JACK FLOOD
Dedham,MA
Summary
Motivational educational leader excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Keough Memorial Academy
07.2022 - Current
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff in accordance to Public Therapeutic School guidelines & mandates.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Increased student enrollment by 50%.
Workforce Readiness Instructor (Temp)
Cambridge Housing Authority
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided job readiness training and life skills to 16-22 year olds from the Boston area
- Lead participants through the resume writing and job application process
- Conducted thought provoking lessons & activities covering topics such as interviewing techniques, conflict negotiation, and professional work ethic & behavior
Outreach Specialist (Temp)
Mount Wachusett Community College
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Contracted to design and facilitate virtual and in-person forums that promoted alignment between local school districts, MWCC, and local workforce demands
- Leveraged workforce data to better understand & convey information connected to local workforce needs
- Designed and facilitated virtual discussion seminars for local school districts, community colleges, and industry seeking to promote regional development through a shared common mission & vision
Principal
Chapman Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with Union leadership, staff, students, parents, and central office personnel and created vertical and lateral alignment between various teams, committees, and initiatives for the school district
- Created and employed multiple opportunities to facilitate dialogue and gather staff and student input including 1:1 interaction, focus groups, and digital formats including real-time data collection and analysis through dip-sticking and interactive weekly updates for staff and middle school families
- Spearheaded several school-wide initiatives pivotal to dramatic school improvement
Assistant Principal
Ottoson Middle School
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Worked closely with students, teachers, administrators, and other educational stakeholders to provide an educational environment conducive to teaching and learning
- Managed student behavior at both the Ottoson and off-campus MillBrook Alternative Behavioral Program
- Engaged parents, local residents, and community agencies, to acquire resources for students & staff
- Served a school liaison for the Arlington Youth and Safety Coalition, a community program focusing on issues such as alcohol & substance abuse, tobacco, violence, etc
Vice Principal
Fitchburg Public Schools
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Supported the building principal in the operation of the school and assumed leadership during their absence
- Developed support/intervention plans to promote the social, emotional, and cognitive development of students
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, guidance, and other members of the school to implement the mission & vision of the school
- Served as the buildings 504 coordinator
Supervisor of Students
Chelmsford Public Schools
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Responsible for the behavior management of 900 middle school students
- Worked closely with counselors, teachers, and administrative staff to ensure the effective behavior management of students
- Taught math and biology to high school students in the districts' alternative evening program
Teacher
Boston Public Schools
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Served as a teacher and coach at the elementary & middle school levels
- Created and implemented a physical education curriculum for students in grades K-8
- Developed and conducted a health education curriculum for students in grades 5-8
- Provided leadership, guidance, and direction, to students, staff, and parents, of a large middle school experiencing district & building level transformative change
- Worked closely with staff and parents to organize the school's annual 'Field Day' and 'Fun Day' for students and staff
- Provided guidance and direction to 8th grade students partaking in the portfolio graduation project
- Coached the New England Scores boys soccer team
Education
Doctor of Education (EdD) - Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
Northeastern University
Boston, MA01.2021
Master of Education (MEd) - Leadership of Education Organizations
Endicott College
Beverly, MA01.2005
Master of Public Administration -
Suffolk University
Boston, MA01.2003
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Human Performance & Fitness
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA01.1998
Skills
- Administration
- Program and Curriculum Design
- Community Engagement
- Budgeting & Fundraising
- Communication-Presentation Skills
- Research & Data Analysis
- Teaching
- Working with Neurodivergent Youth
- Strategic Planning & Sustainable Change
- Relationship Building
- Continuous Improvement
- Supporting At-Risk Youth
- Career Readiness & Workforce Development
Timeline
Principal
Keough Memorial Academy
07.2022 - Current
Workforce Readiness Instructor (Temp)
Cambridge Housing Authority
02.2022 - 06.2022
Outreach Specialist (Temp)
Mount Wachusett Community College
09.2021 - 12.2021
Principal
Chapman Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Principal
Ottoson Middle School
01.2009 - 01.2018
Vice Principal
Fitchburg Public Schools
01.2006 - 01.2009
Supervisor of Students
Chelmsford Public Schools
01.2003 - 01.2006
Teacher
Boston Public Schools
01.2000 - 01.2003
Master of Education (MEd) - Leadership of Education Organizations
Endicott College
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Human Performance & Fitness
University of Massachusetts
Doctor of Education (EdD) - Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
Northeastern University
Master of Public Administration -
Suffolk University
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