Chad Spencer
Hedgesville,WV
Summary
Dedicated assistant principal with high-level expertise in promoting positive student-teacher relationships. Developed programs and promoted opportunities for student achievement, writing grants when funding is needed. Excellent statistical, systems management and communications skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Mountain Ridge Middle School
2023.08 - Current
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Interim Assistant Principal
Mountain Ridge Middle School
2023.02 - 2023.06
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Analyzed test scores for trends and recommendations for future teacher professional development
- Coordinated state testing program
- Conducted 504 plan meetings; reviewing 504 plans as necessary
Assistant Director
4 Star Camps
2002.06 - 2011.08
- Trained, mentored, and supervised a staff of 30-35 employees on camp safety, security, and instructional practices.
- Worked with director to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
- Collaborated with finance secretary and director on business operations (staff scheduling, transportation, supervision, budgeting)
- Communicated with parents daily/weekly about students having difficulty adjusting to camp life
- Worked one-on-one with campers with issues such as homesickness, camper safety, and appropriate behavior
- Instructed beginner, intermediate, and advanced tennis players
Secondary English Teacher
Musselman High School
2001.08 - Current
- Department Chair (2017 - present)
- Taught all levels of English (including AP Language) to grades 9-12
- Created Shakespeare course
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Planned dynamic lessons on rhetoric to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Provided personal guidance for students struggling both in and out of classrooms, maintaining professionalism while helping students feel safe.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Education
Advanced Certificate - Education Administration
Salem University
Salem, WV09.2020
Master of Arts - Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - English
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2001
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Data Analysis
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Student Achievement
Accomplishments
- A Caring Educator Award (2020)
- Rotarian of the Year (2016) Martinsburg Rotary Club
- 75% Student Mastery average on last five years of WVGSA (2012-2017)
- Contributing Author - Teaching Hope (2009)
- Earned $94,000+ in grants to enhance academic instruction and experiences (2002 - 2024)
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Mountain Ridge Middle School
2023.08 - Current
Interim Assistant Principal
Mountain Ridge Middle School
2023.02 - 2023.06
Assistant Director
4 Star Camps
2002.06 - 2011.08
Secondary English Teacher
Musselman High School
2001.08 - Current
Advanced Certificate - Education Administration
Salem University
Master of Arts - Education
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts - English
West Virginia University
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