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Joel Nelson

Lanham,MD

Summary

Focused and compassionate Principal/Supervisor with over 21 years of success in leadership and staff supervision. Successful at promoting improvements in public education and building collegial relationships with staff, dedicated to success of students, staff, and all stakeholders with focus on student learning and academic achievement. Ability to assess program needs, demonstrated leadership and broad experience working effectively with diverse staff and community, and ability to adapt to evolving job roles and diversity of projects.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal (Elementary)

Prince George's County Public Schools
Upper Marlboro, MD
07.2012 - Current
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
  • Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
  • Served as a liaison between school administration, local government agencies and external organizations involved in providing educational services.
  • Assessed current teaching methods and techniques used by staff members in order to provide feedback on their effectiveness.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
  • Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.

Assistant Principal (Secondary - High and Middle)

Prince George's County Public Schools
Upper Marlboro, MD
07.2007 - 06.2012
  • Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
  • Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's academic progress.
  • Coordinated professional development activities for faculty members to enhance instructional practices.
  • Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
  • Intervened when necessary to ensure compliance with state laws concerning education.
  • Investigated incidents involving disciplinary action against students or faculty members.
  • Served as a liaison between the school administration and community groups or organizations.
  • Attended conferences related to educational leadership or policy making.
  • Developed positive school climate by building effective communication within school.
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
  • Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
  • Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.

Teacher (Elementary and Secondary)

Prince George's County Public Schools
Upper Marlboro, MD
07.1997 - 06.2007
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.

Education

M.Ed. - Elementary Education

Howard University
Washington, DC
05-1997

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
12-1992

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD

Skills

  • Relationship Building And Networking
  • Training And Coaching
  • People Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Program Evaluation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Principal (Elementary)

Prince George's County Public Schools
07.2012 - Current

Assistant Principal (Secondary - High and Middle)

Prince George's County Public Schools
07.2007 - 06.2012

Teacher (Elementary and Secondary)

Prince George's County Public Schools
07.1997 - 06.2007

M.Ed. - Elementary Education

Howard University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Maryland - College Park

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership

Bowie State University

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