Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Lee Haydon Coomer

Lee Haydon Coomer

Lexington,KY

Summary

Detail-oriented Catholic school educator and administrator with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Uniquely qualified to communicate authentically with principals and diocesan educators. Passionate about helping schools strengthen their Catholic identity and prayer life through relevant faith formation tools and resources.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Christ The King School
Lexington, KY
2016 - Current

Support and foster the Catholic Identity of the school through prayer, sacraments, service and instruction.

  • Communicate frequently and effectively with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to support the school's mission.
  • Standards based test results consistently rank in the top 85% in student growth and achievement.
  • Analyze a variety of data to set short and long term goals.
  • Encourage creative thinking and motivate students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results, formative and summative assessments.
  • Utilize technology for instruction, differentiation, management, data analysis and communication on a daily basis
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational pedagogy.

Teacher

Lexington Catholic High School
Lexington, KY
07.2014 - 06.2016
  • Supported the Catholic Identity of the school through prayer, sacraments, service and instruction
  • Religion teacher for freshman through seniors
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects that promote critical thinking skills.

Principal

Seton Catholic School
Lexington, KY
07.2005 - 06.2014
  • Fostered collaborative relationships with faculty to promote our Catholic identity, professional growth and instructional effectiveness.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
  • Named as a National Blue Ribbon School ranking it in the top 10% of the nation within 6 years of its opening
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
  • Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Organization, School Council, Parish Staff, and Parish Council to foster a supportive community for student success and spiritual growth.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Led enrollment growth from 0 to 515 students over a 10 year tenure

Principal

St. Agatha Academy
Winchester, KY
07.1999 - 06.2005
  • Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification, and approval of professional staff additions.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Increased enrollment by 33% throughout 6 years of leadership
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Oversaw budget management, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for program improvement.
  • Guided staff in adopting innovative teaching methodologies to increase student achievement levels.

Education

Rank I - K-12 Instructional Leadership And Administration

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
1999

Master of Arts - Middle School Education

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
1995

Bachelor of Arts - Middle School Education

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
1991

Skills

  • Proficient with technology
  • Skilled in teamwork
  • Instructional best practices
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Experience with utilizing technology
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Public speaking
  • Community involvement

Accomplishments

  • Founding principal of Seton Catholic School, 2005
  • Led Seton Catholic School to earn National Blue Ribbon Status in just six years since its opening, 2012
  • Established a STEM program, 2012
  • Successfully led schools through accreditation multiple times
  • Established a reading program for students with dyslexia
  • Selected by the Lexington Chamber of Commerce to attend the Center for Creative Leadership for intensive training in leadership
  • Earned Level 1 Google Educator Certification
  • Presented multiple professional developments for the Diocese of Lexington
  • Served as team member for AdvancED School Accreditation Committee
  • Diocesan School Board principal representative for six years

Certification

Middle School |

Catechist |

Social Studies |

ELA |

Principal

Timeline

Teacher

Lexington Catholic High School
07.2014 - 06.2016

Principal

Seton Catholic School
07.2005 - 06.2014

Principal

St. Agatha Academy
07.1999 - 06.2005

Master of Arts - Middle School Education

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Arts - Middle School Education

Bellarmine University

Teacher

Christ The King School
2016 - Current

Rank I - K-12 Instructional Leadership And Administration

University of Louisville

References

Ann Bruggeman

Principal, Christ the King School

Supervisor 2021-Present

(859)771-2673

Paula Smith

Former Principal, Christ the King School

Supervisor 2016-2021

(859)771-2673

Kelley Taylor

Assistant Principal, Christ the King School

2020- Present

(859)576-5403