Nikkii A. Tatum
Parlin,NJ
Summary
An enthusiastic and experienced Vice Principal with 18 years administrative experience and 25 years in education. A highly effective leader with excellent leadership and communication skills who cultivates effective relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure a productive learning environment. Successful at increasing efficiency, reducing discipline issues and maximizing teacher and student potential. Through experience with the Road to Success Alternative Program, I'm keenly aware of cultural and social issues surrounding students and families and the importance of providing students with opportunities to realize their potential, achieve academic goals and matriculate to higher education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Principal
Road To Success Alternative Program & Hillcrest
Somerset, NJ
08.2021 - Current
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of RTS as well as key decision making.
- Monitored student behavior and enforce discipline policies.
- Managed over 30 middle and high school staff weekly
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for student and staff orientation and related activities.
- Led faculty meetings to convey program changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Built productive and positive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Performed 24 classroom observations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, students and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Communicated with students, families and FTPS community through website, Twitter, Seesaw and Google Classroom.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Split Vice Principal
Claremont Elementary School & Franklin Park School
Franklin Park, NJ
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Performed 70 classroom observations to assess teacher strategies and instructional effectiveness.
- Supervised safety officers (6) and facilitated monthly Safety Officer Team meetings to review safety protocols and building needs.
- Attended monthly grade level meetings and faculty meetings with building Administrators & ELA/Math Coaches.
- Developed and facilitated monthly school counselor meeting agendas and worked directly with school counselors to support students and staff.
- Analyzed student data with ELA & Math Coaches to determine school wide goals and objectives for current and upcoming school year.
- Assisted building Principal in aligning personal goals with school and district goals.
- Worked with teacher leaders responsible for FPS website, FPS Technology Team, FPS PBSIS Team, FPS School Store, FPS Morning Announcement Crew, & FPS Student Morning Announcement Club.
- Developed AM/PM Duty Assignments, Safety Officer Rotation Schedule.
- Oversaw I&RS/504 process and subsequent team meetings with school counselor for grades 3 through 5.
- Facilitated planning meetings between FPS CST Team & school counselors to discuss student concerns and referral process.
- Monitored student bus discipline referrals and implemented PBSIS bus expectations reward system.
- Supervised PBSIS Team and participated in PBSIS virtual and school based events as well as disseminated PBSIS student rewards.
- Facilitated Diversity Awareness Committee and annual school wide events and celebrations.
- Participated in numerous school wide virtual and in person events during and after pandemic.
Vice Principal
Franklin Park Elementary School
Franklin Park, NJ
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Performed 60 classroom observations to assess teacher strategies and instructional effectiveness.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
Vice Principal
Franklin Middle School
Somerset, NJ
03.2007 - 01.2016
- Assisted professional staff in proactive disciplinary actions to assist students in addressing behavioral concerns.
- Supervised and evaluated professional staff in appropriate curricular and instructional best practices.
- Maintained safe school environment for students and staff, while being excellent communicator with parents and guardians.
- Effectively implemented PBIS Universal & SST programs with staff.
- Supervised Intervention & Referral Service/ 504 process with staff for student population.
- Developed building based PLC's: New Teacher Training Team, Retention Committee, Technology Team, 8th Grade Ceremony, & Calendar Committee.
- Representative on building SCIP team and district DEAC committee. Assisted in developing School Improvement Plan.
- Trained staff to administer standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Participated in ELA & Math grade level meetings, common planning meetings, instructional rounds, and ELA & Math leadership & literacy driven workshops.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Director
Twilight Academy, Hillside High School
Hillside, NJ
09.2005 - 02.2007
- Coordinated instructional program of 100 students, developed student schedules and graduation assessment requirements.
- Supervised 40 professional staff and monitored academic concerns of Twilight student population.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Vice Principal
George Washington Elementary School
Hillside, NJ
09.2004 - 01.2007
- Supervised and evaluated instructional practices of professional staff.
- Developed and facilitated “Girls Group” where 5th & 6th grade female students were provided social and emotional support through small group activities and community service projects.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ06.2004
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ06.1995
Skills
- Relationship building and Networking
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student, Parent, & Community Relations
- School Event Coordination
- At-Risk Student Intervention
- Educational Staff Supervision
- Program Funding Solicitation
- Instructional Leadership
Certification
- School Administrator, Certificate of Eligibility, October 2005
- Principal, Standard Certificate, August 2004
- Supervisor, Standard Certificate, August 2004
Timeline
Vice Principal
Road To Success Alternative Program & Hillcrest
08.2021 - Current
Split Vice Principal
Claremont Elementary School & Franklin Park School
09.2018 - 08.2021
Vice Principal
Franklin Park Elementary School
01.2016 - 08.2018
Vice Principal
Franklin Middle School
03.2007 - 01.2016
Director
Twilight Academy, Hillside High School
09.2005 - 02.2007
Vice Principal
George Washington Elementary School
09.2004 - 01.2007
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
The College of New Jersey
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Seton Hall University
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