Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 14 years of experience as Principal for elementary school leadership. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Union Chapel Christian Academy
08.2014 - Current
Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior
Manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operations and functioning school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, and goals of the school
Establish an annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students consistent with the school’s philosophy, mission statement, and instructional goals
Supervise instructional programs of school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes (teaching, as duties allow) on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development
Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment, approving all recommendations
Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the school
Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students
Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that has their respect
Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel
Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession
Encourage all teachers to do the same
Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the school
Conduct meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the school: weekly meetings for full-time staff; monthly staff meetings
Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic and temperature
Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees and visitors.
Administers school student personnel program and counsels and disciplines students
Plans and supervises school student activity programs
Supervises students in attendance at assemblies and athletic events
Observes and evaluates teacher performance
Teach courses
Assists principal to interview and hire teachers
Arranges and overseas substitute teachers
Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Organizes and administers in-service teacher training
Directs Summer enrichment program
Acts as principal in absence of principal.
Lead Scientist/Production Manager
Keystone Laboratories, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2012
Daily quality control testing; pH, specific gravity, density, color odor and appearance
Consultant; Perform bench studies on potable and wastewater systems
Formulator; Research and development of new products
Inventory control of reagents and products used in daily quality control and testing
Provided technical support
Plan daily production and shipping: generate production sheets, bill of ladings and schedule carriers for shipping
Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
Assist in actual product manufacturing
Generate monthly inventory report for consigned material and specialty customers
Purchasing; ordering raw material for production, labels, placards, etc
Meet with vendors for pricing, raw material evaluation and negotiation.
Lead Scientist
Keystone Laboratories, Inc.
01.1987 - 01.2000
Daily quality control testing; pH, specific gravity, density, color odor and appearance
Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
Consultant; Perform bench studies on potable and wastewater systems
Formulator; Research and development of new products
Inventory control of reagents and products used in daily quality control and testing
Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
Provided technical support.
Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
Education
MA - Principal Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05.2014
BS - Pre-Medicine
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL
05.1987
Skills
Relationship Building and Networking
Employee Performance Evaluations
Educational Staff Supervision
Data-Driven Instruction
References
Dr. O. Wendell Davis, Headmaster, Union Chapel Christian Academy Dr. Jerome Roberts, Curriculum Specialist, Union Christian Academy Mrs. Lorraine Boone, School Administrator, Union Chapel Christian Academy Mr. Ted Walton, former principal, Union Chapel Christian Academy Ms. Carla Clift, Director of Library Services, J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Mr. Robert Lee, Optimist Club International (Huntsville) Mrs. Felecia Rodgers, Office of The City of Madison
Volunteer Experience
Union Chapel M.B. Church- Minister of the Gospel
Girl Scouts (Troop Leader)
Wellness Ministry
Pantry Ministry
Youth Ministry/Bible Study Teacher
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
Madison Chamber of Commerce
American Heart Association
Speak To My Heart Ministries-Minister of The Gospel/Health & Wellness Coach
After Care/Summer Camp Counselor at Calvary Christian Academy/Calvary ChapelAfter Care/Summer Camp Counselor at Calvary Christian Academy/Calvary Chapel
Third Grade Teacher & Elementary Lead Teacher at Awaken Christian Academy (FKA Calvary Chapel)Third Grade Teacher & Elementary Lead Teacher at Awaken Christian Academy (FKA Calvary Chapel)