Leadership Application Essay

My journey to the path of leadership began as a middle science school teacher at Intermediate School 55 in the projects of Brownsville in Brooklyn, New York. I was exposed to the leadership of Mrs. Allman Manning who championed classroom management, punctuality and perfect attendance. At the time, I was so focused on teaching that I never gave leadership a second thought even though I was surrounded by competent and supportive school leaders.

It was while I was at Teachers Preparatory Secondary School in Brownsville Brooklyn, New York that I blossomed and had the opportunity to be a teacher leader. I had excellent role models in Dr. Michael Alcoff, Mrs. Carmen Simon, Ms. Felina Backer and Ms. Carrie Datillo-Burdick. In this nurturing environment

During this interaction, students were able to earn college credit while in high school. I also coordinated the tutoring of students with elementary schools within the neighborhood. While fulfilling these roles, I learned how to work with my peers and at the same time be submissive to the will and pleasure of my supervisors. I also learned to meet deadlines, follow through with plans and maintain excellence in my teaching of Chemistry and the pre-teaching Electives. While I faithfully filled my mission at Teachers Preparatory School, I was called to serve as an Assistant Principal at the World Academy of Total Community Health High School. My experience at WATCH allowed me to earn a New York State Department of Education professional certificate as a school building leader. I enjoyed working under the leadership of Ms. Kim Wanliss. At this school, I had the opportunity to observe science and mathematics teachers; supervise school aides; execute test coordinating duties; learn and use ATS; learn and use STARS; program students; create the master schedule; lead out in student recruitment activities; chair the committee for academic policy; lead out in professional development; chair the school leadership team; supervise summer school; use data to move instruction in the science department; coordinate the Career and Technical Education program;