Nancy Goodwin
Knox City,Missouri
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Knox County R-I School District, excelling in project coordination and team management. Successfully implemented innovative programs that enhanced employee loyalty and reduced turnover. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and budget management, fostering collaboration to achieve exceptional outcomes for students with diverse needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Federal Programs Director/Curriculum Coordinator
Knox County R-I School District
07.2019 - 07.2025
- Responsible for all aspects of the districts special education program
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Supported certified staff members in curriculum development and ensured alignment to state standards
- Collaborated with staff members, parents and outside agencies to develop academic plans for our students in special programs.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
Middle School Principal
Knox County R-I School District
07.2006 - 06.2019
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Special Education Teacher
Kirksville R-III School District
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Collaborated with classroom teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement and record student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students in maintaining progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, applied instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Education
Specialist Degree in Elementary Administration - Education
William Woods University
Fulton, MO12-2014
Master of Science - Elementary Administration
William Woods University
Fulton, MO12-2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Culver Stockton College
Canton, MO05-1997
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Staff development
- Financial reporting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Budget management
- Decision-making
- Issues resolution
- Problem-solving
- Team management
- Leadership development
- Employee development
- Team building
Timeline
Federal Programs Director/Curriculum Coordinator
Knox County R-I School District
07.2019 - 07.2025
Middle School Principal
Knox County R-I School District
07.2006 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
Kirksville R-III School District
08.2003 - 05.2006
Specialist Degree in Elementary Administration - Education
William Woods University
Master of Science - Elementary Administration
William Woods University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Culver Stockton College
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