Nafeesha Janell Irby

3031 Jehossee Street # 309, Raleigh, NC 27616 Ph.: 704.804.2043; Email: nafeesha.irby@gmail.com Digital Portfolio: https://nela3irby.wikispaces.com

EDUCATION Northeast Leadership Academy at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Master of School Administration (Expected Graduation Date: May 9, 2014) North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Mass Communication (2005-2008) Honors: Summa Cum Laude Graduate, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Team Member (G.C. Hawley Middle School 2013-2014) Assisted in the development and implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Support Participated in evaluation of program effectiveness School Improvement Team Member (G.C. Hawley Middle School 2013-2014) Participated in the planning and drafting of School Improvement Plan Assisted with development of systems and programs to implement plan Developed academic goals, strategies, and behavior supports to monitor and ensure student success School Leadership Team Member (G.C. Hawley Middle School 2013-2014) Facilitate student data analysis meetings to restructure systems as needed to maximize student success Track and monitor teacher effectiveness to develop strategies for instructional support Special Education Department Team Leader (G.C. Hawley Middle School 2013-2014) Monitor compliance of specialized services and student Individualized Education Plans Provide best practices to special education teachers to enhance student learning in resource and inclusion settings Institute Leadership Team Member (Teach For America Tulsa Summer Institute 2012) Assisted with analysis and response to student impact of first-year teachers during summer school instruction Planned, executed, and monitored teacher training at elementary school site Regional Core Values Task Force Member (Teach For America 2013) Led regional team initiative to establish regional core values to drive purpose Facilitated core value drafting sessions INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE Granville County Schools August 2013-Present G.C. Hawley Middle School Creedmoor, NC Principal Intern Monitor and supervise student behavior and disciplinary infractions Supervise buses and safety of students Assist principal with the development and execution of professional development Assist with the structuring of the school as a Professional Learning Community Support teachers with instructional needs and professional development plans Work with principal in conducting building and classroom walkthroughs, observations, and conferences Assist with the management of school culture and execution of School Improvement Plan Facilitate and monitor student data and progress against school growth goals Assist principal and bookkeeper with school budget Execute all additional duties assigned by principal

Teach For America March 2012-July 2012 Summer Institute Tulsa, OK School Director, Hamilton Middle School (Served K-6) Closely monitor key factors at the school site by actively gathering and analyzing data from the school related to corps member proficiency, student achievement, and school culture Lead corps members and staff toward instructional outcomes by leading school-wide learning experiences, observing and coaching instructional staff, and guiding staff to provide effective differentiation based on corps member needs Ensure strong school operations by managing School Operations Managers execution of operations at the school site, based on the vision for school operations I have created Partner with principals and faculty advisors to build and maintain relationships that result in needed investment and support for our work at the school Create a culture of excellence founded on Teach For Americas core values, that builds a culture of respect, trust, and partnership between and among corps members and staff at your school Observe and coach individual corps members, curriculum specialist, and literacy specialist to their Visions of Excellence Teach For America- Eastern North Carolina June 2011 to August 2013 Granville, Vance, & Warren Counties Durham, NC Manager, Teacher Leadership Development Coach, manage, and support 25 corps members in their leadership and instructional development in grades K-12 and all content areas Oversee the regional operations of corps member development in three rural counties in the ENC region Operate as the direct support for the Science content area for the region Coordinate and plan select All Corps Conferences Utilize data to track progress toward regional and cohort goals Build and maintain partnerships with counties and school-sites to perpetuate relationships acquired within the region Work amongst a program team of eight colleagues to strategically set goals and visions for the region to tackle educational inequities in ENC TEACHING EXPERIENCE Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools August 2009 to June 2011 West Charlotte High School Charlotte, NC Special Education Teacher/Case Manager Draft student lessons and assessments Monitor and track student progress toward growth goals Execute curriculum-aligned lessons reflecting 21st century learning Manage a caseload of approximately 20 exceptional students Prepare Individualized Education Plans for EC students & conduct IEP meetings Differentiate lessons for student comprehension Provided staff within the Biology department with strategies to support students with special needs COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE Community Internship Masonic Home for Children at Oxford in Oxford, NC (2013) Assessed reading levels of elementary-aged children living in alternative residence to establish literacy support program Initiated partnership between home and community teachers to assist children with growth in literacy skills Utilized data gathered and impact of program to draft a grant to provide the home with site-based literacy programs SPECIALIZED TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS Distinguished Leadership in Practice Understanding by Design/Schooling by Design Facilitative Leadership Crucial Conversations North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Testing & Accountability (EVAAS, Meta Metrics, etc.) FIZZ: The Flipped Classroom Llano Grande: Digital Storytelling Grant Writing/Community Engagement Social Justice School Law/Special Education Law First Aid, CPR, & AED Certified