Matina Pulliam
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Innovative Education professional with 16 plus year experience impacting positive academic growth in elementary, middle and high school settings. Demonstrated ability in curriculum development and implementation, classroom instruction, and management.
Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and conflict resolution. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting evolving needs of both students and faculty. Equipped to make significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Murdock Middle School
Port Charlotte, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented school-wide policies to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Collaborated with teachers to create professional development programs focused on instructional strategies.
- Oversaw implementation of behavior management systems, improving classroom environments across grade levels.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for curriculum enhancement and targeted interventions.
Assistant Principal
L.A. Ainger Middle School
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assistant Principal in charge of: Discipline, Activities, Athletics, Technology, Crisis Plan, Attendance, PBiS and the ESE department.
Dean of Students
Port Charlotte High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Dean of Students in charge of 9th grade discipline and all grade level attendance.
- Monitor Halls, lunch room and bathrooms.
- Communicate with parents regarding student attendance, behavior and academics.
Port Charlotte High School
08.2014 - 01.2022
- Advanced Placement World History
- Advanced Placement Human Geography
- AICE US History
- Senior Class Advisor/PBiS Advisor/Web Master
Education
Masters - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
10-2022
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology, Criminology
University of South Florida
05-1997
Skills
- Discipline Down YOY 74%
- Attendance Daily Attendance 93% up 25% YOY
- Effective leadership
- Parent communication
- School safety
- Instructional expertise
- Academic advising
Certification
- Education Leadership
- K-6 Elementary Education
- K-12 Exceptional Student Ed.
- 6-12 Social Science
- Reading, ESOL and Gifted Endorsements.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Murdock Middle School
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Principal
L.A. Ainger Middle School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Dean of Students
Port Charlotte High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Port Charlotte High School
08.2014 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology, Criminology
University of South Florida
Masters - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
COMMITTEES
- Suspension Expulsion Review Team Member
- Vape Task Force Member
- Textbook Adoption Committee Member
- MTSS Champion
- Student Assistant Team
District Committees
- Suspension Expulsion Review Team
- Vape Task Force
- MTSS
- Student Assistant Team
- District Bargaining Committee
- MTSS Champion