Allyson Atwell
Atlanta,GA
Summary
A highly organized instructional leader focused on academic excellence and building teacher capacity to implement high-impact instructional strategies to increase student achievement and success. Well-rounded leader who excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives that benefit all stakeholders.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Principal
Warren T. Jackson Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
- Established school-wide instructional framework for literacy
- Impact on student and school outcomes: Increased percentage of students scoring proficient or above on EOG: 3rd grade 2023 and 2024: highest reading achievement in APS with 81% proficient and above
- 5th grade 2024 cohort: increased by 13% in ELA from 67% to 80% proficient and above
- Engaged with Go Team to identify and support needs of school
- Developed school strategic plan in collaboration with leadership team to improve math and reading scores, meet student social and emotional needs, and increase family engagement
- Enhanced school culture by establishing and continuously nurturing relationships with stakeholders through open communication and support
- Aligned hiring of people and finances to support student achievement and success
- Created master schedule to maximize instructional time and common planning
- Guided cross grade level teams of teachers to review curriculum needs by data review and disaggregating data
- Disaggregated school wide data to track student mastery of standards and determine systems of support for students
- Facilitated parent involvement activities in collaboration with PTO
- Collaborated to develop IB PYP and Cognia STEM certified dual signature program instructional framework
- Coordinated all aspects of Infinite Campus and enrollment
- Increased academic initiatives through integration of STEM standards to obtain Cognia STEM Certification
- Mentored employees in all stages of their career paths from novice employees to veteran employees
- Established and implemented school wide positive behavior plan to complete state PBIS certification.
Assistant Principal
Warren T. Jackson Elementary School
07.2015 - 06.2024
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Conceptualized new school mission with at team of parents, teachers and students
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Managed and implemented all local and state-mandated assessments as Lead School Test Coordinator
EIP Teacher; SST Coordinator; 2nd Grade Teacher
Morningside Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Directed Professional Learning Communities: Led monthly PLCs with all grade levels to strengthen Student Support Team process
- Activities included: training over 30 teachers on online resources, disaggregating benchmark and progress monitoring data, and collaborating with teachers to select appropriate interventions
- Implemented teaching and assessment practices that utilize Fountas and Pinnell Guided Reading, Orton-Gillingham method, DIBELS, and Fundations Phonics
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings with parents, teachers, and support staff to address students' behavioral and academic needs
- Collaborated with teachers to determine best modification, interventions and progress monitoring for student growth
- Authored and led Morningside's Shape Grant (round IV): Managed Wellness Council made up of group of 20 teachers and parents who implemented school-wide wellness initiative that prompted increased physical fitness and nutrition for both teachers and students using $5,000 awarded to school
- Leader of Morningside's Shape Grant (round III): Created Wellness Council of parents and teachers to collaborate and plan healthy changes that would increase overall wellness at Morningside using $3,000 awarded to school
- APS Wellness Coordinator: Authored Morningside's Wellness Plan
- Leading the Learning Cadre: Trained Morningside staff on use of online professional development opportunities in district.
3rd grade teacher
Sarah. R. Smith Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2005
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Teacher
Edward L. Bouie Theme School
01.1998 - 01.2001
Education
Educational Leadership Specialists Degree -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia08.2014
Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
Piedmont College
Demorest, Georgia05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia03.1998
Certification
- Educational Leadership - Tier II
- Early Childhood Education
- Gifted In-Field
Affiliations
- Georgia Education Association
- Warren T. Jackson Parent Teacher Organization
- Warren T. Jackson Go Team
- University of Georgia Alumni Association
- Georgia Club
- Cathedral of Christ the King
- Christ the King School Parent Volunteer Association
- Howard School Parent Association
- St. Pius Parent Association
- Back the Blue Atlanta
Training
- Orton-Gillingham (70 hours)
- Complete Reading Series
- Wilson Reading Systems
- International Baccalaureate, Category 3: Transitioning to the Enhanced PYP
- International Baccalaureate, Category 3: PYP Inquiry
Timeline
Interim Principal
Warren T. Jackson Elementary School
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Warren T. Jackson Elementary School
07.2015 - 06.2024
EIP Teacher; SST Coordinator; 2nd Grade Teacher
Morningside Elementary School
01.2005 - 01.2015
3rd grade teacher
Sarah. R. Smith Elementary School
01.2001 - 01.2005
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Teacher
Edward L. Bouie Theme School
01.1998 - 01.2001
Educational Leadership Specialists Degree -
Georgia State University
Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
Piedmont College
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences
The University of Georgia
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