Higher Education - Teacher Preparation and Partnerships

Karleen Kemp, Ed.D.

acuszp@r.postjobfree.com 973-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karleenkempedd

Principal or Professor

Curriculum Design Program and People Management Strategic Planning and Analysis

Dedicated, innovative and highly skilled educationalist with more than 10 years of experience in instruction and scholastic leadership seeks position as an educational leader. An adept professional with strong commitment to student and staff development through operational ownership and leadership. Dynamic visionary educator and solid team player with effective problem-solving and organizational skills. Proven record in collaborating with the institutional administration, faculty, and community to bolster student academic achievement and enhance both student and stakeholders’ involvement. Exceptional prowess in effective teaching techniques to influence and improve the teaching and learning process.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Curriculum Development

Student and Teacher Motivation

Strategic Planning and Analysis

Performance Management

Budgetary Controls

Program Administration

Relationship Building

Impact Evaluation

Training and Development

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Professional Experience

KEAN UNIVERSITY, Union, NJ 2002 Present

Adjunct Professor - Graphics Communication Department

Foster an environment conducive to learning, including innovative pedagogy. Design and deploy graduate digital image preparation course, using a wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies to engage students in active learning.

Significantly enhance student academic, intellectual, and social growth using numerous teaching strategies and techniques to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward education.

Methodically teach an undergraduate desktop publishing course covering DTP terminologies, typography, design and layout concepts, and computer and software operations to ensure desired learning outcomes.

BARRINGER ACADEMY OF S.T.E.A.M., Newark, NJ 2013 2015

Vice Principal - Newark Public Schools

Managed professional development program for faculty; reviewed and recalibrated the program for optimal curriculum, professional development and grants dissemination. Actively participated in development and achievement of strategic initiatives, special education programs, and program-level assessment initiatives. Directed curriculum and designed instructional methodologies to yield positive outcomes.

Established congenial work relationships with staff, students, and parents. Participated in selection and recommendation of textbooks and supplementary instructional materials adhering to Common Core State Standards, PARCC, and other governing policies, rules, and regulations.

Tactfully leveraged resources/strategic alliances, collaborated with district leaders and community partners to encourage parental involvement and strong community partnerships. Critically analyzed teacher/student data and recommended interventions as required.

Synthesized standardized test scores information, reviewed results and trends with faculty and administration and carried out necessary actions. Advised, evaluated, coordinated, and implemented judicial actions. Assisted in design and management of effective recruitment and selection system, evaluation, and staff development.

WEST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL, Newark, NJ 2010 2013

Department Chairperson - Newark Public Schools

Assisted principal in planning, organizing, scheduling, directing, and evaluating co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Aided in staff and district training and development sessions to assure utilization of hands-on cooperative learning and assessment approaches. Integrated technology to improve instructional practices.

Enforced student disciplinary procedures, adhering to rules and regulations; expedited issue resolution. Ensured consistent and accurate management reporting and maintained impeccable files and records management system. Guided curriculum design, deployment, and assessment to enhance productivity.

NEWARK VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, Newark, NJ 2004 2010

Graphic Arts Instructor - Newark Public Schools

Developed graphic communications and digital prepress evolution of techniques, lesson plans; recorded grades, marked tests, and reviewed assignments. Taught with a concentration in work flow from design to print.

Curriculum Writer Summer 2005

Devised and employed Graphic Design I & II and Graphic Print Production curriculum.

BECREATED/BECREATED COMMUNITY ARTS, INC., Union, NJ Jan 2003 Present

President

Steered a team of three creative professionals to design and produce brochures, flyers, business cards, mailers, web pages, logos, and packaging according to client specifications. Guided community youth in creating pieces of visual arts.

Technical Skills

Technical proficiency in PeopleSoft, PowerSchool, Adobe Creative Suites, QuarkXPress, HTML, Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, Qualtrics. Excellent troubleshooting, interpersonal, analytical, and cross-functional skills

Education & Credentials

Doctorate, Urban Educational Leadership, Kean University, Union, NJ, 2015

Master’s Degree, Administration and Supervision, Saint Peter’s University, Jersey City, NJ, 2007

Master’s Degree, Graphic Communications Management & Technology, New York University, New York, NY, 2001

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Computer Graphics, College of New Jersey, Trenton, NJ, 1997

Certificate, Emerging Leaders

Certificate, Principal/Supervisor, New Jersey

Commercial Art Certificate, Teacher of Skilled Trades, New Jersey

Certificate, CPR AED

Licenses & Professional Affiliations

New Jersey Real Estate License

New Jersey Women’s Network in Higher Education

National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA)

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

National Organization of African American Administrators

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