Nikki R. Shockley
University Place,WA
Summary
Developed leadership and organizational skills in dynamic educational setting, seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrated ability to manage teams and implement strategic initiatives to improve performance. Ready to leverage these transferrable skills to drive success in different professional environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Tacoma Public Schools
07.2012 - 06.2024
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing events that connected students, parents, and local organizations.
- Fostered positive school culture, establishing programs that promoted inclusivity and respect among students.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Led professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies and outcomes.
Teacher
Tacoma Public Schools
08.1994 - 06.2012
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Designed curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
Education
Education Administration -
University of Washington
Tacoma, WA05.2008
Master of Education - Secondary
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA08.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Physics, Math, Biology
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA05.1993
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Performance evaluations
- Relationship building and networking
- Critical thinking and judgment
- Team collaboration
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Personnel management
- Public speaking
- Strategy development
- Program management
- Interpersonal strengths
Certification
- Master Teacher Certification - Washington Department of Education.
- Principal Certification - Washington Department of Education.
- Project Management Certification -
Work Availability
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
- Managed school operations for 1500+ students.
- Spearheaded School improvement plan implementation which redefined performance goals and achieved Tacoma benchmarks.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceQuote
All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.
Michael John Bobak
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Tacoma Public Schools
07.2012 - 06.2024
Teacher
Tacoma Public Schools
08.1994 - 06.2012
Education Administration -
University of Washington
Master of Education - Secondary
University of Puget Sound
Bachelor of Arts - Physics, Math, Biology
University of Puget Sound
- Master Teacher Certification - Washington Department of Education.
- Principal Certification - Washington Department of Education.
- Project Management Certification -
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