D’EREDITA 213 Paul Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13206 | 315-727-3596 | cmacdougall1019@gmail.com
It is with great eagerness that I am applying for an administrative position in your
district for the 2018-2019 school year. I am currently enrolled in the Certificate of Advanced Study Program at the State University of New York at Oswego, where I am working to complete the Educational Leadership program. As someone who has worked in the Syracuse City School District since 2010, I am confident I possess the qualities to provide a safe and nurturing environment, which promotes equity and academic achievement for all students. It goes without saying that many of our districts suffer adversity and poverty, which seem to overwhelmingly be connected to underperforming schools; however, I am a fearless leader who refuses to allow these challenges to prevail. I will lead a staff to establish a transformational environment by setting high expectations for students, fostering a safe and collaborative climate, and promoting attitudes of professionalism and commitment. I will be an ethical leader who develops a culture of trust, who encourages shared leadership, and who is courageous enough to depart from the norm. One of my strengths is my enthusiasm, and I will be a leader who excites students and staff about learning. To see change, we will all have to work together and understand our purpose in doing so. During my career in Syracuse City Schools, I have worked with many diverse students in various capacities. My experience as an English as a New Language teacher has given me insight into the wide array of cultures that our students represent. Working at the high school level deepened my understanding of how data-driven instruction is an essential component to meeting the needs of all learners. As an educator in the Alternative Education Program, I had the opportunity to build relationships with students, whom I may never have had a chance to work with, some of the most challenging I have encountered. My work in a PreK-8 School gave me the opportunity to observe the implementation of procedures and routines necessary for middle school students to meet success. My current position at Franklin Elementary as the Administrative Intern has enriched my experience as an educator and change agent. Leading a staff to further develop their skills in order to enhance the learning of students is my passion; I honestly cannot imagine doing anything else. It is with these diverse experiences that I feel I am prepared for this position. I believe this position is one where my passion for education will continue to grow. I look forward to the opportunity to further developing as an educator and as a leader in our schools. I will be a leader our scholars and staff members need and deserve, one who will empower them and focus on continuous improvement.