MONICA NOA
DEVELOPING PEOPLE AND INSPIRING EXCELLENCE SO THAT ALL SUCCEED
Electronic Portfolio: https://wplp-noa.weebly.com/
(919) 901-3571 Mn o a 2 @w c p s s . n e t
EDUCATION
Master of School Administration, May 2020
North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC
Wake Principal Leadership Program - GPA: 4.0
Master of Education in Gifted Education, July 2012
Elon University | Elon, NC
Graduated with a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale.
Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education, May
2009
Winston-Salem State University | Winston Salem, NC
Chancellor’s Scholar & Gates Millennium Teaching Scholar
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.96
High School Diploma, May 2005
Northern Vance High School | Henderson, NC
GPA. 4.3 - Top 10% of graduating class.
CERTIFICATIONS
North Carolina Continuing License –
School Administrator – Principal, 2017-2022
North Carolina Continuing License – Highly
Qualified | Language Arts (6-9), 2017-2022
North Carolina Continuing License – Highly
Qualified | Social Studies, 2017-2022
North Carolina License – MASTERS
Academically & Intellectually Gifted, 2017-2022
HONORS
• Wake County Public Schools Employee
Excellence Award – September 2021
• Awarded a fully paid fellowship with NC State
University, Top Principal Preparatory Program
in the United States (one of only five to earn
distinction from UCEA)
• Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
• Exceeded Growth each year on EOG student
performance
• Grade Level Chair – 2017, 2018, 2019
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
• Teacher Leader – DPS Teacher Institute - 2017
• Language Arts Department Chair – 2017-2018
• Magnet Schools of America – School of
Distinction 2015, 2016
• Rookie AIG Coordinator Award - 2014
• Mike Rutherford Teacher Leadership
Academy, 2009-2011
• Teacher of the Week, 2009-2010
• A+ Award for Teaching Excellence - 2011
• Progress Energy Tech. Grant Winner – 2010
• Bright Ideas Educational Grant Winner - 2010
KNIGHTDALE, NC l i n k e d i n . c o m/ i n / mo n i c a n o a
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Wake County Public Schools | Neuse River Middle School | 7/2020 - Present
• Assist principal with the oversight of Neuse River Middle School’s daily operations including 890
students in grades 6th-8th, 80 certified teachers, 7 IAs, office staff and custodial staff.
• Work with principal in the transformation of the school culture into a results-oriented
collaborative learning community.
• Plan and implement a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff.
• Oversee and implement the House System that I designed to create a school community built on
pride, competition, love, and belonging.
• Create marketing materials and provide targeted marketing efforts to improve community
perception.
• Serves as the Secondary Budget Manager
• Assist with Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conduct inventories, maintain records,
and check on receipts for such material.
• Design and facilitate Heart Work sessions which focus on components of equity to improve
teacher understanding and collective efficacy when working with diverse student populations.
• Assist in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other school support services; help
conduct safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
• Analyzes data to determine instruction effectiveness, progress towards achievement goals, and to
inform school-wide initiatives.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of a systematic method of supervising the instructional
program through the use of learning walks, observations, documentations, and follow-up
conferences.
• Serve as the LEA for Special Education services (referrals, transition meetings, annual reviews)
• Develop student supervision schedules to ensure adequate supervision of students.
• Oversight of student discipline including enforcing school/district policies, maintaining records and
tracking discipline data.
• Assist teachers in evaluating methods and materials and developing effective learning plans and
classroom management techniques.
• Identify the special needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of WCPSS
specialists as required.
• Assist in the creation of master schedule, troubleshoot potential issues and provide feedback.
• Supervise teachers and departments as assigned by the principal.
• Recruit, hire, evaluate, and maintain certified and classified staff.
• Support and monitor the School Improvement Team chair to ensure the effectiveness of the team.
• Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student issues.
• Serve as the Virtual Academy Contact and support the needs of virtual learning students and
teachers.
PRINCIPAL RESIDENT – Full-Time Administrative Internship
Knightdale Elementary School | 8/2019-7/2020
• Assumed duties of school administrator, including conducting formal/informal teacher
observations and walkthroughs.
• Worked collaboratively with all staff to strengthen the instructional program.
• Wrote and facilitated professional development sessions on equity.
• Collected and analyzed student academic and behavioral data.
• Supported first grade and third grade in PLT work, assisted is lesson plan implementation,
improved collaboration through helping to develop positive working relationships.
• Assisted in the implementation of school-wide initiatives.
• Assisted in the recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, and training of the building staff.
• Established effective communication and maintained positive relationships.
• Conferred with teachers, students, and parents concerning educational and behavioral problems in
school.
• Enforced student discipline and schoolwide expectations to create equitable outcomes.
• Supervised fire drills and an emergency preparedness program. Walked about the school building
and property to monitor safety and security.
