AJ HATCHER
Tomball,TX
Summary
Experienced Associate Principal with solid background in managing curriculum development and instructional strategies. Successfully led initiatives to enhance educational programs and fostered collaborative teaching environment. Demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and team leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Tomball Memorial High School
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated student discipline processes to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment.
- Developed and implemented academic programs aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance instructional strategies and improve student engagement.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and inform instructional adjustments.
- Fostered partnerships with parents and community organizations to support student growth and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with teachers to refine instructional practices, resulting in improved student outcomes and standardized test scores.
- Supported the principal in developing long-term strategic plans for continuous improvement by setting goals, gathering data, and monitoring progress towards established objectives.
Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Klein High School
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Directed development and implementation of campus-wide curriculum, leading to a 20% increase in student engagement and satisfaction.
- Analyze student performance data to drive instructional decisions and ensure alignment with campus and district goals.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development to teachers and instructional staff to improve teaching practices.
- Collaborate with department heads, instructional specialists, and administrators to align curriculum with state standards and learning objectives.
- Coordinated and led professional learning communities, achieving a 25% increase in the implementation of best teaching practices among staff.
- Monitor the implementation of instructional interventions and support programs to improve student achievement.
- Develop and coordinate campus professional development plans based on data analysis and teacher needs.
- Led the Get Better Faster coaching model, enhancing teacher performance by 15% as measured by classroom observations.
- Led mentorship programs for 15 teachers, enhancing instructional strategies and boosting student engagement by 25%.
- Assist in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of high-quality teachers and instructional staff.
- Manage instructional materials, resources, and budgets to support effective teaching and learning environments.
- Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal educational policies and requirements.
- Led curriculum development initiatives, enhancing alignment with educational standards and student needs.
- Oversaw and managed the master schedule process; including the course selection process, balancing/ leveling classes, as well as the add/drop process.
Assistant Principal
Klein High School- Klein ISD
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Directed InKlein program operations, boosting participant engagement by 30% through targeted interventions and tailored support strategies.
- Coordinated monthly Community Nights, increasing attendance by 25% and enhancing local engagement through diverse activities.
- Family Engagement: Coordinated 'Bagels with Baker,' driving a 30% rise in family attendance and promoting open communication between families and school staff.
- Streamlined attendance tracking processes, reducing truancy rates by 20% over the academic year.
- Organized quarterly events promoting diversity and inclusion, fostering a sense of community.
- Effectively implemented Klein 5 character education program for over 3,400 students, resulting in a 20% increase in positive behavior reports.
- Campus PD Coordinator- HQT.
Behavior Specialist (Administration)
Cy-Fair ISD
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed PBIS Level I and II programs, enhancing student engagement scores by 40% through targeted behavioral interventions and support.
- Coached and Trained Teachers on Behavior & Classroom Management.
- Crisis Team Leader.
- Campus Capturing Kids Hearts Administrator/Leader.
- Developed and implemented SEL strategies that resulted in a 25% increase in student engagement across 12 classrooms.
- Coordinator of Student Behavior Support Plans.
- No Place for Hate Co-Chair.
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Sam Houston State University
05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Houston
12.2003
Skills
- Collaborative
- Data-Drive Instructional Leader
- Evaluative
- Create process and procedures
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- School improvement
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
- Policy and procedure development
- Master class schedule
Certification
- Principal Certification
- IDL Certification
- CPI Trained
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Tomball Memorial High School
07.2025 - Current
Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Klein High School
03.2024 - 06.2025
Assistant Principal
Klein High School- Klein ISD
01.2021 - 01.2024
Behavior Specialist (Administration)
Cy-Fair ISD
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Houston
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Sam Houston State University