Kathleen Robinson
Summary
Talented administrative leader with over 20 years of experience in the business and education sectors backed by significant project management and sales experience. An effective communicator skilled at developing and implementing academic programs to create high-quality learning environments. Exceptional relationship building skills with a track record for developing meaningful partnerships with major community stakeholders. An articulate public speaker with strong presentation and facilitation abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Seminole County Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
- Indian Trails Middle School Assistant Principal supervising the ELA, ESOL, CTE and Electives departments
- Special Education Administrator; lead all ESE meetings for IEP and 504 students
- Worked with ELA department through PLC PDs, observing classrooms, and regular lesson plan monitoring to ensure schoolwide implementation of the BEST curriculum
- Developed and presented Professional Development sessions tp increase pedagogical knowledge and instructional strategy implementation
- School Assessment coordinator; supervised and planned all assessment administrations and provided teacher assessment support
- PTSA Administrator; work with parents and the community to implement student and teacher programs
- Developed and implemented PLC with iSeries teachers; worked with district to provide PD opportunities during this time
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Developed and executed comprehensive curriculum plans, resulting in improved student understanding and retention.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on best practices in instruction and assessment design.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives focused on enhancing educational quality and fostering a positive learning community.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication about student progress and upcoming events within the school community.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
ePathways Facilitator
Seminole County Public Schools
01.2020 - 10.2021
- District administrator in the ePathways department striving to build opportunities for students through Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming, iSeries courses, and other district initiatives
- Facilitate communication and build relationships with assigned schools (Lake Brantley High School, Oviedo High School, Rock Lake MS, Teague MS, Jackson Heights MS, Chiles MS, Indian Trails MS and South Seminole Academy) to ensure a seamless collaboration with the district
- Middle school facilitator team lead; lead middle school team meetings, cross county PLCs, developed digital tool testing plans
- Supervise ePathways Teacher on Assignment
- Support teachers in instructional excellence through observing, providing resources, targeted professional development, modeling, and targeted support from a TOA
- Assisting in the program revisioning of the Teague's Institute of Innovation Program of Exploration
- Assisted in program development of Lake Brantley's Creative Design and Entertainment Program of Emphasis and Rock Lake's Digital and Emerging Technologies Program of Exploration
- Plan and present professional development for school administrators and teachers including but not limited to curriculum development, quality instruction, teaching strategies, and new teacher development
- Created and led a Teach like a Pirate Professional Development to guide CTE teachers in quality instruction
- Present Teach Like a Pirate Professional Development at the Florida Association for Career & Technical Education Conference 2021
- Created the Virtual Internship Expo platform and recruited both students and business partners to participate; provided opportunities for students to gain workplace experience while in high school
- Developed and maintained the ePathways Business Partnership database
- Develop and maintain marketing materials for ePathways department including social media account maintenance
- Enhanced program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to review and revise curriculum content regularly.
- Managed logistics for off-site training events, resulting in seamless execution and positive feedback from participants.
- Developed customized training materials, enhancing participant comprehension and retention of key concepts.
- Assist development of CTE programs from infancy including identifying and supplying instructional resources
- Support teachers in industry certification (IC) attainment and interpret data from IC reporting
- Collaborate with teachers in their Program Advisory Council meetings, developing CAPE documentation, developing curriculum, and classroom management
- Create and maintain monthly CTE and iSeries newsletters for ePathways teachers
- Established district-wide PLC's to foster collaboration between CTE teachers (middle and high school) including PLC training
- Assist in the development of articulation agreements with Seminole State College.
Administrative Dean
William Blount High School
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Part of Administrative Team of a 9-12 Title 1 high school with enrollment of 1900
- Implement restorative behavior practices as part of student discipline
- Collaborate with teachers on disciplinary issues and classroom management concerns
- Develop and execute a plan for building teacher morale and culture
- Assist CTE Assistant Principal with leadership of CTE teachers
- Experience in curriculum planning and master scheduling
- Mentor teachers with instruction and planning
- Assisted in the implementation and teacher training of new evaluation system
- Helped CTE Assistant Principal with coordination of dual credit opportunities with Pellissippi State Community College
- Fill-in as Assistant Principal when there was a need
- Short-term Assistant Principal assignment for 2 weeks full time
- Awarded district Spotlight of Excellence award twice, April 2019 & October 2019
- Developed and executed the first CTE Showcase at WB to increase enrollment of students as well as awareness and visibility of programs, community involvement, and partnerships with stakeholders
- Helped compile and interpret data on CTE post-secondary opportunities, school-wide discipline, and ACT achievement
- Assist CTE Teachers in recruitment of students through 8th grade visits, CTE Showcase, and other events.
High School Teacher
William Blount High School
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Using best practices and instructional strategies, deliver business education curriculum to high school students in grades 10-12
- Provide differentiated instruction to students in Marketing and Economics courses
- Developed and implemented a new Marketing program
- CTE Leadership Team member
- Helped create dual credit curriculum for Business courses in conjunction with Pellissippi State Community College
- Member of county-wide task force on evaluation
- Member of Visible Learning task force
- FBLA Sponsor.
