Kimberly Winters
Sunbury,PA
Summary
Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
St. Joseph School
01.2017 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Increased enrollment by 150% and prevented school closure.
- Secured more than $300,000 in EITC funds to support the financial base of the school and provide scholarships.
Principal
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Provide leadership and administration which motivates instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance so as to provide the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and personally
- Direct supervision over licensed staff, custodian, cafeteria workers, secretarial/clerical staff and all regular instructional and other professional staff members assigned to the school
- Develop and administer the general school routine and coordinate all activities within the school building
- Manage, service and upgrade school-wide technology including server installation and maintenance
- Interview and select new personnel
- Continually evaluate existing programs and practices, curriculum content, and pilot programs
- Maintain an educational philosophy and school climate which encourages a cooperative and participating attitude on the part of all teachers and students
- Maintain a standard of student behavior designed to command respect and minimize school and classroom interruptions
- Resolve student behavioral problems
- Identify intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs affecting students' success in school, and take steps to direct and coordinate the efforts of teachers and parents with staff services
- Plan and submit annual budget needs for the building to the school board and executive Pastor.
- Increased enrollment to avoid school closure.
Technology Teacher
Saint Monica School
04.2007 - 06.2012
- Provided a personalized instructional program compatible with individual abilities
- Implemented prescribed curriculum effectively
- Created a child-centered learning environment
- Followed prescribed curriculum, instructional methods, and materials
- Employed creative methods of instruction and utilized a variety of materials
- Taught about various topics related to technology
- Increased Internet safety and awareness
- Utilized designated methods of reporting students' progress to parents
- Attended specified in-service meetings and conferences to keep abreast of new technologies.
Technology Coordinator
Saint Monica School
04.2007 - 06.2012
- Responsible for the ordering and maintenance of equipment and infrastructure
- Training of teachers and staff
- Incorporation of technology in all areas of the curriculum for a PreK-8 school
- Responsible for distribution and maintenance of the report card system.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Saint Monica School
10.2001 - 06.2012
- Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 4th grade, administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance across all subject areas
- Conducted group/individual reading, math and science activities
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student-teacher interaction
- Participated in faculty and parent conferences
- Conducted group and one-on-one math, reading and writing activities
- Developed excellent rapport with students
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement
- Conducted parent conferences
- Developed lesson plans based on the Pennsylvania Academic Standards.
Assistant Principal
Saint Monica School
01.2010 - 07.2010
- Established grade-level teams
- Kept abreast of developments in school curriculum and instruction and provided leadership in determining the appropriateness of incorporating recent developments and trends into the school's educational program
- Encouraged and supported the development of innovative instructional programs and helped teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate
- Helped plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules
- Functioned as the Head of Development
- Managed the Development office and staff
- Developed brochures and newsletters for publicity purposes
- Worked collaboratively with the building principal to ensure proper delivery of instruction and curriculum.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA05-2000
Skills
- Group facilitation and presentations
- School culture
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student achievement
- Student performance data
- Academic administration
- Relationship building and networking
- School Community Relations
Affiliations
- National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
- National Education Association (NEA)
- National Catholic Educators Association (NCEA)
Timeline
Principal
St. Joseph School
01.2017 - Current
Principal
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School
07.2014 - 01.2017
Assistant Principal
Saint Monica School
01.2010 - 07.2010
Technology Teacher
Saint Monica School
04.2007 - 06.2012
Technology Coordinator
Saint Monica School
04.2007 - 06.2012
Fourth Grade Teacher
Saint Monica School
10.2001 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Bloomsburg University
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