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Carolyn Anderson

Carolyn Anderson

Justin,TX

Summary

Highly motivated educational leader with 20 plus years of achievement both in and out of the classroom in developing productive student focused environments to maximize learning. My ability to guide motivated, compassionate leaders that meet and exceed educational objectives has contributed to my career progression. Dedicated, resourceful, professional with a proven track record committed to contributing to campus objectives, campus mission/vision, while promoting a safe learning environment focused on encouraging communication between students, parents, staff, and community. Relationship-driven Head of School focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning future goals.

Work History

Interim Head of School

Westlake Academy
01.2023 - Current
  • Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
  • Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
  • Established effective communication channels between administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
  • Strengthened relationships with local businesses for internships or sponsorships resulting in increased hands-on experience opportunities for students.
  • Successfully managed crises situations on campus while maintaining transparency among stakeholders.
  • Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
  • Enhanced teacher professional development through targeted workshops, coaching sessions, and collaborative planning time.
  • Collaborated with community partners to bring valuable resources and services to support student success.
  • Diversified hiring practices to create a more inclusive faculty that better reflects the diversity of the student population.

Assistant Principal

Westlake Academy
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Collaboratively support the Primary Years Principal
  • Instructional Materials Coordinator
  • Assist with budget development and implementation
  • Establish communication with parents, students, and teachers to ensure academic success of all students
  • TTESS appraiser
  • Special Education – Admission, Review and Dismissal Administrator
  • TELPAS coordinator
  • Develop and coordinator professional development for staff
  • Master Schedule
  • Participate in the development of safety protocol for staff and students
  • Collaborate in the organization of the PYP STEM night
  • Collaborate in the organization of Kindergarten Round Up
  • STAAR testing administrator
  • Evaluate standardized testing for current and incoming students to identify learning gaps and develop targeted learning goals with teachers to meet the needs of students
  • Organize and serve as the HB4545 PYP administrator to ensure compliance
  • Response to Intervention (RTI) administrator
  • Serve as part of the hiring committee
  • Evaluate teachers using classroom observations and walk-throughs and provide prompt feedback for growth and development
  • Serve as a member of the Recruitment Committee – attend career fairs as well as host a career fair at Westlake Academy
  • Hiring administrator for substitute teachers for grades K – 12
  • Organize and serve as the administrator to ensure K-12 staff complete yearly compliance training as required by TEA
  • Other duties as assigned

Classroom Teacher / 2nd Grade

Lakeworth ISD
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences with interactive and inclusive lesson plans
  • Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
  • Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
  • Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations
  • Prepare required reports on students and activities
  • Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
  • Participate in weekly PLC, department and school meetings, parent meetings
  • Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs

Campus Principal/Director/Dean of Operations

STEM Academy, Premier High Academy, and iSchool Entrepreneurial High Academy (3 Campuses) -Responsive Education Charter
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Supervise a team of professionals - assess and evaluate all components of the instructional process, including teacher evaluations
  • Balance expenditures pertaining to campus budget
  • Create master schedules for over 400 students
  • Coordinate CTC and Dual Credit Courses
  • Advise students individually about their academic progress and graduation plans
  • Foster open communication between staff, students, parents, and the community
  • Coordinate summer school programs and classes
  • Create and conduct staff trainings and professional development
  • Work with CEO, and CEA (Chief Education Architect) to open a new campus
  • Align courses with Dual Credit for Entrepreneurial Campus
  • Work to increase student performance and close gaps for At Risk, ESL, SPED, and 504 students
  • Oversee campus purchasing
  • Work closely with marketing department to increase enrollment and parent/community awareness as it relates to our campuses and what each model offers
  • Participate, advise, and attend all campus ARD’s and 504 meetings
  • Work with District Registrar to ensure all high school students are meeting all graduation requirements
  • Work with the campus counselor to ensure each student has taken the TSI, PSAT, SAT, and ACT
  • Assist in the opening and operations of the iSchool Entrepreneurial Academy coffee shop

Classroom Teacher / Principal

Quest Middle School (Responsive Education Charter)
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and their parents.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and written correspondence
  • Prepared daily lesson plans for both English and Science for grades 6, 7, & 8
  • Advanced Leadership Program for aspiring Principals resulting in promotion to campus principal
  • Fostered communication and partnerships with our facilities host to provide growth opportunities for our school
  • Developed an After School Program for families in need
  • Partnered with local businesses to provide student career experiences

