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Deanna Turner

Longview,TX

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Spring Hill ISD, adept in budget oversight and fostering strong relationships. Excelled in enhancing teacher effectiveness and student engagement through innovative program implementation and instructional leadership. Achieved significant improvements in faculty performance and student success rates without compromising on safety and compliance standards.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal PreK-2

Spring Hill ISD
03.2016 - Current
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
  • Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.

Assistant Principal

Spring HIll ISD
08.2015 - 03.2016
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.

Assistant Principal

Sabine ISD
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.

Assiatant Principal

Pine Tree ISD
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.

1st Grade Teacher

Spring HIll ISD
08.2007 - 03.2013
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

1st Grade Teacher

Pine Tree ISD
08.1994 - 05.2007
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.

Education

Certification - Education Administration

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05-2006

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX
05-2000

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
05-1994

High School Diploma -

Pine Tree High School
Longview, TX
05-1990

Skills

  • Budget Oversight
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Strong Organization
  • Calendar Management
  • Teacher Mentoring
  • Faculty support
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Parent Engagement and Communication
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Program implementation
  • Staff Assessment
  • Student and family relationships
  • Technology integrations
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Parent rapport-building
  • Student Engagement
  • Multitasking ability
  • Budget Administration
  • Schedule oversight
  • Staff Management
  • Teacher Training
  • School safety
  • Attendance monitoring
  • Faculty performance monitoring
  • Special Education
  • Master Class Schedule

Timeline

Principal PreK-2

Spring Hill ISD
03.2016 - Current

Assistant Principal

Spring HIll ISD
08.2015 - 03.2016

Assistant Principal

Sabine ISD
07.2014 - 06.2015

Assiatant Principal

Pine Tree ISD
03.2013 - 06.2014

1st Grade Teacher

Spring HIll ISD
08.2007 - 03.2013

1st Grade Teacher

Pine Tree ISD
08.1994 - 05.2007

Certification - Education Administration

Lamar University

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Texas At Tyler

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of North Texas

High School Diploma -

Pine Tree High School

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