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ROBYN M. MIDKIFF

Summary

Over 20 years of experience as an educator at the elementary, secondary and post-secondary levelsProven ability to successfully coach and mentor counselors, teachers and other professionalsSkilled in problem solving and decision making including data analysisExperience planning and leading meetings and providing staff development trainingKnowledge and experience utilizing technology including student management systems, Microsoft and Google applications etc. to increase efficiency and effectivenessA commitment to the intellectual, social and personal development of students and staffAn effective communicator with excellent planning, organizational and interpersonal skills

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Dallas Baptist University

Academic Advisor

Dallas Baptist University

Assistant Professor

California Baptist University

Doctoral Internship

Eastfield College
  • Community Outreach/Board

Doctoral Internship

Eastfield College
  • Board Relations

Assistant Director of Public Relations

New Life Clinics

School Counselor

Luna Elementary, Garland ISD
01.2023 - Current
  • Plan, implement and evaluate the school guidance and counseling program
  • Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs
  • Provide resources and assistance to staff in the area of Social Emotional Learning in order to reinforce the school's guidance curriculum
  • Guide students as they develop future educational plans and developmentally appropriate career awareness
  • Provide individual and group counseling to meet student needs
  • Consult with parents, teachers, and administrators in order to positively impact student success
  • Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students
  • Utilize an effective referral process to assist students, parents and staff to access relevant resources, special programs and services.
  • Plan and Facilitate a PLC for New Counselors and New to District New Counselors
  • Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community organizations
  • Track Use of Time data for assessment and reporting purposes
  • Coordinate the 504 and MTSS referral process services at the campus level
  • Develop and present professional development presentations
  • Assist with campus testing duties
  • Assist with campus tours

School Counselor

Acton Elementary, Duncanville ISD
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Coordinate 504 and SPED referral process services at the campus level
  • Provide continuing education and staff development presentations
  • Assist with campus testing duties
  • Plan, implement and evaluate the school guidance and counseling program
  • Teach campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs
  • Assist staff in the Social Emotional Learning process and provide activities that reinforce guidance curriculum
  • Guide students as they develop future educational plans and developmentally appropriate career awareness
  • Provide individual and group counseling to meet student needs
  • Consult with parents, teachers, and administrators in order to positively impact student success
  • Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students
  • Utilize an effective referral process to assist students, parents and staff to access relevant resources, special programs and services.
  • Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community organizations
  • Participate in the planning and evaluation of the campus standardized testing program; interpret and communicate test and appraisal results to school personnel, students, and their parents;
  • Maintain the confidentiality of student assessment data
  • Provide training programs for Parents in the areas of Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma Informed Schools

Assistant Principal/Counselor

Advantage Academy Grand Prairie Campus
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided instructional leadership at the campus level
  • Conducted weekly classroom observations and provided feedback to teachers during weekly feedback conferences/culture checks
  • Conducted Formal and Summative Observations for teachers and staff
  • Systematically and continuously monitored all operational practices and program activities
  • Coordinated all district and state testing activities at the campus level
  • Coordinated and monitor all instructional materials and technology at the campus level
  • Ensured that instructional staff effectively used technology in the teaching and learning process
  • Led MSST/RTI meetings which include data disaggregation and the development of student tier intervention plans.
  • Facilitated campus PLC meetings on an ongoing basis
  • Monitored the student grading process
  • Checked teacher lesson plans and provided appropriate feedback
  • Participated in building, creating, re-evaluating and implementing campus action plans and/or teacher improvement plans.
  • Assisted with the creation and management of the master schedule including: class schedules, PE schedules, lunch schedules, duty schedules, etc.
  • Facilitated Campus Leadership meetings each week.
  • Built consistent, professional relationships with district staff, teachers, students, parents and stakeholders.
  • Implemented the District code of conduct and discipline management system at the campus level.with a focus on positive behavior management
  • Provided discipline support for all grade levels
  • Provided classroom management support for teachers and students.
  • Conducted grievance meetings with parent concerning discipline, grades, etc.
  • Attended ARD, 504, and TELPAS meetings as the administrative representative
  • Ensured that proper accommodations/modifications are being followed for students in special programs
  • Reviewed and managed arrival, lunch, and dismissal duties, scheduling, and campus systems.
  • Assisted with appropriate safety drills, and trainings to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff
  • Created and monitored the campus calendar.
  • Supported attendance procedures at the campus level
  • Assisted and supervised non-instructional district and campus staff as needed
  • Participated in campus interviews for new hires.
  • Updated campus guidelines handbooks, processes, systems, order, as needed
  • Provided academic advising, career planning and personal counseling services to all students grade 8-12
  • Academic advising services included explaining high school programs, graduation plans and academic curriculum with students and parents, assisting students with course registration each year, preparing students for college applications and admissions, coordinating dual credit and Advanced Placement opportunities, assisting students with registration and preparation for college admissions tests like the SAT and ACT, informing students about financial aid options available to them
  • Career planning services included individual and group consultations with students and parents regarding college and career options including the identification of student interests, skills and abilities using online inventories and other career planning resources.
  • Personal counseling services included providing supportive individual counseling to students as needed, conducting conflict resolution sessions with students, parents and staff members, referring students and families who need additional counseling and psychological services to outside agencies, and providing educational guidance to students both individually and in group settings.
  • Served as the Dual Credit Liaison with Mountain View College for all students taking Dual Credit classes both on campus and at the community college including Dual Credit testing, registration etc.
  • Planned campus events like college/ career night, transition night, honors night, scholarship assemblies, graduation etc.
  • Presented staff development training workshops on a variety of topics
  • Helped organize and plan team events including senior night, senior banquet, etc.
  • Counseled students individually and in groups on life skill topics such as academic performance, career planning, communication skills, decision making, how to handle stress, working through injuries, how to choose a college etc.

