Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Darlene Allison

Darlene Allison

Wellsville,OH

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Special Education

North Union Local Schools
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
  • Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
  • Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
  • Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
  • Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
  • Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.

Head Elementary Administrator

North Union Local Schools
06.2015 - 07.2023
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • 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.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.

Athletic Director

Wellsville Local Schools
08.2009 - 06.2015
  • Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
  • Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
  • Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
  • Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
  • Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
  • Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.

Educator

Wellsville Local Schools
06.2001 - 06.2015
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
  • Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.

Educator`

Edison Local Schools
08.1988 - 06.2001
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
  • Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Education

Administrative Certificate - Education Administration

University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
06.2015

Master of Science - Education

Marygrove College, Detroit, MI
07.1999

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Kent State University, Kent, OH
12.1988

Skills

  • Process improvements
  • Academic administration
  • Standards of excellence
  • Student achievement

Timeline

Director of Special Education - North Union Local Schools
07.2023 - 12.2023
Head Elementary Administrator - North Union Local Schools
06.2015 - 07.2023
Athletic Director - Wellsville Local Schools
08.2009 - 06.2015
Educator - Wellsville Local Schools
06.2001 - 06.2015
Educator` - Edison Local Schools
08.1988 - 06.2001
University of Scranton - Administrative Certificate, Education Administration
Marygrove College - Master of Science, Education
Kent State University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Darlene Allison