EVIE A. TAYLOR
School Principal
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and conflict resolution. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting evolving needs of both students and faculty. Equipped to make significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Seattle Public Schools
- Leading in a school of approximately 600 students
- Facilitator for staff meetings and PLCs
- Evaluator for certificated and classified staff
- Engaging in school-wide planning, data synthesis & systems assessment
- (CSIP, Safety Committee, Racial Equity, BLT)
Principal (Interim)
Seattle Public Schools
- Served a student body of approximately 560 students
- Developed positive school to home connections and frequent communication via Messenger
- Oversaw implementation of new SEMI Math initiative and school wide incentive plan (PBIS)
- Corresponded with staff via Principal Communique’ to keep parents/guardians and staff informed
- Observed and developed systems to positively impact student behavior, instruction, and school climate
- Established a cordial and collaborative rapport with parent groups and community stakeholders
Assistant Principal
Seattle Public Schools
- Served a student body of approximately 600 students
- Facilitator at staff meetings and PLCs
- Evaluated certificated and classified staff
- Engaged in systems analysis, planning and implementation
- (CSIP, Safety Committee, Racial Equity, BLT)
Teacher
Memphis Business Academy
- High School ESL Teacher (9th – 12th grade)
- 7th grade English Language Arts
Teacher
Shelby County Schools
- Taught 1st through 5th grade students at the following elementary schools: Vollentine (Intervention Specialist), Alton (1st Grade), and Knight Road – 5th Grade
Teacher
SCS Superintendent’s Summer Academy
Senior Social Service Specialist
DSHS
- Coordinated court-ordered services to ensure parents were complying and on the path to reunification
- Facilitated parental visitations
- Collaborated to ensure student access to counseling, healthcare, and educational resources
- Wrote evaluative summaries and reported in court to judges weekly
Principal/Exec. Director
First Place Scholars School
- Company Overview: As Principal for the first charter school (STEAM) in Washington state
- My primary role was to assist the board to get the school launched by managing organizational work that transitioned a non-profit school to a charter school serving homeless, traumatized children and families
- Implemented strategic plans
- Supervised daily school operations
- Led professional development
- Evaluated teachers
- Fostered a safe, innovative learning environment
- As Principal for the first charter school (STEAM) in Washington state
Director
College Success Foundation
- Leader for the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Program (WSOS) by building capacity state-wide with universities to increase college access and attrition for low to middle income students
- Developed a pipeline of support with hiring partners through the creation of internships and special projects
- Strengthened public relations, regional networks and partnerships via informational meetings
- Recruited at STEM conferences to promote student pursuit of degrees in high demand Science and health care careers
The Martinez Foundation
- Established partnerships with university presidents, deans, district superintendents, human resource personnel and principals
- Led development and expansion of programs by creating and implementing new strategies to recruit teachers of color
- Provided coaching, mentoring, and professional development for 64 (K – 12) teachers in 6 school districts
- Facilitated events & seminars
- Recruited and interviewed prospective MEd scholarship recipients
- Engaged in public relations as a liaison for founders and Hall of fame baseball player Edgar Martinez & wife Holli by making presentations and reports before board, stakeholders and supporters
Principal
Highline School District
- Principal rep on district Middle School Study committee to improve academics, culture, and personalization
- Prepared report and presented to superintendent and school board
- Middle School Principal rep on Superintendent Committee to revise Principal evaluation standards
- Revised evaluation standards and submitted recommendations to Superintendent
- Elementary School Principal for dual language school (Spanish K-6 model) of 585 students
- Received recognition for significant MAP assessment gains not seen in 20 years in Math and Reading
- Led grade-level teams to modify instruction as student learning gaps were identified
- Led the development and implementation of a frequent monitoring system to synthesize data, inform instruction, assess student learning needs and establish a standards-based strategic plan
- Middle School Principal: Led the execution of school-wide restructuring plan; initiated planning with elementary and high school principals to develop a cross-school, K-8 curriculum and instructional alignment
Principal
Seattle Public Schools
- Achieved superintendent noted gains in state WASL scores for Reading, Writing and Mathematics
- Led grade-level teams to modify & align instruction as learning gaps were identified
- Elementary rep to Budget Advisory Team & superintendent to address district-wide budget & staffing issues
Assistant Principal
Seattle Public Schools
- Middle school rep on Discipline Task Force to promote progressive disciplinary practices, disproportionality, and revision of district discipline matrix
- Supported teachers struggling with classroom management; guided as an instructional coach and led school-wide professional development
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Program Administration
University of Washington
Seattle, WABachelor of Arts - Psychology, Communication
Oral Roberts University
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
Accomplishments
- Nomination: One of three Seattle School district administrators nominated by colleagues for 2004-05 AWMLP Regional Distinguished Administrator Award.
Nomination - Description
One of three Seattle School district administrators nominated by colleagues for 2004-05 AWMLP Regional Distinguished Administrator Award.
Volunteer Experience
Vice-President, The Agape House, Inc., Seattle, WA, Non-profit serving as a bridge to equip and to empower single young women, 18 – 21 years old who age out of foster care, from becoming homeless and sexually exploited.
Licensureandendorsements
- Washington License, #348322R, Continuing Administrator, Prog. Admin.
- Tennessee License, #000700692, Administrator PreK-12, Professional Teacher - 6 Year
- Teacher Certification, Western Washington University
- ESL K-12, Elementary Education, Psychology 4-12, K-8
Affiliations
- The Agape House: Vice-President for a non-profit serving as a bridge to equip and to empower single young BIPOC women 18 - 21 years old who age out of foster care, from becoming homeless and sexually exploited.
Certification
Licenses, Certifications, Endorsements:
- Teacher Certification - Western Washington University
- Professional Teacher License - 6 Year, Tennessee, Department of Education
- Endorsements: MLL/ESL, K-12, Elem. Ed. K-8, Psych. 4-12
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Communication
Oral Roberts University
Licenses, Certifications, Endorsements:
- Teacher Certification - Western Washington University
- Professional Teacher License - 6 Year, Tennessee, Department of Education
- Endorsements: MLL/ESL, K-12, Elem. Ed. K-8, Psych. 4-12
Assistant Principal
Seattle Public Schools
Principal (Interim)
Seattle Public Schools
Assistant Principal
Seattle Public Schools
Teacher
Memphis Business Academy
Teacher
Shelby County Schools
Teacher
SCS Superintendent’s Summer Academy
Senior Social Service Specialist
DSHS
Principal/Exec. Director
First Place Scholars School
Director
College Success Foundation
The Martinez Foundation
Principal
Highline School District
Principal
Seattle Public Schools
Assistant Principal
Seattle Public Schools
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Program Administration
University of Washington
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