Dr. Keith Ledyard
Montgomery ,AL
Summary
Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 25 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Montgomery Public Schools
Montgomery, AL
06.2015 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Assistant Principal
Montgomery Public Schools
Montgomery, AL
02.2005 - 06.2015
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools
Montgomery, AL
08.1997 - 01.2005
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Ph.D. - Administrative Leadership in Teaching And Learning
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN10.2016
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12.1991
Skills
- Schedule Oversight
- Business Correspondence
- Resource Utilization
- Curriculum Development
- Class Organization
- Education Technology
- Student Development
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Principal
Montgomery Public Schools
06.2015 - Current
Assistant Principal
Montgomery Public Schools
02.2005 - 06.2015
Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools
08.1997 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Jacksonville State University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Auburn University-Montgomery
Ph.D. - Administrative Leadership in Teaching And Learning
Walden University