Myra Penuel
Efland,NC
Summary
Focused education professional with master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Collaborated with teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Durham Public Schools
07.1999 - 06.2019
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment in staff of over 60 people.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies. Reduced suspension numbers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Physical Education Teacher
Durham Public Schools
07.1990 - 06.1997
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage over 800 students per week and develop physical skills.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FLMasters of School Administration -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NCSkills
- Mentoring
- Community Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Compassion and Empathy
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Federal Compliance
- Classroom Evaluations
- Confidence and Determination
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Needs Assessments
- At-Risk Student Intervention
- Behavioral Intervention
- Transportation Coordination
- Standardized Testing Coordination
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Durham Public Schools
07.1999 - 06.2019
Physical Education Teacher
Durham Public Schools
07.1990 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Florida Southern College
Masters of School Administration -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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