JaVonda Tucker
Petersburg,VA
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with a proven track record at Dinwiddie County Public Schools, excelling in personnel management and fostering a positive learning environment. Expert in curriculum evaluation and teacher mentoring, significantly enhancing instructional effectiveness and student success. Skilled in parent engagement and organizational leadership, driving program improvements and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Principal
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Assistant Principal
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Exceptional Education Teacher
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2018
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.2006
High School Diploma -
Matoaca High School
Chesterfield, VA06.2002
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Program Evaluation
- Teacher Mentoring
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Instructional Leadership
- Positive Learning Environment
- IEP development
- Organizational Leadership
- School Administration
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Principal
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
07.2022 - 07.2024
Assistant Principal
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2022
Exceptional Education Teacher
Dinwiddie County Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia State University
High School Diploma -
Matoaca High School
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