Tamiko Walton
“What you do has far greater impact than what you say.”
– Stephen Covey, author, and educator
Professional Summary
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As a versatile leader in education: values advocacy, collaboration, 313-485-2936
relationship-building, strong communication, eff ective leadership that
Madison Heights, Michigan 48071
increases student achievement, staff morale, observation of teachers and
parent involvement by planning, developing, coordinating, and
administering school programs, including curriculum, instruction,
assessment, student conduct, and att endance.
Skills
Work History
Leadership
New Paradigm for Education Schools - Dean of Students (Student Advocacy
Support Specialist) Time Management
Detroit, MI
Conflict Resolution Techniques
07/2019 - Current
Verbal and Written Communication
Experience includes training staff, creating a positive learning
Problem Solving
environment, data-driven, observation of teachers, positive culture,
Data-Driven
and climate, coordinating events and administrative responsibilities.
Restorative Practice
Develops and administers disciplinary procedures under district
policies and state laws; confers with students, parents, teachers,
community agencies; responds to and resolves parent, student, and Education
staff concerns and complaints; serves on discipline or expulsion panels
as assigned. 05/2021
Participate in solution teams that focus on developing, implementing, Oakland University
and evaluating intervention programs that address at-risk students' Rochester, MI
needs. Education Specialist in Leadership:
Provides direction to various faculty, staff, and student programs and Education Administration
services; participates in formal and informal classroom visitations and Member of [Michigan Counseling
observations; provides recommendations and suggestions for
Association]
improvement as appropriate.
Member of [American Counseling
Monitors and organizes attendance functions; prepares letters, calls
parents, and attends meetings as needed, regarding absent or tardy Association]
students; provides leadership for attendance improvement efforts. Member of [National Honor's Society]
Contributed to weekly leadership meetings, team building sessions, Current GPA {4.0}
and data training that focused on increasing knowledge of the district's
adopted curriculum, data results, policies, and procedures. 04/2019
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to record data on student Oakland University
achievement progression, disciplinary actions, student attendance for Rochester, MI
daily, weekly, and monthly reporting. Master of Arts: Clinical Mental Health &
Conceptualize and monitored weekly recording of new student School Counseling
information, attendance, and grades entered in PowerSchool. Member of [National Honor's Society]
Collaborate with the leadership team on various committees that
Member of [American Counseling
improved culture and climate, staff morale, school improvement, and Association]
parent involvement. Member of [Michigan Counseling
Association]
Christ Child House - Director of Education
Detroit, MI Graduated with {3.58} GPA
03/2016 - 01/2019 Training's: Suicide Prevention, Trauma
Developed and implemented action plans to address student Training, Crisis Prevention
achievement, attendance, suspension rate through surveys, classroom Intervention, Applied Suicide
observations, leadership meetings, and monthly board meetings. Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Prepare and maintain all comprehensive records for all education
programs and provide training to all staff members and monitor all 05/2015
child development and educational programs. Central Michigan University
Coordinate with supervisors, therapists, and volunteers in various Mount Pleasant, MI
training events to ensure compliance with all federal and state Bachelor of Science: Psychology
regulations according to policy and procedures within the residential Graduated cum laude
facility. Graduated with {3.60} GPA
Supervise and train volunteers on the appropriate school curriculum
Dean's List [2014-2015 Semester]
for homework support, behavioral issues, placement transition, and
Member of [PSI CHI National Honor's
school breaks.
Observed teachers and students throughout the program to gather Society]
targeted data that would support students' overall performance. Youth and Mental Health First Aid
Consultation and collaboration with Special Education Teams and
Regular Education Teachers during IEPs to develop individual plans
for the students.
Detroit Public Schools - Special Education Instructional Assistant
Detroit, MI
12/2006 - 09/2015
Modeled and taught basic instructional lessons, appropriate social
skills, conflict management techniques to support students'
academic/and behavioral challenges.
Participated in IEP's and performed daily attendance, grading
assignments, and maintaining student records and phone
communications in the MI Star portal.
Engage students in learning circles to enhance and prepare the
classroom to promote a healthy learning environment that supported
the developmental curriculum's implementation.
Created and maintained daily logs for the exceptional students that
emphasize how to support the whole student and their individual
needs in education, food allergies, support services, gestures, and
nonverbal communication styles.
Collaborate with the leadership team on various committees that
improved culture and climate, staff morale, school improvement, and
parent involvement.
