Maikali Benaca

Head of School

Ministry Of Education

01.2024 - Current

Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
Established effective communication channels between administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and curriculum adjustments.
Enhanced teacher professional development through targeted workshops, coaching sessions, and collaborative planning time.
Spearheaded fundraising initiatives to secure additional resources for academic programs and facility improvements.
Achieved consistently high parent satisfaction ratings by addressing concerns promptly and transparently.
Collaborated with community partners to bring valuable resources and services to support student success.
Boosted standardized test scores with comprehensive assessment analysis followed by individualized intervention plans for struggling students.
Encouraged student leadership opportunities through clubs, committees, and other extracurricular activities.
Promoted a safe learning environment by establishing clear behavioral expectations and implementing consistent disciplinary procedures.
Strengthened relationships with local businesses for internships or sponsorships resulting in increased hands-on experience opportunities for students.
Led the accreditation process for the institution, successfully maintaining high standards of excellence in education.
Diversified hiring practices to create a more inclusive faculty that better reflects the diversity of the student population.
Improved staff retention rates by fostering a culture of collaboration, support, and ongoing professional development.
Ensured fiscal responsibility through careful budget management and resource allocation.
Increased student enrollment by effectively marketing the school''s unique programs and extracurricular offerings.
Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 700 students and 50 instructors.