Rhonda Charles
Thibodaux,LA
Summary
My objective is to ensure that my work reflects sustained academic gains while building teacher and leadership capacity.
I have demonstrated expertise in Title 1 school performance turnaround. I have a long-standing record of accomplishment of success in identifying and exploiting key improvement opportunities to drive student achievement and increase school performance. I have a demonstrated commitment to efficiency and productivity that carries through the entire organization. As a driven leader for success my passion is sustained excellence in all teaching and learning environments and a deep belief that all students can learn, and belong, in the classroom.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Leader
Athlos Academy
07.2024 - Current
- Collaboratively manage and mentor staff, recruits and retains high-quality teachers and staff, Oversees professional development and learning communities of all teachers and staff, classes, and the performance of all school employees
- Promotes and maintains a positive and effective school climate by ensuring that all interactions with staff, students, parents, and the public at large are prompt, efficient, helpful and friendly
- Ensures collaboration and team building among staff, Manages conflicts and relations between school employees, Primary instructional leader for the school, Ensures students are meeting all growth benchmarks
- Ensures implementation of instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication, Ensures effective, research-based professional development is provided and implemented
- Monitors special projects accountability timelines and coordinates timely completion, Collaborates with staff for united school improvement plan
- Monitors, directs, and implements the administration of assessments, Monitors and analyzes student performance assessment data preparing reports as needed for various special projects (i.e., after school program, summer school)
- Oversees special service programs (like SPED and ELL) implementation and compliance, Analyzes student achievement data, draws logical conclusions and prepares comprehensive reports
- Holds and attends parent/teacher/student conferences, open houses, and other parent and community events
- Abides by all state and federal laws that apply to charter schools and charter policy and ensures smooth operation of school facilities
- Attends all required governing board and state meetings; attend other meetings and training that provide legal guidance
- Ensures school safety by performing fire drills and other drills, Ensures school facilities are managed effectively; oversees facilities to ensure maintenance provides a clean and safe school
- Requires students to demonstrate positive behaviors aligned with the school’s vision and mission
- Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules, systems, and procedures
- Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times
- Develops positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members
- Creates a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all students, families, teachers, staff, and community members
- Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community
- Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly
- Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities
- Connect with the community and elevate the status of the school within the community
- Establishes rapport with parents, students, school staff, and Athlos Academy board of directors
- Coordinates with the school’s parent organization to increase parental involvement within the school
- Builds positive relations with state education departments, other charter schools, and school districts
- Works pro-actively to maintain community partnerships and positive public relations that showcases the school’s success
- Models the Athlos culture
- Implements school policies
- Tracks student attendance, behavioral issues, and classroom events
- Participates in regular school-wide and individual professional development including professional learning communities
- Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets
- Actively participates in critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent teacher conferences and more
- Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues
- Honors schedules and deadlines
- Implements school strategic plan
- Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of these in communications with students, parents, and the public at large
- Works cooperatively with parents and teaching mentors to strengthen the educational program
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner
- Increased project efficiency by streamlining processes and prioritizing tasks.
- Proactive risk mitigation measures were implemented reducing project delays due to unforeseen obstacles.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing issues proactively and providing prompt resolutions.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives within the workplace fostering an environment where individuals felt valued and respected regardless of background or perspective.
Proactive Intervention Program Specialist
E. J. Landry Alternative School
05.2016 - 10.2024
- Served as the instructional leader for assigned grade levels
- Knowledgeable about curriculum, instruction, testing, and accountability
- Complied with state, district, and school special education mandates, reporting requirements, and timelines
- Assessed student progress and determined the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional and/or behavioral programs
- Reviewed, developed, and implemented annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students
- Coordinated team meetings and worked cooperatively with schools, administrators, teachers, child search and study team members
- Created a positive learning experience with emphasis on individualized instruction using appropriate resources
Instructional Coach
Athlos Academy
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Athlos Academy, Jefferson Parish, 979 Behrman Hwy., Terrytown, LA 70056
- Partner with school administrators and staff to improve teaching and learning outcomes
- Based on data collected, provide professional development to strengthen the academic program and to ensure that every student has access to the tier 1 core curriculum
- Ensure that key relationships needed for school improvements are maintained and the management and delivery of school programs are effective
- Alert school administrators to potential problems and offer viable solutions
