PRINCESS FRANCOIS
Leadership Portfolio
L E A D. T E A C H. E X P E R I M E N T. M E N T O R.
18 MONTHS IN LEADERSHIP
"A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions,
and the compassion to listen to the needs of others.
He does not set out to be a leader,
but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent."
—Douglas MacArthur
Part of the Bank Street's program for aspiring leaders requires the completion of 600 hours of interning in an administrative role. New York State characteristics of a leader are defined in 5 Core Competencies. Within each of these competencies are specific elements that describe each competency. The competencies include:
This work is captured in logs on a monthly basis as well as through specific evidence.
SPRING 2014
COURSEWORK:
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LEAD 503- Adult Development: Implications for Educational Leadership
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LEAD 537- Organizational Development: Implications for Educators
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LEAD 912- Leadership Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Personal Leadership
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Collaborated with College Summit to develop student leaders
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Chaperoned Black College Tour
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Networked with Teach for America
Data
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Facilitated interim assessment data analysis and scholarship data analysis meetings
Curriculum & Instruction
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Collaborated with science department in Citizen Science Program
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Organized Best Practices Professional Development series with colleague
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Conducted Peer Observations and learning Advance system
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Contributed as member for school's Cabinet
Staff and Community
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Organized events as Co-Coordinator of Student Activities
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Planned Gateway Academy Summer Bridge Program
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Contibuted as member of school's Hiring Committee and School Leadership Team
Resources and Operations
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Fostered collaboration with partnership organizations, such as Purelements
SUMMER SESSION I 2014 (JUNE)
COURSEWORK:
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LEAD 871- Special Education Leadership I: Implications of IDEA
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LEAD 600- Leadership Communication Seminar
INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Personal Leadership
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Collaborated with Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS)
Curriculum & Instruction
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Attended training for Project Lead the Way at the University of South Carolina (USC)
Staff and Community
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Organized events as Co-Coordinator of Student Activities
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Planned Gateway Academy Summer Bridge Program
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Contributed as member of School Leadership Team
SUMMER SESSION II 2014 (JULY/AUGUST)
COURSEWORK:
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LEAD 630 Law for School Leaders
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LEAD 621 Fiscal Management for Educational Leaders
INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Personal Leadership
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Networked with Teach for America
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Attended NYC Service and High School Principals Meeting
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Attended College Summit Peer Leader Training
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Presented at College Summit Educators Academy
Data
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Attended Professional Development by Executive Leadership Institute (ELI), Medgar Evers College (MEC) Pipeline Initiative, and Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA)
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Planned Data Assessment Calendar for 2014-2015 School Year
Curriculum & Instruction
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Planned Instructional Professional Development Calendar for 2014-2015 School Year
Staff and Community
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Planned and oversaw Gateway Academy Summer Bridge Program
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Produced marketing and promotional materials to rebrand school
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Planned Student Activities calendar for 2014-2015 School Year
FALL 2014
COURSEWORK:
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LEAD 510- Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction
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LEAD 604- Development of Educational Policy
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LEAD 660- Research for Educational Change
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LEAD 912- Leadership Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Personal Leadership
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Networked with Teach for America
Data
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Conducted Monthly Learning Walks
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Participated in Graduation Action Plan team
Curriculum & Instruction
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Facilitated daily science department team meetings during common planning
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Facilitated and participated in monthly instructional rounds with grade team
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Conducted peer intervisitation and facilitated post-observation meetings
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Collaborated to plan monthly Professional Learning Communities with administration/colleagues
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Contributed as member for school's Cabinet
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Started "Shadowing a Student" initiative
Staff and Community
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Collaborated with partnerships to organize STEM-focused trips and activities
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Served as mentor to a Long Island University student teacher and first-year science teacher
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Contributed to Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP)
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Assisted with High School Recruitment
Resources and Operations
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Served as campus liaison for reserving campus-shared space
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Fostered collaboration with partnership organizations, such as Purelements
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Participated in School Implementation Team (SIT)
SPRING 2015
COURSEWORK:
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LEAD 603- School Change: The Transformational Leader
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LEAD 615- Processes of Supervision and Professional Development
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LEAD 912- Leadership Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
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LEAD 913- Practicum in Urban School Leadership
INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Personal Leadership
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Networked with Teach for America
Data
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Conducted Monthly Learning Walk
Curriculum & Instruction
-
Facilitated daily science department team meetings during common planning
-
Facilitated and participated in monthly instructional rounds with grade team
-
Conducted peer intervisitation and facilitated post-observation meetings
-
Collaborated to plan monthly Professional Learning Communities with administration/colleagues
-
Contributed as member for school's Cabinet
Staff and Community
-
Collaborated with partnerships to organize STEM-focused trips and activities
Resources and Operations
-
Served as campus liaison for reserving campus-shared space
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Fostered collaboration with partnership organizations, such as Purelements
-
Participated in School Implementation Team (SIT)