Linda Laye
Avon Park,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
School Principal
School Board Of Highlands County
Sebring, FL
06.2011 - 06.2021
- Conducted regular reviews of student performance data.
- Managed the budgeting process for the school.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers in developing curriculum plans.
- Worked closely with district administrators on long-term strategic planning initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between community stakeholders and school personnel.
- Monitored discipline issues within the school environment.
- Developed and implemented school policies and procedures.
- Coordinated meetings with faculty, staff, parents, and students.
- Engaged in frequent collaboration with other principals in the district.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
Assistant Principal
School Board Of Highlands County
Sebring, FL
08.2002 - 06.2011
- Reviewed textbooks, library resources and other instructional materials for appropriateness in meeting educational standards.
- Developed and implemented school policies, procedures and programs for student achievement.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Resolved conflicts between faculty members and students.
- Collaborated with district administrators on curriculum development initiatives.
- Coordinated professional development activities for faculty members to enhance instructional practices.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
- Supervised the maintenance of accurate student records including attendance, grades, health records and special needs assessments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in education technology.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by staff members during school events.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, reviews of lesson plans and feedback from parents and students.
- Analyzed data collected from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement in instruction or curriculum design.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
- Served as a liaison between the school administration and community groups or organizations.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
Classroom Teacher
School Board Of Highlands County
Sebring, FL
12.1989 - 06.2002
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators and parents to ensure student success.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Implemented strategies for differentiating instruction based on student abilities.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Supervision
University of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL05-2000
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL01-1996
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-1989
Associate of Arts - Education
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL06-1972
Skills
- Safety and security procedures
- Staff Development
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- Principal of the Year 2018
Timeline
School Principal
School Board Of Highlands County
06.2011 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal
School Board Of Highlands County
08.2002 - 06.2011
Classroom Teacher
School Board Of Highlands County
12.1989 - 06.2002
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Supervision
University of Sarasota
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts - Education
South Florida State College