CHANDRIA RIDGEWAY
PFLUGERVILLE
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Austin Independent School District
Austin, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinate Administrative Supervision Duties
- Campus TTESS & PPfT Appraiser/Evaluator
- Attendance Administrative Coordinator
- District and State Assessment Coordinator (CTC)
- LPAC Coordinator
- CST Chair/MTSS Support
- 504 Coordinator
- Campus Behavioral Support
- Threat Assessment Team and EOP Designee
- Evaluated student assessment data to identify trends, inform instruction, and drive curriculum improvements.
Assistant Principal
Round Rock ISD
Round Rock, TX
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted assessments of equipment functionality to guarantee readiness for emergency and crisis situations.
- Fostered collaborative partnerships with stakeholders to enhance community engagement and educational initiatives.
- Supported compliance efforts to maintain organizational integrity and mitigate risks.
- Engaged in ARD processes to support decision-making and program effectiveness.
- Collaborated with principal to enhance staffing efficiency and effectiveness across campus.
- Managed logistics and execution of state-mandated testing.
- Monitor and review campus test data to assist assigned staff development and strategic planning.
- Supported team collaboration and relationship building among campus staff.
- Conducted evaluations of teaching and support personnel to drive instructional improvement and foster professional growth.
- Cultivated an environment of collaboration by modeling effective leadership practices for teaching staff and administrative personnel in their engagement with students and families.
Administrative Substitute (Asst. Principal)
Winn Montessori, Austin HS and Navarro ECHS
Austin, TX
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Ensure proper maintenance of student records.
- Participate in ARDs and other special program meetings as requested by the principal.
- Assist principal to ensure effective/efficient staffing of campus.
- Foster collegiality and team building, encourage active involvement in the decision-making, recognize staff achievements; and support conflict resolution.
- Supervise and evaluate teaching and support staff.
- Monitor student behavior and enforce discipline policies.
- Assist with compliance efforts for fire and safety regulations.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Instructional Coach
Pflugerville ISD
Pflugerville, United States
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Coach and mentor teachers on successful teaching strategies and instructional delivery.
- Meet the needs of diverse student populations through lesson planning and modeling.
- Coordinate data analysis meetings, determine academic needs, and implement research-based instructional strategies.
- Facilitate professional development to improve campus instructional practices.
- Utilize formative and summative data to impact student achievement and integrate technology to further enhance student learning..
- Develop unit maps and lesson plans to assist in differentiation and individualized instruction.
- Provide early intervention assistance to Tier 2 and 3 students.
- Utilize observational protocol systems to improve instructional delivery (observation, feedback, and implementation).
- Collaborate with the Instructional Leadership Team to support instructional practices and campus-wide systems.
- Facilitate team and 1:1 coaching cycle to improve instructional practice.
Summer School Principal
Pflugerville ISD, Windermere Elementary
Pflugerville, TX
06.2021 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal Intern
Pflugerville ISD, Windermere Elementary
Pflugerville, TX
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated professional development on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavioral modification practices.
- Utilized T-TESS appraisal framework to assess and refine teaching practices, fostering improved student outcomes.
- Oversaw monitoring and evaluation of educational programs to ensure high-quality teaching and learning standards.
- Administrative Attendance Coordinator
- Co-facilitated weekly Professional Learning Community and data analysis meetings.
- LPAC Coordinator.
- Support 504 and ARD meetings.
- Support campus and district's discipline management expectations with a focus on restorative practices.
Instructional Coach
Manor ISD, Blake Manor Elementary
Manor, TX
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Facilitated collaboration among teams to address diverse student needs through tailored instructional strategies.
- Facilitated targeted coaching sessions aimed at building capacity and improving instructional practices among novice and struggling educators.
- Evaluated student performance data to identify instructional gaps and designed strategic plans to apply research-based teaching methods.
- Developed and implemented lessons to address the varied learning needs of students.
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of formative and summative assessments to inform instructional strategies.
- Implemented coaching strategies to support educators in improving their teaching methodologies and classroom effectiveness.
- Partnered with assistant principal to enhance STAAR and TELPAS assessment processes.
- Conducted and guided data analysis discussions to support strategic decision-making across campus and district.
- Partnered with Vaughn Gross Center to design a comprehensive campus writing plan aimed at enhancing academic writing skills.
Summer School Administrator
Pioneer Crossing Elementary
Pflugerville, TX
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Coordinate standardized assessments as STAAR Campus Testing Coordinator.
- Develop daily schedules, set instructional expectations and monitor teaching and learning.
- Assist with development of curriculum scope and sequence.
- Facilitate professional development to support campus systems.
- Establish and maintain discipline management expectations.
- Support campus compliance with policies and student safety standards.
- Maintain daily expectations for academics, student discipline and attendance.
- Perform observations to assess and support instruction and student achievement.
Education
Masters in Educational Leadership - Educational Management
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX12-2012
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX12-1997
Skills
- Support Student Achievement
- Instructional Leadership
- Coordinating Parental Engagement
- Establishing and Maintaining Standards of Excellence
- Facilitating Staff Development
- Establish Effective Relationships
- Building Parental Involvement and Community Relations
- Utilize Data Analysis to Drive Instruction
- Coordinate Standardized Testing
- Develop Policy and Procedures to Enhance Student Safety
Certification
- Elementary Education (1-6)
- English as a Second Language (1-6)
- Principalship (EC-12)
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Austin Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
Administrative Substitute (Asst. Principal)
Winn Montessori, Austin HS and Navarro ECHS
09.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Principal
Round Rock ISD
01.2022 - 06.2023
Instructional Coach
Pflugerville ISD
08.2021 - 12.2021
Summer School Principal
Pflugerville ISD, Windermere Elementary
06.2021 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal Intern
Pflugerville ISD, Windermere Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2021
Summer School Administrator
Pioneer Crossing Elementary
06.2018 - 07.2019
Instructional Coach
Manor ISD, Blake Manor Elementary
01.2013 - 01.2020
B.S. - Early Childhood Education
Prairie View A & M University
Masters in Educational Leadership - Educational Management
University of Houston - Clear Lake