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Ryan McClendon

Gadsden,AL

Summary

Results-driven educational leader with relevant experience in secondary administration, curriculum development, and organizational management. Proven track record of driving student achievement through strategic planning, equity-focused initiatives, and data-informed decision-making. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments among diverse stakeholders, managing budgets, and implementing innovative programs to enhance teaching and learning. Adept at aligning district policies and practices with state and federal regulations to ensure compliance and excellence. Dedicated to empowering educators, promoting equity, and advancing systemic improvements that benefit students, staff, and communities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Attalla City Schools
07.2023 - Current
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
  • Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote safe and productive learning environments.
  • Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.

Assistant Principal

Attalla City Schools
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
  • Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.

Teacher

Attalla City Schools
08.2015 - 05.2021
  • Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Teacher

Attalla City Schools
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05-2022

Education Specialist - Educational Leadership

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05-2019

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Social Science

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
05-2013

Skills

  • Strategic Planning, Organization, and Implementation
  • Budget Management and Resource Allocation
  • Confidentiality
  • School Safety and Security / Emergency Incident Planning
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
  • Maintenance, Management, and Improvement of School Facilities
  • Grant Writing and Fundraising
  • Community Outreach and Partnership Development
  • Work Based Learning
  • Career and Technical Education
  • Student Attendance Improvement
  • Annual Reviews
  • Clear Oral/Written Communication and Presentation Design
  • Human Resources and Operations Management
  • Project Management

Timeline

Principal

Attalla City Schools
07.2023 - Current

Assistant Principal

Attalla City Schools
06.2021 - 06.2023

Teacher

Attalla City Schools
08.2015 - 05.2021

Teacher

Attalla City Schools
08.2013 - 05.2015

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

The University of Alabama

Education Specialist - Educational Leadership

The University of Alabama

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Social Science

Jacksonville State University
Ryan McClendon