James Menard
Ormond Beach ,FL
Summary
Experienced educational leader with 18 years in academic administration within elementary and middle schools. Focused on enhancing collaboration among faculty, students, and administrators. Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and staff management, consistently advocating for faculty and staff support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Interventionist
Volusia County Public Schools
Daytona Beach , FL
08.2025 - Current
- Designed targeted intervention plans to address academic challenges and enhance student learning outcomes.
- Partnered with teachers, administrators, parents, and stakeholders to foster an environment for student success.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
- Facilitated communication between parents and educators regarding student performance.
- Utilized educational software to track student data and outcomes effectively.
- Facilitated parent workshops on literacy development and special education services to empower families in supporting student needs.
Support Facilitation
Flagler Schools
Palm Coast , FL
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Created individualized education plans tailored to diverse student needs, enhancing support and learning outcomes.
- Tracked student progress towards IEP goals, ensuring data-driven adjustments to support individual learning trajectories.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies in classroom settings.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles.
- Collaborated with families to enhance student support and engagement.
- Built strong relationships with students and families, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged student engagement.
Assistant Principal / ESE Director
Imagine School Town Center
08.2008 - 05.2024
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management, and behavior modification strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies consistently.
- Established productive relationships with parents of students facing challenges at school or home.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary actions per legal guidelines and requirements.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Managed annual operations by organizing budgets and tracking expenses to ensure financial compliance and resource allocation. and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
- Led meetings to communicate policy changes, gather feedback, and evaluate employee perspectives.
- Accumulated nine years as a classroom teacher, five years as Assistant Principal, and three years as Principal.
Education
Master of Arts - Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Online 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 06.2008
Skills
Verbal and written communication
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Data-driven decision making
- Organizational skills
- Flexible approach
- Motivational style
- Leadership skills
- Training and mentoring
Certification
Educational Leadership / Exceptional Student Education
Elementary Education / Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum / English for Speakers of Other Languages
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year, Imagine School Town Center 2008
Timeline
Academic Interventionist
Volusia County Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Support Facilitation
Flagler Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Principal / ESE Director
Imagine School Town Center
08.2008 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida