TAMARA S. FEAGINS
Fernandina Beach,FL
Summary
Innovative Principal known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, educational leadership, and curriculum development. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and team building; leveraging these soft skills to foster an inclusive and effective educational environment. Committed to enhancing school performance and student success through collaborative leadership and data-driven decisions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Jacksonville, Florida
06.2020 - Current
- Assessed performance of teaching personnel.
- Elevated academic success rates.
- Elevated school's grade from F to C.
- Facilitated professional learning communities to create unified lessons and assessments.
- Leveraged data insights to promote equitable education through targeted teaching strategies.
- Oversaw execution of gender-specific teaching tactics.
Principal
JAMES WELDON JOHNSON COLLEGE PREPATORY
Jacksonville, FL
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Managed assessment procedures for teaching and support staff.
- Sustained exceptional academic performance of top-rated Academically Talented and Gifted Magnet program students.
- Fostered connections with business partners and programs for school and community engagement.
- Organized training workshops focused on the latest evidence-based teaching strategies.
- Guided educators in leveraging data insights to enhance instructional decisions.
- Facilitated capital fundraising efforts to support gifted education programs.
Principal
YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Jacksonville, Florida
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Led supervision and evaluation of teachers and staff.
- Enhanced academic performance among students.
- Enhanced school grade status by raising it two levels, moving from F to C.
- Analyzed various sources of class data to support teachers in identifying learning deficits.
- Led instructional sessions for implementing gender-focused techniques.
- Developed pioneering blueprint for all-girls single-gender school.
- Successfully executed Duval County's premier gala focused on student leadership.
- Coordinated monthly leadership-based symposiums fostering empowerment among students in an all-girls school.
Principal
PINE FOREST SOTA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Supervised and evaluated all teachers and staff
- Increased student achievement level
- Increased school grade from B to an A
- Only school in Duval County to increase 3rd grade reading scores
- Created concentrated arts programs for 4th and 5th grade students
- Created partnership with Florida Ballet
- Created PFSOTA Dance Ensemble
- Created Arts portfolio development classes
- Created PFSOTA Show Choir
- Raised capital funds to fund a part time drama program
- Created private vocal coaching lessons
- Presented at National Arts Conference 'Sustaining a Quality Arts Program in an Elementary School'
Assistant Principal
New Berlin Elementary School
Jacksonville, FL
01.2011 - 07.2011
Assistant Principal
Lake Shore Middle School
Jacksonville, FL
08.2007 - 12.2010
Intensive Reading Teacher and Literacy Coach
GRAND PARK CAREER ACADEMY
12.2006 - 08.2008
Reading Coach
LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY
Jacksonville, FL
08.2004 - 07.2006
Teacher (5th Grade)
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jacksonville, FL
01.2002 - 08.2004
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL04-2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Agriculture & Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL12-2001
Skills
- Brand Positioning Expertise
- Innovative Marketing Strategist
- Recruit and retain highly qualified staff
- Curriculum Design Expertise
- Educational staff supervision
- Event Coordination Expertise
- Faculty training and development
- Staff Development Support
- School Safety Management
- Policy and procedure development
- Parent engagement
Certification
State of Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
Educational Leadership (Grades K-12)
Level 2 Leadership Certification
Accomplishments
- 2012-2013 Principal Of the Year
- Recipient of the Bushiness in Innovation Award
- 2013 Award for BEST School Booth at School Choice Expo
- Established Miss Lakeshore Pageant raising over $30,000.00 for education
- Established Miss James Weldon Johnson Pageant raising $15,000.00 for education
- Presented at Arts School Network "How to Implement the Arts in Elementary"
Affiliations
- Duval County Mentor Principal
- Member of District's Recruitment Team
Timeline
Principal
THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
06.2020 - Current
Principal
JAMES WELDON JOHNSON COLLEGE PREPATORY
07.2017 - 06.2020
Principal
YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
07.2014 - 06.2017
Assistant Principal
New Berlin Elementary School
01.2011 - 07.2011
Principal
PINE FOREST SOTA
01.2011 - 01.2014
Assistant Principal
Lake Shore Middle School
08.2007 - 12.2010
Intensive Reading Teacher and Literacy Coach
GRAND PARK CAREER ACADEMY
12.2006 - 08.2008
Reading Coach
LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY
08.2004 - 07.2006
Teacher (5th Grade)
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2002 - 08.2004
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida Agriculture & Mechanical University
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