Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Molly Harris

17535 Methil Dr,TX

Summary

Demonstrated success in educational leadership with a focus on student development and academic improvement. Skilled in strategic planning and implementation, promoting teacher growth and collaboration while managing administrative responsibilities effectively.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

RENNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2011 - Current
  • Collaborate with staff, students, and parents to facilitate the continuous improvement of our school
  • Collect and analyze multiple sources of data regularly to guide decision making
  • Facilitate communication of staff, students, and parents to resolve conflict
  • Supervise and appraise staff members
  • Encourage, motivate, and coach staff members to build capacity for success
  • Grow the leadership capacity of the administrative team as well as teacher leaders
  • Model professional and ethical behaviors, best teaching practices, technology integration, positive and timely communication, creativity, and innovation
  • Provided leadership, coaching, and support for teachers
  • Supervised and appraised staff members
  • Ensured that students received high quality, engaging learning opportunities
  • Coordinated and facilitated ongoing, job-embedded professional learning for teachers
  • Helped to develop a student discipline management system that resulted in positive student behavior

SUMMER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

MULTIPLE CAMPUSES
06.2014 - 08.2021
  • Organized and facilitated schedules, map, handbook, and daily operating procedures
  • Encouraged, motivated, and coached staff members to build capacity for success
  • Facilitated effective and timely resolution of conflicts
  • Monitored instructional practices to ensure alignment with campus vision and district goals

INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

HOLBROOK ELEMENTARY
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • Facilitated At-Risk meetings for each grade level to create a plan to meet students needs
  • Organized AMIP/ARIP/Title III scheduling, hiring of tutors, timesheets, etc.
  • Organized, planned, and facilitated campus staff development days, technology courses, book studies, and curriculum-based staff development opportunities
  • Collaborated on lesson planning, created and researched applicable resources, and modeled lessons
  • Supported teachers in improving their instructional methods for increased student engagement and understanding.
  • Assisted in the analysis of school-wide assessment data, informing programmatic decisions aimed at improving overall performance.
  • Collaborated with faculty to analyze student data, identifying areas for targeted intervention and support.

Teacher

Holbrook Elementary School
08.1999 - 05.2008
  • Taught Math, Science, and Social Studies
  • Taught First, Second and Fourth Grades
  • Designed lessons to raise student achievement and increase levels of student engagement
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Teacher

North Shore Elementary
08.1997 - 05.1999
  • Taught Math, Science, and Social Studies
  • Taught First and Second Grade
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Designed lessons to raise student achievement and increase levels of student engagement
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Education

Master of Education - Education Administration

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Huntsville, TX
07-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Education

HARDING UNIVERSITY
Searcy, AR
05-1997

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Parent engagement and communication
  • Student achievement
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Staff development
  • Organizational leadership
  • Performance evaluations

Certification


  • Principal Certification (EC-12)
  • Elementary Self-Contained (1-8)
  • English as a Second Language Supplemental (1-8)
  • Elementary Social Studies Composite (1-8)

Accomplishments

  • TEACHER OF THE YEAR, 2007
  • SHABE Teacher of the Year, 2006

Timeline

SUMMER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

MULTIPLE CAMPUSES
06.2014 - 08.2021

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

RENNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2011 - Current

INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

HOLBROOK ELEMENTARY
08.2008 - 05.2011

Teacher

Holbrook Elementary School
08.1999 - 05.2008

Teacher

North Shore Elementary
08.1997 - 05.1999

Master of Education - Education Administration

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts - Education

HARDING UNIVERSITY