Joy Dunson
Ridgeland,SC
Summary
Dedicated Education Administrator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. Well-versed in childhood education strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Recovery & Read to Succeed Coordinator
Jasper County School District
07.2021 - Current
- District's Liaison for Read to Succeed.
- Coordinate all before, after, and summer school programs.
- Coordinate and lead Saturday Academy and after-school/summer STEAM program.
- LETRS Course Manager and Point of Contact for District.
- Literacy Family Engagement Partnerships with local libraries and the South Carolina Department of Education Early Learning and Literacy Department.
- Coach school-based Literacy Coaches and curriculum facilitators through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Enter data, generate reports, and produce tracking documents.
- Gather and organize materials to support academic recovery operations.
- Coordinate with the human resources department to handle payroll and personnel databases for all supplemental programs.
- Coordinated with transportation and food service departments to plan and organize transportation and breakfast/lunch for students attending academic recovery programs.
- Observe classrooms using Classroom Mosaic and Eleot and provide feedback to administrators and teachers.
Assistant Principal
Jasper County School District
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or home.
- Evaluated academic performance and social relationships to identify and help struggling students.
- Consulted with teachers in different disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Partnered with the Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing a positive, high-expectation academic environment. Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
Literacy Coach
Florence School District One
08.2014 - 04.2019
- Assessed the literacy needs of the school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and develop action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Monitored the status of students requiring special attention.
- Completed status reports for the district administrators and the South Carolina Department of Education.
- Participated fully in professional development opportunities and professional research and reading.
Elementary School Teacher
Lee County School District
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary And Middle School Administration
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2017
Master of Science - Special Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Morris College
Sumter, SC05.2010
Skills
- Relationship building and networking
- Multitasking ability
- Effective communication skills
- Problem-solving & critical thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Confidence and determination
- Program development & management
- Academic administration
Accomplishments
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI Blue Card) 4k Director (Ridgeland Elementary School) Textbook Coordinator (Ridgeland Elementary School) School Safety Committee Chair (Ridgeland Elementary School) MTSS Coordinator (Ridgeland Elementary School) TAP Mentor Teacher (Lower Lee Elementary School)
Timeline
Academic Recovery & Read to Succeed Coordinator
Jasper County School District
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal
Jasper County School District
04.2019 - 06.2021
Literacy Coach
Florence School District One
08.2014 - 04.2019
Elementary School Teacher
Lee County School District
08.2010 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Elementary And Middle School Administration
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Master of Science - Special Education
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Morris College
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