Versatile and motivational team leader facilitating quality improvements in all academic and organizational processes. Adept in maximizing the talents of each team member and building a strong team with key strengths in team building pursuits which deliver measurable progress in student and staff performance objectives through the use of a common mission, vision, purpose, values, SMART goals, and action oriented plan. I love being a cheerleader for my teams while provided on-going support, training, and making adjustments when needed. I enjoy leading projects, seeing and celebrating results, and recognizing others for their hard work and efforts.
Skills
Strong Emotional Intelligence Skills having the ability to manage my own responses as well as help others identify and manage their own
Deep understanding of a variety of Computer and Technology Based Literacy Skills, such as Google, Microsoft, hosting virtual conferences through different platforms WebEx/Zoom, Data Entry, Research, Social Media, Apple devices
Process Improvement Expertise using best practices, current data, trends, and research
Devoted and passionate leader dedicated to helping others discover their strengths and talents and build a team with a common vision, mission, goals, purpose, and plan
Strong communication skills able to engage and influence important stakeholders
Experienced public speaker, have spoken at regional and local conferences
Ability to collaborate with teams and in a positive manner using interpersonal strengths
School community relations
Experience
07/2011 to 01/2021
Principal-Twin Chimneys Elementary SchoolFort Zumwalt School District – City, STATE,
Led, collaborated, and worked along side an amazing staff comprised of 39 support staff members and 41 teachers to provide feedback, receive valuable input, and problem solve as a team.
Created thought-provoking, stimulating learning environment for students and positive, education-driven setting for instructors by implementing The Leader in Me by Stephen Covey. Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships. Our school was named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School in 2015.
Hosted Leader in Me Symposiums for Leader in Me Schools across the country.
Trained and certified in teaching Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Happy Kids/Highly Successful people
Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers, parents and local community.
Cultivated an environment that supported strong, engaging student, parent, and staff relationships.
Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 80 staff members.
Outlined, implemented and maintained personnel-related policies and procedures.
Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes, provide on-going training and professional development, lead team building/soft skills training, and hear employee input.
Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
Collaborated with various departments, schools within the district, and schools across the country to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
Developed and managed budgets for academic and student affairs.
Reviewed standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance.
Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
Served as a mentor for new administrators in a variety of local districts
Led the school in developing grade level community outreach programs to help serve the needs of others and foster a love of giving back
07/2007 to 07/2011
Assistant Prin.-Twin Chimneys Elementary SchoolFort Zumwalt School District – City, STATE,
Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
Developed positive school climate by building effective communication within school.
Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
Interacted and liaised with building and district administrators to discuss budgeting, development of curricula and student testing initiatives.
07/2004 to 07/2007
2nd Grade Teacher-St. Peters Elementary SchoolFort Zumwalt School District – City, STATE,
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
Served as the Teacher in Charge in the event our school's principal was absent
07/2002 to 07/2004
Fifth Grade Teacher-St. Louis Charter SchoolSt. Louis Charter School – City, STATE,
Implemented Project Based Learning in a diverse learning environment
Assisted in helping students meet their personal learning targets based on their needs
Developed positive relationships with students, staff, and parents/guardians
Named Teacher of the Year in my second year of teaching
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2012
Specialist of Educational Administration, Superintendents Certification: Educational Administration Missouri Baptist University - St. Louis, Missouri, GPA:
Expected in 05/2005
Masters of Educational Administration: Educational Administration Maryville University - St. Louis, Missouri, GPA:
Expected in 05/2002
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education University of Missouri - St Louis - St Louis, MO GPA:
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School Attended
Missouri Baptist University
Maryville University
University of Missouri - St Louis
Job Titles Held:
Principal-Twin Chimneys Elementary School
Assistant Prin.-Twin Chimneys Elementary School
2nd Grade Teacher-St. Peters Elementary School
Fifth Grade Teacher-St. Louis Charter School
Degrees
Specialist of Educational Administration, Superintendents Certification
