Jean M. Karst
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced with educational leadership, emphasizing development of high-performing academic environments. Utilizes strategic planning and team management to drive school improvement and student success. Knowledge of curriculum development and staff mentorship, ensuring comprehensive educational experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Principal
JOHN JAY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY
09.2023 - Current
- Participate in development and evaluation of educational programs.
- Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members.
- Help the principal develop and use information systems to maintain records for track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
- Conduct evaluation conferences.
- Help daily school activities by participating in the development of class lists, teacher assignments and extracurricular activity schedules.
- Develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
- Monitor the SEA CTE programs.
Campus Program Coordinator
JOHN JAY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY
09.2021 - 09.2023
- TTESS – Worked with CTE teachers
- Discipline – minor and major incidents that involved investigations and students being sent to DAEP. Issued Stay Away Agreements and Behavior Contracts when needed.
- Attendance – informed students of when they were in jeopardy of losing credit. Granted medical waivers when needed. Informed counselors and parents of situations.
- 504 – Asthma & Allergy.
- In charge of Fish camp, STEM outreach, SEA social media, STEM experiences, College & Career field trips, as well as facilitating field trips for teachers on campus.
- STEAM Fest- facilitated a group of student leaders that organized a community wide STEAM event on our campus.
- I was a part of recruiting, such as magnet fairs and SEA open house.
- Helped with SEA research symposium, induction ceremony, and senior banquet.
- Attended sporting events, prom, and graduation.
ADMIN INTERN
HOLMGREEN CENTER/ JEFFERSON MS / JORDAN MS
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Completed walk-throughs and observations for T-TESS.
- Led campus training when needed
- Participated in leading campus fire drills
- Admin point of contact for red wagon, PLC’s, and PBIS.
- Grade level 504 coordinator.
- Admin on duty at campus sporting events, bus loop, and lunch.
- Part of the interview team
- Sat in on Middle School and High School Academic Dean meetings.
- In charge of MS Course Protection Program.
- Jack C. Jordan Summer School Liaison.
- Implemented Progressive Discipline Reprimands when needed.
- Student Discipline.
STEM Leadership Coordinator
JOHN JAY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Facilitated STEM outreach by organizing events for students to volunteer at such as science nights at local elementary schools.
- Organized a yearly STEM Fest event, which is a student led event with over 70 hands on STEM Activities that is free to the community.
- Organized internships and field trips in order to expose our students to various STEM careers.
- Created the 5th Grade Science Test Prep Program and the STEAM/Robotics Summer Camp in addition to continuing the growth of other avenues of STEM Outreach.
Academic Research Coordinator
JOHN JAY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Organized a yearly science fair in which over 600 students showcase their original work to over 200 judges from the community. The students are competing for medals, cash prizes, and scholarships.
- Supported students as they advanced to the state, national and international levels of science fair.
- Mentored students who are not getting course credit due to grades or attendance.
- Documented intervention strategies in order to facilitate the RTI process.
- Involved in AP testing organization and implementation.
Teacher/ Science Department Chair
Somerset High School/ Southwest High School
08.2006 - 06.2015
- Taught: Physics, AP Physics, Pre-AP Chemistry, Environmental Science
- Communicated effectively with teachers, campus administrators and central office personal to make sure all staff was working to achieve the district goals by organizing meeting and professional development.
- Analyzed campus, district, and state data to make sure the science department was meeting local, state, and federal standards and to adjust curriculum as needed.
- Assisted with the science master scheduling and hiring of science staff.
- Observed teachers in the classroom in order to provide feedback in regards to classroom management and content development.
Education
Principal Certification -
11.2014
M.Ed in Science 8-12 - undefined
05.2008
M.S. in Environmental Science - undefined
08.2004
B.S. in Biology - undefined
12.2000
Skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Operations management
- Innovation and creativity
- Product management
- Multitasking
- Organizational leadership
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building and networking
Certification
- Principal Certification
- Composite Science 8-12
- Instructional Leadership Development
- T-TESS
- NCI
Timeline
Associate Principal
JOHN JAY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY
09.2023 - Current
Campus Program Coordinator
JOHN JAY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY
09.2021 - 09.2023
ADMIN INTERN
HOLMGREEN CENTER/ JEFFERSON MS / JORDAN MS
09.2020 - 01.2021
STEM Leadership Coordinator
JOHN JAY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY
08.2018 - 06.2020
Academic Research Coordinator
JOHN JAY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY
08.2015 - 08.2018
Teacher/ Science Department Chair
Somerset High School/ Southwest High School
08.2006 - 06.2015
M.Ed in Science 8-12 - undefined
M.S. in Environmental Science - undefined
B.S. in Biology - undefined
Principal Certification -
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