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Alisa D. King

Finleyville,PA

Summary


I am a focused educational professional with a master's degree plus in administration and experienced in helping students achieve education goals. You will find me to be talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. I am a committed individual with strengths in educational planning and guidance. I collaborate with teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods. I am an organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and possess a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Superintendent

Belle Vernon Area School District
12.2021 - Current

Assists with recruiting, hiring, supervising, and evaluating administrators and staff.


Assists with recruiting, screening, hiring, and assigning instructional personnel.

Coordinates with the Superintendent and Board to prepare written mutually agreed upon annual objective performance standards, effective July 1 of each year.

Abides by, monitors, and enforces staff compliance with federal, state and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, district policies, administrative regulations, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Recommends changes to district policies or administrative regulations and provides input into collective bargaining.

Manages student services, grants, and government programs.

Administers educational programs of the District to meet the needs of all students and ensure they align with established academic standards for student achievement. Monitors local and state data on District performance and assists in preparing and implementing support and improvement plans where needed.

Maintains data regarding grading, retention, promotions, and the initiation or closure of an educational program. Directs and coordinates the linkage of curriculum, instruction, assessment, data on student learning, research based teacher effectiveness, and best practices.

Develops, plans, organizes, administers, analyzes, and monitors for effectiveness in administrative procedures and guidelines for educational compliance. Coordinates the selection of textbooks, instructional materials, and resources.

Supervises and assists principals in the preparation of teacher and pupil schedules.

Collaborates in annually updating and implementing a District Professional Staff Development Plan. Reviews and approves requests for attendance at conferences or workshops and assists with development of in-service programming. Aligns the new teacher induction program.

Keeps current with educational developments and the literature in the field of K-12 education by independent research, attending conferences, and networking with other professionals. Keeps current with changes in law, regulations, guidance and district policy. Researches and assists in securing available funding to finance programs.

Assists in preparation of budget for educational programs, co-curricular and extracurricular programs, and manages ordering materials in coordination with the Business Office.

Serves as liaison to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Intermediate Unit, and agencies having responsibilities to the District in matters relating to the educational programs of the District.

Identifies and coordinates business and industry partnerships in education for students and implements individual projects.

Manages parent/guardian concerns regarding testing, assessment, the educational program, or curriculum in coordination with the building principal.

Coordinates the supervision and evaluation of all K-12 professional, paraprofessional, and support staff.

Supervises and annually evaluates the following administrators: K-12 Principals, Assistant Principals and Coordinator of Student Services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervises and annually evaluates the K-12 Assistant Superintendent support staff.

Provides leadership of and oversight for K-12 Department Heads for annual department goal-setting and subsequent meetings, in cooperation with the building principals.

In cooperation with the Coordinator of Student Services, provides oversight and leadership for the supervision and evaluation of all paraprofessional staff.

In cooperation with the Superintendent and Business Office, ensures proper adherence to applicable rules and regulations as indicated in PA School Code and in Pennsylvania Act 13.

Acts as Superintendent when the Superintendent is unavailable or unable to serve in his/her normal capacity.

Director of Elementary Education

South Allegheny School District
08.2007 - 11.2021
  • Monitored student behavior and attendance, administered discipline and communicated with government agencies regarding abuse and neglect.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Oversaw special services for students and worked with early childhood leadership to support early childhood elementary programs.
  • Recruited and hired qualified staff to teach elementary levels and specialties.
  • Coordinated education, supervision and safety in elementary school areas.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.

Adjunct Professor, Early Childhood Education

Penn State University, The Eberly Campus
06.2010 - 07.2011
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Taught early childhood courses, providing instruction to undergraduate students.
  • Developed and implemented early childhood curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
  • Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
  • Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
  • Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
  • Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep the courses interesting and engaging.
  • Applied multitude of valid methods to employ and assess students' understanding of content.
  • Used a digital platform to keep accurate records of students' attendance and grades.

Associate Principal, Grades 6-12

West Greene School District
03.2005 - 08.2007
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
  • Collaborated with system's finance department to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.

Classroom Teacher, Grades 3-8

Uniontown Area School District
01.1993 - 03.2006
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
  • Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for students.
  • Instructed groups of students and provided individual support.
  • Maintained student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national and state standards.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
  • Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
  • Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.

Kids in College Coordinator

Penn State University, The Eberly Campus
05.2003 - 08.2005

Designed a series of summer courses for students that reflected the appropriate state standards for math, science, history, art and social development.


Scheduled students and staff for courses and built the operational summer schedule of classes, including publications.


Taught for HUD Program.


Recruited staffing and handle payroll submissions.

Education

Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility - Education Administration

California University of Pennsylvania (Penn West)
California, PA
05.2019

Masters of Education - Education Administration

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2007

Curriculum And Instruction Certification - Education

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2006

K-12 Principal's Certification - Education Administration

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Waynesburg College (University)
Waynesburg, PA
12.1992

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Training and Development
  • Self-Motivated
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Excellent Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Timeline

Assistant Superintendent

Belle Vernon Area School District
12.2021 - Current

Adjunct Professor, Early Childhood Education

Penn State University, The Eberly Campus
06.2010 - 07.2011

Director of Elementary Education

South Allegheny School District
08.2007 - 11.2021

Associate Principal, Grades 6-12

West Greene School District
03.2005 - 08.2007

Kids in College Coordinator

Penn State University, The Eberly Campus
05.2003 - 08.2005

Classroom Teacher, Grades 3-8

Uniontown Area School District
01.1993 - 03.2006

Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility - Education Administration

California University of Pennsylvania (Penn West)

Masters of Education - Education Administration

University of Pittsburgh

Curriculum And Instruction Certification - Education

University of Pittsburgh

K-12 Principal's Certification - Education Administration

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Waynesburg College (University)
Alisa D. King