Brittany McMurry-Harrington
Clarksville,Tn
Summary
Goal-oriented Assistant Principal dedicated to strengthening educational gains. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen educational successes. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Instruction
Cockrill Elementary School
Nashville, TN
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated data-driven decision making by utilizing assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. - MTSS A Lead
- Facilitated attendance cart that resulted in CES meeting Attendance goals in 2022-23 and anticipated goal achievement in 2023-24
- Builds positive relationships with Staff, Students, Parents and Stakeholders to empower all to work for student success
- Leads Leadership Team in creating results driven School Improvement Plan - SIT Lead
- Leader of Data Meetings - discuss data and develop plans to adjust instruction based on individual student needs
- Increasing growth of at least 23% in ELA Winter Benchmark in Kg, 1st, 2nd and 5th Grades and developing a follow up plan to show growth in 3rd and 4th grades
- Instructional Leadership Team Member - partnering with admin and other school leaders to organize best practices to disseminate to the staff and then follow through to make sure those best practices are being utilized
- Master Scheduler-Schedule all students in appropriate classes for approximately 280 students
- Creates the Grading Calendar for school - Grading Admin
- Collaborates with all grade levels & instructional coaches
- Communicates with staff daily basis through in person walkthroughs
- Organizes staff absences to find coverage
- Intervention Overseer
- Develops testing schedules - Building Testing Coordinator
- Communicates with parents daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Assists in Behavior Management for School, MTSS B Member
- Admin Representative for Exceptional Ed Team for Pre-K, 1st, 3rd, and 4th
- Enriching Scholars (Saturday School) Site Lead 2024
- Facilitated data-driven decision making by utilizing assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
- Accelerating Scholars Site Coordinator 2021-2023
- Promising Scholars Lead Admin 2023 & 2024
- Principal Designee
EL Team Leader
Cockrill Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022
- English as a Second Language Classroom - Taught 4th & 5th ELA
- EL Fellowship Participant - trained staff to use Acutrans to communicate with parents
- Collaborated with all grade levels & instructional coach to create EL appropriate lessons
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Communicated with parents frequently to discuss student progress
- Member on Leadership Team
- Accelerated Scholars Site Coordinator
- Principal Designee
Kindergarten Teacher
Cockrill Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Instituted guided reading program 70 % of students at grade level in reading
- Collaborated with two other kindergarten teachers & instructional coach
- Communicated with parents frequently through newsletters and personal phone calls
- Instructed both unit/lesson plans using TN State Standards/TEAM Rubric
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Team Leader for grade level, Member on Leadership Team
- Data driven plans for grade level
- English Learner Classroom
- Principal Designee
First Grade Teacher
Cockrill Elementary School
Nashville, TN
08.2012 - 05.2018
- English Learner classroom which included communication to parents about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- 1st Grade Team Leader - collaborated with grade level teachers to develop individualized educational plans for all 1st grade students, ensuring optimal progress.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Cockrill Elementary
Corryton, TN
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering positive and supportive learning environments.
- Promoted literacy skills through guided reading sessions, literature circles, and writing workshops.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Gibbs Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2011
- Tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments, informing future instruction and support strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive learning environments.
- Fourth Grade Team Lead - being liaison between admin and colleagues.
- CSI Club Instructor teaching STEAM
Education
Doctor of Education - Leadership And Professional Practice
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN08.2019
Specialist of Education - Accountability & Instructional Leadership
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN05.2018
Master of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN08.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Elementary Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN08.2002
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Multi-tiered Support Systems Lead
- Faculty Collaboration
- Innovation and Creativity
Additional Information
- -5 License EL License Administrator License
Timeline
Dean of Instruction
Cockrill Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
EL Team Leader
Cockrill Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2022
Kindergarten Teacher
Cockrill Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2021
First Grade Teacher
Cockrill Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2018
Fifth Grade Teacher
Cockrill Elementary
08.2011 - 05.2012
Fourth Grade Teacher
Gibbs Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2011
Doctor of Education - Leadership And Professional Practice
Trevecca Nazarene University
Specialist of Education - Accountability & Instructional Leadership
Trevecca Nazarene University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Elementary Education
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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