Experienced Transformative Principal with a demonstrated history of working in the secondary education industry. Skilled in Educational Assessment, Secondary Education, Educational Consulting, and Educational Technology. Talented Educational Thought Partner with 33 years of industry experience. Highly skilled at handling all types of issues successfully. Known for effective problem-solving and goal-oriented planning. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educational experiences with an Intentional focus on building teacher and educational leader capacity.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal | Instructional Leader
Prince George's County Public Schools
07.2010 - Current
Interpret, enforce and develop regulations that are in agreement with Board policies, school handbook and state and federal law.
Provide leadership in recruitment of staff and execute system of personnel selection and assignment.
Provide leadership for and share responsibility for development and implementation of staff in-service programs.
Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development. Promote staff professional growth, cooperation and self-development.
Supervise and evaluate staff performance.
Develop, maintain, evaluate, implement and enhance curricular and extracurricular programs that reflect student achievement and growth in cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains. Keep abreast of developments in secondary school curriculum and instruction.
See that facilities are operated effectively and efficiently and see that applicable health and safety standards are met.
Foster good school-community relations by keeping community aware and responsive to activities by administering quality informational program and by maintaining positive and/or improving human relations and rapport.
Develop long- and short-range plans, goals and objectives through a systematic process.
Provide educational and administrative leadership in making and carrying out decisions for school building.
Anticipate problems and initiate solutions to problems.
Coordinate student personnel services including maintenance of discipline, monitoring of attendance, preparation of handbooks, supervision of student scheduling, supervision of school health services, providing assistance in guidance and counseling activities and collaborating with others in modification of student behavior, including non-school service agencies.
Inform and consult with Central Office Staff regularly on overall operation of school.
Assistant Principal
Prince George's County Public Schools
07.1998 - 06.2010
Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Science Teacher
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.1991 - 07.1998
Education
M. Ed. - Administration and Supervision
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
05.1997
B. A. - Biology
Hampton University
Hampton, VA
05.1990
Skills
Learning Management
Interpersonal Skills & Communication
Student Engagement
Parent Communication
Relationship Building
Problem-Solving
Conflict Resolution
Schedule Management
Positive Learning Environment
Verbal and Written Communication
Student Support & Safety Protocols
Team Collaboration
Budget Management
Educational Leadership
Affiliations
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP)
MASSP Executive Board Member - Representing Prince George's County, MD
Learning Forward, The Professional Learning Association
Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)