Kim Davis
Ossining,NY
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
PRINCIPAL
Yonkers Public Schools
Yonkers, NY
08.1999 - 06.2025
- Provided instructional leadership through professional development sessions, classroom observations, and teacher feedback.
- Collaborated with teachers to create effective lesson plans to meet state standards and align with district's curriculum.
- Provided teachers with timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction to develop teacher practice.
- Developed positive and collaborative relationships with families.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making methods to identify areas of improvement within the school environment.
- Assisted in hiring new staff members by conducting interviews and reviewing resumes.
- Developed strategic plans for improving academic achievement among all student groups including English language learners and students with disabilities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, disciplinary actions, test scores, and special program participation.
- Demonstrated strong problem solving skills by resolving conflicts between faculty members, parents, and students in a timely manner.
- Engaged in ongoing collaboration with teachers to develop meaningful instruction plans tailored to meet individual learner needs.
- Successfully managed and led a team of administrators, teachers, and support staff in the development and implementation of school policies and procedures.
- Implemented innovative strategies to improve curriculum alignment across grade levels while ensuring high academic standards were maintained.
- Cultivated an inclusive learning environment that promoted respect for diversity among staff members and students.
- Managed conflict constructively to foster positive learning environment.
- Established systems for monitoring student behavior in order to ensure a safe learning atmosphere.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student progress, behavioral issues and other concerns.
- Organized a variety of events such as fundraising activities and parent nights to build positive connections with the local community.
- Led instructional program that promoted high expectations and access to rigorous and relevant learning.
- Led professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
- Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas needing improvement.
- Enforced discipline and attendance rules.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
Timeline
PRINCIPAL
Yonkers Public Schools
08.1999 - 06.2025