Site Coordinator-Knoxville Extended Sites
Lincoln Memorial University
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Main Administrator over all activities at the Knoxville Extended Sites
- Manage and oversee all operations of the Knoxville Extended Sites (Cedar Bluff, Physician's Regional Medical Center and Blount)
- Develop and maintain site budgets and identify budgetary needs
- Led SACS team to successful accreditation at the Knoxville Extended Sites
- Develop the Outcomes Assessment at the end of each fiscal year
- Maintain relationships with faculty, staff and students that builds campus culture
- Participate in community activities to build awareness of LMU's Knoxville sites
- Act as liaison and manage collaboration between Knoxville Extended Sites and Main Campus in Harrogate, TN
- Oversee the planning and execution of New Student Orientation at Knoxville Extended Sites
- Schedule and implement Student Services at all three sites including, but not limited to, student life activities, financial aid, Admissions, registration days
- Member of the Critical Incident Response Team, Health & Safety Committee, Student Success Committee, and the Extended Learning Sites Subcommittee
- Work with Dean of Students on disciplinary issues at Knoxville Extended Sites
- Supervisor of 4 employees; Interview, Hire, Train, and Evaluate employees
- Supervisor of 3 Graduate Assistants: Interview, Hire, Train and Evaluate Graduate Assistants
- Create and implement campus master schedule along with classroom assignment schedules
- Oversee Safety and Security measures
- Plan and execute student and faculty/staff events
- Offer instructional support to faculty as needed
- Encourage collaboration between colleges at Cedar Bluff campus
- Develop and teach workshops for students including but, not limited to, student success, learning styles, resumes & cover letters
- Developed and presented an Excel workshop for doctoral students.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
Adjunct Professor
Pellissippi State Community College
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Manage and create curricular activities for INFS1010, Computer Applications/Microsoft Suite
- Teach Computer Applications to undergraduate students
- Teach students how to use and apply Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
- Engage students with online learning through Cengage SAM Software.
Entrepreneur/Owner
Scrumps, Scrumpdiddlyumptious Cupcakes, Inc.
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Contestant of Food Network's Cupcake Wars, Finalist from Season 7
- Established a successful startup by researching market opportunities, creating a business plan, and securing funding.
- Increased business revenue by implementing innovative marketing strategies and expanding product offerings.
- Handle all day-to-day operations
- Built business from start up to $150,000/year in sales
- Develop and manage operating budget
- Performed all accounting & HR functions
- Responsible for all public relations functions including news spots, press releases, communication with local & national media, etc
- Managed, planned and executed all social media activity including all posts and ads
- Planned & executed all events from in-store to booths at large conventions
- Responsible for all marketing/advertising planning and budgeting including media planning, development of ads and plan execution
- Built brand name from unknown to 3rd largest cupcakery in Knoxville within 2 years.
- Launched multiple successful products through comprehensive research, development, testing, and marketing efforts.
- Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by delivering high-quality products and services consistently over time.
High School Teacher
Carter High School
07.2005 - 10.2011
- Using best practices and instructional strategies, delivered marketing and business education curriculum to high school students in grades 9-12
- Supervised student run bank, BEST Bank
- Managed and Supervised the school store
- Site coordinator of $53,000 21st Century Grant which offered non-credit courses to the community; Trained course teachers and developed curriculum for the classes
- Trained as a TAP teacher
- Participated in Professional Development conferences including Pathways Leadership & HSTW Conference
- Developed curriculum for training students to run and operate the school bookstore
- Marketed school events as requested
- Varsity cheerleading coach: June 2006-December 2008
- Student Government Advisor 2006-2011
- Senior Class Sponsor 2005-2011
- Prom Advisor 2005-2011.
Parts and Accessories Retail Manager
Honda And Yamaha Of Knoxville
12.2002 - 07.2005
- Increased sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and optimized store layouts.
- Improved customer satisfaction through proactive engagement, attentive service, and efficient problem resolution.
- Led a team of retail associates to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding customer experiences.
- Increased department sales from $500K/year to $1.5M/year
- Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels for in-demand products and reducing excess merchandise.
- Developed staff training programs that resulted in improved product knowledge and enhanced selling skills.
- Achieved monthly performance goals by setting clear objectives for employees while providing regular progress updates during team meetings.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday promotions or clearance sales to drive additional business.
- Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
- Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
Instructional Leadership
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN12.2017
Master of Arts - Education Administration And Supervision
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2002
Skills
- Leadership & Team Building
- Data Analysis
- Curriculum Development
- Strategic Planning
- Instructional Design
- Trained Evaluator
- Professional Development Facilitator
- School Culture Builder
- Knowledgeable in Learning Management Systems
- Community Involvement/Business Partnerships
- Microsoft Office Suite Expert
Professional Affiliations And Organizations
- LMU Women of Service (2014-2017)
- Shannondale Elementary Foundation (2015-2017): Board Member (2015-2016), President (2016-2017), Responsible for business development and fundraising, Chair for Live & Silent Auctions
- Delta Delta Delta Sorority – UCF Chapter Alumni, Philanthropy Chair: 2000-2001, Event Coordinator: 1999-2000, Fundraising Chair: 1999-2001, Collegiate District Officer for 3 collegiate chapters July 2010 – August 2012, Knoxville Alumnae Chapter Officer (Event Chair & President) May 2011 – October 2014, University of Tennessee Tri-Delta Delta Sigma Chapter Financial Advisor October 2014-October 2015, UCF Tri-Delta House Corporation Board Member 2020-2022
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Seminole County Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
ePathways Facilitator
Seminole County Public Schools
01.2020 - 10.2021
Administrative Dean
William Blount High School
03.2018 - 01.2020
High School Teacher
William Blount High School
07.2017 - 01.2020
Site Coordinator-Knoxville Extended Sites
Lincoln Memorial University
07.2014 - 07.2017
Adjunct Professor
Pellissippi State Community College
08.2011 - 05.2015
Entrepreneur/Owner
Scrumps, Scrumpdiddlyumptious Cupcakes, Inc.
06.2011 - 08.2014
High School Teacher
Carter High School
07.2005 - 10.2011
Parts and Accessories Retail Manager
Honda And Yamaha Of Knoxville
12.2002 - 07.2005
Instructional Leadership
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Arts - Education Administration And Supervision
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Central Florida