LaKeldra Pride
Batesville
Summary
Experienced and dependable educator with elementary and career & technical education (CTE) experience. Proven track record in writing, implementing, and peer reviewing grants. Sensitive to socioeconomic and academic student needs. Experienced in researching and securing resources to aid student success. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and adept at working effectively unsupervised. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Motivated to learn new things, grow, and excel.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Coordinator I
University of MS/Office of Confidential Advocacy, Support & Education
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitates smooth day-to-day operations by anticipating needs, proactively addressing potential issues, and efficiently resolving problems as they arose.
- Manages and maintains electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
- Maintains a well-organized filing system to ensure easy access to important records and documents.
- Maintains, reconciles, and balances accounts
- Coordinates schedules and work for assigned student workers
Contract Peer Reviewer
Mississippi Department of Education
09.2023 - Current
- Use rubric to evaluate, score, and provide written feedback on proposals and applications for the Office of Career & Technical Education
- Received the highest rating (4 - Excellent) in each performance and behavior category on mid-contract evaluation, indicating contract worker fulfilled 100% of identified deliverables related to the scope of work
Career & Technical Director
North Panola Career & Technical Center (NPCTC)/North Panola School District
07.2014 - 09.2022
- Boosted career and technical education (CTE) student population by enrolling at least 45% of all high school students in career & technical education (CTE) programs, including 9th graders
- Modernized CTE program offerings and support to include: Engineering & Robotics, STEM, Educator Preparation, Work-Based Learning, Cyber Foundations I & II, and a Digital Learning Coach
- Oversaw online standardized test administration to ensure assessments were given according to manufacturer directives
- Established strong relationships with businesses and industries to create CTE awareness and generate student work-based learning opportunities
- Secured $50,000 in grant and district funding to update the automotive program and earn Automotive Service Excellence Certification (ASE) in September 2022
- Assisted the carpentry program in obtaining the Accredited Training & Education Facility (ATEF) designation
- Spearheaded NPCTC in becoming an ACT WorkKeys Testing Center
- Secured and managed 11 grants, along with local district and Perkins funding
- Analyzed assessment data, monitored classroom instruction, and mentored 4 administrative interns
- Enabled staff to provide annual student participation activities such as career fairs, industry visits, college/university tours, Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO), and robotics competitions
- Presented CTE professional learning at conferences, Rotary Clubs, Advisory Councils, and Regional Industry Meetings
- Managed MS Department of Education (MDE) audits - 100% Equipment Inventory, Methods of Administration, and Compliance Monitoring Audits
Elementary School Principal
Green Hill Elementary/North Panola School District
07.2005 - 07.2014
- Provided leadership in developing a culture focused on safety and high expectations for approximately 500 students
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Directed daily operations of the school including budgeting, scheduling, and hiring decisions
- Analyzed assessment data to determine instructional strategies for improvement
- Received Mississippi's Title I Accountability "Champion of Change" High Progress Label for moving students from the lowest proficiency level
- Implemented yearly faith-based luncheons to build positive relationships among community members, students, and teachers
- Developed an annual two-week summer Jumpstart Program to support incoming kindergarten students
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Educational Leadership & Supervision
University of Phoenix Online
Phoenix, AZ12.2004
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.1996
Skills
- Confidentiality
- Self-motivation
- Empathy and understanding
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- File organization
Affiliations
Vice President, Panola Partnership Board (Chamber of Commerce)
School Board Member, South Panola School Board
Member, MSBA Workers' Compensation Trust Board
Business Office Technology Advisory Council, Northwest Community College
Member, Association of Career & Technical Education (ACTE)
Member, Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE)
Former President, MS Association for CTE (District 1)
Volunteer, MS Professional Educators (MPE) Scholarship Committee
Volunteer Judge, JROTC Aerial Drone Competition
Volunteer Planning Committee Member, "Made in Panola" Career Fair
Timeline
Administrative Coordinator I
University of MS/Office of Confidential Advocacy, Support & Education
09.2024 - Current
Contract Peer Reviewer
Mississippi Department of Education
09.2023 - Current
Career & Technical Director
North Panola Career & Technical Center (NPCTC)/North Panola School District
07.2014 - 09.2022
Elementary School Principal
Green Hill Elementary/North Panola School District
07.2005 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business
University of Mississippi
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Educational Leadership & Supervision
University of Phoenix Online
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Vice President, Panola Partnership Board (Chamber of Commerce)
- School Board Member, South Panola School District
- Member, Accelerate MS Ecosystem 1 (Advisory Committee)
- Member, Business Office Technology (BOT), Advisory Council
- Member, Association of Career & Technical Education (ACTE)
- Member, Mississippi Professional Educators (MPE)
- Member, MDE Perkins V Taskforce
- Member, Computer Science 4 Mississippi (CS4MS) Strategic Initiative
- Former President, Dist. 1 MS Association for CTE
- Volunteer, MS Professional Educators (MPE) Scholarship Committee
- Volunteer Judge, JROTC Aerial Drone Competition
- Volunteer Planning Committee Member, Made in Panola Career Fair
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