JAMES SELLERS
Lake Stevens,WA
Summary
Motivated to secure a role as a campus principal, this well-rounded and dynamic education administrator has a strong background in curriculum planning and development. Expertise lies in fostering student-focused environments through effective communication skills. With a track record of successfully leading school administration, consistently driving test scores higher by implementing proven education methods.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Cavelero Mid High School
01.2022 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Assistant Principal
Naaman Forest High School
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Improved Algebra I EOC scores from 6th to 4th in district rankings
- Expanded Collegiate Academy Magnet & PTECH programs from 125 to 450 students
- Increased CCMR Indicator percentage by 17.5% since 2019
- Grew Dual Credit program in collaboration with Dallas College (66 DC sections in Fall ’21)
- Designed Master Schedule supporting intervention and enrichment programs
Assistant Principal
Rowlett High School
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Directed AP programs to ensure high-quality instruction and exam preparation
- Implemented AP Capstone program (2019-20)
- Supervised ELAR, Visual Arts, and ROTC departments
- Increased student College & Career Readiness indicators
College and Career Readiness Facilitator
Garland ISD
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Department of Advanced Academics
- Supervised PreK-12 College & Career Readiness programs
- Developed partnerships and teacher training programs
- Established GISD Superintendent’s Honor Scholars partnership with KD College Prep
- Launched FAFSA workshop series to assist students and parents
- Department of Advanced Academics
Instructional Design Facilitator, ELAR Specialist
Garland ISD
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Department of Organizational Learning
- Conducted professional development sessions for K-12 educators
- Created GISD ELAR curriculum and assessment frameworks
- Provided classroom evaluations and coaching
- Department of Organizational Learning
ELA Department Chair
Rowlett High School
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Supervised 25 ELA/R teachers, achieving the highest EOC scores in GISD
- Organized department meetings to encourage instructional innovation
Education
Ed. D. - Educational Administration
Texas A&M University at Commerce
01.2022
M. Ed. - Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX01.2010
BA - English and Physical Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX01.1989
Skills
- Curriculum development and oversight
- Education administration
- Faculty training and development
- Academic administration
Certification
- Principal Certificate EC-12, WA, TX
- Teaching Certificate in English and Physical Education 6-12 Endorsement, TX
- T-TESS Certificate, 07/21
Affiliations
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration
- American Educational Research Association
- Texas Classroom Teachers Association
- National Education Association
Coaching Experience
- Rowlett HS English Teacher of the Year, 2009-10
- Texas Girls Gymnastics Coach of the Year, 2003
- Texas Boys Gymnastics Coach of the Year, 1993
- Head & Assistant Gymnastics Coach, Hurst Jr. High, Richardson HS, Highland Park HS, L.D. Bell HS
Training
- TIPS Training, 01/16
- Apple Vanguard Training, 01/15
- ELL’s in Texas (Seidlitz) Training, 01/15
- Data-Driven Instruction Training, 01/14, 01/13
- AVID Training, 01/14
- Leadership Coaching for High Performance, 01/13
Community Service
Rowlett Citizens Police Academy Graduate
Presentations
- College and Career Readiness Profile of GISD, 02/16
- Atlas Examination of MAP Data, 02/15
- Curriculum Calibration, 10/14
- Fundamental Five Review, 02/14
Timeline
Principal
Cavelero Mid High School
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Naaman Forest High School
01.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Principal
Rowlett High School
01.2017 - 01.2019
College and Career Readiness Facilitator
Garland ISD
01.2015 - 01.2017
Instructional Design Facilitator, ELAR Specialist
Garland ISD
01.2013 - 01.2015
ELA Department Chair
Rowlett High School
01.2011 - 01.2013
M. Ed. - Administration
Lamar University
BA - English and Physical Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Ed. D. - Educational Administration
Texas A&M University at Commerce
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