Donna Higgins
Trenton,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven record in strategic planning, teacher development, and student engagement. Committed to fostering a positive culture and enhancing academic performance through effective resource management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Jones County Public Schools
Trenton, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Managed school budgets and resource allocation to optimize financial resources for student programs.
- Fostered a positive school culture through open communication and teamwork.
- Oversaw student discipline policies to promote a safe and respectful learning environment.
- Evaluated teacher performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Conducted classroom visits to assess teacher instructional techniques in the annual evaluation process.
- Monitored student academic performance data to identify trends and inform targeted resource allocation and support initiatives.
Teacher
Jones County Public Schools
Trenton, NC
08.2016 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to meet diverse student needs, enhancing learning experiences.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and concerns, fostering collaboration between home and school.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods and feedback.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current in education trends.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff, promoting a supportive educational environment.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC08-2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12-2002
Skills
- Managed school budgets
- Resource allocation
- Teacher evaluation
- Student performance monitoring
- Multitasking
- Scheduling
- School administration
- Emergency preparedness
- Classroom management
- Student performance tracking
- Parent engagement
- Effective communication
- Curriculum development
Affiliations
- DLP through NCPAPA completed in May 2024
Timeline
Principal
Jones County Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
Teacher
Jones County Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Leadership
Gardner-Webb University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University