- Communicate regularly with administrators and provide needed information
- Assist with testing and accountability
- Athlos Academy, Jefferson Parish, 979 Behrman Hwy., Terrytown, LA 70056
Special Education Resource Teacher
5th Ward Elementary School
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: St
- James Parish School District
- Provided specialized individual instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in grades Kindergarten through Sixth grade
- St
- James Parish School District
Principal /Instructional Leader
East Houma Elementary School
10.2007 - 01.2015
- Built a school wide vision to improve school performance
- Provided leadership to ensure ambitious standards of instructional service to achieve the school district’s objectives and Board of Education goals
- Responsible for all aspects of school management, including employee screening measures to ensure that each employee has undergone an appropriate background check, overseen curriculum development, student discipline, teacher supervision, and fostering a positive culture and learning environment
- Evaluated instructional program effectiveness; developed and enforced policies and procedures
- Held employee evaluation conferences based on records of performance observations, and terminated when necessary
- Consistently implemented school-wide management policies
Educational Consultant
Advance Innovative Educators
12.2008 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: 8768 Quarters Lake Rd # 5, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- I provided consultation services for principals that supported school goals and vision
- I also, provided 21st century professional development, trainings, support and feedback for school leaders and teachers, highlighting appropriate technologies and best practices which support school growth and advancement, at various schools throughout Louisiana (including Shreveport and New Orleans)
- 8768 Quarters Lake Rd # 5, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Master Teacher/ Instructional Coach
Honduras Elementary School
08.2007 - 10.2008
- Assistant to the Principal
- Supervised an Early Childhood program and practices
- Directed and oversaw the implementation of behavioral (PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)), educational and teaching programs
- Chairperson for school grant program to attain additional school funding to support and sustain curricular and instructional programs
- Created an environment conducive to scholarly pursuits (Research, RTI / Data Based Decision Making) and assured the safety of all
- Coached, mentored, trained, and provided professional development for all teachers
- Participated in accountability meetings (SBLC, SIP, SAT and Administration of State Testing and Assessment)
- Led a benchmarking team for assessing students and progress monitoring
Teacher
Lisa Park Elementary School
08.1999 - 08.2007
- Recruited by school principal to be a member of the newly created 4th grade strategic teaching committee 'Team LEAP' – to teach and prepare 4th grade students for the newly implemented state assessment
- Teacher of the Year 2000 – 2001
Early Childhood Teacher / Inclusion Teacher
East Houma Elementary School
03.1998 - 08.1999
- Recruited by the District Superintendent to teach Pre-Kindergarten Early Childhood Program (I was released early from student teaching at Mulberry Elementary School)
- Prepared a classroom, planned lessons, activities, assessments, and taught regular and special education 1st grade students
- Trained and implemented a district wide state reading and intervention (DRTI)
Consultant / Real Estate / Banking /Financing
Charles Educational Consultant LLC
01.1981 - 07.1998
- Self Employed Educational Consultant
- Self Employed Realtor: Patterson Real Estate, Houma Louisiana – Enlisted, marketed, advertised, and sold commercial and residential real estate throughout Louisiana
- 'Rookie of the Year' designee and 'Million Dollar' award recipient
- Financial Consultant for NCUA Credit Unions in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes in which I developed and implemented policies, programs and procedures for financial institutions resulting in standardized reporting
- Corpus Christi Credit Union: Planned budgeted provided loans and supervised the operation of a 33-million-dollar financial institution
Education
Masters' + 30 -
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, La05.2007
M.Ed. - Administration and Supervision
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, La12.2004
B.A. - Elementary Education
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, La05.1998
A.S. - Business Administration
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, California05.1987
Skills
- Team Management
- Customer Focus
- Motivational Leadership
- Staff Development
Accomplishments
- Staff of the Month (02/01/24): Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
- Successfully wrote a proposal for the restructuring and reconfiguration of East Houma Elementary, awarded a 3-million-dollar state SRCL grant.
- Raised East Houma Elementary School Performance Score from the low 60s to the mid-80s.
- Multiple 'Race to the Top' school grant recipient.
- Lisa Park School Teacher of the Year.
Affiliations
- Alumni, Nicholls State University
- Louisiana Association of School Executives (LASE)
- National Education Association (NEA)
- Phi Delta Kappa
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum
- National Association for Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
- Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (APEL)
Timeline
Co-Leader
Athlos Academy
07.2024 - Current
Instructional Coach
Athlos Academy
10.2023 - 07.2024
Proactive Intervention Program Specialist
E. J. Landry Alternative School
05.2016 - 10.2024
Special Education Resource Teacher
5th Ward Elementary School
08.2015 - 03.2016
Educational Consultant
Advance Innovative Educators
12.2008 - 03.2011
Principal /Instructional Leader
East Houma Elementary School
10.2007 - 01.2015
Master Teacher/ Instructional Coach
Honduras Elementary School
08.2007 - 10.2008
Teacher
Lisa Park Elementary School
08.1999 - 08.2007
Early Childhood Teacher / Inclusion Teacher
East Houma Elementary School
03.1998 - 08.1999
Consultant / Real Estate / Banking /Financing
Charles Educational Consultant LLC
01.1981 - 07.1998
M.Ed. - Administration and Supervision
Nicholls State University
B.A. - Elementary Education
Nicholls State University
A.S. - Business Administration
Allan Hancock College
Masters' + 30 -
Nicholls State University
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