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Kara Hiday

Wilsonville,OR

Summary

Dynamic Lead Principal at Horizon Christian School, adept in staff management and fostering effective teaching strategies. Excelled in enhancing teacher performance and student learning environments through mentorship and comprehensive evaluations. Skilled in verbal communication, successfully bridged community and school relations, significantly advancing educational program standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Principal

Horizon Christian School
08.2015 - Current
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
  • Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
  • Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.

Middle School Teacher

Horizon Christian School
08.2011 - 06.2015
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Utilized various technology platforms to enhance virtual learning experiences during remote instruction periods, ensuring continued academic progress despite challenging circumstances.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
2022

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

Bethany University
Scotts Valley, CA
2007

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Lane Community College
Eugene, Oregon
1992

Skills

  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Staff Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and mentoring

Accomplishments

Successfully established and managed both a child development center and preschool program to instruct high school students in all aspects of Early Childhood Education. The Child Development Center gave parents and students the opportunity to have hands on experience with children with professional oversight that I provided. I focused on creating a nurturing and educational environment for young learners. Developed comprehensive programs that cater to children's developmental needs, promoting cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Designed and implemented training modules for future educators, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to foster a positive learning atmosphere. Through a commitment to excellence and innovation, contributed to preparing students for lifelong success, both academically and personally.

Timeline

Lead Principal

Horizon Christian School
08.2015 - Current

Middle School Teacher

Horizon Christian School
08.2011 - 06.2015

Master of Arts - Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

Bethany University

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Lane Community College
Kara Hiday