To increase the capacity and retention of quality educators by obtaining the role of Director of Human Resources for the Conway Public Schools.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Conway Public Schools
Conway, AR
01.2023 - Current
Served as building level principal for Carl Stuart Middle School
Established logistics of staffing and scheduling for 750 students and 80 staff
Was chosen for the AAEA Highly Effective School Leadership Cohort as a year one principal
Directly involved in the hiring a new administrative team, counseling team, and several teachers
Created an induction program to onboard and mentor our new staff
Mentored new administrative team which included two new administrators to our district
Served as a CEAL mentor to an aspiring principal
Implemented discipline procedures and systematic protocols that changed the culture and climate of the school.
Assistant Principal
Conway Public Schools
Conway, AR
01.2017 - 01.2023
Achieved the designation of Certified Poverty Coach through Communication Across Barriers Poverty Institute
Completed the Arkansas Leadership Academy Assistant Principal Institute
Nominated for the 2021-22 AAEA Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year
Maintained duties assigned in the role of assistant principal, including special education designee
Maintained student discipline and the records involved with such tasks
Revised the school safety plan to ensure a safe school environment
Managed custodial staff daily to ensure a clean, healthy school facility
Assisted the principal in evaluative duties including informal and formal observations to implement the district's instructional curriculum
Provided professional development, cooperation, and self-development to promote a culture of caring and learning for the school
Served at the district level on the student handbook revision and expulsion appeal committees.
Professional School Counselor
Conway Public Schools
Conway, AR
01.2011 - 01.2017
Maintained duties assigned in the role of school counselor, including master scheduling, Section 504, and testing coordinator
Assisted the administrators in day-to-day tasks as needed
Served as a member of the building-level leadership team.
Classroom Teacher, Coach, Professional School Counselor, Bus Driver
Cabot Public Schools
Cabot, AR
01.1999 - 01.2011
Classroom teacher at both the elementary and junior high levels of education
Assigned to teach curriculum at both the regular and Pre-AP level
Served on committee to develop vertical alignment and pacing of curriculum
Held role of coordinator for both after-school program and credit-recovery program
Served as volleyball coach at the junior high level
Held a full-time bus route for the district while serving as a classroom teacher
Maintained duties assigned as a school counselor, including developing a master schedule for a building of 1,230 students, Section 504 coordinator, special education designee, and parental involvement coordinator
Worked after hours for the athletic department as event gate worker.
Classroom Teacher
West Memphis Public Schools
West Memphis, AR
01.1998 - 01.1999
Served as a classroom teacher at both the elementary and junior high level of education
Member of personnel policy committee for the district.
Classroom Teacher
Bryant Public Schools
Bryant, AR
01.1997 - 01.1998
Served as a classroom teacher at the middle school level
Served as the school Quiz Bowl coach
Completed training of National College Board on accelerated curriculum alignment.
Education
Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership -
University of Central Arkansas
01.2016
Master's of Science Degree in Counseling -
Harding University
01.2008
Bachelor's Degree in Education -
University of Central Arkansas
01.1997
Skills
Employee Performance Evaluations
Academic administration
School culture
School Community Relations
Personnel reviews
Interpersonal strengths
Training and mentoring
Cultural Competency
Staff Management
Performance Improvement
Performance Evaluations
Faculty Collaboration
Certification
Early Childhood Education PK-4
Elementary Education K-6
Middle School English 5-8
Middle School Science 5-8
Middle School Social Studies 5-8
Guidance and Counseling PK-12
Building Level Administration P-12
References
Attached
Timeline
Principal
Conway Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Conway Public Schools
01.2017 - 01.2023
Professional School Counselor
Conway Public Schools
01.2011 - 01.2017
Classroom Teacher, Coach, Professional School Counselor, Bus Driver
Cabot Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2011
Classroom Teacher
West Memphis Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.1999
Classroom Teacher
Bryant Public Schools
01.1997 - 01.1998
Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership -
University of Central Arkansas
Master's of Science Degree in Counseling -
Harding University
Bachelor's Degree in Education -
University of Central Arkansas
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