Kimberly Adams
Collierville,TN
Summary
Sharp and focused 3-time TN Reward School winning Principal offering 25 years of expertise in education leadership. Dedicated to success of students, faculty and families with focus on addressing individuals while maintaining overall compliance with procedures and academic performance. Flexible and professional by using compassion with gentle discipline.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Westside Elementary
Memphis Shelby County Schools
Memphis, TN
01.1994 - 06.2024
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Managed budgeting process for school operations including personnel hiring, supplies procurement and facility improvements.
- Supervised administrative staff responsible for student records, health services, transportation and food services.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal laws related to education programs, student rights and safety regulations.
- Directed the implementation of district initiatives such as Response to Intervention program, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system and 1, 1 technology integration plan.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Provided coaching sessions for teachers on best practices for classroom organization and management as well as effective instructional strategies.
- Promoted an atmosphere of respect amongst students by enforcing disciplinary codes consistently throughout the school year.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-1994
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY08-1989
Skills
- Effective Leadership
- Human Resources
- Standardized Testing
- Student Engagement
- Operations Oversight
- Policy and procedure development
- Performance standards and analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Administrative Management
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Academic administration
- Academic instruction
Accomplishments
3X Reward School Recipient 2015, 2019, 2021
Harvard Graduate School of Education- 2014
(National Institute for Urban School Leaders)
UEC Cohort III -Graduate June 2010
Member of the Memphis Leadership Fellows Program 2004-2005
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal Westside Elementary
Memphis Shelby County Schools
01.1994 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY Buffalo State
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