Ronald Shepard II
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced educational leader with over a decade of teaching, coaching, and administrative experience. Proven ability to create rigorous and captivating lessons, lead curriculum development, and manage school operations. Recognized for improving academic performance, fostering strong community partnerships, and guiding campus operations with a strong commitment to excellence and advancement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Operations Manager
Ignite DFW Campuses
01.2024 - Current
- Oversee daily operations for multiple campuses including budgeting, maintenance, facilities management, and compliance with ADA requirements
- Lead efforts in community partnerships, marketing, social media outreach, and enrollment growth strategies
- Manage staff training, facilities coordination, and student discipline across campuses.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Campus Director
Ignite Community School, Ft. Worth (Flagship Campus for Rebranding)
11.2020 - 06.2024
- Led daily campus operations, community outreach, and partnerships, serving as the face of the Ignite brand
- Drove academic achievement by coaching and developing teachers, resulting in significant growth
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives for student discipline, facility management, and operational success
- Received TEA Accountability Rating of a "B" during inaugural year
- Recognized as Principal of the Year in 2023.
- Directed daily academic administration, faculty support, and admissions efforts.
- Developed and oversaw campus budget to support annual planning and goal achievement.
- Managed admissions efforts and drove marketing initiatives for new enrollment.
- Oversaw student retention efforts and maintained university goals and objectives.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Assistant Campus Director
Garland Classical Academy
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided instructional leadership, coaching, and professional development for teachers
- Led Title I meetings, ARDs, and coordinated curriculum and instruction
- Oversaw school operations, budgeting, discipline, and facilities management
- Directed daily academic administration, faculty support, and admissions efforts.
- Coached all sports teams, fostering student-athlete development.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
THRIVE District Science Coach
Responsive Education Solutions
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed and trained teachers on science instruction, pacing guides, YAG, and quarterly assessments
- Conducted data-driven instruction meetings to analyze and disaggregate data, creating individualized learning plans for scholars
- Ensured alignment with district-wide science curriculum and best practices for improving scholar performance.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Clay Classical Academy
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Developed and delivered rigorous, well-rounded lessons including hands-on science labs and project-based learning
- Incorporated music and dance into lessons to engage students, resulting in exemplary STAAR scores in math and science
- Provided Tier 2 and 3 interventions for struggling students, improving academic outcomes
- Coached boys and girls basketball, volleyball, and track and field
- Named Teacher of the Year in 2016 for exceptional teaching and leadership.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events, and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres and supporting student growth and learning.
Education
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX12.2018
Skills
- Staff and Scholar Retention
- Performance monitoring
- Labor Relations
- Logistics Oversight
Timeline
School Operations Manager
Ignite DFW Campuses
01.2024 - Current
Campus Director
Ignite Community School, Ft. Worth (Flagship Campus for Rebranding)
11.2020 - 06.2024
Assistant Campus Director
Garland Classical Academy
10.2019 - 11.2020
THRIVE District Science Coach
Responsive Education Solutions
06.2018 - 10.2019
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Clay Classical Academy
01.2013 - 06.2018
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
Dallas Baptist University
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