Experienced, motivated school leader desiring to return to the classroom to work directly with students and to put into practice many of the skills and strategies that I have coached teachers on for many years.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal - Austin D. Baltz Elementary
Red Clay Consolidated School District
06.2016 - Current
Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, strategic planning and professional development opportunities.
Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
Assistant Principal - Wm. C. Lewis Dual Lang. Elem
Red Clay Consolidated School District
06.2012 - 06.2016
Providing support for teachers and students in Curriculum and Instruction, collaborating with Building Leadership Team to identify needs and plan for improvement.
Leading development of Professional Learning Communities to become self-sufficient.
Conducting teacher evaluations and providing feedback under the DPAS framework,
Supporting PBS team as they achieved Level 1 Recognition.
Creating a data driven culture, leading the school Inclusion Team, working with stakeholders to increase opportunities for family and community engagement through a variety of educational, social, and activity based events.
Organized and expanded teacher access to instructional resources, supporting School Testing and Data Coordinator.
Teacher - Wm. C. Lewis Dual Language Elem
Red Clay Consolidated School District
01.1999 - 06.2012
Planned and Implemented lessons as a Special Education Teacher, Classroom Teacher in Grades Two, Three, and Five, Instructional Technology Teacher.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Masters of Education - Applied Instructional Technology
Wilmington University
Wilmington
12.2006
Curriculum And Instruction
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Delaware
06.1998
Skills
12 years of successful leadership experience serving as Principal of a Title 1 school for the last 8 years
Planning, facilitating, and ongoing monitoring of Professional Development Initiatives
Provided instructional coaching and feedback to K-5 teachers
Certificates held include: Delaware Administrative Certificate, Delaware Elementary Teacher 1-8, Teacher of Exceptional Children 1-12, pending Pennsylvania Certification in Elementary Education
Thirteen years of Elementary Classroom Experience K-5 in Red Clay
Accomplishments
Honored as Delaware Title 1 Principal of the Year 2022 by NAFEPA