Dr. Jennifer Boyster
DeSoto,MO
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented Kingston administrator with over 14 years of experience in educational leadership and 25 years of working with the Kingston Community. Skilled at managing and enhancing school operations, improving academic performance and fostering a positive learning environment. Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives to achieve educational goals. Strong communication and team-building skills to collaborate with district stakeholders.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Kingston K-14 School District
07.2022 - Current
- Assist Superintendent in the day to day runnings of the school.
- Mentor administrators and teachers through out the district.
- Develop and administer the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.
- Complete MOSIS and Core Data requirements.
- Develop and monitor the district budget for Federal Programs, Professional Development, and Curriculum and Instruction.
- Direct and supervise the Professional Development Committee.
- Assist in recruiting, screening, interviewing, and selection of district personnel.
- Update district handbooks and plans.
- Act as the district Homeless Liaison.
- Supervise the daycare facility.
- Actively seek grants to support the district.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
Elementary Principal
Kingston K-14 School District
07.2013 - 06.2022
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored administrators from this district as well as others.
- Recruited students and teachers for the district summer school program.
- Oversaw the summer school program including staff, students, transportation, and incentives.
Elementary Teacher
Kingston K-14 School District
06.2000 - 06.2013
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Education
Ph.D. - Education
Missouri Baptist University
St Louis, MO03.2013
Specialist of Education -
Missouri Baptist University
St Louis, MO05.2016
Masters of Educational Administration -
Missouri Baptist University
St Louis, MOBachelor of Science -
Central Methodist University
Park HillsAssociate of Arts -
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MOHigh School Diploma -
Desoto Sr. High School
De Soto, MOSkills
- Mission Statement Development
- Curriculum Development
- Professional Development Planning
- Federal, State, and Local Regulations Adherence
- Curriculum Change Needs
- Education Excellence
- Performance Evaluations
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Kingston K-14 School District
07.2022 - Current
Elementary Principal
Kingston K-14 School District
07.2013 - 06.2022
Elementary Teacher
Kingston K-14 School District
06.2000 - 06.2013
Ph.D. - Education
Missouri Baptist University
Specialist of Education -
Missouri Baptist University
Masters of Educational Administration -
Missouri Baptist University
Bachelor of Science -
Central Methodist University
Associate of Arts -
Mineral Area College
High School Diploma -
Desoto Sr. High School
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