Pamela Dockter
Edmond,OK
Summary
Relationship-driven school administrator with a passion for promoting student success. Results-oriented with years of experience in leading successful academic and extracurricular programs. Excellent communicator with a track record of fostering strong relationships with students, parents and faculty. Proficient in strategic planning, budgeting, curriculum development and implementation. Adept at managing complex projects and making data-driven decisions. Committed to creating a spiritual, safe and supportive learning environment for all students
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of School
Saint Mary's Episcopal School
07.2013 - 07.2023
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Head of Lower School
Heritage Hall
07.2000 - 07.2008
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Assistant Principal
Edmond Public Schools
05.1997 - 05.2000
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
First Grade Teacher
Edmond Public Schools
08.1986 - 05.1997
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Middle School Teacher
Little Elm Independent School District
08.1985 - 06.1986
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Early Childhood Educator
DKH Academy
08.1983 - 06.1985
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Elementary Teacher
Villa Teresa School
08.1981 - 06.1983
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Education
Elementary Principal K-8 - Administration
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, Oklahoma07.1994
Master of Arts - Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, Oklahoma07.1992
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Mayville State University
Mayville, North Dakota05.1981
Skills
- Enrollment Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Teacher Training
- Staff Development
- Parental Communication
- Student Development
- Academic Intervention
- Curriculum Design
- Student Engagement
- Core Knowledge Sequence
- Crisis Management
- Facilities Management
Timeline
Head of School
Saint Mary's Episcopal School
07.2013 - 07.2023
Head of Lower School
Heritage Hall
07.2000 - 07.2008
Assistant Principal
Edmond Public Schools
05.1997 - 05.2000
First Grade Teacher
Edmond Public Schools
08.1986 - 05.1997
Middle School Teacher
Little Elm Independent School District
08.1985 - 06.1986
Early Childhood Educator
DKH Academy
08.1983 - 06.1985
Elementary Teacher
Villa Teresa School
08.1981 - 06.1983
Elementary Principal K-8 - Administration
University of Central Oklahoma
Master of Arts - Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
Mayville State University
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