Hi, I’m
Roy Martin
Jasper,AL
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Walker County Schools, driving student success through data-driven strategies and effective communication. Skilled in technology integration and fostering character development, I have successfully led initiatives that enhanced academic performance and secured funding for innovative programs.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Walker County SchoolsJasper, AL
Principal of 180 and Virtual Schools
06.2019 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Managed approximately 1,000 students throughout the year.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring resource allocation aligned with educational priorities.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to support student services and resources.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Championed technology integration in classrooms to increase efficiency in lesson delivery while also preparing students for the digital age.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Streamlined administrative processes to improve operational efficiency, utilizing advanced technology solutions.
- Enhanced safety protocols, creating secure and welcoming school environment for students and staff.
Walker County SchoolsJasper, AL
Curry Elementary Principal
06.2012 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Cultivated a supportive, growth-oriented school climate that decreased annual teacher turnover from 9% down to 1% over a three-year period
- Conducted over 150 formal instructional walkthroughs annually, utilizing targeted feedback to improve measurable classroom engagement by 12%.
Walker County SchoolsJasper, AL
Curry Elementary Assistant Principal (PBIS)
06.2007 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Curbed Chronic Absenteeism: Implemented a positive attendance incentive matrix, reducing chronic school absenteeism by 7% and sustaining a 97% daily attendance average.
- Decreased Disciplinary Incidents: Overhauled school-wide behavior systems, cutting office discipline referrals by 27% and saving an average of 13 instructional hours per week.
Walker County SchoolsJasper, AL
Dora High Assistant Principal
06.2005 - 05.2007
Job overview
- Engaged Families: Fostered external community partnerships that drove a 24% increase in parental turnout for evening academic workshops and school planning sessions.
Multiple SchoolsAlabama
Social Studies Teacher (K-12)
08.1999 - 05.2004
Job overview
- Remediated Struggling Learners: Guided 90% of credit-recovery students to pas their mandatory graduation civics exam on the first attempt.
Education
Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville, AL
Ed.S from Instructional Leadership
05.2012
Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville, AL
Master of Science from Education Administration
05.2002
Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville, AL
Bachelor of Science from Social Studies Education
06.1998
Skills
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- School community relations
- Strategic leadership
- Student discipline
- Data-driven instruction
- Organizational leadership
Timeline
Principal of 180 and Virtual Schools
Walker County Schools
06.2019 - 12.2024
Curry Elementary Principal
Walker County Schools
06.2012 - 05.2019
Curry Elementary Assistant Principal (PBIS)
Walker County Schools
06.2007 - 05.2012
Dora High Assistant Principal
Walker County Schools
06.2005 - 05.2007
Social Studies Teacher (K-12)
Multiple Schools
08.1999 - 05.2004
Jacksonville State University
Ed.S from Instructional Leadership
Jacksonville State University
Master of Science from Education Administration
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science from Social Studies Education