Effective instructional leader who is focused on working with all stakeholders to provide a safe and positive school culture while motivating student learning and encouraging and attitude of excellence. Passionate and goal-oriented servant leader who strives to empower others and lead by example.
Skills
Team oriented
Interpersonal skills
Goal-driven
Positive, professional attitude
Motivated chief learner
Professional learning activator
Effective time manager
Reliable
Skills in creating a positive school climate and culture
Effective communication skills
Excellent rapport with all stakeholders
School community relations
Data-driven instruction
Employee performance evaluations
Curriculum development and oversight
Organizational skills
Discipline management
Organizational leadership
Program evaluation
Training and mentoring
Technology integrations
Experience
07/2017 to Current
Principal-Red Cross Elementary Barren County Board Of Education – City, STATE,
Monitored and evaluated the performance of school employees while meeting all evaluation timelines and giving focused feedback for performance improvements.
Managed student health, counseling, and psychological services along with wellness programming.
Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, school master schedule and optimized student learning time.
Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
Reviewed standardized test results, MAP data and RtI data consistently to determine student and school needs.
Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
Effectively implemented PBIS to reduce student behavior and create a positive learning environment.
Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
Provided professional learning around research-based instructional strategies while supporting and activating the Visible Learning mindset.
Successfully created a mission and vision with stakeholder input.
Connected students to service, leadership and academic excellence with programming and student, staff and community opportunities.
Worked with the district and the community to improve the school facility by adding an awning, LED sign, fence around the perimeter, walking trail, improvements to the outdoor classroom and playground areas, new signage, landscaping, school murals, etc.
Worked closely with the PTO to connect the school to the community by providing service days, afterschool activities, in-school programs, etc.
Increased academic achievement in all academic areas on most recent standardized testing results(reading +9.5% P/D; math +11.1% P/D; Writing +34% P/D).
07/2013 to 06/2017
Assistant Principal-Barren County Middle SchoolBarren County Board Of Education – City, STATE,
Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students.
Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
Enforced disciplinary policies and procedures.
Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
Reviewed standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance.
Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Monitored, supported and evaluated student programming.
07/2006 to 06/2013
Special Education Teacher-Eastern ElementaryBarren County Board Of Education – City, STATE,
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss student's progress.
Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
Utilized research-based interventions to support behavior and academic needs.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2021 to to
Master of Arts: Supervisor of Instruction University Of The Cumberlands - Williamsburg, KY GPA:
Expected in 05/2012 to to
Master of Arts: School Administration Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY GPA:
Expected in 05/2006 to to
Bachelor of Arts: Special Education Western Kentucky University - Bowling Green, KY GPA:
References
Kathy Burris-Director of Elementary Instruction(XXX)651-3787
Lori Downs-Student Assistance Coordinator(XXX)XXX-5280
Josh Maples-Assistant Principal, Red Cross Elementary(XXX)659-2400
Cindy Alexander-Counselor, Red Cross Elementary(XXX)659-2400
Scott Johnson-Teacher, Red Cross Elementary(XXX)799-3872
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