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Education
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Earl S. Gilmore

Earl S. Gilmore

Executive Director Of School Leadership
Midlothian,TX

Summary

ACCOMPLISHED, PROUD and QUALIFIED educational leader with a long history in education and dedication to school performance, leadership development, teacher training and student success. I am very attentive to the pulse of the school organization which allows me to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success with staff and methods. My hands-on approach in mentoring administrators, teachers and supporting students contributes to my coaching and development of district and campus personnel.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Terrell Independent School District- THS
07.2023 - Current
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.

Principal

Garland Independent School District- SGHS
06.2019 - Current
  • Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
  • Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide and assist, resulting in improved academics.
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
  • Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
  • Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
  • Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 227 staff members.
  • Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.

Principal

Dallas Independent School District- Edison/Dade MS
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
  • Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
  • Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
  • Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
  • Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.

Assistant/ Associate Principal

Irving Independent School District- NHS
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
  • Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
  • Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
  • Enforced disciplinary policies and procedures.
  • Assessed teaching and support staff and delivered exemplary development and instructional leadership strategies improving capabilities and testing outcomes.
  • Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.

Assistant Principal

Arlington ISD- LHS
06.2008 - 06.2013
  • Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
  • Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
  • Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
  • Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
  • Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.

Behavior Interventionist

Arlington ISD
06.2007 - 06.2008
  • Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
  • Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
  • Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
  • Completed professional development courses, attended industry conferences and read current publications to maintain knowledge of updates to field.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
  • Utilized frequency charting, duration charting, time sampling and interval observations for appropriate behavior intervention.
  • Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
  • Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.

Alternative Curriculum Teacher

Arlington ISD- LHS
06.2003 - 06.2007
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.

School Counselor

Jackson Public School District- Powell MS
08.2002 - 06.2003
  • Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
  • Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events, fully coordinating job fairs and career workshops.
  • Evaluated students' academic and career plans to assist in setting realistic goals.
  • Established and supervised peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
  • Offered counseling services to 305 students.
  • Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
  • Planned and conducted orientation programs and group conferences to promote adjustment of individuals to new life experiences.
  • Supported teachers and students during Individual Education Plan (IEP) development.
  • Identified cases of abuse, encouraging students or parents to seek assistance from mental health professionals.

Long Term Substitute-Media Specialist

Jackson Public School District
09.1999 - 08.2002
  • Answered student questions about course concepts.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
  • Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.

Education

Principal Certification Program - Educational Leadership

University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX

M.Ed - School Counseling

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

B.S - Social Work/Psychology

Mississippi College
Clinton, MS

Skills

    Instructional Leadership

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Affiliations

National Association of Secondary School Principals (2010-present)

Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (2019-Present)

American School Counselor Association (2002-present)

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.- Life Member

Dallas Masonic Lodge #654- Life Member

Accomplishments

  • Key benefactor of three different turn-around campuses in raising their state's accountability ratings within one year. (Nimitz HS, Dade MS, Edison MLC)
  • National Life Changer of the Year Nominee– 2015 (1 of 5) Nationwide
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc0KTxuMImI
  • Executive Leadership Team- Principal Rep.-Nominated and selected by DISD Superintendent's Executive Leadership cabinet to represent the district's 212 principals. I vetted, supported, facilitated, and promoted the ELT activities/initiatives as the liaison between campus principals and district leaders. 2018-2019
  • Led and created a robust, representation, and collaborative community process (school mascot change at South Garland HS)- which was a charge and call to action by the board of trustees and district leadership with the administrative recommendation to change the South Garland HS mascot. 2020-2021
  • Created, organized and led a drop out recovery initiative :“Graduation Round Up– 2014
    *I.C.E. (Irving Celebration of Excellence )Award Recipient– 2015
  • Teaching Trust- Leadership Development Program (Teams 1 and 2 completions) 2016-2019
  • Holdsworth Campus Leadership Program 2- year program
  • Earned 3 campus distinctions after turning an IR-5 school around in 1 year. 2016-2017
  • Paul Bambrick's– “Get Better Faster” and “Driven By Data” Campus Consultant- 2016-2019
  • GISD Equity Taskforce Committee member 2019- 2023
  • HEB- Excellence In Education District Finalist (1 of 2 schools represented in GISD) 2023 (heb.com)
  • First principal in Terrell ISD's history to be honored as a recipient of the Terrell Excellence Award. November 2023

Professional References

Dr. Tracie Washington
Deputy Superintendent
Terrell Independent School District
Terrell, TX
Office phone: 972-925-3016
Cell phone: 214-532-7621
Email: Tracie.Washington@terrellisd.org

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Mrs. Ida Perales
Executive Director of School Leadership
Garland Independent School District
Garland, TX
Cell phone: 915-472-1053
Email: iperales@garlandisd.net


Mrs. Jolee Healey
Deputy Chief of Schools
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
Office Phone: 972-925-3016
Cell phone: 214-802-8212
Email: jhealey@dallasid.org


Dr. Sam Nix
Chief of School Leadership
Duncanville Independent School District
Duncanville, TX
Cell phone: 817-939-3056


Mr. Curtis Mauricio
Principal
Nimitz High School
Irving, TX
Office Phone: 972-600-5700
Cell Phone: 817-360-8537
Email: cmauricio@irvingisd.net

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Mr. Andrew Hagman
Principal
Lamar High School
Arlington, TX
Office phone: 682-867-8304
Cell phone: 817-504-6718
Email: ahagman@aisd.net

Timeline

Principal

Terrell Independent School District- THS
07.2023 - Current

Principal

Garland Independent School District- SGHS
06.2019 - Current

Principal

Dallas Independent School District- Edison/Dade MS
06.2016 - 06.2019

Assistant/ Associate Principal

Irving Independent School District- NHS
06.2013 - 06.2015

Assistant Principal

Arlington ISD- LHS
06.2008 - 06.2013

Behavior Interventionist

Arlington ISD
06.2007 - 06.2008

Alternative Curriculum Teacher

Arlington ISD- LHS
06.2003 - 06.2007

School Counselor

Jackson Public School District- Powell MS
08.2002 - 06.2003

Long Term Substitute-Media Specialist

Jackson Public School District
09.1999 - 08.2002

Principal Certification Program - Educational Leadership

University of Texas Arlington

M.Ed - School Counseling

Mississippi College

B.S - Social Work/Psychology

Mississippi College

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