Marcus Gladney
Pittsboro,MS
Summary
Talented Administrator highly successful at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside box for creative solutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MS Certified K-12 Administrator: Principal, Director of Athletics, District Testing Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator
Okolona Municipal Separate School District
06.2022 - Current
- Developed and Implemented assessment processes and procedures throughout the district.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Designed educational plans that promote learning and accountability at various facets of the educational paradigm.
- Provided leadership in the areas of athletics, finance, curriculum, assessment, and special education.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Increased school accountability score by 30% from the previous year.
Program Consultant/Practitioner
Excel, Inc.
06.2019 - Current
- Develop and implement planned instructions in math and English.
- Assess and evaluate 25 students' educational competence levels.
- Maintain and discuss students' educational needs with guardians.
- Design educational plans for students that can be executed beyond the classroom.
- Implemented creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with learning differences.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, using data to inform future instruction and target areas for improvement.
MS Certified K-12 Educator: English (7-12)
Okolona Municipal Separate School District
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Designed and implemented daily educational instructional plans to middle school students in the subjects English and history.
- Served on the committee for curriculum instruction and implementation strategies for English and language arts.
- Mentored and assisted with teacher development for new teachers.
- Mentored and provided educational support to students who possess educational deficiencies.
- Monitored and managed middle school students' educational progress.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Averaged 70% total growth and low performers growth on state English and language arts standardized test for three consecutive years.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
Production Line Leader
Southern Motion Inc.
03.2012 - 02.2018
- Contributed in managing and controlling product quality assurance.
- Promoted production output by reducing defective product numbers.
- Performed various jobs on the assembly line, ensuring that daily production goals were being achieved.
- Actively motivator of production workers, team leader and manage production output.
- Monitored and managed production materials and supplies.
- Increase production output by 20%.
Production Supervisor
Kidz World Inc.
11.2010 - 03.2012
- Supervised a 20 member assembly line team, overseeing, improving, and accomplishing daily production output levels.
- Managed production output schedules.
- Conducted monthly inventory control counts.
- Coached and mentored 20 staff members by offering constructive feedback and taking interest in their long-term career growth.
- Reduced and controlled expenses by improving resource allocation.
- Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business.
Direct Marketer
Delta Consultants
07.2006 - 08.2007
- Mentored staff members through offering constructive feedback and taking interest in their long-term career goals.
- Implemented marketing strategies promoting the sale of and the awareness of Bellsouth's communication services.
- Established knowledge-sharing processes for 15 associates throughout the organization.
- Directed team meetings and learning sessions on the implementation of marketing strategies.
Academic Advisor
The Family Literacy Project
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Tutored students that were in the 5th and 6th grades in the subjects of Math and English.
- Taught students techniques that would help them enhance their reading and math skills.
- Mentored students, helping them strengthen their confidence in their ability through conducting independent study sessions.
Active Treatment Technician
North Mississippi Regional Center
10.2002 - 08.2005
- Wrote self-help programs for residential clients using a PPS System.
- Trained new and current direct-care workers on behaviors and programs of clients.
- Attended and directed meetings with guardians of clients to discuss current and future programmatic plans.
- Supervised 13 direct-care workers and 2 supervisors, ensuring that the residential clients were receiving the proper care and stimulation needed to aid them in reaching established goals.
- Planned field trips and developed active treatment programs for clients.
Education
Specialist of Education Leadership - Educational Leadership, Management, Budgeting & Finance And Curriculum Instruction
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR, USA01.2021
Master of Business Administration - Finance, Leadership, Operation Management, and Marketing
Ashford University
Clinton, IA, USA01.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS, USA01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS, USA01.2006
Skills
- Decisive Leader
- Strong Public Speaker
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Time Management
- Collaborative
- Accounting and Finance Background
- Analytical
- Persuasive Communicator
- Conflict Resolution
- Effective Communicator
- Excellent Follower
- Team building and leadership
- Operations management
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Increased teacher retention by 90% over two years through structured mentorship and professional development programs.
- Increased overall student academic performance on standardized tests by 30%.
- 2019-2020 & 2021-2022 recipient of the Okolona Middle School Teacher of the Year Award.
Certification
486- Administrator
105- Business Education
119- English (7-12)
221- Mild/Mod Disabilities (K-12)
Class B CDL:
Endorsements: P- Passenger & S-School Bus
Timeline
MS Certified K-12 Administrator: Principal, Director of Athletics, District Testing Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator
Okolona Municipal Separate School District
06.2022 - Current
Program Consultant/Practitioner
Excel, Inc.
06.2019 - Current
MS Certified K-12 Educator: English (7-12)
Okolona Municipal Separate School District
07.2018 - 06.2022
Production Line Leader
Southern Motion Inc.
03.2012 - 02.2018
Production Supervisor
Kidz World Inc.
11.2010 - 03.2012
Direct Marketer
Delta Consultants
07.2006 - 08.2007
Academic Advisor
The Family Literacy Project
08.2005 - 05.2006
Active Treatment Technician
North Mississippi Regional Center
10.2002 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
University of Mississippi
Specialist of Education Leadership - Educational Leadership, Management, Budgeting & Finance And Curriculum Instruction
Arkansas State University
Master of Business Administration - Finance, Leadership, Operation Management, and Marketing
Ashford University
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Mississippi