Justin A.

West
1410 FOUNTAINVIEW DR. APT. 119 HOUSTON, TX 77057 JUSTIN.WEST@YESPREP.ORG 281-889-1150
YES Prep Public Schools
Leading Excellence Aspire, YES Prep Public Schools
Houston, TX
July 2016-Present
Attend professional development geared to increase leadership capacity within self and others
Participate in discussions that generate problem-solving protocols and solutions-minded outcomes
Receive coaching from mentor to encourage growth and development in my leadership
YES Prep North Forest
High School Dean of Students, YES Prep North Forest
Houston, TX
July 2015- Present
Implement behavioral and cultural systems to increase college-ready classrooms within the high school
Manage and cultivate Grade Level Chairs for maximum effectiveness in their roles as grade level leaders
Provide feedback for leaders, teachers and students to support efforts in schoolwide persistence
Facilitate grade level chair, parent, and student meetings and coach towards desire results
7th Grade Level Chair, YES Prep North Forest
Houston, TX
August 2012-June 2015
Managed performance and efficiency of grade level team tasks and projects
Administered vertical feedback to teachers and admin regarding things addressed in Professional Development and
Grade Level Meetings
Attended to conflicts surrounding educational needs dealing with students, parents, and staff
Programs and Innovation
Curriculum Development (Leadership class), YES Prep North Forest
Houston, TX
April 2014-Present
Created a Leadership curriculum for 6th-8th grade students and maintained scores as a Practice 1 Teacher
Coached other teachers towards success in teaching objectives necessary to accomplish course vision
Modified and Scaffold objectives to vertically align with those of YES Prep Seminar classes
Campus Societies (Whole Campus), YES Prep North Forest
Houston, TX
December 2011-June 2012
Organized logistics for campus-wide Leadership and Societies biweekly
Planned activities for students and staff to build community and collective attitudes about leadership
Other Works in Education
Special Education Paraprofessional, Randolph Elementary School
Atlanta, GA
January 2011- June 2011
Accommodated and modified general instruction to assist with learning goals for students
Provided small-group instruction in the subject areas of Reading, Writing, Math, and Social Studies
Instructor, Smart Kids R Us
Union City, GA
September 2010- June 2011
Assisted Pre-K, Kindergarten and First graders with homework in an educational afterschool setting
Coordinated recreational and craft projects to help them learn new curriculum concepts
Education
The University of St. Thomas
Graduate School of Education
M.Ed. Educational Leadership w/ Principalship Certification
The University of Georgia
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism in Broadcast News
Minor: Child and Family Development

Houston, TX

January 2015-Present

Athens, GA

July 2010

Other Leadership Experience

University of Georgia, Orientation Leader 2008 (1 of 12)
May 2008- January 2009
Organized a group of approximately 25 young adults/students and developed group pride and an overall enthusiasm
for admissions into the University of Georgia
Communicated with and presented information to students and parents about tough issues that the students would
face while in college
References:
James Mosley, YES Prep North Forest School Director- james.mosley@yesprep.org- 832-474-6620
Celeste Myres, YES Prep North Forest Director of Student Support- celeste.myres@yesprep.org- 281-705-1840
Meron Tekle, Garden Villas Elementary School- mtekle@houstonisd.org- 832-962-9527