JEANNETTE LAFLEUR
Manistee,Michigan
Summary
Seeking a Trainee position in the Hearing Instrument Specialist field, that will effectively maximize ten years experience in Education and Leadership, most recently as an Elementary School Principal. Supervised, trained, managed, and evaluated up to 40 teachers and staff members. Achieved and maintained school-wide compliance with all local, state, and federal mandates for education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Principal
Bakken Elementary School
Williston, North Dakota
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Founding Principal of a new elementary school for fifth and sixth grade students.
- Consolidated over 530 students from five existing Williston Public School District elementary schools.
- Recruited, Interviewed, and Onboarded teachers and support staff
- Supervised a staff of 33 certified teachers and 15 certified staff members.
- Evaluated certified teachers using the Marshall Model.
- Collaborated with the School District Technology Department to develop and implement a one-to-one Chromebook program for all students.
- Implemented core and alternative core curriculum in reading and math consistent with the school district education plan.
- Trained in Direct Instruction through NIFDI- National Institute for Direct Instruction Piloted The Leader in Me student leadership program- Trained in Franklin Covey Leadership Program
- Planned and hosted public meetings to inform the Williston community about the opening of the new school
- Represented the School District at construction meetings and inspections, throughout the building renovation process
- Lead public communications, including television, radio, and newspaper.
- Handled understaffing, disputes, terminating employees and administering disciplinary procedures.
- Represented organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management.
- Applied adult learning and performance expertise to assess behavioral and ability issues impacting work performance.
Principal
Eagle Arts Academy
Wellington, Florida
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Created and implemented a school-wide technology plan, including the implementation of Chromebooks at a 1:1 ratio for middle school students Implementation includes the use of Schoology as the learning management system used by teachers and students for real time formative assessment and data analysis by standard
- Created a positive school culture using Dr.Ross Greene\'s philosophy of lagging skills and unsolved problems
- Managed District compliance process for Charter Schools
- Created Master Schedule
- Recruited, interviewed and hired teachers and staff Supervised staff of 65+, including teacher coaching and evaluation Managed school-wide budget, including staffing, curriculum and facilities
- Supervised Business Department, including a business manager and accountant Supervised Facilities Department, including five buildings on a thirteen acre campus
- Collaborated with PTO to fundraise and purchase a professional piano lab, professional video cameras, and classroom libraries
- Reported directly to the Governing Board and completed Governance Training via Florida Charter School Governance Training by Kathleen W. Schoenberg
- Community outreach, including food and supply drives
- Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional program which was consistent with Palm Beach County School District regulations and Board of Education goals
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Reconciled business and creative needs.
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences and workshops.
Assistant Principal
Eagle Arts Academy
Wellington, Florida
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Managed District compliance process for opening a new Charter School
- Coordinated all District and State assessments
- Created curriculum maps for K-6 arts and technology integration
- Provided Professional Development for teachers on topics including Positive Behavior Support, Response to Intervention, Standards-Based Assessment, Differentiation and individual student needs, Reteaching and Enrichment
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Improved student\\'s analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
Curriculum Resource Teacher
Charter Schools USA
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Supervised and evaluated a staff of 30+ Teachers
- Provided key support and professional development for all areas of teaching and curriculum
- Oversaw the use of innovative computer-based instructional programs Coordinated all District and State mandated assessments.
Co-Teacher
Charter Schools USA
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Corporate Recruitment Team Member
- Acting Dean of Students (Kindergarten-8th Grade).
- School Advisory Committee Chair
Teacher Mentor and Trainer
Charter Schools USA
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Teacher Mentor
- Professional Learning Committee Leader
-
Mentor for Teachers accepted into CSUSA\'s Leadership Cohort
Kindergarten Teacher
Charter Schools USA
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies Developed and taught lessons on relevant children\'s books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest Introduced Whole Brain Teaching used school-wide.
Music Teacher
Charter Schools USA
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Created K-5 music curriculum, including recorder choir, African drumming, and vocal programs Planned and hosted concert series to showcase student musicians Organized community outreach projects for student musicians.
Music Teacher
Arts and Sciences Academy of Pontiac
Pontiac, Michigan
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Created and implemented a K-8 music program, including African drumming, vocal choir, music history, and hip-hop history.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Florida Atlantic University
2015
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Saginaw Valley State University - University
2006
Master of Arts - Music Education
Oakland University
30 Credits Complete, Thesis Pending
Skills
- New hire on-boarding
- Pre-screening candidates
- Workforce planning
- Job fairs planning
- Employee handbook development
- Human resources policies
- Employee coaching
- Performance management systems
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Creative instruction styles and techniques
- Project planning and development
- Business correspondence
- Media relations
- Subcontractor management
- Records Maintenance
- Training programs development
Certification
- Educational Leadership Certification in Florida and North Dakota
- Elementary Education Certification in Florida and North Dakota
Timeline
Elementary School Principal
Bakken Elementary School
04.2016 - 12.2016
Principal
Eagle Arts Academy
09.2014 - 10.2015
Assistant Principal
Eagle Arts Academy
04.2014 - 09.2014
Co-Teacher
Charter Schools USA
08.2012 - 06.2013
Teacher Mentor and Trainer
Charter Schools USA
08.2011 - 06.2014
Kindergarten Teacher
Charter Schools USA
08.2009 - 06.2012
Curriculum Resource Teacher
Charter Schools USA
08.2008 - 06.2014
Music Teacher
Charter Schools USA
08.2008 - 06.2009
Music Teacher
Arts and Sciences Academy of Pontiac
08.2007 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Saginaw Valley State University - University
Master of Arts - Music Education
Oakland University