Candi Stewart

I lead a program of 16 college professors and over 60 instructors who teach more than 40 different courses who all support area high school students in gaining college credits. My tasks include, but are not limited to, registration, customer service, student communication, set up of programs for new schools, processing of stipends for all instructors, marketing of program to recruit new schools and districts and face to face meetings with counselors, instructors and school principals. The Concurrent Credit program has shown steady growth each year I've been it's director. We are constantly working with local high schools to meet their ever changing needs to prepare students for the challenges that lie ahead of them after graduation.

• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
• Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
• Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
• Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
• Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
• Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.

• Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
• Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
• Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
• Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
• Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
• Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
• Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
• Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
• Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
• Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
• Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
• Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.