Carrie Strong
Schwenksville,PA
Summary
Driven Education Administrator with strong leadership qualities and focus on achieving program goals. Oversaw internal administrative activities through program planning, guidance, and leadership. Skilled at coordinating program logistics and highly organized with vision and enthusiasm to achieve program goals and objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Program Coordinator
Compass Virtual School
San Francisco, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained records of student enrollment, grades, and attendance in the program.
- Scheduled classes, meetings, workshops, and other events related to the academic program.
- Managed communications between staff, faculty, students, alumni, and other stakeholders involved in the program.
- Assisted with recruitment activities by organizing information sessions for prospective students.
- Organized student orientation sessions for new academic programs.
- Collaborated with external organizations on joint projects that benefit both parties.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi and handouts for instructors teaching within the program.
- Provided technical assistance to faculty members regarding use of technology for instructional purposes.
- Provided administrative support to faculty members in the development of academic courses.
- Tracked progress of students enrolled in the program and provided guidance when needed.
- Resolved conflicts between faculty members related to curriculum or instruction issues.
- Coordinated with faculty to ensure successful implementation of academic programs.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Promoted an atmosphere of respect amongst students by enforcing disciplinary codes consistently throughout the school year.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated school policies and procedures.
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Provided coaching sessions for teachers on best practices for classroom organization and management as well as effective instructional strategies.
- Assessed current teaching methods and techniques used by staff members in order to provide feedback on their effectiveness.
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences throughout the year in order to update families about their child's progress towards meeting academic goals set forth by the school administration.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal laws related to education programs, student rights and safety regulations.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
Elementary School Teacher
Compass Virtual School
San Francisco, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
Operations Administrator
Macbeth Academy
San Francisco, CA
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Executed administrative tasks such as filing documents, ordering supplies.
- Created daily schedules for staff members to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Developed weekly reports on operational performance metrics.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
- Provided support to management during decision-making processes related to operations.
- Initiated and maintained relationships with vendors, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Managed personnel records according to organizational policies and regulations.
- Developed training programs for new employees on operational procedures.
- Conducted regular reviews of operational systems and identified areas for improvement.
Elementary School Teacher
Macbeth Academy
San Francisco, CA
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
Family Home Childcare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
Schwenksville, PA
08.2011 - 08.2020
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout the facility.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress or any other concerns related to childcare services provided.
Teacher
Philadelphia School District
Philadelphia, PA
08.2007 - 08.2011
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2003
Skills
- Course Scheduling
- Educational leadership
- Stakeholder Communication
- Project Planning
- Program Management
- Faculty Collaboration
- Records Management
- Faculty support
Certification
- Elementary Education
Timeline
Academic Program Coordinator
Compass Virtual School
01.2021 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Compass Virtual School
01.2021 - Current
Operations Administrator
Macbeth Academy
08.2020 - 01.2021
Elementary School Teacher
Macbeth Academy
08.2020 - 01.2021
Family Home Childcare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
08.2011 - 08.2020
Teacher
Philadelphia School District
08.2007 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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