Carrie McEntire

• Cultivated positive school climate for all stakeholders
• Coordinated staff and student recognition processes and events
• Managed all aspects of the building as sole administrator in the absence of the principal and dean for 8 weeks in Fall 2015
• Interviewed and hired admin in the absence of the principal
• Recruited 21 qualified substitute teachers to fill staffing vacancies quickly in the summer of 2022; 10 vacancy subs in spring 2023
• Created master schedules for 4, 6, and 7 period days including enrichment hour intervention and creative elective choices
• Created staff meeting and professional development agendas
• Facilitated staff development to improve instructional strategies and improve student learning
• Set and held high expectations for students and staff with various modes of communication
• Collaborated well with and resolved conflict amongst staff
• Mentored new teachers and administrators
• Worked closely with elementary and high school feeder schools for student placement and alignment of strategies and courses
• Assisted with planning and development of various budgets and grants to meet our needs
• Coordinated multiple tests for 1200 students on a yearly basis
• Analyzed test data to appropriately place students for courses and ensure continuous progress toward student achievement
• Supervised and evaluated personnel, providing feedback and implementing improvement plans when necessary
• Collaborated with Employee Management Relations when disciplining staff
• Assisted with establishing the School Organization Team
• Organized the whole school move from the 1952 building to the new building in Spring 2020 amid the pandemic
• Coordinated furniture ordering and assigned offices/classrooms for Replacement Project, ensuring functional learning environments
• Collaborated with custodians to maintain facilities, fostering a safe and conducive learning environment
• Streamlined communication processes between administration, staff, and parents to enhance community involvement in school activities
• Fostered collaboration among faculty to enhance instructional practices and student engagement
• Developed and implemented school-wide initiatives to improve academic performance and operational efficiency
• Partnered with principal to administer school programs in alignment with vision and goals, providing a positive, high-expectation academic environment
• Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school
• Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment
• Ensured accuracy of student grades, attendance, and schedules to support academic tracking
• Facilitated collaboration between parents, teachers, and students to address academic and behavioral issues
• Implemented mentorship program, pairing experienced teachers with new hires for professional growth
• Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies
• Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols on campus
• Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and awards ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school
• Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district
• Championed extracurricular activities that promoted well-rounded student development beyond academics
• Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
• Streamlined administrative processes to maximize efficiency in daily operations at the school level
• Managed staff recruitment and hiring processes, as well as assignment of staff in compliance with legal guidelines
• Enhanced community engagement by organizing events that connected students, parents, and local organizations

• Presented annually, to 1500 students on school rules, discipline policies, bullying, cyber-bullying and harassment
• Provided mentorship to students facing challenges with discipline, academic, and attendance concerns, fostering a supportive environment for students
• Collaborated with SEIF and at-risk counselor to address attendance and discipline concerns for IEP students
• Facilitated Mentor program by matching staff members with students needing role models, enhancing student engagement and support
• Prepared packets for behavior school and expulsion processes
• Coordinated monthly bus driver breakfasts to strengthen partnership with drivers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between the school and transportation department
• Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies

• Coordinated planning of staff development day agendas for 40 teachers to enhance professional learning opportunities
• Facilitated presentations for staff on writing strategies, higher level questioning techniques, and writing common assessments to improve instructional strategies
• Served on School Improvement Plan Team in collaboration with School Support Team
• Functioned as Title I Site Contact coordinating Title I paperwork, budget, and monthly family nights
• Analyzed assessment data and met with grade level departments to facilitate Professional Learning Communities
• Developed and organized daily enrichment period for all students to foster engagement and academic growth
• Planned and implemented Word of the Week school-wide vocabulary program
• Produced video segments, including creating and editing daily announcement program featuring Word of the Week

• Led the Monaco Middle School English Department as Chair
• Contributed to ELA curriculum discussions within CCSD committee
• Led collaborative grade level department sessions focused on assessment development and data analysis
• Conducted staff training on best practices for interdisciplinary unit design
• Acted as mentor for new teachers to support their professional development

• Designed and delivered engaging lessons for 33 students that fostered student participation and engagement.
• Participated in Success for All Reading Program staff development and Harry Wong new teacher training

Elementary Ed Certification (K-8)

• Board Member of UPJ Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) and Board Member of the Regional Student PSEA