Cedric Starks
Houston,TX
Summary
Educational leader with proven track record of driving academic success and fostering collaborative school environment. Expertise in curriculum development, staff development, data analysis, student engagement, data-driven instruction. Adaptable, reliable, and results-driven approach that aligns with district goals and strategic plan.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Alief Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula for a more holistic educational experience.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Streamlined administrative processes to improve operational efficiency, utilizing advanced technology solutions.
Principal
Houston Independent School Distict
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Dean of Instruction
Houston Independent School Distict
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Increased teacher retention rates by fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged growth and collegiality among staff members.
- Managed department budgets effectively, balancing financial constraints with resource needs for optimal program delivery.
- Supported struggling learners proactively through targeted interventions designed specifically around individualized needs.
- Facilitated partnerships between local businesses and educational institutions for increased community involvement in school initiatives.
- Improved instructional quality by developing and implementing comprehensive curriculum plans for various subjects.
- Recruited, hired and trained academic faculty and staff members.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities effectively, ensuring proper allocation of funds to support essential operations and growth opportunities.
- Advanced diversity initiatives by prioritizing inclusive hiring practices, fostering an equitable learning environment, and promoting cultural competence among staff members.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to inform curricular revisions and instructional improvements continually.
- Worked collaboratively and cross-functionally with school and school community.
Teacher
Houston Independent School Distict
08.2007 - 05.2014
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Education
Master of Education - Technology Education
East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX05.2015
Master of Education - Education Administration
East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX05.2014
Master of Public Administration - Political Science And Government
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Houston Victoria
Victoria, TX05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities- English
University of Houston Victoria
Victoria, TX05.2007
Skills
- Employee performance evaluations
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Community engagement
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
- School community relations
- Strategic leadership
- Curriculum development
- Student discipline
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional leadership
- Organizational leadership
- Performance evaluations
- Student and parent relations
- Data-driven instruction
- Performance improvement
- School administration
- Policy and procedure development
- Student achievement
- Financial leadership
- Operations oversight
Accomplishments
Frost Elementary School accountability rating significant growth from D to B in one academic school year through data- driven instruction and strategic operations
Hearne Elementary School proposed accountability rating growth by 20% in first 3 months serving as campus principal. Data indicates that campus will move from 3 year D rating to B rating for 24-25 school year.
South Early College High School accountability rating increased during the 2019-2020 school year from 90 (A) to 95 (A) based on increase of students scoring at the meets and masters levels on STAAR in ELA I and ELA II by 38%.
Timeline
Principal
Alief Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
Principal
Houston Independent School Distict
06.2020 - 06.2024
Dean of Instruction
Houston Independent School Distict
05.2014 - 06.2020
Teacher
Houston Independent School Distict
08.2007 - 05.2014
Master of Education - Technology Education
East Texas A&M University
Master of Education - Education Administration
East Texas A&M University
Master of Public Administration - Political Science And Government
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Houston Victoria
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities- English
University of Houston Victoria
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