Roy King III
Independence,MO
Summary
Seasoned Assistant Principal with a proven track record at Independence School District, excelling in faculty development support and student engagement. Expert in performance monitoring and relationship building, I have significantly contributed to enhancing teacher instructional techniques and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in implementing effective school policies, I ensure academic excellence and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Independence School District
Independence, MO
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Supervised the maintenance of accurate student records including attendance, grades, health records and special needs assessments.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Developed and implemented school policies, procedures and programs for student achievement.
Assistant Principal
Independence School District
Independence, MO
07.2016 - 06.2024
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, reviews of lesson plans and feedback from parents and students.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Enforced disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Investigated incidents involving disciplinary action against students or faculty members.
- Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Coordinated professional development activities for faculty members to enhance instructional practices.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
Art Teacher
Independence School District
Independence, MO
08.2006 - 06.2016
- Provided individual instruction and feedback on student's work.
- Organized annual student art exhibitions, showcasing the talents and progress of students.
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Displayed students' work in schools, galleries and exhibitions to acknowledge creative pieces and boost student confidence.
- Assessed student artwork and provided constructive feedback to encourage growth and development.
- Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
- Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
- Hung art in classroom and in school hallways to display students' work.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive art curriculum covering various techniques and historical contexts.
- Led field trips to museums and galleries, enriching students' understanding of art history and contemporary practices.
Education
Ed.S - Secondary Administration
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05-2015
Master of Arts - K-12 Art Education
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Commercial Art
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO05-2003
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
William Woods University
Fulton, MOSkills
- Student Engagement
- Faculty Development Support
- Personnel reviews
- Performance monitoring
- Relationship building and networking
- Discipline and policy enforcement
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
Professional Memberships
- Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Incorporated
- Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Incorporated
Graduate Courses in Statistics and Methodology
- Quantitative Analysis II
- Exploration of Qualitative Research
Research History
- Doctoral Dissertation: Minority Leadership: America's Struggle to Rectify Race in Education (2025)
- Graduate Thesis: The Relationship of Grade Retention and Student Dropout (2014)
- Graduate Thesis: The Impact of Technology on Students with Disabilities (2006)
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Independence School District
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Independence School District
07.2016 - 06.2024
Art Teacher
Independence School District
08.2006 - 06.2016
Ed.S - Secondary Administration
University of Central Missouri
Master of Arts - K-12 Art Education
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Commercial Art
Missouri Western State University
Ed.D - Educational Leadership
William Woods University
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