Roshundria King
Houston,TX
Summary
Principal with over 10 years of successful experience in Teaching and Administration. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the Education industry. Strengths in Elementary programs backed by training in Exceptional Student Education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Houston ISD- Mading Elementary
06.2022 - Current
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification, and approval of professional staff additions.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards for improving leadership capacity and teacher effectiveness.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Built productive relationships with parents and students.
- Interviewed, hired, supervised and assisted school employees and offered feedback through positive methods.
- Developed team communications and information for weekly and monthly team meetings.
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Reviewed and refreshed advanced curriculum with faculty members to continuously improve quality of instruction.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms weekly to gather data and improve instruction.
- Achieved and maintained student growth on standardized state and district assessments.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
Assistant Principal
Houston ISD- Law Elementary
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Facilitated development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement individualized student goals.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Developed team communications and information for weekly/monthly meetings.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
- Continuously developed and presented in service trainings for all staff in relation to classroom management, curriculum, appropriate education techniques and expectations.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Designed, implemented and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
Instructional Specialist
Houston ISD-Law Elementary
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Created schedules and lesson plans for preschool through 5th grade students with developmental disabilities.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for 300 students.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Assisted teachers with individual student programs, teaching strategies, IEP development, effective methods of data collection and assessment.
- Reviewed and evaluated teacher and student documentation to include data collection, lesson plans and IEP's.
- Assisted teachers with material requisitions.
- Researched new ideas, methodology and trends in the field and relayed information to instructional staff through in-service training and meetings.
- Served as in-service representative for staff development.
- Served as News Liaison representative.
- Coordinated parent education and training modules and sessions.
- Coordinated orientation and training for new personnel.
- Served as peer teacher and as contact person for emergency situations within the school.
- Served as Student Teacher Supervisor for the University of Houston Education program.
- Special Education Advisor for Law Elementary.
Science Teacher
Houston ISD- Fondren Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Evaluated student progress and compared to IEP goals.
- Developed differentiated lesson plans to address varying learning needs.
- Assessed students' individual needs to prepare and implement individualized lesson plans to achieve school district's objectives.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to promote student behavior conducive to learning.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
College Professor of Biology
Texas College
07.2010 - 06.2012
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
Education
Doctorate of Education - Executive Educational Leadership
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX05.2019
Master of Education - Administration
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas College
Tyler, TX06.2007
Skills
- Education proficiency
- Standards of Excellence
- Program Development and Management
- Instructional Leadership
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Educational Staff Supervision
- Team Leadership
- Executive protection professional
- Student Achievement
- School Administration
Accomplishments
- Fondren Middle School School Teacher of the Year Award
- Awarded Chevron grant to support STEM program for Fondren Middle School.
- Dynamic, caring professional with more that 10 years in education to include preschool, elementary and middle/high school teaching and administrative experience.
- Expertise in ESE needs assessment, behavior management progress and program evaluations.
- Skilled in evaluation and assessment measures as they apply to both students and staff.
- Superior communication, interpersonal, teaching, administrative and leadership skills. Excel in both independent and team environments.
- Proficient in numerous computer programs and software to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Photoshop, GradeLink, KidReports, Procare, Google Classroom (to include multiple platforms that enabled distance learning), and Publisher.
Timeline
Principal
Houston ISD- Mading Elementary
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Houston ISD- Law Elementary
06.2020 - 06.2022
Instructional Specialist
Houston ISD-Law Elementary
07.2018 - 05.2020
Science Teacher
Houston ISD- Fondren Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2018
College Professor of Biology
Texas College
07.2010 - 06.2012
Doctorate of Education - Executive Educational Leadership
Houston Baptist University
Master of Education - Administration
Houston Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas College
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