Alison Furlong
Columbus,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 1.5-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Principal
Central Point Preparatory Academy
Columbus, OH
08.2020 - Current
- Met the challenge of delivering education in an urban school setting
- Navigated competing instructional initiatives and find ways to apply them to the classroom effectively
- Built confidence in students, parents, and guardians that academic achievement is attainable through high expectations and sustained effort
- Collaborated and engaged effectively with teachers and other administrators to implement instructional strategies that promote student success
- Built positive rapport and trust with families and community partners to facilitate their engagement in education efforts
- Provided parents and students with relevant information about school services.
Managing Market Partner
Monat Global
02.2020 - Current
- Use consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings
- Train new employees on customer service, money handling, and organizing strategies
- Identify new target audiences and customers and maintaining regular contact with current customers
- Monitor social media and online sources for industry trends
Kindergarten Teacher
Renaissance Charter School
Columbus, OH
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Provide experiences and guidance that attend to student’s emotional needs and emotional management skill building
- Take initiative to make the school an effective and meaningful experience for students and families, adapting to their individual needs
- Model effective and professional classroom management practices rooted in positive or conscious discipline, redirecting students appropriately
- Consistently use responsive and engaging instructional strategies.
Kindergarten Teacher
The Intergenerational School
Cleveland, OH
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning
- Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
- Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.)
- Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback
Reading Tutor
The Intergenerational School
Cleveland, OH
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Used Fountas and Pinnell LLI system to improve reading skills of students grade K-8
- Worked in individual and small group setting
Classroom Assistant
Indianola Children's Center
Columbus, OH
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments
- Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
- Implemented curriculum with life-based approach.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Notre Dame College
08.2021 - Current
PK-3 Teaching Licensure - Early Childhood Education
Notre Dame College
Cleveland, OH 08.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Sciences
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 09.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Relationship building
Multitasking ability
Training and mentoring
Staff Management
Timeline
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Notre Dame College
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal
Central Point Preparatory Academy
08.2020 - Current
Managing Market Partner
Monat Global
02.2020 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Renaissance Charter School
08.2019 - 07.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
The Intergenerational School
01.2017 - 05.2019
PK-3 Teaching Licensure - Early Childhood Education
Notre Dame College
08.2015 - 12.2016
Reading Tutor
The Intergenerational School
01.2015 - 06.2015
Classroom Assistant
Indianola Children's Center
09.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Sciences
Ohio State University
09.2010 - 05.2014