Assistant Principal/Interim Principal

Advantage Academy Waxahachie Campus
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Monitored instructional and operational processes including the collection of relevant data in order to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes
  • Fostered the success of all students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of a shared vision of teaching and learning that leads to academic progress in all students.
  • Effectively communicated the mission, vision, and motto of the district to staff, students, parents, community members, and stakeholders.
  • Consulted with appropriate stakeholders about planning, operation, supervision and evaluation of campus educational programs on a regular basis
  • Developed a shared leadership system where all campus staff are held accountable for student success
  • Monitored curriculum, instruction and assessment of teachers focusing on teacher growth and positive student outcomes
  • Articulated instructional practices, strategies, standards and curriculum implementations including instructional technology and innovative programs
  • Monitored the implementation of all special programs including but not limited to Special Education, English Language Learners, Bilingual Education, Response to Intervention, 504, At Risk etc.
  • Worked collaboratively with central office directors to ensure student learning as well as overall campus effectiveness
  • Modeled and communicated a high level of respect and expectations while developing a positive and effective culture of learning
  • Provided instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
  • Fostered collegiality and team building among staff members, encouraging their active involvement in campus decision-making.
  • Developed and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision making committee.
  • Developed, maintained, and used information systems and records necessary to show campus progress on performance objectives addressing each Academic Excellence Indicator.Personnel Management
  • Interviewed, selected, and oriented new staff. Approved all personnel assigned to campus.
  • Defined expectations for staff performance with regard to instructional strategies, classroom management, and communication with the public.
  • Observed employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences with staff; including developing and accomplishing professional growth goals
  • Made recommendations to superintendent on termination, suspension, or non-renewal of employees assigned to campus.
  • Worked with campus-level planning and decision-making committees to plan professional development activities.
  • Developed campus budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs. Keep programs within budget limits. Maintain fiscal control. Accurately report fiscal information.
  • Managed use of school facilities. Supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
  • Directed and managed extracurricular and intramural programs
  • Developed a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.
  • Ensured that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
  • Conducted conferences about student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.
  • Demonstrated professional, ethical, and responsible behavior. Serve as a role model for all campus staff.
  • Articulated the school's mission to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
  • Demonstrated awareness of school and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
  • Used appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Assistant Principal

