CHRISTOPHER ALSTON
Downingtown,PA
Summary
With over 17 years of administrative experience at the primary and secondary level and a diverse teaching background that includes teaching experience at the elementary, middle and high school levels. My schools have made Annual Year Progress in all five years I have been an administrator. I am fully committed to and passionate about the safety, academic, and social development of all children under my supervision. Sharp and focused [Job Title] offering [Number] years of expertise in education leadership. Dedicated to success of students, faculty and families with focus on addressing individuals while maintaining overall compliance with procedures and academic performance. Flexible and professional by using compassion with gentle discipline.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
West Chester Area School District
West Chester
01.2015 - Current
- Responsible for all Operations
- Supervise 71 district employees
- Winner of coveted Federal Title 1 Innovation Grant (awarded to only 12 schools)
- Niche #1 rated West Chester Area School District Elementary School
- Winner of Academic Excellence Award for last 3 years
- Responsible for school – community relations and outreach
- Assured high level instruction, learning and teacher accountability through consistent data analysis, classroom monitoring and program evaluation
- District Primary Life Skills Program
- Developed a successful title 1 parent involvement program for title 1 students
- Development and implementation of first elementary steam based program.
Assistant Principal
Phoenixville Area School District
Phoenixville
01.2014 - Current
- Oversee Math and Science Departments
- Oversee the High School Master Scheduling Process
- Responsible for the Middle School – High School transition program
- Data analysis for Science and Math for Keystones
- Supervisor extracurricular programming.
Assistant Principal
Phoenixville Area School District
Phoenixville
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Administrator in charge of Student Opportunities for Afterschool Remediation (SOAR)
- Seventh Percent of student who attended SOAR over the last two years became proficient on the PSSA
- Responsible for middle school math curriculum
- Adopted new six grade math curriculum
- Implemented the Olweus anti-bullying program
- Assisted in the development of the master schedule.
Assistant Principal
Phoenixville Area School District
Phoenixville
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Facilitated student and teacher development on a daily basis
- Assured high level instruction, learning and teacher accountability through consistent data analysis, classroom monitoring and program evaluation
- I was instrument in implementing full scale cultural and instruction practices that resulted in student achievement
- Administrator charged with helping to implementing and monitoring the first district Autistic Support Program in our district
- Developed a successful title 1 parent involvement program for title 1 students
- Developed and maintain all district safety protocols.
Education
Doctorate of Education -
Immaculata University
01.2014
Master of Education Administration -
Gwynedd Mercy College
01.2007
Masters of Multicultural Education -
Eastern University
01.2004
BS H.P.A. -
Pennsylvania State University
01.1997
Skills
- Professional Development
- Curriculum Development
- Strategic Planning
- Talent Evaluation
- Culture Building
- Teacher Development
- Instructional Leadership
Custom
- Student Assessment
- Parent Involvement
- Community Outreach
- Staffing
- Budget Management
- RTII
- Title 1 Compliance
- Professional Development
- Data Driven
- School Wide Behavior
- Building Construction
- Curriculum
Personal Information
Title: PRINCIPAL
Timeline
Principal
West Chester Area School District
01.2015 - Current
Assistant Principal
Phoenixville Area School District
01.2014 - Current
Assistant Principal
Phoenixville Area School District
01.2010 - 01.2014
Assistant Principal
Phoenixville Area School District
01.2007 - 01.2010
Doctorate of Education -
Immaculata University
Master of Education Administration -
Gwynedd Mercy College
Masters of Multicultural Education -
Eastern University
BS H.P.A. -
Pennsylvania State University
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