Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering three-year history of supporting Boone Park Elementary and nineteen-year history of supporting NLRSD. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students, families, and community partners. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Data driven with a desire for high academic achievement.
Accomplishments
Awarded Teacher of the Year in 2017 and finalist in 2012
Began implementation of Solution Tree RTI Action By Doing at Boone Park Elementary
Successful Completion of Trauma Informed Care Program
Chosen to attend Mickelson Exxon Mobil Teacher's Academy
National Board Certification 2009-2019 In Early Literacy
Skills
Building Relationships
Instructional Leadership
Policy and Procedure Enforcement
Work History
08/2019 to Current
Assistant PrincipalDepartment Of Defense – Peoria, IL,
Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and community partners.
Monitored student behavior and consistently enforced discipline policies. Used Trauma Informed Care to guide disciplinary choices and led professional development and book study on this topic.
Performed classroom evaluations/walk-throughs to assess teacher effectiveness using models such as CEIQ.
Building Test Coordinator that trained staff and maintained security of all state assessments.
Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
08/2018 to 07/2019
Multi-Classroom Lead TeacherRegion 14 – Bethlehem, CT,
Taught six classes of Arkansas History and worked with a Reach Associate to allow time for coaching of discipline and interdisciplinary teachers.
Led and encouraged an interdisciplinary team of 150 students four teachers through PLCs and daily check-ins.
Planned and implemented through PLCs and advisory period, instruction and interventions to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Provided coaching and feedback for for Arkansas History teachers.
Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
08/2017 to 07/2018
Science Teacher, Seventh GradeNorth Little Rock Middle School – City, STATE,
Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
Planned, prepared and taught standards (Next Generation Science Standards/Arkansas Standards) based lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development through PLCS.
08/2003 to 07/2017
Classroom TeacherLakewood Elementary – City, STATE,
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all standards.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Served struggling in an after school tutoring program.
Served on Leadership Team for the school
Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to better serve each of my students.
Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Exposed students to real world experiences to promote learning and critical thinking.
Education
Expected in 05/2014 to to
Specialist of Education: Leadership And Administration Arkansas State University - Jonesboro, Arkansas, GPA:
Focus on Superintendency
Expected in 05/2008 to to
Master of Science: Gifted And Talented Education University of Arkansas At Little Rock - Little Rock, AR GPA:
Expected in 05/2003 to to
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood University of Arkansas At Little Rock - Little Rock, GPA:
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