Robert E. Lee High School, Tyler ISD
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw the day to day operation of the Special Education department of the largest 6A high school in East Texas
  • Provided instructional leadership to teachers as they implement curriculum, formulate assessment instruments and create appropriate interventions based on student data
  • Facilitated the analysis of student performance using student achievement data to inform instructional and program planning and evaluation
  • Systematically and continuously monitored instructional practices and program activities
  • Worked in coordination with the department chairperson to conduct regular meetings with special education staff in order to facilitate communication and compliance with district, state and federal regulations
  • Collaborated with district SPED staff to ensure that the campus ARD/IEP process and the quality of programs for students with disabilities are in compliance with Federal, State and Local requirements
  • Monitored the facilitation of ARD meetings by the campus ARD specialist, Diagnostician and case managers and attend ARD meetings for students within my assigned alpha
  • Consulted with school staff about implementation of the IEPs, appropriate accommodations, modifications, and strategies for learning
  • Interviewed, selected, and oriented new staff within the Special Education Department
  • Supervised 16 professional staff members and 16 para-professional staff members
  • Observed employee performance, recorded observations, and conducted evaluation conferences using TTESS and other district evaluation tools; served as a second appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system as needed
  • Conferred with staff members regarding their professional growth and leadership skills and worked with them to develop and accomplish improvement goals
  • Identified, provided, and/or encouraged participation in available in-service training options to address the goals identified through the growth planning process
  • Oversaw and Supervised 504 activities for the campus
  • Implemented the campus RTI program including training teachers on RTI procedures, creating Individual Learning Plans for students in the RTI process, and approving testing accommodations for students through RTI
  • Ensured that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable
  • Facilitated communication between staff, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts
  • Maintained accurate individual student disciplinary records
  • Conferred with students and assigned discipline consequences for excessive tardiness
  • Worked with campus attendance personnel and district attendance officers to insure compliance with the compulsory attendance law
  • Worked in conjunction with school resource officers to ensure student and staff safety
  • Conducted conferences related to student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers
  • Used appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement
  • Represented the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment
  • Managed a variety of school administrative functions for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations
  • Coordinated and supervised student activities as assigned by the principal
  • Worked in conjunction with other Assistant Principals to supervise operations in the absence of the head principal
  • Performed duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner and complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local Board of Trustees

School Counselor

Richardson Terrace Elementary, Richardson ISD
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assisted with student discipline including investigating incidents, taking statements, assigning consequences and communicating discipline decisions with parents and staff
  • Acted as the Administrator in Charge of the campus in the absence of the principal and assistant principal
  • Coordinated the Response to Intervention Process and 504 services at the campus level
  • Organized and supervised the campus Peer Mediation Program
  • Provided continuing education and staff development presentations to staff, parents and community members
  • Assisted with campus testing duties
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated the school guidance and counseling program
  • Taught campus developmental guidance curriculum consistent with district's guidance program plan and tailored to campus needs
  • Assisted staff in the teaching and reinforcement of guidance-related curriculum
  • Guided students as they develop future educational plans and developmentally appropriate career awareness
  • Counseled individual students and small groups with presenting needs and concerns.
  • Consulted with parents, teachers, and administrators in order to positively impact student success
  • Worked with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students
  • Utilized an effective referral process to assist students, parents and staff to access relevant resources, special programs and services.
  • Maintained a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate
  • Developed and maintained positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community organizations
  • Participated in the planning and evaluation of campus standardized testing program; interpreted tests and other appraisal results appropriately and communicated them to school personnel, students, and their parents; maintained the confidentiality of student assessment data

Coordinator of Campus Testing

Lake Highlands High School, Richardson ISD
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Designed, implemented and evaluated a comprehensive testing program for Lake Highlands Freshman Center including a testing theme, a mentoring program for at-risk students to increase performance on state end of course tests and various other initiatives for staff and students to increase campus buy-in and reach campus testing goals
  • Coordinated all state assessments including field tests, TAKS, TELPAS, EOC, PSAT, and other assessment required by the district, state or federal government
  • Attended regular meetings with the district testing coordinator, received and verified shipments of test materials, worked in collaboration with counseling staff to identify test takers, with special education staff to identify students with ARD exemptions from state assessments, and with ESOL staff to identify students eligible for LEP postponement of assessment as well as those students who are required to take TELPAS.
  • Established procedures for monitoring student coding throughout the year, arranging for testing rooms, designating test administrators and related assignments in cooperation with the principal
  • Supervised 50+ professional and para-professional staff on testing days to ensure compliance with test security and confidentiality procedures
  • Initiated the investigation of any testing irregularities including interviewing the staff and/or students involved, preparing reports, collecting documentation and creating an action plan to address the issue in the future
  • Designed and presented staff training on testing procedures and security for multiple tests throughout the academic year
  • Maintained test security and the confidential integrity of state assessments
  • Participated in instructional rounds to obtain data on curriculum and student engagement
  • Participated in the Richardson ISD Leadership Academy

Curriculum Writer: MISD Special Project

Mesquite Independent School District
01.2002 - 01.2014
  • Researched and created a comprehensive transition manual for use by students, parents, staff and college readiness professionals district-wide. The transition manual contained current research and information about academic planning and life skills development at the secondary and post-secondary levels as well as lessons and activities that can be used either in the classroom or completed in conjunction with a counselor, college readiness professional or parent.

