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Marsha Webster
Coldwater,MI
Summary
Experienced leader with a proven track record of building and guiding high-performing teams, increasing organizational performance, and fostering a culture in two of Indiana's top school districts. Grounded in my faith in Jesus Christ, I lead with integrity, wisdom, common sense, and commitment to serving others. Adept at developing customized training programs, streamlining processes, and driving strategic improvements. Skilled in leading through change, making data-driven decisions, and resolving conflicts among stakeholders. Passionate about developing talent, with a coaching tree of 20+ teachers who have advanced into leadership roles. Thrives in high-pressure situations, handling crises efficiency while maintaining organizational stability. Committed to continuous leaning and acquiring new skills to drive excellence.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
7
Certification
Work History
Self-employeed
Licensed Insurance Agent
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Serving families by providing life, health, and accident insurance protection in multiple states
- Called leads, set appointments, presented products, and closed sales
- Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options.
- Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
- Established trust with clients through transparent communication regarding policy costs, coverages, exclusions, limitations, endorsements or riders available upon request.
Hillsdale Community Schools
Principal
08.2023 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Developed project plans to improve academic outcomes, manage budgets, and drive initiatives
- Instituted multi-tiered systems of support for academics and behavior
- Systemized and maintained a school-wide student management plan
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Created district-wide systems for improvement and consistency
- Developed strong staff relations
- Earned a $10K grant to address school needs.
- Processed Title IX complaints as Decision-Maker
- Led the district K-12 English Curriculum Committee
- Led and managed child study teams to develop academic and behavior interventions to support students academically and socially.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify areas for instructional improvement, leading targeted interventions.
- Enhanced safety protocols, creating secure and welcoming school environment for students and staff.
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Scheduled, coordinated, and implemented state testing of MSTEP and PSAT 8
Danville Community School Corporation
Principal
11.2014 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Developed project plans, manage budgets, identify risks, and drive initiatives
- Ensured clear communication and timely delivery
- Revitalized the culture from negative to high-performing
- Drove the district strategic plan as a member of the strategic leadership team
- Prioritized an annual budget of $100+K to ensure funds were spent for the highest impact
- Interviewed, hired, supervised, coached, and evaluated over 50 direct reports
- Improved state test math scores in 7th and 8th grade by 8.9% and 18.6%
- Propelled the district to a ranking of 18th of 329 school districts in Indiana.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Brownsburg Community School Corporation
Principal
08.2007 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Elevated state test scores to 94% passing in math, 90% passing ELA, and 88.5% passing both
- Boosted Algebra ECA Scores from 66% Passing to 93% Passing
- Set the vision & maintained the school culture
- Lead improvement process through data study, coaching, and professional learning communities
- Hired and developed employees
- Designed and delivered staff development.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
C.P. Morgan Communities
New Home Showroom Manager
08.2006 - 07.2007
Job overview
- Turned a failing business unit with high associate turnover into a successful, productive unit
- Raised buyer first-time-finalization rates to an average of 86%, exceeding the goal of by 6%
- Improved frame change processing rates from 75% Meeting the Standard to 98% Meeting the Standard
- Maintained a customer satisfaction rate of 95%
- Employee satisfaction rates were at the highest levels since New Home Showroom’s inception
- Developed key measurements for performance for Corporate and Multi-Divisional Applications.
- Oversaw daily operations of the showroom, ensuring a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for customers.
- Collaborated with company leadership on strategic planning initiatives to optimize profitability and long-term success of the showroom.
C.P. Morgan Communities
Executive Assistant/Office Manager/Corporate Events Planner/HR Representative
06.2005 - 08.2006
Job overview
- Led cross-functional teams and managed Habitat for Humanity home build
- Collaborated with teams across departments to implement X-per-day build schedules
- Successfully executed corporate meetings, picnics, Christmas Parties, and Synergy Week events
- Established and enforced office processes to create efficiency, predictability, and consistency
- Reconfigured the physical space to its fullest use in terms of storage, workspace, and foot traffic
- Organized and assisted the General Manager
- Supervised employees, and documented position guides, goals & objectives, incentive plans.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Education
Indiana State University
Educational Specialist Degree - District-Level Administration
Butler University
Master of Arts - Administration and Supervision
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education - English
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Organization
- Adaptability and Problem Solving
- Leadership and Management
- Learning and Development
- Compliance and Policy Implementation
- Presentation Skills
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Change Management
- Client Relationship Management
- People Development and Coaching
- Strategic Streamlining and Operational Efficiency
Certification
- Life, Health, and Accident Insurance License - Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Texas Department of Insurance.
- AHIP Medicare Certification – Various Providers.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Principal Certification - Indiana and Michigan Department of Education.
- School Superintendent License - Indiana and Michigan Department of Education.
- State Teaching License (English)- Indiana Department of Education.
- Title IX Decision-Maker Certification
Grant Writing Experience
- Indiana Student Academic Improvement Program Grant – Wrote and earned an $11,300.00 grant for professional development.
- Indiana Student Achievement Institute Grant – Wrote and earned a $3000.00 grant to assist in our school improvement process.
- Indiana Economic Education Grant – Wrote and earned a grant to further enhance our methods of teaching economics education by developing essential questions and honing units and activities around those essential questions.
Professional Presentations
- 2023, Indiana Association of School Principals Conference, How Danville Middle School Improved Reading
- 2023, National Middle School Conference, Readable English
- 2013, Indiana Association of School Principals Conference, A Culture that Achieves
- 2009, National Middle School Conference Site Visit Host School, Professional Learning Communities
- 2002, Indiana Association of School Principals Conference, Observe, Dialogue, Reflect
References
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Licensed Insurance Agent
Self-employeed
08.2024 - Current
Principal
Hillsdale Community Schools
08.2023 - 07.2024
Principal
Danville Community School Corporation
11.2014 - 06.2023
Principal
Brownsburg Community School Corporation
08.2007 - 11.2014
New Home Showroom Manager
C.P. Morgan Communities
08.2006 - 07.2007
Executive Assistant/Office Manager/Corporate Events Planner/HR Representative
C.P. Morgan Communities
06.2005 - 08.2006
Butler University
Master of Arts - Administration and Supervision
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education - English
Indiana State University
Educational Specialist Degree - District-Level Administration
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