Pamela Carroll
Grand Prairie,Texas
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering [Number]-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Goal-oriented Assistant Principal driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Fort Worth I. S. D., Como Montessori (Title 1 Campus)
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Enrollment by Student Group: Economically Disadvantaged- 76%, English Learners- 22.7%, Special Education- 65%, Mobility Rate- 4.1%
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Assistant Principal
Fort Worth I. S. D., Morningside Middle School (Title 1 Campus)
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Enrollment by Student Group: Economically Disadvantaged- 96.7%, English Learners- 30.9%, Special Education- 62.3%, Mobility Rate- 22.8%
- Monitored attendance trends closely, implementing targeted interventions to reduce chronic absenteeism rates among students.
- Fostered strong relationships with community partners, enhancing educational opportunities available to students.
- Supported the principal regarding staffing decisions by participating in interviews.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop engaging curriculum aligned with state standards.
Assistant Principal
Arlington I. S. D., Anderson Elementary (Title 1)
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Enrollment by Student Group: Economically Disadvantaged- 96.6%, English Learners- 61.6%, Special Education- 28.2%, Mobility Rate- 21.4
- Oversaw the implementation of assessment tools and analyzed results to inform instructional decision-making processes.
- Created an inclusive environment by promoting respect for diversity among students and staff.
- Implemented innovative professional development programs for staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Established clear expectations for staff performance, fostering accountability and professional growth opportunities.
Education
Principal Certification -
Region 11
Fort Worth, TX05.2004
Bachelor of Science, Curriculum and Instruction - Special Education
Texas A& M University
College Station, Texas08.1997
Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction -
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12.1991
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Student achievement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student and parent relations
Accomplishments
- Facilitated community partnerships with Tarrant County Constable Department, and the national organization My Brother’s Keeper- They provide mentorship to the young men.
- CMS staff member of the month.
- Anderson Elementary Academic Innovator of the year.
Primary Duties
Facilitate continuing education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training. Supervise and evaluate teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development. Define and enforce student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives. Review weekly lesson plans, provide feedback, consult with students, parents and teachers concerning academic performance. Identify areas of improvement and redirect behavior.
Additional Information
Como Montessori, Morningside Middle and Anderson Elementary (Bilingual campus / Arlington ISD), are uniquely diverse in their make-up. Grade levels include PPCD through 8th grade. Curriculum encompasses Montessori and middle schools are under Texas standard curriculum.
Results
- Co-taught with teachers in which we moved the school from an F rating to a C rating in one year.
- I was responsible for closing instructional gaps. Beginning at 52%, the campus progressed to 72%.
- A total of 483 office referrals were reduced by 42%, on a campus of 623 students.
- I implemented a teacher reward system to increase district attendance completion requirements. This resulted in a current completion rate of 100%.
Leadership Experience
- Facilitated data driven PLC’s that lead to teacher instructional growth and student achievement.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff regarding effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Collaborated with AISD administration to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Prepared and submitted the school budget administration with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Utilized data to drive instruction, discipline, attendance, and lesson planning.
- Served as Dean of Instruction at Anderson elementary.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Fort Worth I. S. D., Como Montessori (Title 1 Campus)
08.2020 - 06.2022
Assistant Principal
Fort Worth I. S. D., Morningside Middle School (Title 1 Campus)
09.2019 - 06.2020
Assistant Principal
Arlington I. S. D., Anderson Elementary (Title 1)
08.2017 - 09.2019
Principal Certification -
Region 11
Bachelor of Science, Curriculum and Instruction - Special Education
Texas A& M University
Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction -
Texas A&M University
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