Results-oriented Vice Principal bringing 14 years of education and leadership experience. Strategic planner and analytical problem solver. Focused, hardworking, and adaptable. Transformational leader motivated to improve Teaching and Learning to improve student attainment and progress. Value and promote positive relationships among faculty, students, parents, and administrators. Deliver research-based interventions, strategies, researched based instruction, and analyze data to drive academic achievement and social-emotional.
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Kristy Keith
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ABO Charter School
Vice Principal
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with AERO standards and district goals.
- Oversee the PD of instructional programs to ensure continuous improvement and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver professional development workshops and training sessions
- Improve Teaching and Learning (15%) and analyze student performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted intervention strategies.
- Foster a positive school culture by promoting collaborative teaching practices and student engagement initiatives
- Strategic Vision for Teaching and Learning improved student attainment and progress.
- Professional Development of Middle Leaders-manage PD cycles and rollouts of school priorities related to SEF and SIP, Lead Teaching and Learning & Curriculum.
- Developed AP to develop Championing Teachers -lead to increased teacher performance by 15%.
- Line Manage EAL-managed Head of ELL and monitored whole-school data and strategies as well as student progress which is lead to increase in overall Reading and Language on Spring MAPs by 27.9.
- Lead Instructional Coach - monitored and evaluated IC cycle and teacher growth plans to improve T&L.
- Oversaw action plans for PD based on promote and develop approaches to improve T&L.
ABO Charter School
Assistant Principal
08.2021 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Professional Development of Middle Leaders-managed PD cycles and rollouts, Lead Teaching and Learning Championing Teachers -led to increase in teacher performance by 21% AY22-23.
- Led EAL-managed Head of ELL and monitored whole- school data and strategies as well as student progress which is lead to increase in overall Reading and Language on Spring MAPS 27.9.
- Led Ed Tech - monitored and evaluated student progress on platforms which led to increase attainment school-wide in English, Math, and Science.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
ABO Charter School
Founding Head of Inclusion
08.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Developed Inclusion Department hiring across KG-G4 and responsible for budget of department
- Led Inclusion and ELL Team, as well as CA team
- Monitored and reported upon progress of SEND students
- Liaised with all stakeholders including parents, external therapists and external providers
- Managed Inclusion register and associated documents to ensure accuracy and transparency
- Worked with District and school SLT to ensure all prospective students are accurately assessed prior to entry and upon entry
- Modified general education curriculum for special- needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Mubarak Bin Mohammed School
Lead Teacher
08.2014 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Guided student teachers and teaching aids in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student increased by 27%
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at- home reinforcement to support struggling students
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt
Grade Group Lead Teacher
08.2010 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Participated in data and department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state CCSS
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer- assisted learning and group work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Education
Best Practice Network
from NPQSL
06.2024
University Overview
New York Institute of TechnologyNew York, New York
STEM Certification Courses from Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math
01.2013
University Overview
Manhattanville CollegePurchase, New York
Masters Degree from General and Special Education
01.2012
University Overview
Ithaca CollegeIthaca, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
01.1999
University Overview
Skills
- Common Core learning standards
- Student and parent relations
- Policy development and enforcement
- Staff Development
- Administrative Leadership
- Staff Management Policy Enforcement
- Program implementation
- Department collaboration
- Multitasking strength
- Student Engagement
- Technology Integration
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Achieved 21% improvement T&L through effectively executing and monitoring action research groups (AY 22-23).
- Coached grade group leader whom was promoted to phase lead.
- Coached a teacher whom was promoted to grade group leader.
- Coached a classroom assistant promoted to learning resource coordinator.
Timeline
Vice Principal
ABO Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
ABO Charter School
08.2021 - 08.2023
Founding Head of Inclusion
ABO Charter School
08.2019 - 08.2021
Lead Teacher
Mubarak Bin Mohammed School
08.2014 - 07.2019
Grade Group Lead Teacher
Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt
08.2010 - 06.2014
Best Practice Network
from NPQSL
New York Institute of Technology
STEM Certification Courses from Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math
Manhattanville College
Masters Degree from General and Special Education
Ithaca College
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
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