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Shayla Saunders

Baltimore

Summary

Experienced professional educator with a strong background in secondary education. Demonstrated success in creating a collaborative environment, adapting to evolving needs, and delivering measurable outcomes. Proficient in curriculum development, fostering student engagement, and providing effective staff leadership. Recognized for reliability, excellent communication skills, and a results-driven mindset.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Lead Teacher

KIPP DC College Preparatory School
08.2021 - Current
  • Trauma informed leader
  • Establish and maintain positive, trusting relationships with students and families
  • Develop and implement rigorous curriculum for department
  • create rigorous learning environment
  • Differentiate instruction for students
  • Provide accommodations and modifications to meet diverse learning needs for all students
  • Utilized data-driven assessments to identify areas of improvement and tailor instructional approaches accordingly.
  • fostered positive and supportive classroom culture
  • Led professional development workshops for fellow teachers on best practices in classroom management and instructional techniques.
  • Develop innovative lessons that align with Common Core Standards
  • Increased parent engagement by maintaining regular communication about student progress and classroom events.
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
  • Incorporated multiple intelligences theory into lesson design to support diverse learners'' needs and enhance understanding of complex topics.
  • Ensured the highest possible levels of achievements while teaching students to their strongest potential
  • Developed strong relationships with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
  • Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development
  • Served on various committees focused on curriculum development, school climate initiatives, and extracurricular program expansion.
  • Analyze student work and academic data to inform instructional practices
  • Organized field trips, guest speakers, and other enrichment experiences to broaden students'' perspectives beyond the classroom walls.
  • Model and implement all school policies within the classroom
  • Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning, lesson delivery, and assessment strategies, contributing to their successful integration into the school community.
  • Use various assessment methods to monitor student progress and inform instruction
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of praise, encouragement, and effective group work strategies.
  • Advocate for students and their families to ensure access to opportunities
  • Provided differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic outcomes for all students.
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Providing feedback to improve learning
  • Integrated real-world examples into daily instruction to help students make connections between course content and their own lives.


Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that promoted critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.


  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • SAT Testing proctor
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Leading vertical academic planning meetings
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.

Leadership Internship

KIPP DC College Preparatory School
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Observe and evaluate teacher performance and development
  • Oversaw retention meetings
  • Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Introduced new technology tools for enhancing classroom instruction, streamlining administrative tasks, and improving communication between stakeholders.
  • Revamped safety protocols to create a secure learning environment where students feel protected both physically and emotionally.
  • Developed data-driven initiatives to identify areas of improvement and implement targeted interventions for students in need.
  • Boosted staff morale by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture, resulting in increased job satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Increased parent engagement through regular communication, workshops, and events focused on student success.

New Teacher Mentor

Tench Tilghman Elem/Middle School
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Leading vertical academic planning meetings
  • Leading grade level team in analyzing student data
  • Leading Standard analysis and unit mapping
  • Mentored new teachers in curriculum planning and instructional strategies, improving their teaching effectiveness.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in education, implementing new techniques as appropriate.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement by integrating innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards, tablets, and online resources into daily lessons.
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions to reinforce content knowledge and provide additional support for struggling students.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Performed shelf reading to monitor accurate placement of materials.

Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle Teacher

Baltimore City Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2021
  • Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
  • Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
  • Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development
  • Maintains accurate and complete records of student development and achievement
  • Observe and evaluate student's performance and development

Academic Teacher

Creative Alliance
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Actively engaged with students during program and represent Creative Alliance
  • Supervise and conduct homework tutoring in math and literacy
  • Worked with daytime instructors to improve student support and performance
  • Conduct student assessments for academics quarterly
  • Implement Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS)
  • Supervise and delegate tasks to teaching assistants

Summer School Paraprofessional

Creative Alliance
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provide direct support to lead teacher
  • Actively engaged with students during creative activities
  • Maintained records and documents for students
  • Prepared supplies for students
  • Participated in trainings and staff meeting debrief
  • Contacted parents about absences and lateness
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, assessments, and interventions for data-driven decision-making processes.
  • Served as a liaison between teachers, parents, and administrators for seamless communication regarding student progress or issues arising during the summer program.
  • Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visual aids, or manipulatives for successful implementation of lesson plans.
  • Encouraged students'' creativity through art projects that contributed to their overall cognitive development while celebrating cultural diversity within the classroom community.
  • Monitored students'' progress, providing regular feedback to teachers and parents for continuous improvement.
  • Promoted a supportive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students and addressing individual concerns effectively.

