Joscilyn Coleman
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Goal-oriented leader offering a 19-year history in many facets of education. Motivated to have successful relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Driven to help students focus on learning and equipping teachers with high-quality learning environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Putnam City Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported 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.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at school.
Kindergarten Teacher / Transformation Grade Level Chair
Oklahoma City Public Schools, Cesar Chavez Elementary
11.2017 - 06.2022
- Provide leadership and instructional coaching to support dramatic improvements for all students
- Compile and analyze data to drive differentiated instruction and inform continuous student improvement
- Support school vision, mission and strategic goals to provide social-emotional development and academic success for all students
- Collaborate with co-teachers, other grade level teachers, related arts teachers, and administration to plan and implement standards-based instruction and assessments
- Communicate with parents openly and created lasting relationships and experiences to best fit individual needs of each student and their families.
Principal's Secretary
Oklahoma City Public Schools, Cesar Chavez Elementary
07.2015 - 11.2017
- Process requisitions as needed, goods receipt of invoices, time sheets, etc
- Responsible for School Title I (237,000.00+), general funds budget, Classroom budgets, and Activity fund budget (20,000.00+)
- Proficient with SAP, Wen-Gage, AESOP, Infinite Campus
- Receive calls, greet visitors and employees as they come into the office
- Prepare correspondence, memos, reports, proposals and letters maintaining confidentiality when necessary
- Sustain enrollment paperwork, and processing in Infinite Campus for 800+ students.
Administrative Assistant
Piedmont Public Schools, Superintendents Office
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Maintain excellent bookkeeping, computer and office skills
- Provide excellent customer service to staff, parents, community, and students
- Ensure all employee files are maintained and up to date with hard copies as well as computerized records
- Aide Curriculum Director with maintaining substitute files and training information as well as filing/organizing curriculum materials
- Assist Transportation Director with bus driver records/files
- Support payroll and activity funds as needed
- Distribute mail/boxes to appropriate personnel.
Lead Guide
North Richland Hills Montessori
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Perform 100 individual/group lessons to 24 children on weekly basis
- Prepare numerous new challenging lessons and curriculum as needed
- Conduct over 50 parent/teacher conferences; jointly develop student development plan of action if necessary
- Train assistant daily in classroom management skills and lesson performance.
School Director
SpringStone Montessori School (Randolph)
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Managed 25+ employees and ensured school was in compliance with Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), New Mexico, and Federal school requirements
- Directed over 200 tours and contributed to over 145 children and families enrollment
- Supervised school staff's daily work operations, scheduled training, staff meetings and payroll
- Organized and maintained over 170 student and staff files, training logs, office supplies, and school licensing requirements.
- Boosted faculty morale by providing professional development opportunities and recognizing outstanding achievements.
Lead Guide/Office Assistant
SpringStone Montessori School (Carmel)
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Answered numerous phone calls on daily basis and filed hundreds of documents
- Greeted parents on daily basis, assisted with staff scheduling and ordered hundreds of school supplies for classrooms
- Established and maintained fully functional classroom with numerous materials from scratch
- Led several annual class graduations and numerous school programs.
Teaching Assistant
Cimarron Montessori School
08.2005 - 06.2009
- Assisted in creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives through the Montessori Method.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Education
Master of Arts: Educational Leadership -
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK09.2021
Bachelors of Science: Business Administration -
Kaplan University School of Business and Management
Davenport, IA01.2017
Montessori Certification: Early Elementary -
Montessori Institute of America
Kent, WA01.2006
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Student achievement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Restorative Practices
- School Improvement
- Staff Development
- Relationship building and networking
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
Affiliations
- AmeriCorps Member, OK, 2017
- Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County Volunteer, 2017
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars member, 2015
- Child Care Administration Certificate, NM, 2013
Professional References
- Laura McGee, Executive Director of Elementary, Oklahoma City Public Schools, 405-301-4010, llmcgee@okcps.org, Known for 3 years
- Dr. Laura Morris, Instructional Leadership Director, Oklahoma City Public Schools, 405-698-6033, lemorris@okcps.org, Known for 9 years
- Jennie Clary, Policy Analyst, Oklahoma University, 405-833-0874, jclary@ou.edu, Known for 30 years
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Putnam City Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher / Transformation Grade Level Chair
Oklahoma City Public Schools, Cesar Chavez Elementary
11.2017 - 06.2022
Principal's Secretary
Oklahoma City Public Schools, Cesar Chavez Elementary
07.2015 - 11.2017
Administrative Assistant
Piedmont Public Schools, Superintendents Office
08.2014 - 07.2015
Lead Guide
North Richland Hills Montessori
10.2013 - 08.2014
School Director
SpringStone Montessori School (Randolph)
06.2012 - 06.2013
Lead Guide/Office Assistant
SpringStone Montessori School (Carmel)
07.2009 - 06.2012
Teaching Assistant
Cimarron Montessori School
08.2005 - 06.2009
Master of Arts: Educational Leadership -
Southern Nazarene University
Bachelors of Science: Business Administration -
Kaplan University School of Business and Management
Montessori Certification: Early Elementary -
Montessori Institute of America
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