Lorena Peters
Lehigh,Florida
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy, driving student achievement and faculty performance. Demonstrates expertise in curriculum design and academic administration, complemented by exceptional relationship-building skills and effective behavioral intervention strategies. Notable achievements include elevating EOC State Test scores, reflecting a strong commitment to excellence in challenging environments. Aims to further innovate educational practices to enhance learning outcomes for all students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL-GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
01.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Trade apprenticeship academy and alternative learning center for at-risk high school students
- Assist with curriculum development instructional strategies and lesson planning and oversee classroom activities creating an environment conducive to learning
- Assist with daily school operations including staff member coverage scheduling daily attendance and building maintenance
- Supervised student behavior and intervened as necessary
- Tracked students' progress and provided individual feedback
- Offered counseling to students in accordance with district guidelines
- Other responsibilities include; mainframe, attendance, creation of student schedules based on FDOE requirements, and assisting in daily running of school
- Planning of special events including graduation and prom
- Trade apprenticeship academy and alternative learning center for at-risk high school students
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Analyzed data collected from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement in instruction or curriculum design.
- Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Resolved conflicts between faculty members and students.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Developed and implemented school policies, procedures and programs for student achievement.
- Developed instructional methods and content for educational or student activity programs.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's academic progress.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Investigated incidents involving disciplinary action against students or faculty members.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by staff members during school events.
- Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
- Assisted in developing budgets for various departments within the school system.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
- Supervised the maintenance of accurate student records including attendance, grades, health records and special needs assessments.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.
HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
01.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Trade apprenticeship academy and alternative learning center for at-risk high school students
- Developed and implemented mini- lesson plans for state FSA testing in Biology
- Increased testing scores for the EOC State Tests
- Responsible for ESOL state testing and act as the ESOL contact person
- Facilitated learning goals in a digital classroom involving multiple subjects simultaneously
- Subjects monitored and taught were Biology, Earth Science, and Physical Science
- Familiar with Common Core as organized under Cpalms.org
- Trade apprenticeship academy and alternative learning center for at-risk high school students
HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER
St. John Neumann
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for Spanish I, II, and III
- Integrated educational activities that connect students in meaningful learning experiences
- Incorporated multicultural units, grammar worksheets, video projects, and presentations to vary lessons and consolidate concepts
- Administered frequent quizzes and exams to assess areas in need of improvement
HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Redland Christian Academy
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Excelled in this position by providing daily instruction to a diverse population of up to 90 high schoolers; created and implemented lesson plans designed to foster individual learning styles and promote student mastery of content knowledge in Science
- Sponsored the school’s Student Government Association and served as a community liaison
- Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans from 9th grade to 12th grade; administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance
- Developed a rapport with parents to maintain open lines of communication to encourage student motivation in classroom performance
- Set high expectations for student behavior and maintained those standards through classroom management techniques and positive reinforcement
- Assumed additional responsibility, tutored students in Writing, Reading and Science in order to improve test scores and individual enrichment
- Incorporated learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction
- Implemented technological approaches to subject material
- Research educational resources on the Internet
- Assisted with information retrieval
- Planned and instructed each subject area using wide varieties of teaching aids, and motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning
- Created and scheduled community centered events such as annual beautification day, college fairs, career days and college 101
Education
Doctorate - School Leadership
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Applied Sciences, Education and Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FloridaMasters - School Counseling
University of the Southwest
Hobbs, New MexicoSkills
- Student achievement
- Performance monitoring
- Relationship building and networking
- Employee oversight
- Academic administration
- Discipline management
- Faculty support
- Discipline and policy enforcement
- Personnel reviews
- Standardized testing and scoring
- Critical thinking and judgment
- Parent communication
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Student and parent relations
- Behavioral intervention
- Progress monitoring
- District reporting
- Human resources
- Curriculum design
- School facilities and operations
- Budget administration
- Social-emotional learning
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking
Affiliations
- Attended workshops and completed certification for CEUs from Association of Christian Schools International and National Christian School Association.
- Member of ASCA and FSCA.
Certification
Provisional Certifications In School Counseling, Passed the General Knowledge Exam
References Available
Excellent personal and professional references are available upon request.
References
- Bobby Angry, High School Math Teacher, ...extraordinarily energetic and enthusiastic teacher...projects a charisma that captures the imagination of students...demonstrated excellent classroom management skills...
- Eileen Smith, Elementary Department Head, ......her ability to connect with her students and her talent at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly superior...I recommend her with the highest regard...
- Nancy Bristol, Elementary Teacher, her ability to motivate students and share a love of learning fosters a successful classroom environment...
Personal Philosophy
My philosophy centers on motivation as the key to success. Learning is not a solitary activity, but a combination of hands-on experiences and the sharing of ideas which instill confidence in children. I believe in holding both teacher and students accountable for the learning environment, thus creating a community-based relationship. Students are able to make better choices, share thoughts, and have positive peer interaction when the learning environment is based on respect. I believe administrators must have a vision that creates and sustains a culture that promotes academic growth of its students and professional growth of its faculty.
Practicums
- Redland Christian Academy, 08/2006 - 05/2007, Taught Language Arts, Reading, and Science at a middle school level.
- Redland Christian Academy, 08/2007 - 05/2011, Taught Language Arts, Reading, and Science at the middle and high school level; used positive reinforcement for behavior management; graded students; encouraged cultural diversity; developed thematic units, research papers, projects, an interactive bulletin board, and assisted children with a variety of hands-on learning experience through the use of cooperative learning. Emphasized the need for taking responsibility for one’s own actions by assigning home learning and insisting on neatness and pride in work completed.
- Redland Christian Academy, 08/2006 - 05/2011, Assisted in the coordination and implementation of community service and student affair activities. Advisor/Sponsor of the RCA Student Government Association. Responsible for the development and the implementation of programs to encourage student participation. Responsible for marketing, school promotions and creating community events for brand branding and community events.
Timeline
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL-GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
01.2015 - Current
HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
01.2015 - Current
HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER
St. John Neumann
01.2011 - 01.2012
HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Redland Christian Academy
01.2006 - 01.2011
Doctorate - School Leadership
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Applied Sciences, Education and Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
Masters - School Counseling
University of the Southwest
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