Proven leader in educational administration, notably at Jefferson County Juvenile Justice Center School, adept in crisis management and curriculum development. Spearheaded initiatives doubling student enrollment and significantly raising literacy and math scores at various locations. Excels in fostering collaborative leadership and instructional excellence, achieving a 100% graduation rate through innovative student success plans.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Administrator
Jefferson County Juvenile Justice Center School
08.2021 - Current
Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation for maximum impact on student achievement.
Streamlined administrative processes, reducing paperwork and improving efficiency in daily operations.
Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to assess program effectiveness and inform future improvements.
Promoted a positive school culture through clear communication, consistent expectations, and celebrating student achievements.
Led professional development workshops for faculty members to improve teaching practices and classroom management skills.
Enhanced curriculum quality by developing and implementing new educational strategies and programs for improved student outcomes.
Overhauled outdated policies and procedures to align with current best practices in education administration.
Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
Created and implemented Student Success Plans for each student.
Principal/Superintendent
Southeast Arkansas Preparatory High School
05.2018 - 07.2019
Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
Prevented school from being closed by the state of Arkansas after no special education program the previous school term.
Doubled student enrollment/attendance in a school term.
Increased scores in Literacy and Mathematics on state assessments.
Collaborated with various career fields to offer internships to multiple students.
Implemented Student Success Plans to achieve 100% graduation rate.
Assistant Principal
Pine Bluff School District
05.2017 - 06.2018
Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
Improved the Special Education Department by using data-informed practices.
Math Instructional Coach
Pine Bluff School District
06.2014 - 06.2018
Fostered collaborative relationships with other content area coaches by sharing resources that supported interdisciplinary connections.
Led grade-level team meetings to discuss student progress, share effective teaching practices, and coordinate cross-curricular connections in math education.
Mentored new math teachers, providing feedback on classroom management techniques and instructional approaches.
Organized school-wide math events such as Math Nights or competitions to promote enthusiasm for the subject among students and families.
Developed curriculum for the secondary mathematics department for the district.
Collaborated with local university to develop an after-school tutoring program for STEM students.
Developed a program to meet the needs of the students and math department to meet the Arkansas Department of Education's standards for growth during the 2014 - 2015 school term.
Took school from the lowest achieving school in mathematics, to the 2nd - highest in the district within one school term.