Aaron Hightower
Educational Administrator
Opp,AL
Summary
Talented administrative leader with over 17 years of experience in the education sector backed by significant project management and sales experience. An effective communicator skilled at developing and implementing academic programs to create high-quality learning environments. Exceptional relationship building skills with a track record for developing meaningful partnerships with major community stakeholders. An articulate public speaker with strong presentation and facilitation abilities. Seasoned principal specializing in administering budgets, maintaining compliance and keeping records up to date. Detail-oriented and decisive leadership style.
Motivational principal excelling in team-building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities.
Dedicated Education Administrator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. Well-versed in childhood education strategies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal at Opp High School
Opp City Schools
Opp , Alabama
07.2016 - Current
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Principal at Opp Middle School
Opp City Schools
Opp, AL
07.2005 - 05.2016
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- 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.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Analyzed and interpreted government regulations and professional journals to verify educational initiative conformance to legal and quality requirements.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Math Teacher at Opp High School
Opp City Schools
Opp, AL
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
Math Teacher at Enterprise High School
Enterprise City Schools
Enterprise , AL
06.2002 - 05.2003
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Math Teacher Daleville High School
Daleville City Schools
Daleville , AL
06.2001 - 05.2002
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Math Teacher at Opp High School
Opp City Schools
Opp, AL
12.1999 - 05.2001
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
Professional Baseball Player
Toronto Bluejays
Clearwater, FL
06.1992 - 10.1994
- Interacted professionally with press, fans and individuals from other teams.
- Participated in youth camps and clinics and offered insight and assistance with improving skills.
- Trained extensively 48 hours per week for upcoming competitions to perform at top-level.
- Monitored competitor activities to assess strategies and gain advantages in future matches.
- Trained extensively and observed proper nutrition for weeks leading up to national-level fitness competitions.
- Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
- Developed and maintained key relationships fellow athletes, coaching staff and school administrators and professors.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
- Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies.
Education
Education Specialist - Educational Administration
Troy University in Dothan
Dothan ALMaster of Science - Educational Leadership
Troy University
Dothan, AL12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Math Comprehensive
Troy University
Troy, AL03.1999
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Program Evaluation
- School Improvements Planning
- Program Funding Solicitation
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Curricula Evaluation
- Federal, State and Local Regulations Adherence
- Policy Implementation
- Decision Making
- Professional Development Planning
- Goal Setting
- Staff Training
- Policy Development
- Academic Counseling
- Budget Recommendation
- Student Counseling
- Complex Problem Solving
- Mission Statement Development
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Parent Meetings
- Operational Budgets Preparation
- Conflict Resolution
- Facility Maintenance Oversight
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Analytical Thinking
- New Program Approvals
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Google Drive and Classroom
- Google Calendar
- Needs Assessments
- School Board Proposals
- Curriculum Change Needs
- Task Delegation
- Public Safety and Security
- Expenditure Approvals
- Staff Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Curriculum Development
- Staffing Estimates
- Instructional Methods Development
Timeline
Principal at Opp High School
Opp City Schools
07.2016 - Current
Principal at Opp Middle School
Opp City Schools
07.2005 - 05.2016
Math Teacher at Opp High School
Opp City Schools
08.2003 - 05.2005
Math Teacher at Enterprise High School
Enterprise City Schools
06.2002 - 05.2003
Math Teacher Daleville High School
Daleville City Schools
06.2001 - 05.2002
Math Teacher at Opp High School
Opp City Schools
12.1999 - 05.2001
Professional Baseball Player
Toronto Bluejays
06.1992 - 10.1994
Education Specialist - Educational Administration
Troy University in Dothan
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Math Comprehensive
Troy University
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