Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 28 years of experience teaching and leading students and staff in an educational setting.
Skills
School Improvement Planning
Data-Driven
Professional Learning Team Development and Support
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Curricula Evaluation
Work History
07/2022 to Current
Interim PrincipalGrandville Public Schools – Grandville, MI, Harrah, WA
Managed an elementary and middle school with 75 employees.
Cultivated positive relationships among staff, students and administration.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Continued the development of inclusionary practices and provided mentorship to the inclusion team members.
Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Managed all details regarding student discipline.
Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
Collaborated with the district finance officer to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
07/2018 to 06/2022
Assistant PrincipalRegion 14 – Bethlehem, CT, Harrah, WA
Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as staff, parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
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.
Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Developed and oversaw master schedule to include dedicated Social Emotional Learning and Small Group Language Arts Instruction.
Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
Led the compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Developed Instructional leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
08/2015 to 06/2018
K-5 Instructional FacilitatorYakima School District – City, STATE, Yakima, WA
Collaborated with administrators to determine school instructional priorities based on data.
Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Supported curriculum adoptions district wide and managed those materials building wide.
Provided subject matter expertise on all content, materials and lesson plans.
Participated in and provided support to all grade level professional learning teams in developing smart goals and using data to monitor those goals.
Delivered professional development on instructional strategies to all staff.
Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of instructional practices.
Participated in the design, implementation and managed successful training programs to meet school and district needs.
Secured Mentor status as a DIBELS trainor.
08/1998 to 06/2015
Classroom TeacherAthena-Weston School District – City, STATE, Athena, OR
Prepared objectives and lessons for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and requirements of the state and district.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
Instructed groups of up to 30 students and provided individual support.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for over 30 students.
Collaborated and facilitated in the development, evaluation and revision of programs.
Trained, managed and evaluated student teachers.
Supervised, evaluated and planned assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Participated in writing and earning the district a $450,000 literacy grant.
Participated in hiring personnel including superintendents, principals, teachers and support staff.
Education
Expected in 06/2012 to to
Administrative Certificate: School Administration Lewis & Clark College - Portland, OR GPA: Status -
Expected in 06/2008 to to
Master of Science: Curriculum And Instruction Eastern Oregon University - La Grande, OR GPA: Status -
Expected in 06/1995 to to
Bachelor of Science: Multidisciplinary Studies Eastern Oregon State College - La Grande, OR, GPA: Status -
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