Motivated, driven, and empathetic school leader with a commitment to learning and collaboration and a proven track record in early childhood education, special education, service learning, adult learning and DEIJ, reading instruction and leadership through a servant and transformational style of leadership.
Professional Overview
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20+ years of teaching and leadership experience
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Primary school leadership experience, 1.5 years as School Leader Intern
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Leadership experience at ICSAbidjan
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ADMIN I endorsement with the state of MD
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International Baccalaureate (IB) training
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Business experience
Key Competencies
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Improving Student Achievement
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Instructional Coaching & Best Practices
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Data‑Driven Decision Making
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Standards‑Based Learning
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Adult Learning & Professional Development
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Equity & Cultural Responsiveness
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Climate & Community Building
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Conflict Management & Resolution
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Communication & Relationship Building
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Organizational Leadership & Change Management
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Resource Management
Professional Interests
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School Administration
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Data Analysis
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Staff Wellbeing
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Professional Development
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Positive Behavioral Management
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Service Learning
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Conflict Management & Resolution
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Instructional Leadership
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DEI and Community Building
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IEP and Compliance Facilitation
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School Accreditation
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Reading Instruction and Coaching
Educator Experience
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Charles County Public Schools, 2023-present
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Reading Resource Teacher (RRT/ILT)
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5th grade Grade Level Leader and teacher
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SPED Case Manager and SK-1 PED Teacher, WKJ-IV, Tera-Tema-Tewl, Cognitive atesting, IEP Drafting, Present Levels, IEP Meeting Facilitation
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ICSA, Abidjan, 2018-2023
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Grades 1 and 3 Teacher (AERO, Common Ground, Bridges Math, Workshop Model)
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District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) 2008-2018
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Grades K-5 Teacher (Common Core, Singapore Math, Engage NY)
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Grade Level Team Leader - Kindergarten and 1
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Staff Development Facilitator Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) 2006-2008
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Head Start and Kindergarten Teacher (Montessori)
Education & Certifications
MSA Educational Administration, 2013
BA Child Development, 2005
Special Education, 2024
The Science of Reading Fundamentals for Maryland Educators ,Micro-credential, 2025
Early Childhood Education (DC, USA)
Elementary Education 1-6, (MD, USA)
Admin I-School Leadership Endorsed
APC (Advanced Professional Certificate)
Association of International Educators of Color,
AIELOC, Aspiring School Leaders Program, present
Leadership Experience
Reading Resource Teacher (ILT)
Charles County Public Schools — Eva Turner Elementary School, MD • 2024–Present
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Coordinate and monitor the school’s literacy program in collaboration with administration and district leadership.
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Analyze student performance data to identify literacy needs, instructional placement, and academic growth.
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Coach teachers on effective reading instruction and provide non-evaluative classroom observation feedback.
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Host school walkthroughs and conduct feedback conversations using the Danielson Framework for Teaching (FFT).
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Serve as a Danielson Ambassador, training staff on FFT implementation and instructional feedback.
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Develop and facilitate professional development (PD) focused on teacher growth and instructional excellence.
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Lead and train instructional personnel, including 6 Title I tutors and 2 reading interventionists, on evidence-based Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
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Guide the school through the MTSS process, ensuring systematic support and intervention planning for students in need of supplemental (Tier 2) or intensive (Tier 3) instruction, and manage data entry and progress monitoring for Tier 2/3 students.
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Lead Kid Talks with grade-level teachers and model effective collaborative planning meetings.
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Lead community literacy events and engage families in school-wide literacy initiatives.
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Manage and distribute instructional materials and train teachers on implementation.
Department Head
International Community School of Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
August 2022-June 2023
● Liaised with teaching staff members and school leaders to achieve set goals
● Established a structure for team collaboration, decision-making, and grade level team meetings.
● Set grade level team collaboration norms and ensure implementation by the team
● Selected, used, and interpreted evaluation data
● Provided organizational leadership and support to teachers within their grade level
● Attended weekly Leadership Team (LT) meetings focused on communicating/ improving school-wide initiatives, student achievement and daily functioning of the school
DEIJ Steering Committee Leader
International Community School of Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
August 2022-2023
DEIJ Steering Committee Leader | August 2022-June 2023
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Examined the student and staff school experience; provide a safe space for students and adults
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Collaborated with school leaders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
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Collected and disaggregated quantitative and qualitative data and make recommendations for school improvement
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Combined data from multiple sources into one database easy accessibility and increased productivity
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Worked closely with school stakeholders to understand needs, challenges, and to set goals and objectives
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Made strategic decisions based on professional development data and school wide academic goals, and vision
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Planned school-wide events and activities to promote full inclusion
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Identified priorities based on a assessment of the organization's strategic plan and schoolwide goals