Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
Hobbies
Timeline
Fred Woods

Fred Woods

Educational Administrator
Friday Harbor,WA
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Summary

Dedicated and loyal educational administrator bringing 16 years of leadership experience as well as 16 years of classroom instruction. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Excel in team building, culture improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Committed to continuous personal growth to enhance the service provided to the educators in the classroom.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Superintendent

San Juan Island School District
Friday Harbor, WA
07.2020 - Current
  • Oversaw operations at all district schools with proactive oversight and in collaboration with the local health department determined the approach to education during this pandemic
  • Created professional development plan to cultivate and advance skillsets of all employees.

Principal

San Juan Island School District
Friday Harbor, WA
07.2007 - 06.2020
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Managed all details regarding student discipline.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.

Principal

Joint School District 244
Grangeville, ID
07.2005 - 06.2007
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.

English Teacher / Basketball Coach

Joint School District 244
Grangeville , ID
08.2001 - 06.2005
  • Served as a sophomore an senior English teacher using a genre approach as a springboard for the improvement of writing.
  • Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Provided personal guidance for students struggling both in and out of classrooms, maintaining professionalism while helping students feel safe.

English Teacher

Sublette County School District 9
Big Piney, WY
08.1993 - 07.2001
  • Served as a sophomore and senior English teacher as well as offering a college in the high school course as an adjunct professor of English through Western Wyoming College
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Provided personal guidance for students struggling both in and out of classrooms, maintaining professionalism while helping students feel safe.

Education

Ed. Specialist - Organizational Leadership

University Of Idaho, Moscow, ID
06.2001 - 06.2004

M.Ed. - Education With Emphasis in English

University Of Idaho, Moscow, ID
06.1990 - 12.1995

Bachelor of Arts - History And English Teacher Education

Boise State University, Boise, ID
08.1985 - 05.1989

Skills

    School administration

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Accomplishments

  • As principal of Friday Harbor High School, I accomplished the following: Set high-level goals for both students and teachers to encourage both parties to strive for personal best and succeeded in implementing long-term strategy with positive results.
  • FHHS has consistently recognized as one of the better schools in Washington as reported in the U.S. and World News annual rankings. In 2012 we were ranked as high as 5th in the State and 161 in the nation.
  • Joint School District 244 Teacher of the Year 2003
  • Inducted in to the Sublette County Coaching Hall of Fame 2017
  • Coach of the Year - Basketball 1996 and 1998.

Affiliations

Washington Association of School Administrators.

Certification

Washington - Residency Administrator

Interests

Besides building relationships with colleagues and working together to move the needle for each student, I enjoy opening opportunities for all students through a variety of curricular and extra-curricular avenues

Hobbies

Although I love my work, I also enjoy being with my family, exercise, fishing, woodworking, and either participating or watching all sports with a special love for basketball.

Timeline

Washington - Residency Administrator

02-2021
Superintendent - San Juan Island School District
07.2020 - Current
Principal - San Juan Island School District
07.2007 - 06.2020
Principal - Joint School District 244
07.2005 - 06.2007
English Teacher / Basketball Coach - Joint School District 244
08.2001 - 06.2005
University Of Idaho - Ed. Specialist , Organizational Leadership
06.2001 - 06.2004
English Teacher - Sublette County School District 9
08.1993 - 07.2001
University Of Idaho - M.Ed., Education With Emphasis in English
06.1990 - 12.1995
Boise State University - Bachelor of Arts, History And English Teacher Education
08.1985 - 05.1989
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