Dr. Jennifer Dineen
Educational Leader
Lenoir,NC
Summary
Skilled Educational Leader with 23 years of experience fostering student success, building relationships, and supporting faculty. Expertise in developing quality, data-driven courses and interventions for diverse learning needs. Experience in leading, managing, and assisting initiatives that support teaching and learning for student success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Gamewell Middle School
7 2022 - Current
- Overall administrative leader of the school to include; budgets, hiring, organizing meetings, communication, operations, and instructional leader
- Plan, guide, and implement professional development for teachers
- Lead data conversations with teachers to track student's progress toward proficiency and to understand how data drives instruction
- Work with Child Family Support Team to identify and address imminent student needs in order to support staff and parents with and without disabilities, 504, and English Language Learners
- Support teachers with positive behavior support plans, functional assessments, and behavior interventions to include School Wide Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (SW-PBIS)
- Participate in Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) meetings to assist with student planning to include; assisting teachers with development of interventions for academics and/or behavior, data collection, and follow up communication prior to special education referral
- Participate in district level meetings to network and communicate with district staff.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas
- Spearheaded successful grant applications leading to increased funding for various school initiatives
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly
- Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Devised creative fundraising strategies which significantly bolstered available financial resources needed for academic enrichment activities
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification
- Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula for a more holistic educational experience
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals
- Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment
- Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions
- Introduced modifications to [Area of study] curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques
- Championed technology integration in classrooms to increase efficiency in lesson delivery while also preparing students for the digital age
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness
- Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
Assistant Principal
Gamewell Middle School
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Work with principal in the overall administration of the school to include; scheduling classes, coordination of testing, transportation, building maintenance, conducting safety inspections and drills
- Work with principal to lead data conversations with teachers to track student's progress toward proficiency
- Work with Child Family Support Team to identify and address imminent student needs in order to support staff and parents with and without disabilities, 504, and English Language Learners
- Support teachers with positive behavior support plans, functional assessments, and behavior interventions to include School Wide Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (SW-PBIS)
- Participate in Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) meetings to assist with student planning to include; assisting teachers with development of interventions for academics and/or behavior, data collection, and follow up communication prior to special education referral.
- Developed comprehensive assessment systems to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions
- Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring responsible use of resources for maximum educational impact
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs
- Analyzed and interpreted government regulations and professional journals to verify educational initiative conformance to legal and quality requirements
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies
- Built strong relationships with local community organizations for outreach efforts supporting both student learning and school reputation
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Exceptional Children Teacher
Davenport A+ Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Special Education Teacher responsibilities include: schedule and attend; referral, eligibility, initial, and IEP meetings, monitor all due process paperwork for accuracy and compliance, maintain special education records, assessment data, IEP's, and psychological/eligibility reports at school location, monitor caseloads/numbers and per period numbers and coordinate completion of quarterly special education reports
- Support Building Administration responsibilities include: assist with classroom assignments/scheduling, assist testing coordinator regarding administration of standardized testing, provide assistance to administration and staff in the development of positive behavior support plans, functional assessments, and behavior interventions to include School Wide Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (SW-PBIS), participate in Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) meetings to assist with student planning to include; assisting teachers with development of interventions for academics and/or behavior, data collection, and follow up communication prior to special education referral
- Serve collaboratively with administration, support services, staff, students, and parents to support students with and without disabilities
- Served as an Appalachian State University Clinical Educator: hosted and supervised a student teacher for the 2017-2018 school year.
Media Coordinator
Kings Creek School
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Coordinated and directed the activities of school library media support personnel including library technical assistants, student assistants, and volunteers
- School Wide Testing Coordinator (K-8)
- Assisted Teachers with Data Analysis based on I-Ready
- Assessed learning and needs of students and teachers
- Worked collaboratively with teachers and administrator
- Maintained an accurate inventory of print and non-print materials
- Balanced budget to purchase materials
- Coordinated the battle of the books teams for elementary and middle school students
- Coordinated the Book Fairs 3 times/year.
Learning Support Coordinator
Rockdale County Public Schools
07.2009 - 06.2014
- Administrative responsibilities included: supervision of Pre-K-5 special education classrooms and related services, evaluate Lead Teachers, assist with staffing of students, served on district level RTI committee, worked with administrators and RTI teams to ensure that schools are in compliance with state and federal special education laws, RTI procedures, provided administrative support to lead teachers, classroom teachers, SLP's, therapists, psychologists, counselors, and school based administrators
- Fostered and expanded community early intervention/learning partnerships with local Head Starts, Babies Can't Wait, child care centers, health departments, GA pre-k, RCPS early learning center, and birth-5 agencies and non-profits
- Coordinated collaborative district-wide special education professional development to include data collection and RTI implementation, extended school year/summer school, and system-wide testing (state and alternative)
- Created and implemented protocols for data collection, analysis and reporting of state indicators for FTE, preschool, and service environments
- Served on RCPS district SACS (AdvancED) committee, district strategic planning committee, and district administrative teams
- Attended meetings as the district administrator for the Department of Education special needs preschool consortium, Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership, and the Interagency Community Committee for early intervention
- Provided administrative supports to classroom teachers to include; research-based interventions for special education and general education students, UNIQUE curriculum, assistive technology, standards based assessments along with documentation on report card and IEP'
- Provided leadership and guidance to schools and stakeholders relative to IDEA, IEP, and due process rights
- Recommended policy and programs essential to the needs of individual students.
