Catherine Boyer
Singer,LA
Summary
Well-rounded and innovative education administrator focused on engaging with students and educators to meet learning objectives and drive student progress. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Start Principal/Preschool Facilitator
Calcasieu Parish School Board
Lake Charles, Louisiana
01.2015 - Current
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of teacher performance.
- Coached, supervised and mentored education staff, imparting classroom knowledge to build strong skill sets.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Conducted in-home visits to maintain student and family relationships and student performance standards.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Teacher
Calcasieu Parish School Board
DeQuincy, LA
09.1995 - 01.2015
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Administrative Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Education, Lower Elementary Grades
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05.1995
High School Diploma -
Dequincy High School
Dequincy, LA05.1986
Skills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Policy Development
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Federal, State and Local Regulations Adherence
- Policy Implementation
- Decision Making
- Professional Development Planning
- Parent Meetings
- Needs Assessments
- Relationship Building
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Communication
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Events Coordination
- Student achievement
Certification
- (001) EDUCATIONAL LEADER LEVEL 1, 3/30/2021
- SCHOOL LEADERS LICENSURE ASSESSMENT (SLLA) EXAM, 3/30/2021
- Certified Affiliate CLASS Toddler Trainer, Teachstone
- Certified CLASS Toddler Observer, Teachstone
- Certified Affiliate CLASS Infant Trainer, Teachstone
- Certified CLASS Infant Observer, Teachstone
- Certified CLASS Pre-K Observer, Teachstone
- Certified Teaching Strategies Gold Interrater Reliability Preschool
- Certification of completion of training on roles and responsibilities of the Officially Designated Representative in the IEP Process
- Louisiana Pathways Trainer III
- Making the Most of Classroom Interactions(MMCI) Trainer, Teachstone
References
Dr. Michelle Joubert, Calcasieu Parish School Board Director of Early Childhood,
John F. Kennedy Early Childhood Center
2001 Russell St, Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337)217-4760, ext. 5801
Pamela Arseneault, Calcasieu Parish School Board Elementary Supervisor of Personnel
3310 Broad St., Lake Charles, La 70615
(337)217-4040, ext. 2006
Alvin Dale Smith, Calcasieu Parish School Board Member District #10
102 Caroline St.
DeQuincy, LA 70633
(337)786-6844
Timeline
Head Start Principal/Preschool Facilitator
Calcasieu Parish School Board
01.2015 - Current
Teacher
Calcasieu Parish School Board
09.1995 - 01.2015
M.Ed. - Educational Administrative Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Education, Lower Elementary Grades
McNeese State University
High School Diploma -
Dequincy High School