Shannon Hester
Bay City,TX
Summary
Consistent, compassionate, student-focused, results-oriented, firm leader with a passion for working with and educating students and empowering staff. Dynamic communication skills with a proven ability to build lasting relationships with teachers, staff, students, and parents. Motivational leader who enjoys engaging with students and educators. Thrives in fast-paced and diverse environment that champions student success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Principal
Brazoswood High School
07.2023 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Fostered positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Principal
Lighthouse Learning Center
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Dean of Student Services
Brazoswood High School
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Assist principal in employee counseling, improvement plans, and due-process procedures, and the employee performance process
- Support administration in the grievance process of students, parents, and teachers
- Take a proactive role in identifying and responding to employee issues; work in collaboration with campus and district leadership to ensure preemptive and effective employee communication
- Assist Principal and Chief Human Resource Officer with investigation, analysis, and decision-making process regarding personnel problems and or other related policy issues
- Mentor new assistant principal to campus
- Present trainings to staff on discipline entry to the online system
- Present trainings to Assistant Principals on consistent DAEP placement and effective paperwork entry
- Communicate with LLC in regards to Brazoswood students
- Collaborate with administrative team to create consistency and effective discipline implementation
- Collaborate with Student Support Services at central office in regards to District Alternative Education Placements
- Visit Brazoswood students on a regular schedule to evaluate behavior, devise re-entry plans, and continue building rapport with students.
Assistant Principal
Brazoswood High School
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Established and maintained rapport with staff, students, and parents
- Contributed to the academic and social tone through consistent demonstration of professionalism and enthusiasm of the school community
- Assisted in the selection, training and evaluation of campus staff and make sound recommendations relative to staff assignment and retention
- Upheld a commitment to educational excellence, establishing and promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Implemented of Positive Behavior and Instructional Support program to encourage positive student behavior and enhance the school climate
- Ensured that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Principal
R. O'Hara Lanier Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Actively participated in identifying and responding to employee issues; worked collaboratively with district leadership to ensure preemptive and effective employee communication
- Met regularly with teachers and staff to review data, student growth, areas of need and plan accordingly
- Restructured master schedule to increase instructional time and minimize unstructured transitions
- Developed employee handbook
- Effectively implemented daily department PLC's to promote collaboration and planning
- Introduced daily structured tiered interventions for all students
- Created and implement Targeted Improvement Plan
- Created weekly Principal's Blog focusing on best practices.
Assistant Principal
Lanier Intermediate School
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Established and maintained rapport with staff, students, and parents
- Contributed to the academic and social tone through consistent demonstration of professionalism and enthusiasm of the school community
- Assisted in the selection, training and evaluation of campus staff and make sound recommendations relative to staff assignment and retention
- Upheld a commitment to educational excellence, establishing and promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Implemented of Positive Behavior and Instructional Support program to encourage positive student behavior and enhance the school climate
- Ensured that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Assistant Principal
Elisabet Ney Elementary
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Established and maintained rapport with staff, students, and parents
- Contributed to the academic and social tone through consistent demonstration of professionalism and enthusiasm of the school community
- Assisted in the selection, training and evaluation of campus staff and make sound recommendations relative to staff assignment and retention
- Upheld a commitment to educational excellence, establishing and promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Implemented of Positive Behavior and Instructional Support program to encourage positive student behavior and enhance the school climate
- Ensured that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Summer School Principal
Brazoswood High School
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Analyzed data, plan number of teachers and classes needed to accommodate students needing to attend summer school
- Interviewed, hire, and support teachers that are highly qualified for the assignments
- Worked collaboratively with Lead Counselor to monitor student improvements and growth in both face to face classes and online Edgenuity classes
- Ensured Credits are awarded and reported properly.
Summer School Principal and Testing Coordinator
BISD
01.2014
- Interviewed, hired and trained summer school teachers, paraprofessional, and nurse
- Created master schedule for the 5th and 8th grade classes
- Created and implemented daily procedures and discipline program
- Communicated with academic facilitators for curriculum
- Collaborated and communicated consistently with 5th and 8th grade campuses
- Communicated with parents regarding testing, expectation, and state standards
- Trained, administered, and monitored state testing.
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher, Team Leader
Sheffield Intermediate
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Integrated best practices by various teaching modalities and instructional strategies that motivate and inspire students
- Analyzed and reviewed students' progress through data from a variety of summative and formative assessments
- Established and preserved communication and relationships with parents and students in an ongoing effort to increase student success.
