Jodi McDaniels

• Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR goals with overall business objectives.
• Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
• Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
• Championed diversity and inclusion efforts, creating a more welcoming workplace culture for all employees.
• Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability to identify areas of improvement
• Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
• Identified areas of improvement or necessary updates though employee engagement surveys and audits of HR processes.
• Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
• Oversaw payroll functions and benefits administration while maintaining accuracy and timeliness of all related processes.
• Designed professional development programs that aided in staff growth and career advancement opportunities within the company.
• Established succession planning processes that identified high-potential individuals within the organization for future leadership roles.
• Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.

In Addition to the above stated duties, the following duties were assigned:

• Maintained company compliance with foreign, local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
• Ensured compliance with all relevant labor laws, protecting both employees'' rights and the organization''s interests.
• Conducted thorough job analyses to develop accurate position descriptions and salary structures.
• Managed complex employee relations issues, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive work environment.

• Facilitated robust teacher evaluations using evidence-based frameworks that emphasized continuous reflection and refinement of instructional approaches.
• Served as a trusted mentor and advisor to fellow educators, providing guidance on best practices in curriculum design, classroom management, and student engagement strategies.
• Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
• Collaborated with the Director of Education on policy development initiatives, advocating for progressive changes that positively impacted student outcomes.
• Increased parental involvement in educational activities by creating engaging programs, workshops, and events.
• Enhanced curriculum development by incorporating innovative teaching strategies and diverse learning techniques.
• Implemented successful grant applications to secure additional funding for various educational programs and resources.
• Led professional growth initiatives for staff members through personalized coaching sessions, peer observations, and ongoing feedback mechanisms.
• Spearheaded special education services enhancements to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with diverse learning needs.
• Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven decision-making processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Developed comprehensive assessment tools to evaluate student learning outcomes and inform instructional practices.
• Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
• Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
• Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources to support shared goals for student success.

• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
• Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
• Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
• Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
• Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
• Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
• Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
• Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
• Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
• Oversaw annual budget planning process, allocating funds strategically to areas of greatest impact.
• Coordinated with school board to align school objectives with district-wide goals, ensuring cohesive educational strategy.
• Increased parent and community engagement with strategic communication plans and regular events.
• Enhanced school's academic performance by developing and implementing comprehensive curriculum review process.
• Engaged in community outreach to understand local needs, shaping programs that reflect community's educational aspirations.
• Established mentorship program for new teachers, improving their integration into school community and enhancing teaching quality.
• Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
• Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
• Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
• Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
• Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
• Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
• Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.