Reginald Parrish
Buford,USA
Summary
Instructional leader with a track record of enhancing student outcomes through effective management of Title I funding and implementation of targeted professional development. Skilled in utilizing data-driven strategies to inform instructional practices and improve teacher performance across special education settings.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Evaluation Consultant
City Schools of Decatur
01.2022 - 06.2026
- Developed evaluation frameworks for schools and central office.
- Developed and implemented monitoring and evaluation frameworks for schools and central office.
- Strategized with leadership to improve timely and quality evaluations for schools and central office.
- Created weekly progress reports to reflect accurate completed evaluations.
- Supervised data collection, data quality, analysis, evaluation, and dissemination for schools and central office.
- Created Central office Job Description Evaluation Tool.
- Created Comprehensive Cabinet Member Job Description Evaluation Tool.
Special Education Assistant Principal
Gwinnett County Schools
, USA
01.2014 - 05.2019
- Managed 187 special education students and oversaw 22 special education teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure tailored educational support.
- Supervised and appraised the performance of all special education teachers through the Gwinnett Teacher Evaluation System.
- Implemented and ensured fidelity of Individual Evaluation Plans.
- Evaluated student performance against instructional goals by maintaining up-to-date data from district assessments, summative assessments, and non-collaborative classroom assessments.
- Directed student discipline, facilitated Student Support Team (SST) conferences, and coordinated Response to Intervention (RTI) transitions and 504 Plans for special education.
- Supported educational initiatives at Gwinnett County Schools
Title I Assistant Principal
Gwinnett County Schools
, USA
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Supervised development and implementation of programs, curriculum activities, and budgets, optimizing $500,000 Title I federal funding to reduce class sizes and enhance educational development for each student.
- Oversaw professional development for Math and Social Studies Departments, utilizing District’s Research Based Evaluation System (RBES) to elevate instructional quality.
- Facilitated skill development for students in 21st Century competencies through curriculum meetings, district assessments, formative instructional practices, and blended learning initiatives.
- Gwinnett County Schools
Assistant Principal
Gwinnett County Schools
, USA
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Coordinated standardized testing processes to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Organized SAT and ACT testing events, facilitating access for all students
- Managed student discipline procedures, fostering a positive school environment
- High School Math Department Administrator
- High School Vocational School Liaison
- High School Transportation Liaison
- Managed textbook inventory and distribution
- Gwinnett County Schools
Math Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
, USA
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Planned and taught engaging lessons for Accelerated Math 8th & Algebra 1, fostering student understanding and enthusiasm for mathematics
- Developed and implemented quality improvement programs focused on student remediation and enrichment, enhancing overall academic performance
- Gwinnett County Schools
Math Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
, USA
01.1993 - 01.2002
- Developed and delivered engaging lessons for Accelerated Math 8th & Algebra 1, fostering student understanding and enthusiasm for mathematics
- Coordinated testing schedules and logistics for student assessments, ensuring timely and organized evaluation of student progress
- Guided student teachers in instructional strategies and classroom management, enhancing their teaching effectiveness and confidence
- Coached middle school basketball team during practices and games
- Dekalb County Schools
Education
Ed.S - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Georgia State University
Atlanta12-2001
ADD-ON CERTIFICATE - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Georgia State University
Atlanta05-2000
M. ED. - MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION, CONCENTRATION MATH
Georgia State University
Atlanta08-1997
ADD-ON CERTIFICATE - MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Mercer University
Atlanta06-1994
B.S. - CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro06-1991
Skills
- Evaluation Specialist
- Evaluation Mangagement
- TKES/LKES Expert
- Education Leadership
- Assessment Oversight
- Data analysis
- Human Resource Recruitment
- Effective communications
- Written communications
- Instructional leadership
Leadership Development Programs
Quality Plus Leadership Academy Cohort & Aspiring Principal Program (APP), Gwinnett County Public Schools (joint venture with the Wallace Foundation), 08/13-09/14
Timeline
Evaluation Consultant
City Schools of Decatur
01.2022 - 06.2026
Special Education Assistant Principal
Gwinnett County Schools
01.2014 - 05.2019
Title I Assistant Principal
Gwinnett County Schools
01.2010 - 01.2014
Assistant Principal
Gwinnett County Schools
01.2004 - 01.2010
Math Teacher
Dekalb County Schools
01.2002 - 01.2004
Math Teacher
Gwinnett County Schools
01.1993 - 01.2002
Ed.S - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Georgia State University
ADD-ON CERTIFICATE - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Georgia State University
M. ED. - MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION, CONCENTRATION MATH
Georgia State University
ADD-ON CERTIFICATE - MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Mercer University
B.S. - CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Georgia Southern University