Guidance Counselor Assistant Principal

Denisha R. Ibiezugbe

**** ********* *****, ***** *******, TX 75052

************@*****.***

Cell: 254-***-****

Career Objective

A highly skilled professional and solution-oriented educator with more than 16 years of effective communication skills, strong educational leadership, time management, and a dedication for igniting a passion for lifelong learning in all students. I am looking for an assistant principal position where I can implement solution-focused initiatives to help young learners be successful and productive in an evolving society.

Accomplishments

In 2016, I created, implemented, and supervised the Ninth Grade Initiative after observing the two proceeding 9th grade cohorts have excessive ninth graders retained. My objective and goal was to reduce the number of retained incoming ninth graders by 16% and aid students in graduating on time. In 2014-15, there were 252 ninth graders and 62 of whom were retained, which is 25%. In 2015-16, there were 247 ninth graders, 46 of whom were retained, which is 19%. In 2016-17, there were 238 ninth graders and seven were retained, which is 3%. The preceding counselor modeled my initiative. She started with 230 ninth graders and retained nine. This data went on to help the counselor staff win a prestigious Counselors Reinforcing Excellence in Schools in Texas (C.R.E.S.T.) award in 2017.

In 2018, I created, implemented, and supervised the Born Beautiful Mentoring Initiative after observing incoming ninth grade African American girls behavior on campus. I requested data from admin that included various infractions (fights/class disruptions) and requested recommendations from staff of whom they thought would benefit from the group. The purpose of this group is to transform, encourage, and uplift African American girls. To assist with building bridges and fostering healthy relationships with themselves and others. First meeting took place in October within the first month disruptions and/or fights had decreased by 7%. Gains continued throughout the school year. Mentors met with their three mentees bi-weekly and checked on their grades and behaviors. This program will continue within the upcoming school year.

Skills

Provide leadership and guidance regarding curriculum and instructional programs at the secondary level to support college and career readiness standards.

Leads by influence, and possesses a growth mindset and supports that in others.

Experience with collaborating with teachers to create goals, which support students to meet all district and state assessments.

Experience with identifying student academic levels and establishing goals and standards to help combat student achievement gaps.

Models high expectations and effective classroom management, while displaying initiative, curiosity, and innovation.

Ability to use data to initiate, evaluate, profile, and continue improvement of student achievement.

Possess excellent management and organizational skills.

Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with parents, students, teachers, community, and other stakeholders in a diverse educational environment.

Ability to differentiate instruction when working with diverse learning styles and providing strategies to assist students and teachers in the classroom.

Exhibits flexibility and adaptability.

Education & Certifications

Master of Science (2013); Major: School Counseling, Texas Wesleyan University

Master of Education (2009); Major: Administration, Texas Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Business Administration (2002); Major: Business Management, University of Texas at Arlington

Texas Educator’s Certificate~ Special Education EC-12, Generalist 4-8, Principal and School Counseling

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Western Hills High School- Guidance Counselor; Summer School EOC & TAKS Principal; Master Schedule Committee; 504 Coordinator; RTI Committee; 2014 & 2017 recipient of Counselors Reinforcing Excellence in Schools in Texas Award (CREST Award);Restorative Practice Training. Born Beautiful Mentoring Initiative.

Polytechnic High School- Inclusion Science Teacher; Behavior Improvement Teacher; Kilgo Training; Parent/Teacher Liaison Mentor; New Teacher Mentor; Site Based Decision Committee; Attendance Committee; Student Credit Recovery Committee.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Metro Opportunity Alternative School ~Ft. Worth, TX Assistant Principal 2021-Present

Meadowbrook Middle School ~Ft. Worth, TX Assistant Principal 2020-2021

Handley Middle School ~Ft. Worth, TX Assistant Principal 2019-2020

Office of Adult Education ~Ft. Worth, TX ESL Teacher Facilitator 2016-Present

Western Hills High School ~Ft. Worth, TX High School Guidance Counselor 2010-2019

Polytechnic High School ~Ft. Worth, TX Special Education Teacher 2004-2010

Professional References

Mark Cerja

Email Address: ****.*****@*****.***

Metro Opportunity Alternative School

2801 Patino Rd

Fort Worth, TX 76112

PH#817/815-4200

Keri Flores, Principal

Email Address: ****.******@*****.***

Western Hills High School

3600 Boston Ave.

Fort Worth, TX 76116

PH#817/815-6000

Tracy Cass, Educational Director-Juvenile Detention Ctr.

Email Address: *****.****@*****.***

2701 Kimbo Rd.

Fort Worth, TX 76111

PH#817/838-4610

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