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Heather R. Clay

Sorrento,FL

Summary

Experienced professional with a proven track record in academia, organizational leadership, and financial management. Adept at navigating complex academic environments, fostering productive collaborations, leading organizations, and driving strategic initiatives for organizational growth. Proven ability to manage budgets, streamline processes, and optimize resource allocation to achieve desired outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Innovation Montessori Ocoee, Inc
Ocoee, FL
06.2023 - Current
  • Organized regular meetings with board members to discuss progress on initiatives and solicit feedback.
  • Developed marketing strategies to promote the organization's mission throughout the community.
  • Collaborated with external vendors to provide cost-effective solutions for services such as IT support or human resources management.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
  • Assisted in developing budgets for each departmental unit within the organization.
  • Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
  • Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Reviewed monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting them for approval by the board of directors.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
  • Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
  • Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
  • Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
  • Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill mission.
  • Strengthened company business by leading implementation of new projects and procedures.
  • Reviewed and approved annual operating and capital budgets for company.
  • Established strategic direction and goals to accomplish objectives.
  • Informed board and committee about trends, issues and activities to facilitate policy-making.
  • Managed overall operations, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Negotiated high-level contracts with suppliers and partners.

Assistant Superintendent of Student Instructional

Grant County Board of Education
Williamstown
07.2015 - 06.2023
  • Coordinated district activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment within all schools.
  • Kept district in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Performed classroom evaluations with school administrators to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Allocated district and school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications. Budgets were both federal and state.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Allocated staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
  • Contributed to district-level committees
  • Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends or patterns impacting operations within the organization.
  • Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
  • Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Principal

Grant County Board of Education, Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
Grant County, KY
07.2008 - 06.2015
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Observed 45 teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Managed 550 PK-5th grade students and 60 employees.

Elementary Teacher

Madison County Board of Education
Richmond, KY
08.2004 - 06.2008
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Elected by teachers to serve on the School Based Decision-Making Council (SBDM), attended monthly meetings, participated in school-based decisions, and trained & hired a new principal
  • Served on Curriculum and Instruction Committee; developed curriculum to align with Core Content
  • Served on the Budget Committee for Kingston Elementary
  • Appointed by Principal to serve as the Primary Technology Coordinator for Intelligent Classroom
  • Supervision of student teachers as well as practicum students from Eastern Kentucky University and Berea College
  • Review of Curriculum Maps for Madison County
  • Participate in “Partnership for Student Achievement” with Madison County Board of Education, District Level Personnel, and Councils
  • Completed the Kentucky Reading Project at Eastern Kentucky University
  • School representative for the Kentucky Education Association for Madison County

Teacher

East Elementary School
Waynesville, MO
07.2003 - 06.2004
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Education

Masters Plus 30 - Edcuational Leadership, Level 2

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
12.2007

Master of Science - Educational Leadership, Principal (All Grades)

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
12.2006

Bachelor of Science - Elementary

Drury University
Ft. Leonardwood, MO
12.2002

Skills

  • Charter & District School Administration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Curriculum Development
  • Financial Management
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Contract Management
  • Human Resources
  • Operational planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Performance feedback

Additional Information

Multiple trainings in the area of Mental Health, MTSS, PLC, Standards-Based Grading, Thinking Strategies, Kagan, Positive Behavior Instructional Supports (PBIS), Shipley's Continuous Improvement, and Instructional Rounds. I also served on the Kentucky Leadership Academy, Elementary Administrator on the ISLN network (KY Instructional Support Leadership Network), and Executive Board for Kentucky CASE.


Certification

  • Certification in Elementary Education, Florida & Kentucky
  • Certification in Educational Leadership, Florida & Kentucky
  • Certification in Superintendent, Director of Pupil Personnel, and Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Ky

Accomplishments

  • Kentucky Colonial

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Executive Director

Innovation Montessori Ocoee, Inc
06.2023 - Current

Assistant Superintendent of Student Instructional

Grant County Board of Education
07.2015 - 06.2023

Principal

Grant County Board of Education, Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary
07.2008 - 06.2015

Elementary Teacher

Madison County Board of Education
08.2004 - 06.2008

Teacher

East Elementary School
07.2003 - 06.2004

Masters Plus 30 - Edcuational Leadership, Level 2

Eastern Kentucky University

Master of Science - Educational Leadership, Principal (All Grades)

Eastern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary

Drury University

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