Leigh Mason Hummel
Cumming,GA.
Summary
Diverse background in administration with strengths in building positive organizational culture, skills supporting change management, crisis intervention, and implementing policies and procedures for compliance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Administrator
Kelly Mill Elementary
08.2020 - Current
- Administrator for Pre-K-5 SPED team of 30+ staff
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Conducted investigations as required.
- Coached and mentored staff through various processes, procedures, and areas of concern.
- Collaborated with other administrators to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Facilitated trainings on Change Management, Behavior Supports, Mindfulness programs, and Compliance.
Gifted Endorsement Instructor
Forsyth County School District, MetroResa
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented relevant curriculum, lectures, assignments and exams for adult learners.
- Delivered online, synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
Quality Work Facilitator
Kelly Mill Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Administration team member
- Conducted interviews and supported onboarding for new staff.
- Determined quality department standards, practices and procedures, tracking data.
- Conducted investigations as required.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
- Conducted all annual performance evaluations of staff including plans of improvement and termination.
Gifted, Enrichment, & Art Teacher
Kelly Mill Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Advanced content: 5th grade math & science, co-taught, & resource
- Visual Arts
- Enrichment: created STEAM curriculum
Visual Arts Teacher
Vickery Creek & Cumming Elementary
08.2006 - 05.2011
- Arts & Enrichment
Teacher
Liberty Hill Academy, New Endeavors, Windwood Farm
08.2002 - 05.2006
- Educated general and special education students in alternative school settings including DJJ, residential, and public school facilities.
- Trained and executed crisis management for verbally and physical aggressive students.
- Attended IEP and mediation meetings for students and families.
- Implemented proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Trained and supported students with mental health concerns through trauma informed training programs.
Teacher
Rivers Middle School
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Educated at-risk students in a Title I setting.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school program for struggling students.
- Served on a School Renewal Team to foster stakeholder relationships.
Business Owner- Coffee Diem
Self-employed
07.1998 - 07.2001
- Created a business model to support Active Duty and Veterans in a healthcare setting.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Fostered relationships with military and civilians to promote positive branding for the Naval Hospital.
Education
J.M. Employment Law & HR Risk Management - Law
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL11.2023
Ed.S. - Curriculum and Instruction
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA12.2019
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12.2016
Graduate Coursework - Secondary Education
Charleston Southern University
North Charleston, SCBachelor of Arts - Art History
College of Charleston & John Cabot University
Charleston S.C. & Rome Italy1998
Skills
- Quality Leadership
- Employment Law
- Professional Development
- Change Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Modification
- Wellness Initiatives
Certification
· Tier 1 – Educational Leadership
· NAGC: Micro-credentialing, National Evaluator
· Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI), Aspiring Leaders Cohort 4
· Gifted Endorsement
· Math Endorsement (K-8)
· Mindset Trainer (FCSD) - 2015 - Present
· National Board Certification - EAYA Art
· Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher (200-RYT)
· Mindfulness Certification Trainer (MCT)
· Mindfulness Training Program (FCSD)
Timeline
Special Education Administrator
Kelly Mill Elementary
08.2020 - Current
Gifted Endorsement Instructor
Forsyth County School District, MetroResa
02.2020 - 06.2020
Quality Work Facilitator
Kelly Mill Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2020
Gifted, Enrichment, & Art Teacher
Kelly Mill Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2016
Visual Arts Teacher
Vickery Creek & Cumming Elementary
08.2006 - 05.2011
Teacher
Liberty Hill Academy, New Endeavors, Windwood Farm
08.2002 - 05.2006
Teacher
Rivers Middle School
08.2001 - 05.2002
Business Owner- Coffee Diem
Self-employed
07.1998 - 07.2001
J.M. Employment Law & HR Risk Management - Law
Florida State University
Ed.S. - Curriculum and Instruction
Piedmont College
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
Georgia Southern University
Graduate Coursework - Secondary Education
Charleston Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
College of Charleston & John Cabot University
· Tier 1 – Educational Leadership
· NAGC: Micro-credentialing, National Evaluator
· Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI), Aspiring Leaders Cohort 4
· Gifted Endorsement
· Math Endorsement (K-8)
· Mindset Trainer (FCSD) - 2015 - Present
· National Board Certification - EAYA Art
· Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher (200-RYT)
· Mindfulness Certification Trainer (MCT)
· Mindfulness Training Program (FCSD)
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