Iffeisha Gordon-Toppin

2320 Elderberry Drive Edgewood, MD 21040

Home: (410)-612-1228 Cell: (410) 818-6901
Email: igordontoppin@gmail.com

- AdministratorHighly skilled student-focused educational leader possessing a strong

commitment to the development of students and staff in a stimulating, safe
and motivating learning environment.

Dynamic visionary leader and solid team player with a passion for
collaborating with the school community, increasing student
academics, and maintaining excellence in education.
Trustworthy professional with superior communication skills willing to
develop strong and lasting relationships with all members of the school
community.
Ability to lead and work as part of a team to advocate for students
interests.
Continually promote use of advanced technologies in daily activities
and employ exceptional knowledge to develop and implement
instructional classroom applications, and learning measurement tools.
Effective researcher with ability to review and select new teaching
materials and technologies with focus on qualitative and quantitative
elements.
Core Competencies include:
Student Teacher Supervision
Team Leader
Grades 1-3 School Leader
Curriculum Development

Workshop Presentations
Summer Program Coordinator
Leadership and Team
Building
Data Committee

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:

Administration 1 Certification (May 2016)

Loyola University - Baltimore, MD

Advanced Professional Certification Elementary Education

(current)
Maryland State Department of Education

Certificate of Advanced Studies (2015): Leadership for Changing

Populations
Notre Dame University of Maryland - Baltimore, MD

Master of Education (2012): Instructional Technology

Loyola University - Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Science (2009) (1999): Elementary Education

Coppin State University Baltimore, MD
St. Josephs Teachers College/ University of the West Indies - Kingston,
Jamaica

Leadership Experiences:
Administration Intern
August 2015
Present
Southwest Baltimore Charter School- Baltimore, MD
5th Grade Team Lead\Department Chair
Administration Substitute- performing Dean of Arts and Academics role
when out.
Data Committee Team
Member of the Schools Leadership Team (SLT)
Professional Development Presenter
School Based District Student Learning Objective Ambassador
New Teacher Mentor
Supervised student teachers, providing positive feedback and
suggestions for improvement
Conduct Grade Level Team Meetings
Edit Progress Report and Report Cards
Grade Cluster Coordinator (Grades 3-5)- 2002- 2006
St. Andrew Preparatory School Kingston, Jamaica

Supervise a group of professionals including certified teachers, paraprofessionals and student teachers in an effort to increase student
outcomes. Liaise with parents and families. Plan summer learning
opportunities and coordinate endo of year celebrations of learning
events. Teacher representative on the school board.
Highlights and Contributions:
Establish and maintain rapport with board members, staff,
students, and parents; mentor and lead new teachers and
interns, and ensuring appropriate coverage when necessary.
Coordinated schools afterschool reading program
Co-chaired the school morning devotions committee
Contributed to the academic and social tone of the school
through the consistent demonstration of professionalism and
enthusiasm of the school community; upheld a commitment to
educational excellence, establishing and promoting an
atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
Led team of colleagues in grade cluster textbook selection

Led Technology Improvement Committee

Developed a solid cohesive educational team by setting high

expectations and encouraging team work; established
committees to address grade cluster issues and goals, promoting
creativity and career development to all staff, allowing ideas and
opinions to be shared.
Conducted support staff and first year teaching performance
evaluations that included instructional performance observations
and post-observation conference.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Southwest Baltimore Charter School Baltimore, MD

Administrative Intern
Fall
2015- Spring 2016
5th Grade Literacy and Expedition Teacher
August 2013
to present
Technology Teacher- 6th through 8th Grade
August 2012
to August 2013
Science Teacher- 6th and 7th Grade
August
2010 to August 2012
Science and Math Teacher- 5th Grade
August
2009 to June 2010
Student Teacher/Para educator 1st & 4th Grade
August 2007
to May 2009

St. Andrew Preparatory School, Kingston, Jamaica

3rd Grade Teacher
September 2000 to
December 2006
School Board Teacher Representative
September 2000 to
July 2006
Grade Cluster Leader (Grades 3-5)
September 2002 to
December 2006

References:

Mr. Brandon Pinkney, Principal

Southwest Baltimore Charter School
1300 Herkimer St, Baltimore, MD, 21223
BJPinkney@bcps.k12.md.us
443-527-3524

Ms. Stacy Baptiste, Co-worker/Teaching Partner

Southwest Baltimore Charter School
1300 Herkimer St, Baltimore, MD, 21223
sbapt90156@gmail.com
443-906-0008

Ms. Ashley Williams, Paraprofessional

Southwest Baltimore Charter School
1300 Herkimer St, Baltimore, MD, 21223
ashleyleewilliams@gmail.com