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Diane E Adkins

Diane E Adkins

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Principal

Commonwealth Charter Academy
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
08.2007 - 04.2023
  • Partnered with district leadership to enhance school operations and strategic initiatives.
  • Directed operations for a charter school serving over 1900 students, supported by 4 assistant principals and 120 educators.
  • Streamlined communication channels by establishing structured processes for staff-administration interactions.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
  • Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
  • Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations. Based on evaluations followed through with a personalized approach for teacher development.
  • Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
  • Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
  • Facilitated in-person events to foster an educational environment for students in the cyber domain.
  • Oversaw the implementation of state-mandated testing programs.
  • Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
  • Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.

Elementary School Teacher

Houston Independent School District
Houston, United States
08.1988 - 12.2006
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Supported English language learners by providing additional assistance during class time.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
  • Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
  • Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
  • Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
  • Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
  • Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
  • Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
  • Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker events.
  • Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
  • Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
  • Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
  • Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
  • Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
  • Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
  • Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
  • Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.

Timeline

Elementary Principal

Commonwealth Charter Academy
08.2007 - 04.2023

Elementary School Teacher

Houston Independent School District
08.1988 - 12.2006

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