Henry Collegiate School,
07.2021 - Current
Assists Head of Lower School in supporting faculty to fully understand age-appropriate, developmentally-sound expectations for children’s activities during the school day
Conducts head teacher observations and evaluations as assigned by Division head
Observes classrooms formally and informally
Meets with parents to answer curricular questions, monitors and discerns parental concerns, and advises parents on getting the assistance they seek.
Assists Enrollment Office by conducting tours for prospective parents
Coordinates with lead teachers, curriculum specialist, and Director of Equity and Inclusion to maintain cross-divisional/department communication and curricular alignment
Handles all behavioral issues
Presents and shares information at parent meetings
Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethics
Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
Director of Extended School Day Program
Cape Henry Collegiate School
08.2009 - Current
Responsible for all regulations set forth by theV irginia Commonwealth Department of Social Services
Interview, hire, train, and evaluate work performance of department staff
Responsible for thegeneral operation of the after-school program
Ensure homework and academic support
Oversee 75 students in the program
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Crestar Health
01.2012 - 03.2022
Provide advanced, professional level of counseling and case management services to children with mental health issues.
Participate in completion of client intake, diagnostic assessments and other clinical activities.
Perform crisis interventions as needed with Intensive In-home consumers
Oversee and coordinate initial and ongoing assessment activities.
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans
Prekindergarten Teacher
Cape Henry Collegiate School
08.2009 - 01.2021
Coordinate fun, caring, and structured learning environment
Collaborate with all levels of staff members and foster quality relationships with parents and students
Create fun, warm, and exciting atmosphere where children play and learn while strengthening skills in areas of fine/gross motor development, reading, math, and reading readiness, and acclimate to daily routines and school environment
Managing structured, stimulating classroom with responsibility in all areas of teaching, assessment, and coordination of academic and social activities
Planned, developed, and instituted educational activities that promote quality teaching in Virginia Association of Independent Schools standards.
Assisted and supervised 70 children through an entire school day
Education
Doctorate - Education: Educational Leadership
Northcentral University, School of Educational Leadership
10.2020
Master of Arts - Urban Education
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology/English
Norfolk State University, School of Liberal Arts
05.2001
Skills
Leadership & Management Assisted with Curriculum & Instruction Implementation Evaluation & Assessment Staff Training & Development Team Leadership Relationship Management Public Outreach Community Relations Educational Leadership Staff Evaluation Data-Driven Decision-Making Scheduling New Teacher Development Student Conflict Resolution Student Counseling & Support
Affiliations
Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Certification
Successfully passed the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment
Licensed Virginia School Counselor grades PK-12
Licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional-Children
Timeline
Assistant Head Lower School (PK-5)
Cape Henry Collegiate School,
07.2021 - Current
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Crestar Health
01.2012 - 03.2022
Director of Extended School Day Program
Cape Henry Collegiate School
08.2009 - Current
Prekindergarten Teacher
Cape Henry Collegiate School
08.2009 - 01.2021
Doctorate - Education: Educational Leadership
Northcentral University, School of Educational Leadership