Secretary of Finance

Redeemed in Christ Ministries, Inc.
04.2015 - 12.2018
  • Maintain data of financial records in accordance with Federal Government requirements
  • Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software
  • Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages
  • Collect and deposit money into accounts, disburse funds from cash accounts to pay bills or invoices, keep records of collections and disbursements, and ensure accounts are balanced
  • File all required Federal, State, and local tax forms
  • Increased financial accuracy by streamlining bookkeeping processes and implementing organized filing systems.
  • Developer maintain internal or external company Web sites
  • Prepare and mail checks
  • Order and dispense supplies
  • Train and assist staff with computer usage

Administrative Recoveries Officer

Maryland Department of Health
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Interpret and apply COMAR regulations to administer estate and lien cases
  • Ensure maximum dollar recovery of monies spent on behalf of the recipient for the State of Maryland
  • Effectively trained new hires on Lien process
  • Place liens on real property of Medical Assistance recipients in Long Term Care facilities
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
  • Place claims against the estates of deceased Medical Assistance recipients
  • Conduct audit to ensure compliance with COMAR Regulations
  • Enter recipient information on database
  • Coordinate filing system for incoming and outgoing paperwork
  • Investigated claims
  • Reviewed medical records and establish relevant chronology
  • Compose or prepare correspondence weekly
  • Provide timely, courteous and knowledgeable response to information requests
  • Update database
  • Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals.
  • Established protocols for handling sensitive information, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal standards.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into complex cases, leading to successful resolution of numerous high-profile incidents.

Geriatric Nursing Assistant (Internship)

Future Care, Homewood
10.2014 - 12.2014
  • Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients’ needs
  • Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports on patient status and ongoing needs.
  • Review patients’ dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet
  • Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to nursing staff
  • Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine
  • Administer medications or treatments such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas directed by nurse
  • Managed incontinence needs with dignity and respect, maintaining patient privacy throughout the process.
  • Delivered high-quality personal hygiene care, including bathing, grooming, and oral care, for improved patient wellbeing.
  • Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves
  • Supply, collect, or empty bedpans
  • Referenced patient care plan to feed, bathe, dress, take vital signs and promote other individualized care while maintaining patient comfort and dignity.
  • Educated family members on caregiving best practices, ensuring continuity of care upon discharge from the facility.

Phlebotomist

American Red Cross
10.2007 - 04.2008
  • Organize or clean blood drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first time use
  • Draw blood from veins by butterfly venipuncture methods
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
  • Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Serve refreshments to donors to ensure absorption of sugar into their systems
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.

Account Manager

Bank of America Cooperation
10.2006 - 02.2007
  • Answer financial questions and handled banking matters for customers on a daily basis
  • Managed account information and private databases
  • Communicated to the public information regarding Bank of America policies
  • Made important contributions to customer care policy to meet customer needs
  • Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology
  • Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter
  • Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
  • Maintain or examine the records of government agencies
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts
  • Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
  • Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable agreements for both parties.
  • Conducted regular account reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure continued success.

Technical Support Administrative Para-Professional

Baltimore City Public Schools
10.2002 - 10.2006
  • Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
  • Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions
  • Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence or other material
  • Make copies of correspondence or other printed material
  • Maintain scheduling and event calendars
  • Coordinate conferences, meetings, or special events, such as luncheons or graduation ceremonies
  • Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answer routine letters
  • Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed and recommend revisions
  • Establish work procedures or schedules and keep track of the daily work of clerical staff

Education

Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
05.2023

Baccalaureate Degree - Health Systems Management

UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE
12.2017

Associates Degree - General Studies

BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2014

Skills

  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Mentoring teachers
  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Educational research
  • Staff development

Timeline

Leadership Internship

KIPP DC College Preparatory School
09.2022 - 04.2023

High School Lead Teacher

KIPP DC College Preparatory School
08.2021 - Current

Academic Teacher

Creative Alliance
10.2019 - 12.2019

New Teacher Mentor

Tench Tilghman Elem/Middle School
09.2019 - 06.2021

Summer School Paraprofessional

Creative Alliance
07.2019 - 08.2019

Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle Teacher

Baltimore City Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2021

Administrative Recoveries Officer

Maryland Department of Health
06.2017 - 06.2018

Secretary of Finance

Redeemed in Christ Ministries, Inc.
04.2015 - 12.2018

Geriatric Nursing Assistant (Internship)

Future Care, Homewood
10.2014 - 12.2014

Phlebotomist

American Red Cross
10.2007 - 04.2008

Account Manager

Bank of America Cooperation
10.2006 - 02.2007

Technical Support Administrative Para-Professional

Baltimore City Public Schools
10.2002 - 10.2006

Baccalaureate Degree - Health Systems Management

UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE

Associates Degree - General Studies

BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
Shayla Saunders