ROBIN F. HARPER
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Organized, dependable and detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Reid Traditional Schools-Painted Rock Academy
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented long-range academic plans for the school.
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Managed the day to day operations of the schools' programs of education.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Increased teacher effectiveness through classroom evaluations, comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Assistant Principal
Reid Traditional Schools - Painted Rock Academy
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Completed student discipline/detention-suspension/dress code reports.
- Hired and trained support staff, as well as approved timesheets, prepared evaluations, and created and executed aide and teacher schedules.
- Director of Preschool and Boulder Club after school program (both are state licensed programs)
- Responded to parent concerns with the school's goals and programs in mind.
- Athletic Director (coordinate game and practice schedules for volleyball, football, girls' and boys' basketball, and track)
- Assisted with action plans to improve the school's academic program.
- Collaborated teacher training and professional development sessions.
- Coordinated and plannedHigh School Night, Volunteer Dinner, and Eighth grade activities
- Implemented a Positive Office Referral Program to promote exceptional behavior and student actions.
- Managed MET/IEP meetings and lead the team for student success.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
2nd and 3rd grade teacher
Reid Traditional Schools, Painted Rock Academy
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research, continually improving instructional effectiveness.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
K-4th grade teacher
Alhambra School District, Catalina Ventura & James W. Rice
08.1996 - 05.2012
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and innovative teaching techniques.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
Ell/Reading teacher
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix Community College
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Developed strong relationships with students, creating a positive learning environment that encouraged active participation and growth.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons based on individual student needs, ensuring all learners had access to appropriate resources and support.
6th grade teacher
Dysart Unified School District, Kingswood Elementary
08.1995 - 05.1996
- Implemented inquiry-based learning strategies in the classroom, encouraging critical thinking skills among students through open-ended questions and problem-solving tasks.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Led parent-teacher conferences effectively, discussing student performance openly while maintaining sensitivity towards individual family situations.
Administrative/Bookkeeping Assistant
Law And Accounting Firms
06.1985 - 05.1994
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff members.
- Assisted in timely invoicing for clients, ensuring prompt payments and positive cash flow.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Northern Arizona University
Phoenix, AZ05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/ESL Endorsement
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ05.1995
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional management skills
- Able to develop, manage and implement creative solutions to complex problems
Timeline
Principal
Reid Traditional Schools-Painted Rock Academy
07.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Principal
Reid Traditional Schools - Painted Rock Academy
07.2016 - 06.2021
2nd and 3rd grade teacher
Reid Traditional Schools, Painted Rock Academy
08.2012 - 06.2016
Ell/Reading teacher
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix Community College
01.2007 - 01.2009
K-4th grade teacher
Alhambra School District, Catalina Ventura & James W. Rice
08.1996 - 05.2012
6th grade teacher
Dysart Unified School District, Kingswood Elementary
08.1995 - 05.1996
Administrative/Bookkeeping Assistant
Law And Accounting Firms
06.1985 - 05.1994
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/ESL Endorsement
Arizona State University
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