Brenda Poole
Savannah,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 18 plus years with a history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students , parents, communities partners and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Newport News Public Schools
09.2005 - 07.2022
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
Dean of Students
Hampton City Public Schools
07.2000 - 07.2005
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- I established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- I organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
Special Education Teacher
Hampton City Public Schools
09.1989 - 06.2000
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Master Of Advanced Study - Education Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2002
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Process Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Management
Accomplishments
- Spent more than twenty years volunteering with Special Olympics. I have served as the Local Coordinator, Secretary, Treasurer and coach of many sports. I truly believe that serving others is important to being an all around person.
Certification
Licensed Administrator for Public Schools in Virginia
Additional Information
Retired Administrator as of June 2022. Seeking employment in another area of work, while maintaining personal relationships with other people. Looking to show others how to build on their strengths and skills.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Newport News Public Schools
09.2005 - 07.2022
Dean of Students
Hampton City Public Schools
07.2000 - 07.2005
Special Education Teacher
Hampton City Public Schools
09.1989 - 06.2000
Master Of Advanced Study - Education Administration
Old Dominion University
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