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Kelly Reed

Highland,AR

Summary

I am currently a dedicated Assistant Principal offering a 32-year history of supporting academic and administrative function within the Highland School district. I am personable, outgoing and motivated to build rapport with others of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I am familiar with the districts current initiatives and am doing my part to educate myself so that I may be adept at supporting and enhancing teacher success with effective training and mentoring.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Assistant Principal

Highland School District
07.2020 - Current
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Helped plan and carry out professional development.
  • Team member of interviewing and hiring faculty/staff.
  • Supported disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in their child's educational path.
  • Attended students concerts, art shows, performances, and sporting events to offer support and encourage extra curricular activities.


Sr. High Cheer Coach

Highland School District
07.2012 - 06.2020
  • Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
  • Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements, tracked expenses, and reported on all team activities.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.

Director of Dyslexia Services

Highland School District
07.2015 - 06.2017
  • Administered a battery of tests for referred students to determine qualifications.
  • Provided dyslexia therapy to students using the Susan Barton System.
  • Scheduled individual students for therapy sessions.


Middle School Dean of Students

Highland School District
07.2012 - 06.2017
  • Assisted in organizing individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
  • Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
  • Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
  • Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals.
  • Enforced clear school disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.

Food Service Director

Highland School District
07.2012 - 06.2013
  • Purchased food from vendors and monitored commodities to assure effective supply levels.
  • Worked with each kitchen manager to assure facilities were kept compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.

Second Grade Teacher

Highland School District
07.2004 - 06.2012
  • Planned lessons according to district and state curriculum standards.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, reading/language arts and history.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Served as team leader.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Highland School District
09.1993 - 06.2004

Refer to duties as a Second Grade Teacher.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
12-2002

Bachelor of Science - Education

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
08-1993

High School Diploma -

Highland High School
Highland, AR
06-1988

Skills

  • Parent communication
  • Collaborative planning
  • Discipline and policy enforcement
  • School security and safety procedures
  • Faculty support
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Student and parent relations
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional leadership
  • Lesson planning
  • Confidence and determination
  • Team collaboration
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Staff development
  • Attendance monitoring

Timeline

Middle School Assistant Principal

Highland School District
07.2020 - Current

Director of Dyslexia Services

Highland School District
07.2015 - 06.2017

Sr. High Cheer Coach

Highland School District
07.2012 - 06.2020

Middle School Dean of Students

Highland School District
07.2012 - 06.2017

Food Service Director

Highland School District
07.2012 - 06.2013

Second Grade Teacher

Highland School District
07.2004 - 06.2012

Fourth Grade Teacher

Highland School District
09.1993 - 06.2004

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Arkansas State University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Arkansas State University

High School Diploma -

Highland High School
Kelly Reed