Nicole S. Chapman
Sharpsburg,Georgia
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educational leader committed to serving as the Pre-K Coordinator, focusing on school improvement initiatives, enhancing parent involvement, and fostering professional learning. Aiming to lead and support a dynamic team in creating innovative, research-based strategies that promote student achievement and growth. Committed to collaborating with educators, parents, and school leaders to implement effective programs and provide ongoing support that empowers teachers and students for long-term academic success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
J.W. Arnold Elementary School - Clayton County Public Schools
Jonesboro, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Develops, manages, and monitors building operations, safety, and security processes for the overall working and learning environment
- Leveraged assessment results and subgroup data to guide strategic decisions for enhancing student achievements.
- Prepares reports/presentations related to school performance and developing action plans (ie: CSIP, STAP, & TITLE 1 plan)
- Creates various observational tools providing feedback on small group instruction, classroom management, and lesson plan development to improve instructional practices and student outcomes
- Leads the planning and monitoring of the school’s federal and grant budgets and ensures compliance of expenditures
- Leads parent meetings/trainings to maintain a school-home connection
Assistant Principal
J.W. Arnold Elementary School - Clayton County Public Schools
Jonesboro, GA
09.2017 - 01.2024
- Maintained effective communication with administration, teachers, parents, and all stakeholders
- Selected to mentor new Assistant Principals
- Designated as the Pre-K Site Designee- observed instruction, and monitored compliance guidelines, WSO Assessments, and deadlines.
- Facilitated resolution of issues for parents and students while supervising Pre-K operations.
- Designated as the Special Education School Designee to manage and monitor DES procedures, timelines, and student accommodations, as well as, attended IEP meetings for additional support
- As the Lead Testing Coordinator, developed a school-level check-in/check-out system to ensure state testing was administered effectively
- Collaborated with special populations (EL, DES, 504, Gifted) teams to ensure all students received testing accommodations
- Assisted additional Assistant Principals with preparing for and organizing state assessment routines/expectations
- Led a variety of meetings, such as faculty meetings, student meetings, and parent workshops
- Developed the school’s master schedule with a collaborative subgroup team
- Managed the school’s textbook inventory
- Designed a school-wide RTI protocol system to monitor student deficits and teacher accountability
- Presented the redesigned RTI protocols during a District-Level Principal’s Lunch and Learn session
Instructional Site Facilitator
J.W. Arnold Elementary School - Clayton County Public Schools
Jonesboro, GA
08.2014 - 09.2017
- Assisted teachers in the development and implementation of research-based, high-quality instruction that addresses educational challenges at the school site and aligns instruction to the District’s Academic Achievement Plan.
- Developed online and face-to-face Professional Development sessions connected to the 5 Components of Reading and redelivered to various administrators, teachers, and subgroups departments
- Assisted the School Testing Coordinator by monitoring the implementation of school-level and state-level testing
- Used TKES domains/standards and lesson observational tools to provide constructive feedback and relevant assistance to teachers during informal observations
- Provided teachers with school-level support for disaggregating student assessment data (screening, diagnostic, formative/summative) and assist with implementing instructional practices based on data results
- Modeled effective pedagogy in classrooms and provided teachers with instructional coaching, conduct needs-based professional learning when needed
- Attended professional development opportunities
- Redelivered all district-wide meetings, trainings, and expectations at the school level
- Conducted parent meetings to provide knowledge and expectations of GSE Standards
Classroom Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
Jonesboro, GA
03.2006 - 07.2014
Classroom Teacher
Prince William County Schools
, VA
07.2002 - 06.2005
Classroom Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
, VA
07.1999 - 06.2002
Classroom Teacher
New Hanover County Schools
Wilmington, NC
01.1997 - 06.1999
Education
Specialist in Education - Educational Leadership
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.2016
Masters of Education - Elementary Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Jones International University
Centennial, CO12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Interdisciplinary Studies
Radford University
Radford, VA12.1996
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Team building
- Data-driven instruction
- Curriculum standards
- Operational planning
- Training and mentoring
- Relationship Builder
References
Mr. Myron Allen, Former Supervisor - 17 1/2 years
770.713.9180
Dr. Chantal Normil, ESOL Specialist @ GADOE- Retired CCPS Director of ESOL
770.316.1760
Dr. Arlene Snowden, Leadership Coach/Retired Principal
404.858.6249
Certification
- L-6 -Educational Leadership (P-12)
- T-5 - Early Childhood Education (PK-5)
- Middle Grades Math (4-8)
- Middle Grades Language Arts (4-8)
- Middle Grades Social Sciences (4-8)
- Coaching Endorsement
- Math Endorsement
- ESOL Endorsement
- PBIS Endorsement
Accomplishments
- Recognized as a TITLE 1 Reward School
- Teacher of the Year 2012
- Nominated Teacher of the Year- 2011, 2012, 2013
Timeline
Principal
J.W. Arnold Elementary School - Clayton County Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
J.W. Arnold Elementary School - Clayton County Public Schools
09.2017 - 01.2024
Instructional Site Facilitator
J.W. Arnold Elementary School - Clayton County Public Schools
08.2014 - 09.2017
Classroom Teacher
Clayton County Public Schools
03.2006 - 07.2014
Classroom Teacher
Prince William County Schools
07.2002 - 06.2005
Classroom Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
07.1999 - 06.2002
Classroom Teacher
New Hanover County Schools
01.1997 - 06.1999
- L-6 -Educational Leadership (P-12)
- T-5 - Early Childhood Education (PK-5)
- Middle Grades Math (4-8)
- Middle Grades Language Arts (4-8)
- Middle Grades Social Sciences (4-8)
- Coaching Endorsement
- Math Endorsement
- ESOL Endorsement
- PBIS Endorsement
Specialist in Education - Educational Leadership
Columbus State University
Masters of Education - Elementary Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Jones International University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Interdisciplinary Studies
Radford University
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