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Catherine Diezi

Memphis,TN

Summary

Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Principal

Memphis Shelby County Schools
07.2005 - 06.2023
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.

Tennessee State Standards Leadership Coach

Tennessee Department Of Education
06.2012 - 07.2015
  • Engaged in training on state standards for redelivery.
  • Trained schools leaders in the implementation of state standards in their schools.
  • Provided coaching to school leaders.

Adjunct Professor

Union University
08.2008 - 05.2013
  • Taught courses, providing instruction to graduate students seeking administrative licensure.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions.
  • Built relationships with students.
  • Evaluated and revised plans to achieve student-centered learning.

New Leaders for New Schools Resident Principal

Memphis City Schools
06.2004 - 07.2005
  • .Participated in continuing education and professional development to enhance expertise and skills.
  • Trained teachers on analyzing student work to improve achievement levels.
  • Performed informal classroom observations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.

Classroom Teacher

Memphis City Schools
09.1992 - 05.2004
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Established and enforces expectations of behavior to maintain positive interactions.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.

Education

Doctor of Education - Education Administration

Union University
Germantown, TN
08.2004

Education Specialist - Education Administration

Union University
Germantown, TN
08.2002

Master of Education - Education

Union University
Germantown, TN
08.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA
06.1990

Skills

  • Budget Creation
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Staff Development
  • Parent Meetings
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Human Resources
  • Student Performance Data
  • Instructional Strategies

Timeline

Tennessee State Standards Leadership Coach

Tennessee Department Of Education
06.2012 - 07.2015

Adjunct Professor

Union University
08.2008 - 05.2013

Elementary School Principal

Memphis Shelby County Schools
07.2005 - 06.2023

New Leaders for New Schools Resident Principal

Memphis City Schools
06.2004 - 07.2005

Classroom Teacher

Memphis City Schools
09.1992 - 05.2004

Doctor of Education - Education Administration

Union University

Education Specialist - Education Administration

Union University

Master of Education - Education

Union University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University - East Bay

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