David C. Hudzick
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering fourteen and one half years of experience as Principal for school leadership. Nine of these years has been as a CCSD Magnet School Principal. 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
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Clarence A. Piggott Academy / CCSD
01.2009 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
SW Region Data/ School Improvement Coordinator
SW Region / CCSD
09.2006 - 01.2009
- Documented and reported issues with compliance, standards of care and quality assurance requirements.
- Developed quality improvement plans, policies and operational guidelines through the school improvement process.
- Monitored student achievement through NV Standard Test results and suggested improvements for school improvement.
- Evaluated competency of clinical staff, documenting performance and recommending improvements.
- Checked patient conditions and records to evaluate care.
- Compiled review data and produced detailed reports for use by ES, MS, and HS administration and staff as well as Region Administration.
- Provided professional development to administrators and teachers for continued growth in student achievement and a reflection on best practices.
Assistant Principal
Manuel Cortez ES / CCSD
02.2004 - 09.2006
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and community agencies.
Elementary Teacher
Elaine Wynn ES, Rowe ES, Fitzgerald ES / CCSD
08.1996 - 02.2004
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Long-Term and Day to Day Substitute Teacher
Penns Manor Elementary
02.1992 - 06.1996
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Education
No Degree - The Harvard Institute of School Leadership
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA07.2008
Master of Arts - Education Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Las Vegas07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12.1991
Skills
- School Administration
- Interpersonal Strengths
- Personnel Reviews
- Special Education
- Community Engagement
- Operations Oversight
- Team Collaboration
- Mentoring
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student and Parent Relations
Accomplishments
- 2021 Nevada National Distinguished Principal of the Year - National Association of Elementary School Principals
- Magnet School of Distinction by the Magnet Schools of America - 2023 and 2021
- Magnet School of Excellence by the Magnet Schools of America - 2022
- Trained Head of School by International Baccalaureate World Schools
- Led C. A. Piggott Academy through Authorization and Reauthorization by International Baccalaureate World Schools - 2018 and 2022
Timeline
Principal
Clarence A. Piggott Academy / CCSD
01.2009 - Current
SW Region Data/ School Improvement Coordinator
SW Region / CCSD
09.2006 - 01.2009
Assistant Principal
Manuel Cortez ES / CCSD
02.2004 - 09.2006
Elementary Teacher
Elaine Wynn ES, Rowe ES, Fitzgerald ES / CCSD
08.1996 - 02.2004
Long-Term and Day to Day Substitute Teacher
Penns Manor Elementary
02.1992 - 06.1996
No Degree - The Harvard Institute of School Leadership
Harvard University
Master of Arts - Education Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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