BIO

=ALL ABOUT ME=

DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48223 || (313) 838-3959 [HO] (313) 273-2040 [FAX] margaret.sanford@comcast.net ||  Margaret J. B. Sanford · Principal Coach/Mentor for ‘Turnaround’ Partners and Detroit School District · **Literacy/Content Coach for Teachers and Students** · **Site Monitor for 21st Century Community Learning Centers After-School Program(s)** · **Michigan Department of Education Certified Title 1 Schoolwide Facilitator** · **Tutor [All Subjects PK – 8]** || **Principal Coach** **§** **For the purpose of improving Principal leadership and performance:** Provided direct collaborative support and specific assistance to building principal by observing/examining and recording behaviors, sharing feedback, asking probing questions that enhanced reflection; listening, analyzing behavior as it relates to professional skill and knowledge; Walking through MiMap 1:1-1:5 Organizing Administrative Systems; Assisting with MiMap 4:1-4:5 Moving Decisively Toward Data; Concentration and collaboration on MiMap 5:6 Learning from Assessments and adding to Schoolwide data base for upcoming school year. **English** Language **Arts Teacher Consultant** **§** Provided assistance to assigned classroom teachers in the area of WRITING: Writing across the curriculum, The Writing Process, MDE Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs) for Writing K-8, and Writing Genres § Facilitate staff with English Language Arts data analysis of MEAP Pre/Post test scores especially in the area of writing. Work with grade level teams utilizing MEAP Item Analysis to identify and prioritize key areas of writing close to mastery and those common areas requiring attention across grade levels. Identify strategies, skills, and resources needed to attain mastery; Assist staff with planning, scheduling, and monitoring implementation of writing improvement strategy. Principal Coach //[Alliance for Building Capacity in Schools-ABCS certified]// § Provided direct collaborative support and specific assistance to building principals at Bethune K-8 Academy, Henderson Elementary, and Grant K-8 School, utilizing Mi Map components for developing assessment and evaluation data, assisting, implementing, and evaluating existing and projected strategies to systemically increase and support pupil achievement. Content Coach § Provided assistance to assigned classroom teachers in content areas: modeled effective instruction, provided professional development, small group instruction, and coordinated focused strategic instruction in English language arts, writing, and math. Principal § Implemented Comer Schools and Families Initiative/School Development Program [SDP], a collaborative school reform model to raise pupil academic achievement, foster parental involvement and community partnerships. § Successfully implemented School Based Management Mandate § Utilized ‘Data Analysis’ as a vehicle to drive Annual School Improvement Planning Process [SIP]; a tool for planning instruction, activities, and expenditures for human resources, supplies, and materials. § Implemented Research Based Best Practices for Teaching/Instruction and Learning in compliance with No Child Left Behind Mandate § Implemented Correlates to ‘Highly Effective Schools’ Research § Mentored aspiring school administrators and aspiring educators/teachers § Implemented on-going professional development for staff, parents, and community. § Maintained a healthy, clean, and safe environment necessary for and conducive to successful teaching and learning. || Assistant Principal  || Teacher § K-8 Language Arts § Remedial Reading/Math Specialist § Building Test Coordinator [MEAP, MAT, MIP, TERRA NOVA] § Parent/Community Coordinator § Adult Basic Education and Job Club Teacher § Writing Consultant § Computer Lab Teacher || Substitute Teacher § K-12 All Subjects. Head Teacher and Director || · B.A., Vocal Music and Psychology **1979-1981** Wayne State University Detroit, MI   · M.A., Education · Completed course work for Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership ||
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 * Objective || EDUCATION CONSULTANT
 * Experience || **2008-2010** Independent Contractor [Educational Consultant] / Robert Burns K-8 School, Detroit,MI
 * 2005-2007** Detroit Public Schools/Marygrove College Collaborative Detroit, MI
 * 1995-2004** Detroit Public Schools/Dossin Elementary Detroit, MI
 * || **1988-1995** Detroit Public Schools Detroit, MI
 * || **1980–1988** Detroit Public Schools Detroit, MI
 * 1978–1980** Detroit Public Schools Detroit, MI
 * 1978–1980** Detroit Public Schools Detroit, MI
 * 1972-1974** Paterson Day Care 100 Paterson, N.J.
 * Education || **1967-1971** Olivet College Olivet, MI
 * 1999-2001** Wayne State University Detroit, MI
 * Interests || Reading, Swimming, Photography, Fitness, Biblical/Torah Research, Travel ||

REFERENCES Dr. June Green-Rivers 5821 West Outer Drive Detroit, MI 48235 313.345.2148 OR 314.342.6885 rivers@ameritech.net

Dr. Paulette Thomas 18610 Santa Barbara Detroit, Michigan 313.862.5248 Pfthomas.truegreen@gmail.com

Mrs. Charlene Harper, Principal Robert Burns K-8 School 14350 Terry Street Detroit, MI 48227 313.862.0534 (main number) 313.804.8876 cell charlene.harper@detroitk12.org

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