3rd Grade Math/Science/Social Studies Teacher
Davis Elementary
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Incorporated a variety of technological resources to grab and maintain students attention
- Analyzed and evaluated state assessment data to improve teaching strategies to ensure success
- Planned and Implemented new teaching strategies to improve student achievements.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, TXDoctorate of Education - ABD -
Texas A&M - Commerce
Commerce, TXM.Ed Educational Administration - undefined
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX01.2010
BA Psychology, Minor in Elementary Education - undefined
University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX01.2004
Associate of Arts - undefined
College of the Mainland
Texas City, TX01.2000
Skills
- Performance Assessment
- School safety
- Special Education
- Parent-teacher relations
- Student Engagement
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Collaborative Leadership
- Parent Communication
Certification
- Superintendent Certification - 2019
- Principal Certificate K-12 - 2010
- EC-4 Generalist, Texas - 2003
- EC-4 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities - 2003
- ESL Supplemental - 2010
- ILD June 2010
- PDAS 2010
Accomplishments
- Texas A&M University- Commerce - Dean's List, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- BISD Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year 2012-2013
- Dean's List - Lamar University Graduate Studies, 2010
- CFB-ISD VIP Teacher 2009-2010
Goals
Encourage students to succeed academically and develop positive attitudes, values, and life skills necessary to be productive citizens.
Career Development Conferences
- Dealing with Difficult Teachers - 2018
- Mental Health First Aid - 2018
- Leading with a Restorative Mindset - 2018
- Capturing Kids Hearts - 2016, 2017, 2018
- TASSP - Summer Workshops - Austin, TX 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- ASCD - National Conference - Houston, TX 2015
- Humanex Screeners 2015
- AIE (Advancing Improvement in Education) Conference - San Antonio, TX 2014
- Gomez & Gomez Dual Language - 2014
- Coaching for Results - 2014
- NIMS Crisis Training - 2014
- Crucial Conversations 2013
- GCASE - Houston, TX 2012
- PLC's in the workplace - San Antonio, TX 2012
- PD 360 - Administrator Training, Lake Jackson, TX 2012
- Co-Teach Strategies, Lake Jackson, TX 2012
- Accommodations Training, Lake Jackson, TX 2012
- 504 Coordinator Training, Lake Jackson, TX 2012
- Texas Positive Behavior Conference, Houston, TX 2011
- Behavior Specialist Training, Houston, TX 2011
- Building Inclusive Schools Initiative, Houston, TX 2011
- Response to Interventions - Tier II and III Behavioral Interventions, Houston, TX 2011
Leadership Experience
- Dean of Student Services, Brazoswood High School, 9th - 12th, Clute, TX, 2018-01-01, present
- Assistant Principal, Brazoswood High School, 9th - 12th, Clute, TX, 2015-01-01, 2018-12-31
- Assistant Principal, Lanier Intermediate School, 5th - 6th, Freeport, TX, 2012-01-01, 2014-12-31
- Assistant Principal, Elisabet Ney Elementary, PPCD - 4th, Lake Jackson, TX, 2010-01-01, 2012-12-31
- Principal, R. O'Hara Lanier Middle School, 5th - 6th, Freeport, TX, 2014-01-01, 2015-12-31
References
- Jay Whitehead, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, 979-720-7300, jwhitehead@brazosportisd.net
- Rita Pintavalle, Principal Brazoswood High School, 979-730-7300, Rita.pintavalle@brazosportisd.net
- Tracie Phillips, Executive Director of Administrative Services (Retired), 979-871-1096, Tphillips320@yahoo.com
- Brentley Moore, Teacher - LLC, 832-692-1096, Brentley.moore@brazosportisd.net
- Randi Hunter, Sped Teacher - Brazoswood High School, 409-224-660, Randi.hunter@brazosportisd.net
- Randy Worthey, Detective Sergeant - Matagorda County Sheriff's Department, 979-429-0061, rworthey@co.matagorda.tx.us
Timeline
Associate Principal
Brazoswood High School
07.2023 - Current
Principal
Lighthouse Learning Center
07.2021 - 06.2023
Dean of Student Services
Brazoswood High School
08.2018 - 05.2021
Summer School Principal
Brazoswood High School
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Principal
Brazoswood High School
01.2015 - 01.2018
Principal
R. O'Hara Lanier Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Summer School Principal and Testing Coordinator
BISD
01.2014
Assistant Principal
Lanier Intermediate School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Assistant Principal
Elisabet Ney Elementary
01.2010 - 01.2012
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher, Team Leader
Sheffield Intermediate
01.2008 - 01.2010
3rd Grade Math/Science/Social Studies Teacher
Davis Elementary
01.2005 - 01.2008
Master of Science - School Counseling
Lamar University
Doctorate of Education - ABD -
Texas A&M - Commerce
M.Ed Educational Administration - undefined
Lamar University
BA Psychology, Minor in Elementary Education - undefined
University of Texas at Dallas
Associate of Arts - undefined
College of the Mainland
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