Jordan Lewandowski

High School Program Director | Black Men Teach

• Led strategy and execution for a multi-site educator pipeline program focused on recruiting, developing, and retaining future Black male educators.
• Expanded program reach by adding three school partnerships and increasing fellowship participation from approximately 35 to 68 students (95% growth) through stronger recruitment strategies, engagement systems, and school partnerships.
• Achieved 96% of FY25 organizational KPIs despite organizational restructuring and resource constraints by driving accountability, operational excellence, and stakeholder alignment.
• Built scalable program systems to improve student engagement, communication, data tracking, and long-term program sustainability.
• Managed strategic relationships with school leaders, educators, community partners, and internal stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and program outcomes.
• Coached and supported four adult team members while improving program consistency and execution across multiple school sites.
• Increased annual summit participation by 120%, growing attendance from 100 to 220 students through targeted outreach, event strategy, and community engagement.
• Designed and delivered leadership development, college and career readiness, and educator pathway programming for high school students.

Instructional Coach / Academic Leadership Role

• Provided instructional leadership and educator coaching to improve teaching quality, strengthen accountability systems, and advance school-wide student outcomes.
• Drove instructional improvement initiatives that contributed to a 5.5% increase in reading and math performance through data analysis, coaching cycles, and targeted educator support.
• Led professional development and teacher coaching using the Danielson Framework to strengthen instructional practice, consistency, and educator effectiveness.
• Partnered with school leaders and educators to implement continuous improvement strategies, improve classroom outcomes, and strengthen collaborative practices.
• Supported the implementation of data-driven technology systems to improve assessment workflows, progress monitoring, and instructional decision-making.

Program Coordinator | Lifeworks

• Led youth-focused outreach programming centered on housing stability, crisis response, and long-term support while managing operations, partnerships, and compliance requirements.
• Managed and supported a four-person outreach team responsible for service delivery, community engagement, and youth relationship-building.
• Contributed to a 4% reduction in youth homelessness through coordinated outreach strategies, strategic partnerships, and relationship-based interventions.
• Oversaw daily program operations while maintaining compliance with government funding requirements, grant expectations, and organizational standards.
• Developed youth engagement and client feedback systems that improved responsiveness, strengthened service delivery, and increased program effectiveness.
• Built and maintained partnerships with community organizations, schools, colleges, nonprofits, and public agencies to expand resources and improve coordinated support.
• Improved operational processes that increased accountability, communication, and overall program efficiency.

• Delivered inclusive, rigorous instruction in Pre-AP and AP Social Studies / U.S. History, engaging diverse learners.
• Prepared students for college-level coursework while maintaining high expectations and a supportive classroom environment.
• Prepared students for college-level coursework, fostering a supportive environment with high expectations.
• Analyzed student performance data to identify learning gaps and enhance instruction to boost academic outcomes.
• Founded the school’s first Black Student Union and first Student Council, strengthening student leadership, belonging, and school culture.