Sandra K. Carter
Abilene
Summary
Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-time Assistant Principal
Eastland Independent School District
2025.08 - Current
- ARD Administrator
- Section 504 Administrator
Driver Education Instructor
A OK Driving School
2021.09 - 2023.12
- Delivered classroom instruction to students enrolled at A OK Driving School
- Taught in-car instruction to students who are learning to drive
Educational Consultant
2019.09 - 2020.03
- Provided technical assistance to Trent ISD teachers for data collection, discussion of benchmark assessments, and consultation with teachers concerning teaching certification requirements and testing strategies
Interim Junior High Principal
Coleman Independent School District
2019.03 - 2019.05
- Executed the daily operations of Coleman Junior High for 10 weeks
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Monitor
Concordia University
2018.05 - 2018.12
- Provided guidance, training, and technical support to Concordia University Education Preparation Program (EPP) as required to correct deficiencies identified by the State Board of Education
- Assisted Concordia University as the professionals prepared and implemented a sustainable, long-term plan for continuous improvement in the educator preparation process
Professional Service Provider
2015.09 - 2018.06
- Facilitated the school improvement efforts for Improvement Required (IR) and Formerly Improvement Required (FIR) schools
- Assisted schools with the development of a Targeted Improvement Plan to remedy student achievement concerns
- Submitted quarterly reports to TEA to document implementation of identified interventions and progress toward quarterly / annual goals
Alternative Certification Program: Teacher Program Consultant
Region 14 Education Service Center
2008.08 - 2016.08
- Planned and facilitated cohort training that used scientifically based research to ensure that teacher program coursework aligned to TEKS and to the Texas teacher standards
- Instructional planning and delivery
- Knowledge of students and student learning
- Content knowledge
- Learning environment
- Data-driven instruction
- Professional practices and responsibilities
- Ensured that teacher program candidates received probationary certificates that matched their teaching assignments
Alternative Certification Program: Principal Program Consultant
Region 14 Education Service Center
2010.06 - 2014.05
- Planned and facilitated at least 200 clock hours of coursework/training for candidates enrolled in principal certification program
- Provided on-site technical assistance for principal candidates completing a practicum.
- Received training in the test administration of GED and certification examinations when Region 14 became a testing site
Alternative Certification Program: Math Program Teacher Consultant
Region 14 Education Service Center
2008.08 - 2010.06
- Supervised math interns during internship year
- Coordinated math content training for alternative certification program
ARD Facilitator Wylie High School
Taylor-Callahan Education Cooperative
2008.08 - 2009.05
- Prepared ARD notices and schedules
- Completed ARD paperwork for all ARD meetings
Director of Federal/State Programs
Baird Independent School District
2005.01 - 2008.06
- Disaggregated data of state assessments and monitored the tutorial program to improve student achievement
- Served as Section 504 Coordinator
High School Principal
Baird Independent School District
1996.08 - 2004.12
- Executed the daily operations of Baird High School for 6 ½ years
- Analyzed accountability data and designed activities to improve student achievement
High School Counselor
Baird Independent School District
2001.08 - 2002.06
- Wrote, designed, and produced Course Handbook for Baird High School
- Planned and supervised testing program for Baird ISD
- Counseled students on educational, vocational objectives, personal and social problems
Teacher
Baird Independent School District
1974.08 - 1996.08
- Twenty-three years of classroom experience
- Administered tests to evaluate pupil progress, recorded results, and issued reports to inform parents of progress
- Maintained classroom discipline
- Participated in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher staff development
Education
Master of Education - Weatherford, OK
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK1976-07
Bachelor of Science - Abilene, TX
McMurry College
Abilene, TX1974-08
Skills
- Data-driven instruction
- Teacher training
- Performance monitoring
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Teacher mentoring
Certification
- Mid-Management Administrator Grades (PK-12)
- Secondary English Grades (6-12)
- All Level Physical Education Grades (PK-12)
- Secondary Health and Physical Education Grades (6-12)
- Driver Education Grades (6-12)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Part-time Assistant Principal
Eastland Independent School District
2025.08 - Current
Driver Education Instructor
A OK Driving School
2021.09 - 2023.12
Educational Consultant
2019.09 - 2020.03
Interim Junior High Principal
Coleman Independent School District
2019.03 - 2019.05
Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Monitor
Concordia University
2018.05 - 2018.12
Professional Service Provider
2015.09 - 2018.06
Alternative Certification Program: Principal Program Consultant
Region 14 Education Service Center
2010.06 - 2014.05
Alternative Certification Program: Teacher Program Consultant
Region 14 Education Service Center
2008.08 - 2016.08
Alternative Certification Program: Math Program Teacher Consultant
Region 14 Education Service Center
2008.08 - 2010.06
ARD Facilitator Wylie High School
Taylor-Callahan Education Cooperative
2008.08 - 2009.05
Director of Federal/State Programs
Baird Independent School District
2005.01 - 2008.06
High School Counselor
Baird Independent School District
2001.08 - 2002.06
High School Principal
Baird Independent School District
1996.08 - 2004.12
Teacher
Baird Independent School District
1974.08 - 1996.08
Master of Education - Weatherford, OK
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Abilene, TX
McMurry College