James Ethredge
AILEY,Georgia
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 9 years of experience in an elementary school setting. Exercises honed competencies in developing a rapport with students, staff and parents. Demonstrates competence and fairness in implementation of disciplinary process. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty, staff and students as advocate leader. Multiple years of experience as a counselor in correctional and educational settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Wheeler County BOE
07.2017 - 06.2023
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior and oversaw all disciplinary procedures..
Assistant Principal
Wheeler County BOE
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
School Counselor
Wheeler County BOE
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Graduation Coach
Montgomery County High School
07.2008 - 05.2011
- Resolved discrepancies between enrolled courses and needed courses.
- Reviewed student credit hours to help students meet graduation requirements.
- Worked with students one-on-one to pick classes coinciding with educational plans.
- Approved student schedules and classes to begin semester.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Deputy Warden of Care & Treatment
Telfair State Prison
12.1998 - 06.2008
- Served as administrative liaison between warden, resident population and staff in matters of litigation against institution and staff.
- Prepared reports, position papers, legal documents and correspondence.
- Liaised between warden and law enforcement agencies and prosecutor's office in investigative matters related to inmates or staff.
- Conducted investigations dealing with drugs, contraband, employee and inmate relationships and violations of laws, rules or policies by visitors and staff.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Supervised various departments to include Counseling, Education, Medical Services, Library, and Inmate Records.
Chief Counselor
Wilcox State Prison
11.1997 - 12.1998
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to inmate's treatment.
- Guided inmates in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help inmates with daily life.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Supervised approximately 12 counselors and ensured accurate case management was conducted for each inmate.
- Served as liaison between counseling staff and Deputy Warden.
Counselor
Telfair State Prison
06.1994 - 11.1997
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to inmate's treatment.
- Guided inmates in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate positive skills.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Conducted weekly group sessions in various areas to include substance abuse, positive mental attitude, anger management, and sex offender group.
- Worked with other counselors to accomplish daily tasks.
Education
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA06.2014
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12.2012
Master of Science - Psychology
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA12.1991
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Learning Assessments
- Operational Planning
- School Community Relations
- Student Discipline
- School Administration
- Operations Oversight
- Community Relations
Additional Information
I have been married for twenty-two years to Rebecca Ethredge. We have two children, Towns (21) and Anna Beth (15). I am a life long resident of Montgomery County and I graduated from Montgomery County High School in 1997. I attended BPC for two years before transferring to GSW.
Timeline
Principal
Wheeler County BOE
07.2017 - 06.2023
Assistant Principal
Wheeler County BOE
07.2014 - 06.2017
School Counselor
Wheeler County BOE
08.2012 - 06.2014
Graduation Coach
Montgomery County High School
07.2008 - 05.2011
Deputy Warden of Care & Treatment
Telfair State Prison
12.1998 - 06.2008
Chief Counselor
Wilcox State Prison
11.1997 - 12.1998
Counselor
Telfair State Prison
06.1994 - 11.1997
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Georgia College And State University
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Georgia Southern University
Master of Science - Psychology
Georgia Southwestern State University
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