Special Education Lead Teacher
Dunleith Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Supported special and general education teachers through professional development on behavior management, functional behavioral assessment, IEP's, data collection, and assessment
- Established and maintained special education student records, assessment data, IEP's, and eligibility reports
- Assisted in development of special education IEP goal/objective bank, state and district assessment, and alternate assessment
- Served on the assessment adoption committee, leadership team, data analysis team, and response to intervention/student support team.
Special Education Teacher
West Newton Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2007
- Served as department chair 2004-2007
- Supported special and general education students and teachers
- Established and maintained special education student records, assessment data, IEP's, and eligibility reports
- Assisted in choosing an online IEP program, report card design, curriculum for special education students, and assessments
- Served on assessment adoption committee, leadership team, data analysis team, response to intervention/student support team, SACS, report card committee, IEP peer review committee to ensure compliance.
Education
Ed.D - Educational Leadership And Administration
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro 05.2001 -
Ed.S - Educational Leadership And Administration
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville 05.2001 -
M.Ed. - Interrelated Special Education
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA 05.2001 -
Skills
Training and mentoring
Program Evaluation
Prioritization
Training and mentoring
Leadership
Program Management
Staff Development
Federal, State, and Local Regulations Adherence
Curriculum Design
Educational technology
Events Coordination
School Improvement
Academic administration
Skills And Professional Experiences
- Innovation- 2004 initiated the creation of 2 co-teaching kindergarten classrooms in Newton County. 2010 initiated the expansion of GA. Pre-k to 2 inclusion classrooms in Rockdale County.
- Leadership-2009-2014; GA. Department of Education preschool committee, interagency coordinating council, Early Learning advisory board, Smart Schools Healthy Schools advisory board, Parents as Teachers advisory board member, and Rockdale County Pre-K collaborative member.
- Additional Certification- Mindset (Crisis prevention and physical restraint training) certification, TKES credentials (Teacher Keys Evaluation System, GELDS (GA Early Learning Development Standards) DOE trainer, Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI).
Personal
1995-present Special Olympics volunteer, 2000- present Chi Omega Sorority Atlanta Chapter Alumni Member, 2001-present Council for Exceptional Children member, 2008-2010 Alpha Delta Kappa education sorority president, 2014-present First Baptist Lenoir - Preschool board, 2020-present Member of Rotary Club of Lenoir, 2020-present Board member of the Caldwell County Wig Bank
Professional Presentations
- 09/2011, District Alternate Assessment Training presenter -"What is the GAA", Conyers, GA
- 03/2011, RCPS Pre-k collaborative presenter - "Best Practices to Encourage Social Emotional Competence"
- 03/2012, Head Start Annual Meeting presenter- "Preschool for Students identified as Having a Special Need", Atlanta, GA
- 10/2013, Annual Parent Academy presenter - "Early Intervention and Identification", Conyers, GA
- 08/2013, RCPS Professional Development Day presenter - "GELDS Training", Conyers, GA
- 08/2013, RCPS Professional Development Day presenter - "What is in your Toolbox", Conyers, GA
- 10/2013, NCPS Professional Development Day presenter - "What is in your Toolbox", Covington, GA
- 08/2015, School Wide Training co-presenter- "What does Student Services Do and who do I go to?"
- 03/2022, North Carolina Middle Level Conference co-presenter- "Build your Market in a Token Economy."
- 08/2023, Gamewell Middle School presenter - "Behavior Differentiation."
Education And Professional Licensing
- NC- Department of Public Instruction, AS/AP- Superintendent/Principal
- Georgia Southern University, Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Administration, 2020, Content Analysis of Policy as an Expression of Educational Theory on Special Education
- Georgia College and State University, Ed.S Educational Leadership and Administration, 2005
- Georgia College and State University, M.Ed. Interrelated Special Education, 2001
- University of West Georgia, B.S. Special Education - Mental Retardation, 2000
References
- Dr. Donald Phipps, Superintendent, Caldwell County Schools, 828-302-4426
- Monica Martin, Principal- Hudson Elementary School, Caldwell County Schools, 828-302-1873
- Jeni McNulty Director of Federal Programs, Caldwell County Schools, 828-728-8407 ext.140105
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Gamewell Middle School
07.2019 - 06.2021
Exceptional Children Teacher
Davenport A+ Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2019
Media Coordinator
Kings Creek School
10.2014 - 06.2015
Learning Support Coordinator
Rockdale County Public Schools
07.2009 - 06.2014
Special Education Lead Teacher
Dunleith Elementary
08.2007 - 05.2009
Special Education Teacher
West Newton Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2007
Ed.D - Educational Leadership And Administration
Georgia Southern University
05.2001 -
Ed.S - Educational Leadership And Administration
Georgia College And State University
05.2001 -
M.Ed. - Interrelated Special Education
Georgia College And State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of West Georgia
05.2001 -
Principal
Gamewell Middle School
7 2022 - Current