DARREN L. EDGECOMB
Royal Palm Beach,Florida
Summary
Enthusiastic Principal versed in preparing annual school budgets and implementing improvements. Ambitious with career success building strong, effective teams of inspired educators and support staff. 34 years of experience in academic landscape, with expertise in developing systems, fostering a culture of inclusivity, and focusing on high student academic achievement.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Palm Beach Central High School
Wellington, Florida
08.2014 - Current
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Principal
Gove Elementary School
Belle Glade, Florida
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Collaborated with administrators and instructional staff to determine course objectives.
Principal
Turning Point Academy
West Palm Beach,, Florida
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Assistant Principal
Seminole Ridge Community High School
Loxahatchee, Florida
07.2005 - 06.2009
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Mathematics Teacher
Royal Palm Beach Community High School
Royal Palm Beach, Florida
07.1997 - 06.2005
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Adjunct Instructor
Palm Beach Community College
Royal Palm Beach, Florida
01.1989 - 01.2004
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Worked closely with [Job title] to develop and implement [Area of study] curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
Mathematics Teacher Grade 7 & Team Lead
Okeeheelee Community Middle School
Greenacres, Florida
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Resource Economics
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.1986
Master of Science - Mathematics
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL1993
Bachelor of Science - Resource Economics
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.1986
Skills
- Student Activity Program Planning
- Learning Strategies
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Active Listening
- Professional Development Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Mission Statement Development
- Social Perceptiveness
Timeline
Principal
Palm Beach Central High School
08.2014 - Current
Principal
Gove Elementary School
07.2011 - 06.2014
Principal
Turning Point Academy
07.2009 - 06.2011
Assistant Principal
Seminole Ridge Community High School
07.2005 - 06.2009
Mathematics Teacher
Royal Palm Beach Community High School
07.1997 - 06.2005
Mathematics Teacher Grade 7 & Team Lead
Okeeheelee Community Middle School
01.1996 - 01.1997
Adjunct Instructor
Palm Beach Community College
01.1989 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Resource Economics
University of Florida
Master of Science - Mathematics
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Resource Economics
University of Florida
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