My family, which includes my husband and four children
Emily Garrison
Director Of TRIO Programs
Morganton,NC
Summary
Educator for twenty-one years with experience that includes: classroom teacher (5 years), school administrator k-12 assistant principal and principal (10 years), and Director of TRIO programs (6 years). Goal-oriented, student centered, Director of TRIO Programs since 2015, dedicated to strengthening my own professional skills and those around me. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to continuously improve program success. Motivational leader with excellent communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of federal TRIO Programs, federal regulations and legislation that governs TRIO programs, and trained in grant writing. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in TRIO and the community college.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Years of k-12 education
Work History
Director of TRIO Programs
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
Hudson , NC
09.2015 - Current
- Oversee the operations of the federally funded TRIO/Student Support Services program (200 students) and TRIO/Educational Talent Search program (500 students)
- Responsible for the appropriate expenditure of funds and ensuring these expenses comply with federal regulations and guidelines
- Responsible for the submission of the Annual Performance Report to the US Department of Education
- Complete annual staff performance evaluations following institution guidelines
- Utilize program and student survey data to make informed decisions
- Prepare grant proposal for additional grant cycle (occurs every 4 years)
School Administrator
Burke County Public Schools
Morganton , NC
08.2005 - 12.2014
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Developed and implemented plans to minimize misbehavior and maximize learning.
- Attended annual meetings with special education and 504 students to represent needs of school district.
- Proposed and executed an annual budget per school year.
- Handled disciplinary referrals with calm, logical approach to student behavior.
- Coordinated school facility use with maintenance personnel to achieve equitable access.
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
- Set academic and behavioral standards for students.
- Oversaw students and monitored behavior during.
- Recruited and hired amazing teachers.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Classroom Teacher
Burke County Public Schools
Morganton, NC
01.2001 - 06.2005
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Master's in School Administration - Education Administration
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 05.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Wingate University
Wingate, NC 08.1996 - 12.2000
Skills
Self-Motivated
undefinedAdditional Information
Four year college varsity basketball player
Accomplishments
- Increased overall student academic performance on standardized tests from 78% proficiency to 93% proficiency within 3 years as high school principal
- Increased graduation rate from 85% to 97% within 3 years as high school principal
- 2014 graduate of the Distinguished Leadership in Practice (k-12 leadership program)
- 2019 National Society of Leadership and Success Excellence award
- 2020 Successfully wrote for and achieved a new TRIO Student Support Services grant
- 2021 Successfully wrote for and achieved a new TRIO Educational Talent Search grant
- 2021 North Carolina TRIO Emerging Leaders Institute graduate
- Currently: selected and participating in the Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (SAEOPP) Emerging Leaders Institute (projected graduation date Jan 2024)
- Currently: selected and participating in the North Carolina Community Colleges Leadership Program (expected graduation date April 2022)
Interests
All sports, especially basketball Huge fan of Lady Mountaineer Basketball program where my daughter plays and anything UNC Tarheels
I enjoy exercising and DIY projects around the house
Quote
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.
Michael Jordan
Timeline
Director of TRIO Programs
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
09.2015 - Current
School Administrator
Burke County Public Schools
08.2005 - 12.2014
Master's in School Administration - Education Administration
Appalachian State University
05.2003 - 05.2005
Classroom Teacher
Burke County Public Schools
01.2001 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Wingate University
08.1996 - 12.2000
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