Margina Cohen

Senior Consultant @Strategic Education Solutions

K-12 ConsultingEducational Consultant🧨 Consulting🧮 EducationAdvisor

I have successfully led numerous projects aimed at improving educational outcomes. I have developed and implemented strategic plans, facilitated key stakeholder engagements, and provided expert advice on policy and program development. My work has resulted in significant improvements in educational programs and policies, contributing to enhanced student performance and overall educational quality. I am also recognized for my ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met while driving forward strategic objectives.

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Work Background

Strategic Educational Solutions, LLC.Educational Trainer/Consultant

Sep. 2017Greater Detroit AreaPartners in accelerating the transformation of K-12 schooling by creating and facilitating new school models, designs and adoption sessions with ed tech tools; Build systems and processes to help support successful implementation of learning models; Creates evaluation metrics to measure and track the impact of implementation; Coaches organizational leaders on implementation and troubleshooting problems of practice in MTSS, instruction, technology and operations; partner with engineering and analytics teams to define and frequently evaluate program learning objectives and outcomes; Facilitate professional development and design sessions with district leaders, professional service providers and funders; Facilitate approaches at the intersection of racial equity, culturally-responsive practice, design thinking and continuous improvement.

Michigan Technical AcademySchool Principal

Jul. 2015 - Jun. 2017Redford, MichiganFostered the success of all students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation, and evaluation of a shared vision of teaching and learning based on the established vision and instructional model. Established goals that led to student academic growth, staff growth, as well as overall school improvement including improved climate and culture. Advanced the success of all students and staff by developing, advocating, and sustaining an academically rigorous, positive, supportive, and a safe school climate for all stakeholders. Assisted with selection and induction of staff members; supported and encouraged professional growth for all staff members, along with evaluating, and retaining quality instructional and support personnel. Facilitated professional development sessions for instructional staff both virtually and in-person. Regularly communicated and collaborated with community-based stakeholders as well as sought out new opportunities to build partnerships. Built solid relationships with parents and increased parental advocacy.

Michigan Technical AcademyDirector of Personalized Learning

Jul. 2014 - Jun. 2015Redford, MichiganPerformed as a member of school’s administrative and leadership team to oversee and direct implementation of the Matchbook Learning model within Matchbook schools; strategically developed, implemented and managed the project plan to evaluate culture, climate and staff development in Matchbook schools; Collaboratively developed policies, tools and programs toward the continuous development of the Matchbook Learning turnaround model; Collaborated with team members to plan, design & coordinate company-wide professional development strategies, including creating and delivering personalized professional development modules; Conducted research on human capital needs in regards to recruitment, training, and professional development strategies to achieve the company mission; Performed teacher observations and evaluations; Provided support to the principal and to other members of the district management team.

Starr Detroit AcademyAcademic Dean

Jul. 2014 - Jun. 2015Harper Woods, MichiganManaged teacher evaluation and development along with curriculum implementation; Set measurable goals for the academic school year and developed ways to make them a part of the school culture; Served as a member of the building leadership team under the school principal/director; Provided administrative and instructional support to teachers; Assisted teachers in setting goals for students and provided feedback to instructional staff via formal/informal observations and classroom walkthroughs; Provided support to the principal and to other members of the district management team in all areas of site administration, with emphasis on student services and academic success.

Education Achievement Authority of MichiganTeacher

Sep. 2012 - Jun. 2014Detroit, Michigan