Prim Walters
Sparks,NV
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Leader with over 30 years of experience in education for a wide variety of cultural, economic, and special needs schools. Offering insightful analysis of content and systems to create value-added learning environment that achieve desired student outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Learning Consultant
Curriculum Associates
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, utilizing engaging instructional methods and diverse content formats.
- Facilitated open communication between learners, instructors, and administrators to address concerns or recommendations regarding course offerings or delivery methods.
- Achieved consistently positive feedback from participants on post-training surveys through attention to detail.
- Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
- Offered exceptional after-sales support by following up with clients on purchases or addressing any concerns promptly.
- Gathered and prepared sales materials in preparation for sales meetings.
- Researched new clients for sales team.
Interim Principal
Stead Elementary
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced school culture by implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports.
- Improved teacher performance through consistent feedback, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined communication between staff, parents, and community members by establishing effective communication channels.
- Increased student achievement by monitoring data-driven instruction and assessment practices.
Principal
Diedrichsen Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2021
- SIP Program, 4 Star School, Reopen WCSD Task Force, Teaching and Learning Task Force
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
Principal
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Director of Curriculum, Director of Academics, Director of Testing, Director of Grant Writing, Director of Hiring, Human Resources, Director of Student Recruiting, On a Committee to Build a New School, Reports directly to the Charter Authority, Reports to the Mater Academy Board, Title I, Title II, Title III, SB 390 School, Trained by Mater Inc, A+ schools in Florida, Collaborated with Academica and Mater Board to write our Charter Application, Budgeting
- Spearheaded successful grant applications leading to increased funding for various school initiatives.
- Championed technology integration in classrooms to increase efficiency in lesson delivery while also preparing students for the digital age.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
Principal
Sun Valley ES
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Acceleration Zone School, Zoom School, Title I school, Project Based Learning School, Peace Grant School, LLI Trained and prepared for Read By 3, Collaborated with our leadership team to develop a unique writing curriculum to prepare students for the new SBAC test, Collaborated with our leadership team through vertical alignment of our curriculum, Collaborated with our leadership team to develop our Core Values, Collaborated with our leadership to develop a new Mission Statement, Collaborated with staff to change the culture of the school and community, Collaborated with our leadership team to create an effective MTSS System, Collaborated with our leadership team to establish a 21st Century curriculum, Collaborated with our leadership team to develop best practices around guided reading, Mentored two new Assistant Principals, Mentored a new Dean PBL School
- Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators.
- Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
Principal
Spanish Springs ES
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Multi-Track experience, Collaborated with staff to develop a new mission and vision statement, Collaborated with staff to improve CRT scores, Full implementation of PBS (Tier 3), Implement New PGS Evaluation System, Love and Logic Training of Staff, Introduced and trained staff on 12 Powerful Words, Full Implementation of MTSS, Full Implementation of CCSS, Mentored a new Assistant Principal
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
Assistant Principal
Sepulveda ES
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Implemented: PBS, Student Safety Patrol, New parking lot procedures, Love and Logic, 12 Powerful Words, Collaborated with staff to refine RTI procedures
Assistant Principal
Pine MS
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Emergency Management Leader, Implemented Love and Logic, Instructional Staff Leader, Train and Mentored 3 Deans, Master Schedule Committee Member, Duty Committee Member, Conflict Resolution Mediator, PLC with Other Assistant Principals, Established New Walkthrough Forms, Coordinator and Director for 21st Century Program, Attendance Administrator, Developed and planned 6th Grade Integration into the Middle School, 6th Grade Administrator, Athletic Department Administrator, Managed Compensatory Time, Liaison to the Bridge Center
Education
Master of Arts in Education-Administration and Supervision -
University of Phoenix
01.2004
Teaching Credential, K-8 -
Sierra Nevada College
01.1992
Bachelor of Art, Communications -
University of the Pacific
01.1989
Skills
- Administration and Management
- Needs Assessment
- Collaborative Learning
- Program Evaluation
- Organizational Performance
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Curriculum Implementation
Leadership And Administration Experience
- Interim Principal, Stead Elementary, Reno, NV, 2022-2023
- Principal, Diedrichsen Elementary, Sparks, NV, 2019-2022
- Principal, Mater Academy of Northern Nevada, 2017-2019
- Director of Curriculum
- Director of Academics
- Director of Testing
- Director of Grant Writing
- Director of Hiring, Human Resources
- Director of Student Recruiting
- On a Committee to Build a New School
- Reports directly to the Charter Authority
- Reports to the Mater Academy Board
- Title I, Title II, Title III, SB 390 School
- Trained by Mater Inc, A+ schools in Florida
- Collaborated with Academica and Mater Board to write our Charter Application
- Budgeting
References
- Jennifer Van Tress, 775-772-0480, jvantress@washoeschools.net
- Angela Flora, 775-843-3158, aflora@washoeschools.net
- Megan Waugh, 775-843-3158, mwaugh@washoeschools.net
- Joe Ernst, 775-342-8400, jernst@washoeschools.net
Timeline
Professional Learning Consultant
Curriculum Associates
05.2023 - Current
Interim Principal
Stead Elementary
01.2022 - 01.2023
Principal
Diedrichsen Elementary
01.2019 - 01.2021
Principal
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
01.2017 - 01.2019
Principal
Sun Valley ES
01.2013 - 07.2017
Principal
Spanish Springs ES
01.2010 - 01.2013
Assistant Principal
Sepulveda ES
01.2008 - 01.2010
Assistant Principal
Pine MS
01.2005 - 01.2008
Master of Arts in Education-Administration and Supervision -
University of Phoenix
Teaching Credential, K-8 -
Sierra Nevada College
Bachelor of Art, Communications -
University of the Pacific
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