Brenda L. Swann
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
At Kay Carl Elementary, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced school safety and academic standards, demonstrating exceptional financial leadership and fostering a collaborative learning environment. My strategic focus on teacher performance and curriculum development, coupled with a talent for building strong community relationships, drove notable improvements in student achievement and staff professional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Principal
Kay Carl Elementary
Las Vegas, NV
07.2014 - 12.2024
- Participated in community events that support the school's mission.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing discipline rules and procedures.
- Facilitated collaborative planning among departments within the school district.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Prepared drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Evaluated technology needs for classrooms and other areas of the building.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
- Provided guidance for professional development activities for teachers.
- Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Monitored budgeting decisions to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Addressed complaints from parents or other stakeholders regarding school matters.
- Created a positive learning environment by fostering relationships between teachers, parents, and students.
- Implemented emergency protocols in response to natural disasters or other emergencies.
- Coordinated special projects such as fundraising campaigns or field trips.
- Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV07-2019
Skills
- Financial leadership
- Academic instruction
- Operations oversight
- Teacher performance improvement
- Inclusive environment
- Policy enforcement
- Teacher evaluation
- Collaborative learning
- School Safety
- Special education
- School culture
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Relationship building and networking
- Curriculum development and oversight
- Community engagement
- Team building
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Elementary School Principal
Kay Carl Elementary
07.2014 - 12.2024
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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