Monica Rath
Wharton,TX
Summary
Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 28 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs. Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Wharton Elementary School
Wharton, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Director of Student Services, Federal Programs and Accountability
Wharton Independent School District
Wharton, TX
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction
WISD TX
Wharton, TX
07.2016 - 04.2021
- Provide needed professional development
- Work cooperatively with instructional facilitators and campus principal in developing and supervising the instructional programs in all subject areas
- Coordinate the review, development, and revision of all subject area programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines and teaching plans
- Oversee instructional testing programs and make recommendations for improvement where appropriate
- Evaluate the curriculum and instruction program effectiveness
- Participate in development, preparation, and administration of the budget for supplies, equipment, and facilities
- Plan and provide staff development for teachers, administrators and staff
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences as needed for T-TESS
- Assist in interviewing, selecting and orienting new staff
- Oversee and provide professional development of Student Learning Objectives (SLOs).
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Assistant Principal
Wharton Elementary School
Wharton, TX
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Oversee the ELA and Social Studies departments grades 2-6
- Organize and handle weekly PLCs
- Manage the campus instructional and events calendar on Google
- Create presentations for DAT meetings
- Assist in planning campus events
- Handle discipline for grades 2 & 4 (2014-15) /grades 3 & 5 (2015-16)
- Oversee and manage the campus webpage
- Supervise teacher lesson plans, parent contact logs, and webpages
- Conduct instructional classroom walks to ensure and promote effective instruction
- Observe employee performance, record observations and conduct evaluation conferences
- Attend and lead Special Education ARDs and 504 meetings
- Assist in the organization of instructional planning
- Serve as an instructional leader for ELA and Social Studies teachers and facilitators
- Taught 4th grade ELA classes
- Works with and assists faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization
- Maintains an effective and safe school environment
- Assists in supervision of special events
- Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
Assistant Principal
Sivells Elementary School
Wharton, TX
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Assisted in implementing PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) to create a positive campus climate and improve campus discipline
- Enforce campus discipline policies to ensure constant supervision of students
- Serve as an instructional leader by monitoring implementation of professional development through classroom visits, grade level meetings, and team planning
- Implement instructional and assessment strategies by collecting and analyzing student achievement data, and facilitating discussions among teachers and staff
- Provide leadership to teachers and staff
- Attend Special Education staffings and IEP meetings
- Monitor the campus RTI process
- Promote the use of technology in teaching and learning process
- Participate in development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members
- Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences
- Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff
- Supervise operations in principal’s absence
- Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules and teacher assignments
- Assist with safety inspections and safety drill practice activities
- Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students and teachers.
Elementary Language Arts Teacher
C. W. Dawson Elementary School/Wharton Elementary
Wharton, TX
08.1995 - 05.2010
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, TX12.1994
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School
Houston, TX05.1983
Skills
- School Community Relations
- Education Administration
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Educational Staff Supervision
- Relationship Building and Networking
- Academic Administration
- Instructional Leadership
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student Achievement
- Organizational Leadership
- Staff Development
Affiliations
- Texas Association of School Administrators 2021-2024
- Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association 2010-2021
- National Association of Elementary School Principals, 2009-2015
- Texas State Teachers Association, 2005-2010
- National Education Association, 2005-2010
Education Certification
- M. Ed., Educational Administration, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas
- BS, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Houston-Victoria, Victoria, TX, 1994
- Principal Certificate, Texas
- Teaching Certificate, 1-8 Language Arts, Texas
Community Service
- Board of Directors-Secretary, Wharton Boys and Girls Club, Wharton, TX, 2009, 2010
- Ninth Grade CCD Teacher, Holy Family Catholic Church, Wharton, TX, 2000, 2002
References
Provided upon request
Timeline
Principal
Wharton Elementary School
06.2022 - Current
Director of Student Services, Federal Programs and Accountability
Wharton Independent School District
04.2021 - 05.2022
Associate Principal/Dean of Instruction
WISD TX
07.2016 - 04.2021
Assistant Principal
Wharton Elementary School
07.2014 - 06.2016
Assistant Principal
Sivells Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2014
Elementary Language Arts Teacher
C. W. Dawson Elementary School/Wharton Elementary
08.1995 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston-Victoria
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School