Superintendent Resume Example Tennessee Department Of Education (TN School For The Blind)

SUPERINTENDENT

Summary

Successful and passionate school superintendent with 10 years experience as a district and building level administrator. Extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of curriculum and instruction, school finance, operations, community relations, special education, and school improvement.

Leadership and Teaching Experience

Tennessee Department of Education (TN School for the Blind)June 2017 to CurrentSuperintendent
Nashville, TN

Direct and manage all operations of the Tennessee Department of Education State Special School for visually impaired students, grades preK-12, ages 3-22. Services include a day/residential school, district outreach services, and the blind/visually impaired resource center. 180 plus staff, $14.6 million budget
Increased opportunities for students by expanding work based learning opportunities, creating strategic partnerships with outside agencies, and building support for the school across the state
Increased the number of students served through the reallocation of resources across all divisions (school, outreach, and resource center)
Realigned the administrative structure which increased efficiency, enhanced services, and maximized resources including increasing interdepartmental and federal revenues by 63% and expanding the fund balance (reserves) by 68%
Significantly improved the school's facilities by restructuring the school's operations team, addressing deferred maintenance, and leveraging state resources

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)July 2010 to June 2017Principal, Assistant Principal, District Curriculum Coordinator (ISS)
Ft Campbell, KY

Served as a building level administrator at all grade levels preK-12 and district curriculum coordinator supporting 17 schools across two military installations.
As principal, successfully launched a new 21st Century Learning, Teaching, and Leading elementary school. This included blending staff from 2 closing schools to create a cohesive, single culture as well as overseeing the final design and construction stages
As principal, led a pilot 21st Century Learning, Teaching and Leading school. This included incorporating 21st instructional practices and project based learning (Buck Institute model) across all grade levels
Addressed and turned around significant climate and culture issues in two schools
Successfully led the implementation of new social studies standards and curriculum materials across 17 schools. This included providing large scale trainings, small group professional development, one on one coaching with teachers, and instructional walkthrough feedback for administrators.

South Atlanta School of Law and Social JusticeAugust 2008 to July 2010Social Studies Instructor, High School
Atlanta, GA

Designed and taught the law related curriculum at the South Atlanta School for Law and Social Justice
Served on the school's leadership team as a general representative and grade level chair
Developed strategic partnerships with Turner Broadcasting, Macy's Department Stores and Georgia State School of Law to support the school's Street Law program
Assisted in launching a legal pipeline support program

East Ridge High SchoolAugust 2006 to June 2008Social Studies Instructor, High School
Clermont, Florida

Taught a variety of social studies courses grades 9-12
Served on the school's Small Learning Communities Committee representing the school at a national conference in Chattanooga, TN
Provided assistance with public relations duties by developing relationships with local media outlets, drafting press releases, and maintaining a news section of the school's website

Education

Eastern Kentucky University2015Superintendent Certification ProgramRichmond, KY

Liberty University2013Ed.D.: Educational LeadershipLynchburg, VA

Lincoln Memorial University2010Ed.S.: Curriculum and InstructionHarrogate, TN

National Louis University2008M.Ed.: Educational LeadershipChicago, IL

Tennessee State University2002Bachelor of Science: Political ScienceNashville, TN

Certifications

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Superintendent, Principal, Social Studies (Rank 1)

State of Tennessee

Superintendent, Principal, Social Studies, Special Education Modified K-12

State of Georgia

Educational Leadership (p-12), Social Studies (multiple), Special Education (multiple)

Recent Professional Development

Harvard School Leadership and Management Certificate (in-process)

TOSS New Superintendent's Academy (2017-2018)

Professional and Civic Affiliations

Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents

American Association of School Administrators (featured in Leaders Matter Campaign, 2019)

Council of the Schools for the Blind-National Board Member

Old Hickory Credit Union-Board Selection Committee

Lions Club International

Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Tennessee Department of Education (TN School for the Blind)
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)
South Atlanta School of Law and Social Justice
East Ridge High School

School Attended

Eastern Kentucky University
Liberty University
Lincoln Memorial University
National Louis University
Tennessee State University

Job Titles Held:

Superintendent
Principal, Assistant Principal, District Curriculum Coordinator (ISS)
Social Studies Instructor, High School

Degrees

Superintendent Certification Program
Ed.D. : Educational Leadership
Ed.S. : Curriculum and Instruction
M.Ed. : Educational Leadership
Bachelor of Science : Political Science

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