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Eliza Croze

Eliza Croze

New Port Richey,FL

Summary

Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 10+ years of experience as an elementary school leader. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1
Language

Work History

Principal

PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
12.2018 - 06.2024
  • Guided and mentored diverse team of 65+ staff with over 400 students, setting clear expectations, evaluating performance, and ensuring policy compliance.
  • Managed all school operations, including budgeting, scheduling, and facilities management, enhancing efficiency and overseeing resource allocation and payroll.
  • Coordinated training programs for teachers and administrators, promoting skill enhancement and career growth.
  • Developed strategies for continuous improvement, setting ambitious performance goals, ensuring data accuracy, and aligning with strategic priorities of Pinellas County School District.
  • Fostered collaborative and innovative team environment, engaged diverse partners, supported funding initiatives, and promoted community relations.
  • Conducted evaluations to drive improvement, provided performance guidance, resolved issues, and cultivated supportive, safe, and inclusive work environment, achieving PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) GOLD status.

Assistant Principal

PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2015 - 12.2018
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment for over 70+ staff members and 500+ diverse students including English Language Learners.
  • Supported positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Coordinated training programs for teachers and administrators, promoting skill enhancement and career growth.
  • Developed strategies for continuous improvement, setting ambitious performance goals, ensuring data accuracy, and aligning with strategic priorities of Pinellas County School District.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.

Teacher

PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2006 - 07.2015
  • Created and adapted lesson plans to meet individual student needs of 20+ students, using varied teaching strategies to foster interactive learning environments.
  • Promoted positive classroom atmosphere and facilitated self-inquiry projects, enabling students to develop essential learning skills.
  • Built rapport and maintained communication with diverse stakeholders, achieving high levels of trust and satisfaction.
  • Served as team leader, fostering collaboration and engagement among staff and students.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Collaborative
  • Resource Management
  • Cultural Competency
  • Data analytics
  • Human Resources
  • Growth Mindset
  • Flexible

Certification

  • State of Florida Department of Education Educator License - 2020-2026



Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FL
05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

St. Petersburg College
Tarpon Springs
05.2006

Quote

"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other."
-John F. Kennedy

Training

  • Truist Leadership Institute
  • NCEE's NISL program
  • New Leaders of Turnaround Schools
  • Equity Micro credential

Volunteer Experience

  • Pinellas Hope
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Abroad reconstruction building

Software

Office 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Power BI

Word

Google Docs

Clever

Professional Learning Network

Canvas

Nearpod

Power Apps

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References

Excellent references provided upon request

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