Kristi Culpepper
Amarillo,Texas
Summary
Vision: Dependable Coordinator provides excellent office management and administrative support. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Bushland High School
Bushland, Tx
01.2017 - Current
- Instructional Leader
- Goal Development Trainer
- Data Disaggregation
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Instructional Leader
Bushland ISD
Bushland, TX
01.2007 - Current
- Administrator of both elementary and high school campuses
- Excellent rapport with administrators, teachers, and students
- Campus leader integrating new curriculum and policies
- Strong classroom management and discipline
- Ability to communicate well with administrators, teachers, parents, and community
- Innovative in scheduling and integrating new programs and technology
- Campus remediation coordinator
- Administrator for federal and state mandated meetings
- Created and implemented new technology based referral system for intervention process through data system
- Provided district level training for Google Calendar
- Frequently attended training to keep updated on new technology to use both administratively and for instruction in the classroom
- Introduced online staff development for Balanced Literacy training
- Technology leader for integrating new educational technology in the classroom
- Campus initiative using DMAC for guiding instruction
- Implementation of Lead4ward at Bushland High School
- Communicated effectively with campus level staff and community via email, twitter, phone call-out system, and Facebook
- Conducted data training for district staff development
- Growth Mindset study
- Provided cross-curricular writing training for core content areas
- Conducted writing seminar for AP Human Geography students, Campus planning committee
Assistant Principal
Bushland High School
Bushland, TX
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Assistant Principal• RTI coordinator
Bushland Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Organized meetings and scheduled events.
- Supported planning and coordination of RTI program and associated activities.
- Implemented practices and policies to keep staff members on task and prioritize duties.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
English II and II Honors teacher, School Testing Coordinator
Dalhart High School
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Education
Current Principal’s certification (expires -
2019
TTESS certified - undefined
2016
Masters - Curriculum & Instruction
WTAMU
2008
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Texas Tech University
1991
Skills
- Excellent Writing Skills
- Copyright Procedures and Protocols
- Educational Support
- Excellent Interpersonal Communication
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Staff Development
- Pitching Media
- Research Writing
- Unique Content Creation
Affiliations
Texas Association of Secondary School Principals
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Timeline
Principal
Bushland High School
01.2017 - Current
Assistant Principal
Bushland High School
08.2016 - 12.2016
Assistant Principal• RTI coordinator
Bushland Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2016
Instructional Leader
Bushland ISD
01.2007 - Current
English II and II Honors teacher, School Testing Coordinator
Dalhart High School
01.2001 - 01.2006
Current Principal’s certification (expires -
TTESS certified - undefined
Masters - Curriculum & Instruction
WTAMU
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Texas Tech University
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