John Southworth
Omaha,NE
Summary
With a robust background at Millard Public Schools, I excel in curriculum development and fostering school safety. My strategic leadership and relationship-building skills have significantly enhanced educational effectiveness and community engagement, showcasing a commitment to elevating student achievement and faculty development.
Results-driven building principal of 18 years with honed expertise in financial and resource management and administration. Familiar with Nebraska, state and federal standards and regulations related to academic performance, assessment programs and educational practices.
Motivational principal excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities.
Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 18 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Principal
Millard Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
Assistant Principal
Millard Public Schools
08.2002 - 08.2008
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
Administrative Intern/High Ability Facilitator
Millard Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2002
High School Social Studies Teacher/Head Baseball C
Millard Public Schools
08.1998 - 08.2001
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
High Ability Facilitator
Millard Public Schools
01.1998 - 08.1998
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Millard Public Schools
08.1997 - 12.1997
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of Nebraska - Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska12-2001
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
University of Nebraska - Omaha
Omaha, NE12-1997
Skills
- School safety and security
- Technology integrations
- Annual reviews
- Curriculum development and oversight
- Student performance data
- Student achievement
- Faculty training and development
- School culture
- Relationship building and networking
- Interpersonal strengths
- Strategic leadership
- Verbal and written communication
References
Dr. John Schwartz, Superintendent, Millard Public Schools
5606 South 147 Street
Omaha, NE 68137
Phone (402) 715-8200
jdschwartz@mpsomaha.org
Dr. Mitch Mollring, Director of Personnel, Millard Public Schools
5606 South 147 Street
Omaha, NE 68137
Phone (402) 715-8200
msmollring@mpsomaha.org
Dr. Tony Weers, Director of Secondary Education
5606 South 147 Street
Omaha, NE 68137
Phone (402) 715-8200
ajweers@mpsomaha.org
Timeline
Middle School Principal
Millard Public Schools
08.2007 - Current
Assistant Principal
Millard Public Schools
08.2002 - 08.2008
Administrative Intern/High Ability Facilitator
Millard Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2002
High School Social Studies Teacher/Head Baseball C
Millard Public Schools
08.1998 - 08.2001
High Ability Facilitator
Millard Public Schools
01.1998 - 08.1998
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Millard Public Schools
08.1997 - 12.1997
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of Nebraska - Omaha
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
University of Nebraska - Omaha
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