Dr. Christiana Samples
Middletown,De
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at Appoquinimink School District, excelling in instructional leadership and data analysis. Proven track record in budget management and staff mentorship, driving school improvement initiatives and enhancing student engagement through innovative professional development and event coordination. Committed to fostering a collaborative school culture.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Appoquinimink School District HS and Elementary
Middletown, Delaware
01.2014 - Current
- In elementary schools, I supervised grades 1-5, the RISE autism program, the student support team, school safety, discipline, schoolwide events, state testing, and daily operations.
- In the high schools I supervised, the English and Career and Technical Programs, drivers education, school counseling office, instructional coaches, World Language, Social Studies, and secretaries.
- Planned school and district professional development plans and workshops mostly focused on literacy efforts, instructional practices, restorative practices, social-emotional learning, and school safety.
- Piloted instructional coach program.
- Mentor to inspiring administrators
- Overseeing and approving the Career and Technical Budget, Perkins/509 (~$100K).
- Supporting school discipline, student support MTSS, and develop school culture
- Support CTSOs and school enterprises
- Planning of school-wide events (Open House, Preview Night, Showcases, Graduation, Awards, Senior BBQ, Staff Celebrations, Teacher of the Year, dances and celebrations)
- Creating and implementing standard operating practices
- Hiring and staff support.
- Planning and oversight of various school wide projects (Senior Project, Summer Reading, advisory)
- Master Schedule
- Previous 9th grade administrator
- Support enrollment efforts for dual enrollment and AP courses
- Member of past contract negotiation team
Instructional Coach/ School Leader Intern
Howard High School of Technology
Wilmington, Delaware
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided instructional strategies to all staff members
- Oversight of Cycle 1-4 mentoring for new teacher
- Conducted weekly walkthroughs for planning purposes and feedback
- Coaching visits with teachers for lesson planning, data results, DPAS II expectations, classroom management, and incorporation of instructional technology
- Planning and facilitating professional development sessions
- Lesson plan and assessment creation feedback
- School data analysis and planning
- Planning school wide events such as: Open House, Parent Night, New Teacher Orientation, Wildcat Welcome, and Summer Bridge Camp
- School operations such as: hiring, discipline, hall and bus duty, parent meetings, etc.
- Participating in administrative meetings at the school and district level
- Supported and led trainings on PLC and SLC communities
- Supported admissions process with application review and school tours
School Administrative Manager
Howard High School of Technology
Wilmington, Delaware
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Daily school management
- Writing correspondence for the principal
- Data collection and analysis
- Report writing for Partnership Zone monthly meeting
- Creating presentations for the administrative team
- Coordinating and planning professional development
- Coordinating, planning, and running school-wide events and partnerships
- Admissions
- School audits
- Hiring new staff members
- Conducting walkthroughs
- Supported and led trainings on PLC and SLC communities
- Note: this was a temporary position, due to Partnership Zone Funding.
High School English Teacher
Paul M. Hodgson Vocational and Technical High School
Newark, Delaware
01.2003 - 01.2012
- Teaching grades 9, 10, 12, and adult education courses in the evening
- Overseeing school's Senior Challenge Project (writing and public speaking project)
- Holding monthly department meetings
- Planning and facilitating professional development sessions and PLC meetings around literacy topics
- English Department Chair (2008-2012)
Education
Doctorate Ed.D - Administrative Leadership for Teaching and Learning
Walden University
Online program12.2013
Masters Degree - Applied Technology in Education
Wilmington University
New Castle, Delaware01.2007
Masters Degree - Educational Leadership
Wilmington University
New Castle, Delaware05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware05.2003
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Data analysis
- Professional development
- Budget management
- School safety
- Curriculum design
- Program evaluation
- Staff mentorship
- Event coordination
- Student engagement
- Relationship building and networking
- School improvement
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Student achievement
- School security and safety procedures
- Lesson planning
- Team building
- Curricula implementation
- Standardized testing
- Program development
Certification
- Teacher of English Language Arts 9-12, 01/01/03, present
- Principal/ Assistant Principal Certificate, 01/01/06, present
- School Leader I, 01/01/06, present
Professional Development
- Effective lesson planning and assessment creation
- Instructional Data Decisions
- Literacy- Before/During/ After Reading Strategies
- Writing across the curriculum
- Learning Focused Strategies Trainings and Coaching Sessions
- SAT data and use
- Writing strategies
- Graphic organizers
- Classroom management and procedures
- Effective and Engaging Power Point/ Smart notebook Presentations
- Small Learning Community Start Up and Continue Success
- Common Core Training
- Vocabulary and Depth of Knowledge Training
- Vertical and Horizontal Curriculum Alignment
- Problem Based Learning
- Writing Workshops
- Working with parents to best support students
- Restorative practices/discipline
- School Safety (Alice trainer)
- Social Emotional Learning / Mindfulness
Affiliations
Mindfulness Coach, hiking, music venues, beach, travel
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Appoquinimink School District HS and Elementary
01.2014 - Current
Instructional Coach/ School Leader Intern
Howard High School of Technology
01.2012 - 01.2014
School Administrative Manager
Howard High School of Technology
01.2011 - 01.2012
High School English Teacher
Paul M. Hodgson Vocational and Technical High School
01.2003 - 01.2012
Doctorate Ed.D - Administrative Leadership for Teaching and Learning
Walden University
Masters Degree - Applied Technology in Education
Wilmington University
Masters Degree - Educational Leadership
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education
University of Delaware