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Delisa Tate
Assistant Principal
Snellville,GA
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 2 years of experience as an Assistant Principal and 2 years of experience as an instructional coach 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. Adept at supporting and enhancing teacher success with effective training and mentoring. Experienced in working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Principal
Norton Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw the implementation of assessment tools and analyzed results to inform instructional decision-making processes.
- Enhanced school climate by implementing positive behavior interventions and supports.
- Directed after-school programs that enriched learning opportunities while providing additional support where needed.
- Managed Title I budgetary allocations efficiently, ensuring the optimal allocation of resources for educational programs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop data-driven instructional strategies, resulting in improved student achievement.
- Monitored and evaluated teacher performance to ensure the highest quality of instruction for students.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Instructional Coach
Norton Elementary School
8 2021 - 06.2023
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
Teacher, 3rd Grade
Norton Elementary School
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service training.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Mentored new teachers and hosted student teachers
- Grade level leader (3 years)
- Literacy Leadership Team (3 years)
- Teachers As Leaders Program, 2018-2019
- Local School Teacher of the Year, 2019-2020
Teacher, 2nd Grade
Norton Elementary School
08.2013 - 07.2018
- Provided range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet different needs of students
- Create thoughtful and engaging unit and lesson plans daily
- Participate in creating, revising, administering, and grading assessments
- Keep accurate and organized records of student information
- Provide tutoring to small student groups as required
- Collaborate with colleagues across content areas and grade levels
- Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade level meetings, and PD sessions
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as on-going parent communication
- Mentored new teachers and served on Mentor-Mentee Committee
- Grade level leader (3 years)
- Literacy Leadership Team (3 years)
Customer Service Specialist
Lifetouch Preschool Portraits
08.2011 - 07.2013
Photographer
Lifetouch Preschool Portraits
02.2008 - 08.2011
GEL Enterprizes
Accounting Assistant
04.2007 - 08.2008
Accounting & Human Resource Manager
Adapto Storage Products
01.2002 - 12.2005
Education
Elementary Education Specialist - Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA 08.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Florida International University
Miami, FL 08.1998 - 07.2000
Skills
Communication
Student-centered learning
Lesson Planning
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Time Management
Interpersonal Skills
Instructional Leadership
Organizational Leadership
Multitasking ability
Software
G Suite Products
Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Canva
Prezi
Certification
Early Childhood Education P-5
Timeline
Tier 1 Educational Leadership
05-2025
Assistant Principal
Norton Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
ESOL Endorsement
07-2023
Instructional Coach
06-2021
Teacher, 3rd Grade
Norton Elementary School
08.2018 - 07.2021
Math Endorsement
06-2018
Gifted Endorsement
06-2015
Teacher, 2nd Grade
Norton Elementary School
08.2013 - 07.2018
Early Childhood Education P-5
08-2013
Customer Service Specialist
Lifetouch Preschool Portraits
08.2011 - 07.2013
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mercer University
08.2011 - 07.2013
Photographer
Lifetouch Preschool Portraits
02.2008 - 08.2011
GEL Enterprizes
Accounting Assistant
04.2007 - 08.2008
Accounting & Human Resource Manager
Adapto Storage Products
01.2002 - 12.2005
Elementary Education Specialist - Education
University of West Georgia
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Florida International University
08.1998 - 07.2000
Instructional Coach
Norton Elementary School
8 2021 - 06.2023
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