Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School Administrator/Principal & Teacher
Jupiter Christian School
06.2015 - Current
Served on leadership teams that oversaw teacher mentorship, professional development, technology integration, emergency management, and reaccreditation
Collaborated daily with stakeholders to engage, nurture, and challenge students
Presented at Teaching Fellows seminars with future teachers at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Led staff through professional development, standard-alignment, and differentiated instruction for students with diverse needs, abilities, and backgrounds
Conducted presentations to perspective students and education consultants throughout China
Taught multiple subjects and at a variety of different grade levels.
School Administrator/Principal
Morningside Academy Upper School
07.2011 - 05.2015
Oversight over daily operations (administrative, academic, discipline) of middle and high school
Collaborated with director of student services to create and maintain a schedule that met Florida state requirements and prepared students for rigors of college
Developed and delivered weekly assembly, multiple parent and stakeholder meetings, and led a variety of community service trips with MS/HS students
Maintained positive working relationships with students, parents, peers, and greater community
Taught MS social studies, MS math, MS computers, and HS algebra II course in addition to administrative duties (one course each year I served as a principal).
School Administrator/Principal
Spencer-Owen Community Schools
06.2006 - 07.2011
Maintained and created multiple school budgets simultaneously (including several state grants)
Led staff curriculum and course alignment to Indiana DOE requirements and district goals
Planned, coordinated, and led professional development seminars for staff (local & district)
Built, maintained, and coordinated multiple staff and student schedules
Actively worked with local and district leadership teams to bring about common focus, compliance to overall district mission, and implement NCA accreditation requirements
Served in human resource capacity at school-level and as a liaison with district level HR staff
Helped maintain and oversee classified payroll schedule and followed classified staff contracts
Maintained school orientation programs of new staff and students
Served as School Safety Specialist at both local and district level and received state certification
Completed extensive training in peer mentor/coaching with Indiana University (Bloomington)
Developed and maintained positive relationships/support with all community stakeholders
Proficient in managing multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously to meet deadlines
Demonstrated innate ability to communicate, problem solve, and mediate through conflict resolution in the workplace to achieve desired results.
Teacher
Spencer-Owen Community Schools
08.1998 - 06.2006
Taught and managed classrooms both independently and in a team setting
Taught social studies, math, reading, English/language arts, and science subjects in each setting
Provided instruction that was differentiated according to current student assessment data
Implemented instruction grounded in current educational research and best practices
Developed creative, innovative, technology-rich, multi-disciplinary units
Planned/budgeted/supervised student trips to St
Louis, Chicago, Louisville, & Washington, D.C.
Education
Principal Licensure Program (Coursework beyond M.Ed.) -
Indiana Wesleyan University
06.2006
Master of Education (M.Ed.) -
Indiana Wesleyan University
12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education -
Indiana State University
05.1998
Skills
Collaborative Leadership
Instructional Leadership
Academic Administration
School Event Coordination
Community Engagement
Training and Mentoring
Policies and Procedures Implementation
Policy and Procedure Development
Academic Planning
Student Program Coordination
Curriculum Development
Schedule Coordination
School Community Relations
Operational Budgets Preparation
Additional Professional Experiences
Proficient in the use of a variety of different educational software, systems, and equipment
Served on corporation curriculum mapping team
Served on curriculum alignment and textbook adoption teams
Certified and trained School Safety Specialist
Safe Haven Program Coordinator
Maintained leadership roles in both NCA and SACS regional accreditation (as well as ACSI and FACCS accreditation for private schools)
Served in leadership roles on PTO committees (as both a teacher and administrator)
Tutor for struggling students (both individual and small-group settings)
Organized numerous food drives, fundraisers, and community involvement opportunities for students and staff (as both a teacher and administrator)
Coached varsity boys’ and girls’ soccer at Spencer-Owen Community Schools from 2003-2006
Coached and developed clinics for numerous elementary-aged soccer and basketball teams
Additional Experiences
Assisted with a variety of coaching and youth-oriented programs (from preschool to adult)
Assisted with Habitat for Humanity project and local outreach programs in community
Served in various camp, youth group, and church leadership roles through the years
Volunteered on service-oriented trips both inner-city and abroad (Haiti and Honduras)
Volunteered with inner city youth programs (5th – 8th Grade) in Terre Haute, IN
Served as a Cub Master in local Cub Scout pack
Currently serve at LAHIA and Our Community Table to address food needs in Martin County
Professional Awards
Indiana Wesleyan University Outstanding Professional Award
Indiana State University Distinguished Teacher Award
Timeline
School Administrator/Principal & Teacher
Jupiter Christian School
06.2015 - Current
School Administrator/Principal
Morningside Academy Upper School
07.2011 - 05.2015
School Administrator/Principal
Spencer-Owen Community Schools
06.2006 - 07.2011
Teacher
Spencer-Owen Community Schools
08.1998 - 06.2006
Principal Licensure Program (Coursework beyond M.Ed.) -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Education (M.Ed.) -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education -
Indiana State University
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