Counselor

West Mesquite High School
01.2002 - 01.2014
  • Provided academic advising, career planning and personal counseling services to over 400 students on my assigned caseload as well as student-athletes and AVID students.
  • Academic advising services included explaining high school programs, graduation plans and academic curriculum with students and parents, assisting students with course registration each year, preparing students for college applications and admissions, coordinating dual credit and Advanced Placement opportunities, assisting students with registration and preparation for college admissions tests like the SAT and ACT, informing students about financial aid options available to them
  • Career planning services included individual and group consultations with students and parents regarding college and career options including the identification of student interests, skills and abilities using online inventories and other career planning resources.
  • Personal counseling services included providing supportive individual counseling to students as needed, conducting conflict resolution sessions with students, parents and staff members, referring students and families who need additional counseling and psychological services to outside agencies, and providing educational guidance to students both individually and in group settings.
  • Provided leadership for the campus Student Assistance Team
  • Supervised the special education referral process for the campus
  • Served as the coordinator of the campus Advanced Placement program
  • Managed the counseling center's Facebook page and Twitter accounts
  • Provided resources to students and families as the campus homeless liaison
  • Planned campus events like college/ career night, transition night, honors night, scholarship assemblies, graduation etc.
  • Presented staff development training workshops on a variety of topics
  • Educated prospective student athletes and their parents about the NCAA Eligibility Center, amateurism, recruiting guidelines, initial-eligibility requirements and approved core course lists.
  • Helped create an efficient system for processing Eligibility Center applications including the submission of fee waivers and official transcripts.
  • Consulted with staff members regarding behavioral and/or academic issues they experienced with student-athletes.
  • Worked with student-athletes and their parents in order to develop graduation plans for early graduates that meet both NCAA and district guidelines.
  • Collaborated with college and university athletic staff members in order to provide support and encouragement for student athletes during the college transition process.
  • Helped organize and plan team events including senior night, senior banquet, etc.
  • Worked as an advocate for homeless student-athletes and served as a liaison working with parents in the booster club.
  • Counseled students individually and in groups on life skill topics such as academic performance, career planning, communication skills, decision making, how to handle stress, working through injuries, how to choose a college etc.
  • Worked in conjunction with the MISD communications staff to highlight the academic, athletic and personal accomplishments of students in the media.

Education

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
01.2014

M.S.S.W. - Social Work, Direct Practice Concentration

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
01.1991

B.S. - Home Economics Education

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
01.1988

Certification

  • Texas Principal Certificate
  • TTESS Appraisal Certificate
  • Instructional Leadership Development Certification
  • Texas School Counselor Certification
  • Texas Teacher Certifications: Special Education
  • CTE Home Economics Education

Timeline

School Counselor

Luna Elementary, Garland ISD
01.2023 - Current

School Counselor

Acton Elementary, Duncanville ISD
01.2019 - 01.2023

Assistant Principal/Counselor

Advantage Academy Grand Prairie Campus
01.2019 - 01.2020

Assistant Principal/Interim Principal

Advantage Academy Waxahachie Campus
01.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Principal

Robert E. Lee High School, Tyler ISD
01.2017 - 01.2018

School Counselor

Richardson Terrace Elementary, Richardson ISD
01.2016 - 01.2017

Coordinator of Campus Testing

Lake Highlands High School, Richardson ISD
01.2014 - 01.2016

Curriculum Writer: MISD Special Project

Mesquite Independent School District
01.2002 - 01.2014

Counselor

West Mesquite High School
01.2002 - 01.2014

Adjunct Professor

Dallas Baptist University

Academic Advisor

Dallas Baptist University

Assistant Professor

California Baptist University

Doctoral Internship

Eastfield College

Doctoral Internship

Eastfield College

Assistant Director of Public Relations

New Life Clinics

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership

Dallas Baptist University

M.S.S.W. - Social Work, Direct Practice Concentration

The University of Texas at Austin

B.S. - Home Economics Education

The University of Texas at Austin

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