Lynn Cato
Summary
Tenacious worker with proven leadership, organizational, and purposeful skills; I am seeking to apply my abilities to the position of leadership. I am an excellent communicator with proven leadership in building trust with diverse groups.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Mentor
Clayton County Schools
Riverdale, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student performance and adapt instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement effective classroom management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Integrated technology into lessons, enhancing student engagement and facilitating collaborative projects.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching methodologies and stay current with educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, guiding classroom practices and curriculum implementation.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Analyzed student data to identify areas for improvement, driving targeted interventions for struggling learners.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
School District of Palm Beach County
- 06.2024
- Through strategic recruitment, teacher development, and retention strategies, increase the number of diverse employees
- Instrumental in collaborating with stakeholders in planning, organizing, and administering all functions essential to the operation of a responsive, effective, and efficient working environment that provides maximum opportunity for growth and achievement of all groups.
- Coordinate professional development for all employees, with progress monitoring for professional growth of employees in inclusion.
- Manages the daily operation of the building, supervising over 100 employees and managing over 800 students
- Monitor for compliance and fidelity of policies and procedures
- Gather, analyze, and use data from varied and multiple sources to drive decisions for maximum achievement.
- Increase involvement with local businesses, parents, and community interests through partnerships
Education
Master's Degree - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Broward Community College
Skills
- Professional, collaborative, and service-oriented
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Expert in Excel, Word, Access, Project, and PowerPoint, Microsoft Suite
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
- Excellent telephone etiquette and presence
- Resourcefulness and independent problem-solving ability
- Excellent coaching/mentoring/cheerleading skills
- Recruitment and Onboarding/Performance Appraisal
- Event Planning, Project Management, and Coordination
- Strong organizational skills; ability to problem-solve while juggling multiple tasks and attention to detail
- Confidentiality and professionalism with the ability to handle sensitive information and situations
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills as a collaborator
- Pragmatic at getting things done
- High integrity with the ability to gain trust from stakeholders
- Accuracy and effectiveness in operational tasks
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Growth mindset
- Public speaking
- Technology integration
Certification
- State of Florida Professional Certification
- School Principal (All levels) Educational Leadership (K-12)
- Florida Professional Educator's Certificate (K-6)
Timeline
Teacher/Mentor
Clayton County Schools
01.2025 - Current
School District of Palm Beach County
- 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Broward Community College
Master's Degree - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University
COMMUNICATION
- Conduct yearly stakeholder meetings to share mission, vision, and the school district's strategic plan for the year
- Wrote the yearly school improvement plan
- Wrote the Parent Compact for the school, an agreement for stakeholders
- Wrote the training guidelines for parents and teachers to build a community
- Wrote Safety Plans and Evacuation Procedures for the school
LEADERSHIP
- Operations manager for a school
- Supervise more than 100 employees with varied ranks
- Second in command of the leadership team
- Voting member of a non-profit organization
- Former Program planner for New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Worth Beach, Florida