 MONICA NOA
SPECIALIZED
TRAININGS
• Budget Manager Training – 2021
• AP Master Leadership Symposium - 2021
• NCPAPA Distinguished Leadership in a Remote
Learning Environment Program - 2021
• PLC+ Administrator Training – 2021
• Restorative Practice Circle Keeper Training - 2020
• Student Due Process Training - Yearly
• ASCD Conference – Los Angeles – Spring 2020
• American Enterprise Institute (AEI) School Policy –
Washington DC – Spring 2020
• NC Child Hunger Leadership Conf -Spring 2020
• CPI Restraint Training – Fall 2019
• LEA Training – Fall 2019
• Restorative Justice Schools – Fall 2019
• John Maxwell Leadership Training– Sum 2019
• “Leader in Me” - Muriel Summers – Sum 2019
• Time Management – Summer 2019
• Effective Use of Questioning – Sum 2019
• BB&T Leadership Institute – Spring 2019
• LGTBQ Training – Spring 2019
• Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Facilitative Leadership – Summer 2019
• Crucial Conversations – Fall 2018
• Ron Clark & Kim Bearden Training at the Ron Clark
Academy – Fall 2018
• Literacy & Dyslexia- The Hill Center- Fall 2018
• “Teach Like A Champion” and “The First Days of
School” – Fall 2018
• Madeline Hunter Training – Fall 2018
• Make It Stick with Dr. Lisa Swinson – Fall 2018
• Racial Equity Institute (REI) – Fall 2018
• Equity Ret. I – Social Justice – Summer 2018
• Equity Ret. II –Action for Change – Fall 2018
• Poverty – Fall 2018
• Emotional Intelligence – Summer 2018
• Understanding by Design – Summer 2018
• Flipped Classroom Training – Summer 2018
REFERENCES
REBECCA BEAULIEU
Current Principal
Neuse River Middle School
(919) 266-8500 | rbeaulieu@wcpss.net
TERESA JAMES • Developed and modified daily lesson plans and thematic units in Language Arts.
Mentor Principal - Internship • Conducted EOG prep and facilitated remediation.
Knightdale Elementary School
919-266-8500 | tjames@wcpss.net
KAREN ANDERSON
WPLP Cohort Director
North Carolina State University
(910) 840-5100 | klrosebo@ncsu.edu
DR. CATHY WILLIAMS
WPLP Executive Coach
North Carolina State University
(919) 812-6703 | ccwilli3@ncsu.edu
DR. BONNIE FUSARELLI
Director of NC State Leadership
Academies
North Carolina State University
(919) 631-2026 | bcjohns2@ncsu.edu • Attended 7th grade team meetings, curriculum meetings, staff meetings, and parent conferences.
EXPERIENCE
CONTINUED
8TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Wake County Public Schools | East Wake Middle School | 8/2016-8/2019
• Exceeded growth both academic years (+4.83 EVAAS Growth Measure)
• Taught a diverse population of students, many of which were English Language Learners
• Served as Language Arts Department Chair and Team Leader
• Analyzed testing data to identify areas of weakness and to target key concepts
• Worked collaboratively with PLT/special education staff to meet the needs of students with
disabilities.
• Led professional development on Poverty and Equity
• Established a positive rapport with students to foster a safe learning environment.
• Served on the Restart Team
6TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Durham Public Schools | Githens Middle School | 8/2016-7/2017
• PLT Leader and collaborated with team members to guide and deliver the curriculum.
• Exceeded Growth
• Created Language Arts lessons for many levels of instruction
• Led Teacher Institute for the district. Coached struggling to teachers in lesson plan development and
implementation.
ORGANIZATIONAL COORDINATOR
Shaw University | Raleigh, NC | 3/2016-8/2016 (Special Project)
• Worked with the Chancellor to revamp programs such as Graduation, Open Houses, and Convocation
• Redesigned marketing materials with new branding and aesthetic
• Coordinated details of events such as conferences, charity events, trade shows, meetings,
business meetings, employee appreciation events and virtual events.
MAGNET COORDINATOR & AIG LEAD TEACHER
Wake County Public Schools | Moore Square GT/AIG Magnet Middle | 7/2013 – 3/2016
• Planned, marketed and executed magnet tours and magnet events throughout the district.
• Wrote and submitted Magnet Schools of America Award application and won the Magnet School of
Distinction three years in a row.
• Coached, modeled and advised teaching staff on appropriate methods of instruction for high ability
students, lesson delivery and program design, scheduling, and service models.
• Provided assistance to the AIG teaching staff by planning, organizing and coordinating professional
development.
• Served on the School Improvement Team
• Developed and/or coordinated effective and inclusive practices in instruction for AIG students.
• Administered and scored IQ Tests to qualify potential students for AIG services.
• Developed magnet theme(s) promotional materials and shares this information with faculty, student
body, and local community through faculty meetings, websites, school brochures, magnet fairs,
magnet showcases, and open houses.
6TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Wake County Public Schools | Ligon GT/AIG Magnet Middle | 8/2011 – 7/2013
• Exceeded growth on End of Grade student performance
• Served on the School Improvement Team
• Designed and assisted in the assessment of student performance.
• Motivated students through passionate teaching and creative lessons using technology that catered to
multiple intelligences.
• Attended 6th grade team meetings, curriculum meetings, staff meetings, and parent conferences.
7TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Granville County Schools | GC Hawley Middle School | 1/2010- 8/2011
• Exceeded growth on End of Grade student performance
• Developed and modified daily lesson plans in Language Arts to suit learning styles of students.
• Designed and assisted in the assessment of student performance.
• Attended 6th grade team meetings, curriculum meetings, staff meetings, and parent conferences.
7TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER
Forsyth County Schools | Philo Magnet Academy | 8/2009 – 1/2010
• Developed daily lesson plans and thematic units in Language Arts.
• Designed and assisted in the assessment of student performance.
• Adapted and modified instruction to suit learning styles of students.