Roderick Earl
Warner Robins,Georgia
Summary
Consistent School Leader with 16 years in improving school systems. Strong leader with history of making small but powerful changes to campus climate. Track record of success with student attendance and graduation rates. Focused education professional with EdS degree in educational leadership and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. Dedicated Education Administrator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. Well-versed in childhood education strategies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal of Operations
Central Fine Arts and IB Magnet High School
07.2023 - Current
- Partnered with principal to implement Fine Arts and International Baccalaureate program in alignment with the school's vision, mission, and goals, while maintaining a positive achieving academic environment for a student population of 850+ students
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly, effectively, and restoratively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and developed effective restorative discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Streamlined administrative processes to maximize efficiency in daily operations at the school level.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Fostered positive school culture, establishing programs that promoted inclusivity and respect among students.
- Led professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies and outcomes.
- Managed staff recruitment and hiring processes, ensuring selection of highly qualified educational professionals.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Assistant Principal of Operations / Discipline / Instruction
H.G. Weaver Middle School
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Assisted the Principal in leading the school's vision, mission, and strategic goals to support college-readiness and academic and socio-emotional success for all students
- Served as local site standardized test administration coordinator
- Led the development of a student discipline management system that resulted in significant decreases in office level behavior referrals
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for more than 1,000 total students and staff members
- Created various school schedules to ensure smooth and orderly operation
- Created essential procedures to ensure safe and efficient school operations
- Interviewed, selected, and oriented new staff
- Ensured district and state safety drill compliance
- Supervised classified staff to ensure a high quality of productivity and work quality
- Effectively coached and trained over 100 faculty members in areas of need and growth
- Utilized various platforms to retrieve student data for decision making analysis
- Supported a high standard of teaching and learning throughout the school
- Ensured district and school excellence was upheld at school sporting events
- Evaluated and presented discipline data to ensure effective school-wide practices
- Processed student discipline in accordance with the district and state regulations.
Assistant Principal / Instructional Coach (Facilitator)
Hunt Elementary School
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted the Principal in leading the school's vision, mission, and strategic goals to support college-readiness and academic and socio-emotional success for all students
- Supported and supervised the design of rigorous, standards-based instruction with measurable outcomes
- Analyzed student achievement results to identify areas of need that informed school improvement efforts
- Strengthened teacher and staff capacity to cultivate and sustain meaningful partnerships with student families
- Set high expectations and communicated them to a variety of stakeholders
- Effectively coached and trained faculty in areas of need and growth
- Routinely trained staff for county-wide and statewide assessments
- Processed school discipline in accordance with the state and county student code of conduct
- Assisted with monitoring and supervising after school activities for students
- Participated in the hiring of diverse and highly qualified staff
- Created various school schedules to ensure smooth and orderly operation
- Continuously pursued various professional development opportunities to enhance abilities as an Assistant Principal.
Teacher / PBIS Committee Chair / Team Leader
Thomson Middle School
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Worked specifically with At-risk students to monitor, motivate, and maintain productivity and progress
- Established strategic plans to assist students to achieve
- Worked closely with team teachers and administrators to plan for student success
- Worked with Vertical team to plan strategies for curriculum and instructional success
- Planned, prepared, and delivered engaging lessons and instructional activities that facilitated active learning experiences
- Identified and selected different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs
- Observed and evaluated students’ performance and development; provided appropriate and timely feedback on student work
- Helped to train staff on PBIS, collected and analyzed school behavior data, led PBIS team
- Implemented PBIS school-wide engagement activities to improve school atmosphere
- Lead academic team of teachers to facilitate a smooth and orderly environment.
Teacher / SACS committee chair / ELA Department Chair
Appling Middle School
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Worked specifically with At-risk students to monitor, motivate, and maintain productivity and progress
- Established strategic plans to assist students achievement
- Worked closely with team teachers and administrators to plan for student success
- Worked with Vertical team to plan strategies for curriculum and instructional success
- Ensured completion and accuracy of SACS requirements
- Developed and delivered curriculum and instructional information to ELA department
- Integral part of changing the culture and performance of a NI4 school
- Led the faculty handbook committee to ensure professionalism and production.
Education
Educational Specialist degree, Educational Leadership -
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05-2016
Master’s degree, Middle Grades Education -
Mercer University
Macon, GA05-2012
Bachelor’s degree, Mass Media/Journalism -
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05-2004
Skills
- Communication and written skills
- Interpersonal and organizational skills
- Self-motivated, creative thinking, team player, team builder
- Personable, professional, honest, approachable, loyal
- Open to new ideas, ability to adjust to change and challenges
- Solution-oriented and creative problem solver with experience in data analysis
- Collaborative and Instructional Leadership
- Community Relationship Building
- Policy and procedure development
- Staff Development
- Educational staff supervision
Certification
- Middle Grades Language Arts, 2009
- Middle Grades Social Studies, 2009
- Performance Based Educational Leadership, 2016
- Mindset Certified, 2022
- TKES Certified, 2017-Present
Accomplishments
- Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Mu Omicron Chapter, 2004
- Student of the Year, Mercer University MAT Program, 2012
- Graduated Suma Cum Laude, Mercer University, 2012
- Graduated Suma Cum Laude, Valdosta State University, 2016
Affiliations
- Professional Association of Georgia Educators
- Georgia Association of Educational Leaders
- Georgia Association of Middle School Principals
Timeline
Assistant Principal of Operations
Central Fine Arts and IB Magnet High School
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal of Operations / Discipline / Instruction
H.G. Weaver Middle School
07.2019 - 06.2023
Assistant Principal / Instructional Coach (Facilitator)
Hunt Elementary School
07.2017 - 06.2019
Teacher / PBIS Committee Chair / Team Leader
Thomson Middle School
08.2013 - 05.2017
Teacher / SACS committee chair / ELA Department Chair
Appling Middle School
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Middle Grades Language Arts, 2009
- Middle Grades Social Studies, 2009
- Performance Based Educational Leadership, 2016
- Mindset Certified, 2022
- TKES Certified, 2017-Present
Educational Specialist degree, Educational Leadership -
Valdosta State University
Master’s degree, Middle Grades Education -
Mercer University
Bachelor’s degree, Mass Media/Journalism -
Valdosta State University
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