Special Education Teaching Assistant

Denton ISD
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Assisted with schedule development for Paraprofessionals and students
  • Collaborated with the teachers to accommodate and modify assignments in accordance with Individual Education Plans and 504 plans
  • Maintained meeting notes for departmental meetings to discuss course curriculum, pending goals, and upcoming events
  • Worked with students to ensure mastery of assignments
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding student progress

Registrar

Denton ISD
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Directs the daily operations of the Registrar's Office; served to implement faculty academic policies; reviews policy exception requests.
  • Recommended and participated in the development and implementation of university policies and procedures regarding student registration, records, class schedules, instructional space scheduling, residency requirements, identification cards, and graduation requirements.
  • Maintained the academic information infrastructures including academic records archives, on-line student database
  • Established and implemented short- and long-range department goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement.
  • Develops and manages annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses.
  • Oversees the overall operations of programs reporting to this position.

Education

Doctoral Candidate - Educational Leadership and Policy

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
06.2024

Master of Education - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

University of Texas
Arlington, TX
01.2015

Bachelor of Education -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2010

Skills

  • Visionary Thinking
  • Strategic leadership
  • Staff Development
  • Enrollment Management
  • Teacher Training
  • Legal Compliance
  • Special Education
  • Facilities Management
  • Academic advising
  • Behavioral Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Engagement
  • Parental Communication
  • Budget Preparation

Certification

  • Principal EC-12 (Valid – 2027)
  • EC-6 (Valid – 2027)
  • Generalist 4-8 (Valid – 2027)
  • Special Education EC-12 (Valid – 2027)
  • ESL Supplemental 154 – (Valid – 2027)

Timeline

Interim Head of School

Westlake Academy
01.2023 - Current

Assistant Principal

Westlake Academy
01.2021 - 01.2023

Classroom Teacher / 2nd Grade

Lakeworth ISD
01.2019 - 01.2021

Campus Principal/Director/Dean of Operations

STEM Academy, Premier High Academy, and iSchool Entrepreneurial High Academy (3 Campuses) -Responsive Education Charter
01.2014 - 01.2018

Classroom Teacher / Principal

Quest Middle School (Responsive Education Charter)
01.2010 - 01.2014

Special Education Teaching Assistant

Denton ISD
01.2005 - 01.2010

Registrar

Denton ISD
01.2003 - 01.2005

Doctoral Candidate - Educational Leadership and Policy

Liberty University

Master of Education - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

University of Texas

Bachelor of Education -

Grand Canyon University
  • Principal EC-12 (Valid – 2027)
  • EC-6 (Valid – 2027)
  • Generalist 4-8 (Valid – 2027)
  • Special Education EC-12 (Valid – 2027)
  • ESL Supplemental 154 – (Valid – 2027)

Qualifications Strengths Characteristics

  • Administrative School Leadership
  • Student/Parent/Community Relations
  • Collaboration to ensure student achievement
  • Coordinate campus safety and improvement plans
  • Create master schedule and student schedule
  • Teacher/Staff evaluation -TTESS
  • Advanced Educational Leadership
  • Staff development and training
  • IEP/504/ESL Compliance
  • Campus Budget
  • Instructional Materials Coordinator
  • Curriculum development and improvement
  • Fundraising
  • Career and College Readiness Collaboration PEIMS/DMAC Data Management

Work Availability

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References

  • Rod Harding, 817-490-5700, rharding@westlakeacademy.org
  • Andrea Benedict Gahler, 940-597-0707, andreabenedict@msn.com

Qualifications Strengths Characteristics

  • Administrative School Leadership
  • Student/Parent/Community Relations
  • Collaboration to ensure student achievement
  • Coordinate campus safety and improvement plans
  • Create master schedule and student schedule
  • Teacher/Staff evaluation -TTESS
  • Advanced Educational Leadership
  • Staff development and training
  • IEP/504/ESL Compliance
  • Campus Budget
  • Instructional Materials Coordinator
  • Curriculum development and improvement
  • Fundraising
  • Career and College Readiness Collaboration PEIMS/DMAC Data Management

References

  • Rod Harding, 817-490-5700, rharding@westlakeacademy.org
  • Andrea Benedict Gahler, 940-597-0707, andreabenedict@msn.com

Overview

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CulturePersonal development programs

Quote

It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

Affiliations

  • TEPSA

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Carolyn Anderson