JILL RICE
Smyrna,Georgia
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 19 years of experience as principal for elementary school leadership. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
07.2020 - Current
- Responsible for smooth operations of school environment
- Coordinator of substitute training pool, daily schedules, and standardized testing
- Part of Admissions and Marketing teams
- Co-writer of school handbooks.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Paraprofessional
Cobb County School District
11.2019 - 05.2020
- One on one assistant for special needs student in first grade
- Responsible for all daily assistance in classroom.
Assistant Principal
St. Joseph Catholic School
01.2004 - 06.2019
- Engage in all daily operations of the school and assume duties of head of school on numerous occasions when the principal is out of the building
- Create teacher and carpool duty schedules, the safety plan for the school, substitute teacher schedules
- Responsible for many major school events and annual activities such as Vocations Day, standardized testing, Admissions testing and Open House Agendas, as well as helping with the general marketing of the school
- Current Curriculum Coordinator
- Involved in positive relations with parents and the community on a constant basis.
Media Specialist
St. Joseph Catholic School
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Created lesson plans using standards to enhance curriculum and improve standardized scores in Language Arts
- Cooperated with faculty and staff to create cross-curricular programs through the Media program, as well as instructing all kindergarten through fifth grade students once a week in library lessons
- Ran an effective media program including such programs as Read to Succeed, Accelerated Reader and Battle of the Books.
Substitute Teacher
Cobb County School District
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Performed teaching duties in classroom environments while current classroom teacher was absent
- Asked to teach new concepts, answer questions and maintain classroom management.
Deli Assistant
Publix Supermarkets
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Assisted customers entering the deli department in a friendly and efficient manner
- Trained to perform all tasks in the deli including restocking, cooking, preparing deli platters and assisting customers in all ways possible.
Assistant Manager
Skyline Chili Restaurants
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Supervised employees in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Created schedules and daily responsibilities for all shift employees
- Experienced in all facets of daily restaurant operations including opening and closing of store.
Education
Master's Degree - Masters of Education - Media
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GABachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Soviet and East European Area Studies
Kent State University
Kent, OHSpecialist in Education Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA01.2018
TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification (140 Hours) - Teaching TOEFL Preparation
Oxford Seminars
Atlanta, GA01.2015
Volgograd State University
Volgograd, Russia01.1989
Skills
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Relationship Building and Networking
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Student and Parent Relations
- Academic Administration
- Instructional Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multitasking Ability
- Interpersonal Strengths
Additional Skills Experience
Russian (Intermediate), French (Beginner), Canada, Mexico, England, Scotland, Spain, France, USSR, Germany, Six-month study abroad experience in Volgograd, USSR, Traveling, reading, recreational sports, Multi-Tasking, Problem solving, Diplomacy
Volunteer Experience
- 1996 - 1997, West Cobb Football League, Soccer Coach, Powder Springs, GA, Coached five and six year olds in a recreational soccer environment, Instilled in the youth basic skills and confidence to play the sport, as well as provided direction with regards to good sportsmanship and lifetime skills of cooperation and team-building
- Various charity work within the church community including, but not limited to, MUST ministries, Women’s groups and elderly care
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
07.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional
Cobb County School District
11.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Principal
St. Joseph Catholic School
01.2004 - 06.2019
Media Specialist
St. Joseph Catholic School
01.2002 - 01.2012
Substitute Teacher
Cobb County School District
01.2000 - 01.2002
Deli Assistant
Publix Supermarkets
01.1996 - 01.2002
Assistant Manager
Skyline Chili Restaurants
01.1990 - 01.1995
Master's Degree - Masters of Education - Media
University of West Georgia
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Arts - Soviet and East European Area Studies
Kent State University
Specialist in Education Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Kennesaw State University
TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification (140 Hours) - Teaching TOEFL Preparation
Oxford Seminars
Volgograd State University
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