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Jessica
Claire
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Summary

Versatile Principal and motivational leader who facilitates quality improvements in all academic and organizational processes. Adept in Curriculum and Instruction with key strengths in team building pursuits delivering measurable progress in student and staff performance objectives.

I have 32 years in education having held positions as an elementary teacher, Title I Coordinator/Instructor, Literacy Specialist, Kindergarten Principal and Elementary Principal.

I hold an Arkansas Career Professional Educator License in the following areas:

Middle School Social Studies 5-8, Elementary Education 1-6, Reading Specialist PK-8, Reading Specialist 7-12, Elementary Principal K-9, Curriculum Specialist K-12, and District Administrator PK-12

I have also been trained as a RISE Administrator, TESS Evaluator, and Praxis III Assessor

Skills
  • Teaching and Learning Assessments
  • New Student Orientation
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • School Culture
  • Standardized Testing and Scoring
  • Staff and Educator Guidance
  • Curriculum Development and Oversight
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • School Community Relations
  • Student Performance Data
  • Curricula Evaluation
  • Federal, State and Local Regulations Adherence
  • Student Performance Data Analysis
  • Curriculum Development
  • Instructional Methods Development
  • Staff Training
  • Decision Making
  • Professional Development Planning
  • School Improvements Planning
Education and Training
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro Jonesboro, AR, Expected in 08/1996 ā€“ ā€“ Master of Science : Reading Specialist - GPA :
Lyon College Batesville, AR Expected in 05/1990 ā€“ ā€“ Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Education - GPA :
Mt. Pleasant High School Mt. Pleasant, AR, Expected in 05/1983 ā€“ ā€“ High School Diploma : - GPA :
Harding University Searcy, AR Expected in ā€“ ā€“ : Educational Administration - GPA :
Experience
Newton Public Schools - Elementary Principal
Newton, MA, 07/2005 - Current
  • Reviewed standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance.
  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
  • Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
  • Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
  • Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
  • Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
Newton Public Schools - Elementary Principal
Newton, MA, 08/2000 - 06/2005
  • Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
  • Oversaw and guided school employees while giving friendly and focused feedback for performance improvements.
  • Monitored student discipline actions and worked with teachers to standardize behavior requirements across school.
  • Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
  • Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
  • Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
  • Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
Newton Public Schools - Literacy Specialist
Newton, MA, 01/1997 - 08/2000
  • Consulted with classroom teachers to develop strategies to help children excel at reading.
  • Created educational materials according to lesson plans and school programs.
  • Taught concepts found on standardized tests and built necessary support skills to help students perform well.
  • Established training program objectives and created related curricula and learning materials.
  • Conducted Literacy and various other trainings for teachers and administrators in the Educational Cooperative's 15 school districts
  • Observed in classrooms at various schools and gave feedback to teachers on ways to improve instruction
  • Led teachers in looking at test data in order to improve classroom instruction
  • Worked with Literacy Specialist from around the state to develop Literacy Trainings for schools in the state of Arkansas
Mt. Pleasant School District - Elementary Teacher/Title I Coordinator
City, STATE, 07/1990 - 12/1996
  • Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
  • Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
  • Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
  • Participated in professional development workshops during academic school year and summer.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Established and enforced classroom rules and requirements and informed students and parents of school policies and procedures.
  • Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
  • Developed Title I Plan for Mt. Pleasant Schools.
Accomplishments

Graduate of Arkansas Leadership Academy Individual Leadership Development Institute, July 2001

Graduate of Arkansas Leadership Academy Principal Institute, July 2003

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School Attended

  • Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
  • Lyon College
  • Mt. Pleasant High School
  • Harding University

Job Titles Held:

  • Elementary Principal
  • Elementary Principal
  • Literacy Specialist
  • Elementary Teacher/Title I Coordinator

Degrees

  • Master of Science
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • High School Diploma
  • Some College (No Degree)

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