Nicolette Pirkle
Killeen,TX
Summary
Results-driven leadership professional with 10+ years of experience managing teams, developing employees, overseeing daily operations, and driving organizational success in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to recruit, train, coach, and evaluate staff while maintaining high standards of customer service, safety, and operational excellence. Skilled in conflict resolution, performance management, scheduling, compliance oversight, and problem-solving. Recognized for building positive team cultures, improving performance outcomes, and leading with accountability and professionalism.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Killeen ISD
Killeen, TX
07.2026 - Current
- Direct daily operations and supervise faculty and staff to ensure consistent performance, accountability, and organizational success.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate employees while providing ongoing coaching and professional development.
- Resolved employee, parent, and student concerns with a service-focused approach, enhancing stakeholder satisfaction.
- Enforce safety procedures, operational standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Coordinated staffing plans, schedules, and large-scale events across multiple departments, ensuring seamless execution.
- Analyzed performance metrics to drive improvement initiatives, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Lead teams through high-pressure situations requiring quick decision-making and problem resolution.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as acting campus leader in the absence of the principal, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operations.
Assistant Principal
Georgetown ISD
Georgetown, TX
06.2022 - 06.2026
- Plan for and lead campus Professional Training and Collaborative Team
Meetings for all grade levels and staff members to improve classroom
instruction methods. - Developed and implemented innovative educational programs to
enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. - Cultivated strong relationships with parents and community
stakeholders, promoting school initiatives and enhancing support
networks. - Coordinated school-wide events and activities, fostering a sense of
community and enhancing student participation. - Promoted a positive school culture by cultivating strong relationships
among students, staff, and families. - Mentored new educators, providing guidance on best practices in
teaching and classroom administration while coaching veteran teachers
to promote their professional growth. - Alignment to district vision and mission statement by continuously
seeking ways to further develop my own personal and professional
abilities and inspire and empower colleagues to do so. - Maintain confidentiality while investigating conflicts, assign resolution or consequence, and communicate allowable findings with necessary stakeholders regarding students, families, and educators.
- Maintain professionalism in high intensity situations and conversations while staying solution focused for the best outcome with students, families, and staff members.
- Evaluate teachers following the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System guidelines annually.
- Create and implement a campus wide testing plan, following all state
guidelines and procedures. - Assist with the creation of a campus wide master schedule which meets
all of the state mandated instructional minutes and special education requirements for specific students. - Gather and analyze campus data to determine student's needs
followed by developing and implementing intervention plans. - Collaborated with teachers to develop data-driven instructional
strategies, resulting in improved student achievement.
Math Interventionist
Georgetown ISD
Georgetown, Texas
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed multiple responsibilities to support campus-wide performance goals, enhancing overall student achievement.
- Collaborated with leadership teams to implement operational improvements, increasing organizational effectiveness and streamlining processes.
- Utilized performance data to identify opportunities and create targeted action plans.
- Delivered training and support to staff, ensuring consistency in instructional practices and adherence to quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and customer-focused service.
Teacher
Killeen ISD
Killeen, Texas
08.2014 - 11.2020
- Managed daily classroom operations, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
- Led collaborative teams to achieve performance objectives and enhance student outcomes.
- Mentored new employees and supported professional onboarding efforts.
- Maintained compliance with safety procedures, district policies, and operational requirements.
- Cultivated strong communication and relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Consistently balanced multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting established goals.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Killeen, TX05-2014
Skills
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Operations Management
- Customer Service Excellence
- Employee Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Recruiting & Hiring Support
- Performance Evaluation & Coaching
- Safety & Compliance Management
- Scheduling & Workforce Planning
- Process Improvement
- High-Volume Environment Management
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Resource Allocation
- Multi-Department Collaboration
- Training & Onboarding
- Communication & Relationship Building
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Killeen ISD
07.2026 - Current
Assistant Principal
Georgetown ISD
06.2022 - 06.2026
Math Interventionist
Georgetown ISD
11.2020 - 06.2022
Teacher
Killeen ISD
08.2014 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Texas A&M University-Central Texas