LOLITA RICHARDS
McDonough,GA
Summary
Educator with 10 + years in school administration and 10+ years teaching experience seeking an assistant principal position to utilize teamwork, proficiency in management of programs, professional development, curriculum instruction, school leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Forest Park High- Clayton Board of Education
Forest Park, GA
11.2022 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
- Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Streamlined administrative processes to maximize efficiency in daily operations at the school level.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Fostered positive school culture, establishing programs that promoted inclusivity and respect among students.
- Oversaw integration of technology in classrooms, equipping students with modern learning tools.
- Implemented mentorship program, pairing experienced teachers with new hires for professional growth.
- Improved student test scores with adoption of new curriculum focused on critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Managed staff recruitment and hiring processes, ensuring selection of highly qualified educational professionals.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing events that connected students, parents, and local organizations.
- Coordinated with teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, enriching student learning experiences.
- Increased parent satisfaction with regular communication channels, including newsletters and parent-teacher meetings.
- Led professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies and outcomes.
- Enhanced school safety protocols by developing and implementing comprehensive emergency response plans.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
HEAD COUNSELOR
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Serves as testing coordinator for PSAT/SAT TESTING
- Facilitates professional development for staff on team building and collaboration
- Master scheduling with Infinite campus
- Supervises, evaluates and motivates teachers and departments as assigned by the principal
- Assists in the overall administration of the school interpreting and enforcing school district policies and regulations.
- Facilitates departmental meetings
- Collect, analyze, and monitor data through excel spreadsheets.
- Monitor teachers in after school Remediation for at risk students
- Provide instructional and classroom management strategies to teachers
- Monitor transcripts, graduation records, and classes
- Consult, coordinated, and collaborated with parents, teachers, and outside agencies
- Work with department chairpersons and faculty to analyze data to improve student success
- Conduct student interventions to decrease discipline and increase school climate
- Oversee planning and implementation of the high school guidance and counseling program
- Coordinate student achievement incentive programs to improve student achievement
- Oversee administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Serve on other county-wide committees as requested
- Create and conduct parent and teacher conferences
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL INTERN
AVONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Assisted the assistant principal with the instructional program of the school
- Monitored classroom instruction
- Participated in local principal meetings and professional development
- Worked closely with discipline principal and facilitated school hearings
- Developed student discipline management system that resulted in positive student behavior
- Supervised students at athletic and extracurricular activities
- Assisted in the interview process of new staff
- Ensured students were adequately supervised during non-instructional periods
- Assisted with safety inspections and safety-drill practices
- Monitored teachers for effective
- Performed Professional Development on Various strategies to improve classroom management
- Analyzed data to decrease the ninth grade retention rate
- Coordinated with testing administrator on various standardized test
GRADUATION COACH
MCNAIR HIGH SCHOOL
05.2006 - 05.2010
- Developed school-wide Support and Interventions
- Generated school support and developed graduation team
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify at-risk students and coordinated appropriate interventions
- Conducted analysis that focuses on data for individual students and subgroups using the prescribed assessment
- Track the progress of individual students and school subgroups as they progress toward graduation
- Established relationships with parents, teachers, community organizations, and other resources
- Analyzed and conducted on-going formative and summative evaluation data of program effectiveness
- Developed transition programs and vertical teams with middle, elementary, and high school
- Examine data to identify student at risk of dropout
- Increased graduation rate by 10%
- Created study strategies to increase student’s success
MATHEMATICS TEACHER, DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON AND TEACHER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
CLAYTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Forest Park, GA
08.1996 - 05.2006
- Managed the department in a manner that promoted positive and productive relationships between colleagues, students, parents and community
- Developed lesson plans that supported student achievement, ensured attainment of state aligned learning standards
- Participated in the development of campus improvement plans alongside staff, parents, and the local community
- Provided an innovative, engaging, and challenging learning environment
- Served as school leader and teacher support specialist to assist new teachers with seamless transition to high school
- Assisted student teachers, beginning teachers, and newly transferred teachers with professional development plans and provided support when needed
- Provided instructional assistance to teachers
- Modeled effective teaching practices
- Assisted teachers with classroom management
- Observed teachers and conducted mini conferences for maximizing student learning
- Attended professional development workshop to increase student engagement and increase standardized test scores
- Assisted in increasing teacher retention rate and improved school climate
- Chosen by the county to assist with the development of curriculum changes
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA05.2010
Master of Education - School Counseling
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.1996
Skills
- Master Scheduling
- Curriculum Development
- Teacher Supervision and Support
- School Data Analysis and Evaluation
- Parent and Student Engagement
- Behavioral Intervention
- School Improvement Planning
- Test Coordination and Administration
Certification
- Georgia Professional Standards Commission SRL EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP TIER II Level 6 (07-01-17 to 06-30-2022)
- Georgia Professional Standards Commission SRS SCHOOL COUNSELING (P-12) Level 6 (07-01-17 to 06-30-2022)
- Georgia Professional Standards Commission SRS TEACHER SUPPORT SPECIALIST Level 6 (07-01-17 to 06-30-2022)
- Georgia Professional Standards Commission SRT Mathematics (6-12) LEVEL 6 (07-01-17 to 06-30-2022)
- Metro Regional Educational Service Agency (Metro RESA) Teacher and Leader Keys Credentialed Evaluator (08/01/19 to present)
Awards
Who’s Who Among High School Teachers, Chosen as “Top Algebra Teacher” due to innovative lesson plans, Chosen by the district to implement new math curriculum, Prom Chairperson and Track Coach, Coordinator of “The Back to School Event” for Clayton County and Henry County, Scholarship Chairperson for Clayton and Henry County, Presented Color Presentation to Staff to develop collaboration teaching and planning
Training
- Teacher Support Specialist
- Differentiated Instruction
- Teaching Bell to Bell on a Block Schedule Model
- Team Building Techniques
- Equity In the Classroom
- How to Engage and Motivate Learners
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Understanding the Gifted Students
- The Difference Between Curriculum Design and Curriculum Development
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Forest Park High- Clayton Board of Education
11.2022 - Current
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL INTERN
AVONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
08.2009 - 05.2010
HEAD COUNSELOR
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2008 - 05.2012
GRADUATION COACH
MCNAIR HIGH SCHOOL
05.2006 - 05.2010
MATHEMATICS TEACHER, DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON AND TEACHER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
CLAYTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.1996 - 05.2006
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
Cambridge College
Master of Education - School Counseling
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
Clark Atlanta University