Castonia Hardge
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Talented Assistant Principal offering 16 years of education experience. Resourceful and passionate educator with talent for developing and implementing successful strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Canyon View High School
07.2021 - Current
- Support of teachers and their instructional practices through observation, evaluation through ongoing classroom visits
- Confer with team members to develop best practices for meeting students’ needs
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Oversee Curriculum and Instruction and responsible for executing state-mandated assessments from start to conclusion
- Planning assistant principal over ACT Tier 2 sessions and construction of a testing schedule as well as teacher and student testing assignments and locations.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Assistant Principal
Sonoran Heights Elementary School
07.2014 - 06.2021
- Collaborated and met with teachers to develop a plan utilizing best practices to address all levels of learners
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Served as the Assessment Coordinator and was responsible for constructing a yearly assessment calendar and the execution of state mandated assessments and quarterly benchmarks.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation 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.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Celebrated staff and students and provided customer service to the community.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Assistant Principal
Luke Elementary/Parkview Elementary
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Supported teachers’ instructional practices through observation and evaluation
- Collaborated with teachers to develop best practices for meeting students’ needs
- Provided weekly professional development to teachers to enhance instructional practices and support student growth.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
Instructional Growth Teacher
Willow Canyon High School
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Observed and met with teachers to develop best practices for meeting students’ needs
- Led professional development sessions for all teachers to enhance instructional practices and increase student achievement.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher
Valley Vista High School
08.2007 - 07.2012
- Taught 9th-12th grade English Language Arts Standards
- Appointed grade-level lead for two school terms.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Teacher
Centennial High School
07.2004 - 05.2006
- Taught 9th-12th grade English Language Arts Standards.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
M.Ed. Administration and Leadership -
Arizona State University
01.2007
B.A. Secondary Education -
Arizona State University
01.2004
Skills
- Relationship Building and Networking
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Faculty Support
- Personnel Management
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Community Engagement
Accomplishments
Twice awarded the A+ School of Excellence Certification through the Arizona Educational Foundation while serving at Sonoran Elementary School between July 2014- June 2021.
Skills Experience
- 10+ years of administration experience at both the elementary and high school levels.
- Facilitation of professional development on engagement, collaborative practices and proactive management.
- Building relationships with all stakeholders to create a positive school culture and environment.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Canyon View High School
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal
Sonoran Heights Elementary School
07.2014 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal
Luke Elementary/Parkview Elementary
07.2013 - 07.2014
Instructional Growth Teacher
Willow Canyon High School
07.2012 - 07.2013
Teacher
Valley Vista High School
08.2007 - 07.2012
Teacher
Centennial High School
07.2004 - 05.2006
M.Ed. Administration and Leadership -
Arizona State University
B.A. Secondary Education -
Arizona State University
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