Candice Strickland
Assistant Principal
Vanceboro,NC
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 15 years of experience as Assistant Principal for elementary school leadership. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Principal
A.H. Bangert Elementary, Craven County Schools
New Bern , NC
05.2019 - Current
- Developed an informal evaluation tool to include key components of a lesson to ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction and learning.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Strengthen and preserved positive relationships with diverse stakeholders by welcoming volunteers to support literacy initiatives and testing requirements.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Supported special education department by serving as an LEA representative for the IEP team to implement evidence-based practices to support at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Ensured teacher planning time is safeguarded by creating a modified schedule used during mandatory testing windows.
Elementary Assistant Principal
Bath Elementary, Beaufort County Schools
Washington , NC
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Operated as Interim Principal during second semester of 2016-2017 school year.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Serves as testing coordinator to administer benchmark and standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Elementary Assistant Principal
Northeast Elementary, Beaufort County Schools
Washington , NC
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Verified adherence to state, federal requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Model small group lessons to assist teachers in developing effective instructional strategies of teachers and students.
Elementary Teacher
Chocowinity Primary School,Beaufort County Schools
Washington , NC
08.2007 - 10.2014
- Drove student learning by establishing clear objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Used learning stations to incorporate multiple skills to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration to improve student academic performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Craven High School
Vanceboro, NC 08.1998 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 08.2002 - 08.2007
Master of Arts - Executive Leadership Studies
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC 01.2013 - 08.2014
Skills
Academic administration
Student achievement
Group facilitation and presentations
Relationship building and networking
School administration
Staff Management
Multitasking ability
Staff Development
Policy and procedure development
Timeline
Assistant Principal
A.H. Bangert Elementary, Craven County Schools
05.2019 - Current
Elementary Assistant Principal
Bath Elementary, Beaufort County Schools
08.2015 - 05.2019
Elementary Assistant Principal
Northeast Elementary, Beaufort County Schools
10.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Arts - Executive Leadership Studies
Gardner-Webb University
01.2013 - 08.2014
Elementary Teacher
Chocowinity Primary School,Beaufort County Schools
08.2007 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
08.2002 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
West Craven High School
08.1998 - 05.2002