Kimberley Criswell
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with a proven track record at Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District, enhancing teacher effectiveness and student success through a collaborative evaluation cycle and targeted coaching. Skilled in staff management and fostering communication, creating a positive learning environment and allocating necessary resources. Committed to excellence in education and fostering lifelong learners in staff and students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
08.2015 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teaching 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 to support campus and staff goals.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented strategies to modify behavior.
- 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.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
Assistant Principal
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
08.2007 - 07.2015
- Self-motivated, and effective problem-solver.
- Worked effectively with frequent challenges.
- Skilled at working independently and promoting team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Educational Diagnostician
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
08.1994 - 07.2007
- Improved student success rates by identifying specific learning challenges and creating targeted intervention strategies.
- Expanded knowledge of current research trends through ongoing professional development opportunities, better informing assessment practices.
- Streamlined the evaluation process, reducing time taken to identify and address student needs.
- Provided individualized guidance to parents and educators on appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
- Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX05-1990
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX05-1986
Skills
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Staff Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
Professional Training
- 2017 N2 Learning Principal’s Institute
- 2018 ASCD Transformative Principal Leadership Academy
- 2019 NAESP Mentor Training and Certification Program
- 2020 -2021 Rice Executive Education with Leadership Partners
- 2023 Harvard School Turnaround Leaders
Certification
- Principal Certification (EC-12) TEA-4/1/24- 9/30/29
- Generic Special Education (PK-12)-TEA Life Certification
- Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)-TEA Life Certification
- Bilingual /ESL (PK-12) TEA-Life Certification
- Educational Diagnostician (PK-12) TEA-Life Certification
Timeline
Principal
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
08.2015 - Current
Assistant Principal
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
08.2007 - 07.2015
Educational Diagnostician
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District
08.1994 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of St. Thomas
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