SCOT TURNER
Leesburg,Virginia
Summary
Seasoned educational leader with over 20 years of administrative experience, adept at navigating diverse school environments to drive academic success. Proven track record of enhancing student performance through strategic curriculum development and innovative instruction, achieving a 100% graduation rate at Robinson Secondary School. Expertise in staff training and curriculum innovation, focusing on implementing Restorative Justice practices to cultivate a supportive and inclusive learning atmosphere. Committed to fostering a student-centered approach that elevates educational excellence and significantly contributes to the growth and development of the academic community.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
PRINCIPAL, SUMMER SCHOOL
Mount Vernon High School
- Served as Principal for Summer School, overseeing three tours.
PRINCIPAL, SUMMER SCHOOL
Lake Braddock Secondary School
- Acted as Principal for Summer School, responsible for Middle, High & ESY Programs.
PRINCIPAL, SUMMER SCHOOL
Robinson Secondary School
- Directed Summer School as Principal for the Institute for the Arts.
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM LEADER
VERIZON MOBILE LEARNING TEAM
- Led the Administrative Team for the Verizon Mobile Learning Team.
ASPIRING PRINCIPALS COHORT
Lake Braddock Secondary School
- Participated in the Aspiring Principals Cohort.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Robinson Secondary School
Fairfax
07.2009 - Current
- Serve as an Assistant Principal at the largest school in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a 4,000-student, ethnically diverse secondary school offering International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs.
- Supervise English and World Language programs for grades 9-12, along with ESOL programs for grades 7-12.
- Provide administrative and instructional leadership for 50 teachers, including the evaluation of lesson plans and the analysis of student performance data.
- Promote and ensure the implementation of a cutting-edge curriculum, exemplary instructional delivery, and enhanced student success.
- Initiated, taught, and guided teachers in innovative instructional strategies—successfully transitioned classroom environments from teacher-centered to student-centered through strategic introduction and execution of these new approaches.
- Implemented professional development opportunities for staff members to connect them with best-practice research and training—planned and conducted workshops on Responsive Instruction, Performance-Based Assessment, Differentiation, Collaborative Learning Visits, and Restorative Justice.
- Trained Assistant Principals on the formulation of effective SMARTR Goals and conducting Collaborative Learning Visits.
- Led a series of initiatives designed to assist students in transitioning from elementary to middle school and from middle to high school, including Summer Extended Learning Teaching and RAMPING Up programs.
- Supervised 681 seniors throughout their high school journey, culminating in a 100 percent graduation rate for the class of 2017.
- Facilitated the introduction of Restorative Justice Practices and advocated for them as a more effective alternative to out-of-school suspension, in-school suspension, and Alternative Instructional Arrangements.
- Provided technical expertise and leadership to 20 English teachers—guided the development of the first-ever unit plans for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Curriculum for grades 9 and 10.
- Led English and Special Education departments in achieving AMO for all reporting categories for four consecutive years—further, increased advanced pass rates in several subjects, boasting higher SOL pass rates than all but a few schools.
- Implemented a consistent remediation program for students with reading difficulties—resulted in a 96% pass rate for all students enrolled in this English intervention program during the 2016-2017 school year.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Lake Braddock Secondary School
Fairfax
07.2000 - 06.2009
- Supervised curriculum and instruction for the Science, Social Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences, Theatre Program, and all student publication initiatives at a 3,800-student secondary school.
- Additionally responsible for supervising and evaluating a team of 60 custodial and cafeteria staff.
- Supported the social, emotional, and academic needs of every student.
- Provided administrative and instructional leadership for 45 teachers.
- Promoted instructional reform utilizing the Professional Learning Communities model.
- Led the high school Social Studies department and initiated a program focused on enhancing academic performance through collaborative teams, resulting in an increase in EOC performance from 87% to 94% over three years.
- Oversaw Lake Braddock’s custodial and cafeteria teams.
- Initiated efforts to enhance custodial staff responsiveness through monthly meetings with building supervisors to address the concerns of both day and night shift staff.
- Participated on the School Finance Committee alongside the Principal and Finance Assistants.
- Authorized purchases made by the school via signature permissions from the building principal.
- Coordinated the Lake Braddock Pyramid Business Partnership, successfully increasing the number of business partners by two over three years.
- Collaborated closely with the Associate Principal to optimize staffing ratios and ensure equitable resource allocation across the building.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
West Potomac High School
Fairfax
11.1998 - 06.2000
- Supervised curriculum and instruction for the Business, World Languages, and Social Studies Departments.
- Provided comprehensive administrative and instructional leadership for a cohort of 35 teachers.
- Coordinated activities for the National Honor Society, ensuring high standards of excellence.
- Collaborated with the building Principal in overseeing and evaluating technological purchasing decisions for the $29,000,000 renovation of West Potomac.
- Served as the keynote speaker for the World Languages Honor Society Induction Ceremony for two consecutive years.
- Coordinated the establishment of the West Potomac High School Academy, overseeing the hiring of all staff and the effective marketing of the program throughout FCPS.
SCIENCE TEACHER
Kilmer Middle School
Vienna
08.1998 - 11.1998
- Taught science at Kilmer Middle School.
SCIENCE TEACHER
Rocky Run Middle School
Chantilly
08.1994 - 06.1998
- Instructed science at Rocky Run Middle School.
SCIENCE TEACHER
WESTERN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Bethany
08.1992 - 06.1994
- Educated students in science at Western Oaks Middle School.
HEAD WRESTLING & ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH
WESTERN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.1992 - 06.1994
- Served as Head Wrestling Coach and Assistant Football Coach.
Education
VIRGINIA POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL LICENSE - Administration and Supervision Pre-K-12, Biology, 7-12
Virginia Department of Education
Richmond, Virginia01-2029
Michigan License School Administrator Certificate - K-12
Michigan Department of Education
Lansing, Michigan01-2029
DOCTORATE IN EDUCATION - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
VIRGINIA TECH UNIVERSITY
Blacksburg, Virginia04-2008
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
George Mason University
Fairfax05-1997
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY EDUCATION
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond05-1991
Skills
- Employee performance evaluations
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Robinson Secondary School
07.2009 - Current
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Lake Braddock Secondary School
07.2000 - 06.2009
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
West Potomac High School
11.1998 - 06.2000
SCIENCE TEACHER
Kilmer Middle School
08.1998 - 11.1998
SCIENCE TEACHER
Rocky Run Middle School
08.1994 - 06.1998
SCIENCE TEACHER
WESTERN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.1992 - 06.1994
HEAD WRESTLING & ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH
WESTERN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.1992 - 06.1994
PRINCIPAL, SUMMER SCHOOL
Mount Vernon High School
PRINCIPAL, SUMMER SCHOOL
Lake Braddock Secondary School
PRINCIPAL, SUMMER SCHOOL
Robinson Secondary School
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM LEADER
VERIZON MOBILE LEARNING TEAM
ASPIRING PRINCIPALS COHORT
Lake Braddock Secondary School
Michigan License School Administrator Certificate - K-12
Michigan Department of Education
DOCTORATE IN EDUCATION - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
VIRGINIA TECH UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY EDUCATION
University of Central Oklahoma
VIRGINIA POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL LICENSE - Administration and Supervision Pre-K-12, Biology, 7-12
Virginia Department of Education
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
George Mason University