2. Dorian Leigh Roberts, Ed. S
Master Teacher
Current Occupation:
5th and 6th grade classroomteacher
Experience:
17 years in Education (14 years teaching and 3
years in administration)
Credentials:
Michigan School Administration Certified(K-12)
Provisional Education Certified (K-5) self-
contained
Education:
Specialist in Principalship
Master of Science in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Strengths:
Strong Leadership/Mentoring Skills
Curriculum Planning & Implementation
Diverse/Minority Community Relations
Contact:
dorianroberts@icloud.com
248-225-6548
3. About Me
I’m an innovative, forward-
thinking educator with a track
record of success in turning
around under-performing school
operations through strategic
planning, curriculum and
program development, effective
faculty interaction and
communication. I am also
experienced in meeting the needs
of at-risk students and creating
stimulating instruction that is
conducive to producing the highest
level of student achievement.
4. Education Leadership Philosophy
Children do not grow alike
therefore we should not expect
them to learn alike. ~Dr. Laval. S.
Wilson, Former Superintendent
Poughkeepsie Public School
District, NewYork
Education is the process of
training and developing
knowledge, skills, mind and
character.
Opportunity is everywhere.
Differentiation and Response to
Intervention are necessary and
effective.
College Readiness should be a
focus.
5. The Vision of Learning
Principal
Assistant Principal
Interim Acting Curriculum
Coordinator Fall 2011-
Spring 2012
Implementation of School-
Wide Character Education
Curriculum: Second Step
Aligning the Curriculum with
Kent County Collaborative
Curriculum (KC4)
6. The Culture of Teaching & Learning
Supervised a 50-member staff
at a K-8 school
School - Wide Positive
Behavior Support
Professional Learning
Communities
New TeachersAcademy
Mentoring, blogging and ASCD
book studies
Daily Walkthroughs, trained in
Danielson observation
techniques
9. The Management of Learning
Collaboration times for grade
level meetings with common
prep time
Weekly communication
folders from teaching staff
Professional Development
throughout the year, focusing
on differentiated instruction,
response to intervention and
understanding by design
10. Relationships with the Broader
Community
Co-Founder of Sister II
Sister Step Mentorship
Program mentoring over
20 girls 5th grade thru high
school
Created K-7 summer
school programs and after-
school tutoring
Involved in the Parent
Action TeacherTeam
Developed relationships
with Eastern Michigan
University, University of
Detroit Mercy, and
Marygrove College
11. Integrity, Fairness and Ethics in
Learning
Strong Leadership/
Mentoring Skills
Curriculum Planning
& Implementation
Diverse/Minority
Community Relations
Excellent
Organizational Skills
Creative Problem-
Solving Techniques
May8,2012
Re:RecommendationofMs.DorianRoberts ToWhomItMay
Concern:
Itis mypleasuretowritethisletterofrecommendationonbehalfofMs.DorianRoberts.Ihave known Ms. Robertsthe
pastyearasavisiting consultantinher school.
Ms. Roberts is a kind, caring, energetic and enthusiastic administrator who has anoutstanding work ethic. Her people
skills are veryrefined andshedemonstratesanexcellent knowledgeof the curriculum. Ms. Roberts utilizes a varietyof
resources to ensure student success. She continually examines school wide data to determine student mastery of the
subject material. I am so impressed withthe fact that she knows the students in her building and has a gifted level of
communicationwithbothstudentsand teachers.
Ms.Robertsenjoysamostpositiverapportwithherfaculty,parents,andstudents.Simplystated, theyall adoreher.Ms.Robertsenthusiasmforstudent
engagementandsuccessiscontagiousand shehastheuniqueabilitytomakethestudentsfeelimportantandsuccessful.Witheachteacherat theHopeof
Detroit, she clearly states her expectations for the children, andis fair, firm and consistent in her interactions with both staff and students. Dorian
encouragestheteachersto incorporatehigherlevelquestionsintheirlessons.Inaddition,sheishelpingthestafftobecome adeptwithdifferentiatingthe
instruction,literacy,andincorporatingflexiblegroupingtomeetthe widerangeofstudentabilities.
IfindMs.Robertstobehighlyintrospectiveasshecontinuallyevaluateshereffectivenessinher leadershiproleandlooks
forwaysinwhichtoimproveherownskills.Thestaffattheschool highlyrespectsMs. Roberts and allsheoffersastheir
educationalleader.
Inessence,DorianRobertsisanoutstandingadministratorwithadepthofknowledgerarelyseen inschoolstoday.Shehas
a strong desire to excel and has all the attributes that one looks for in blue chip administrator. With her dedication,
enthusiasm and willingness to continue to be on the cutting edge of student achievement and growth, I feel that Ms.
Robertswillbeanassettoany school.
ItravelinternationallyandnationallyworkinginavarietyofschoolsandwithouthesitationIgive Ms.DorianRobertsmy
highest recommendationforapositionofschool administrator.
GretchenGoodman
InternationalEducationConsultant
Best-Selling Author
12. The Political, Social, Economic,
Legal and Cultural Context of
Learning
Attends monthly board meetings
Success in Writing 2 Re-Authorization plans
for Charter schools under Ferris State
University
Member of the School Improvement Team
Developed workshops for Hope of Detroit
Academy Parent Action Teacher Team
13. I look forward to
encouraging
innovation in teachers
and a thirst for
learning in students.
~ Dorian L .Roberts, Aspiring Master Teacher