Jacqueline (Sharon) Harper
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Data Liaison
Tennessee Department Of Education
08.2021 - Current
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
- Collected and analyzed data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve relationship between other entities and TDOE.
- Developed and implemented liaison initiatives to facilitate communication between departments and stakeholders.
- Collected and analyzed data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments, identifying and addressing areas needing improvement.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
CORE Director
Tennessee Department Of Education
07.2012 - 07.2021
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with TDOE organizational leadership and 14 Directors of Schools to guide operational strategy.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with Directors of Schools to create strategic plans for school districts across Tennessee.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of 10-12 team members.
- Interacted well with internal and external customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance, achieving 2nd highest regional growth during first year of implementation.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
Research and Data Analyst
Bradley County Schools
06.2008 - 07.2012
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
- Collaborated with business-unit leaders to identify and prioritize problems.
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets, resulting in academic growth across school district.
- Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
- Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
- Deployed predictive analytics models to forecast future trends in two high schools, two middle schools, and 10 elementary schools.
Elementary School Principal
Bradley County Schools
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Realized 2% growth in student achievement across grade levels by integrating data literacy
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Middle School Assistant Principal
Bradley County Schools
06.2001 - 06.2006
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess strategies and effectiveness with over 65 teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Strategic Data Partner Fellowship
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA09.2023
Doctorate of Educational Leadership - Leadership And Policy
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN05.2007
Master of Music Education - Music Education
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05.2002
Master of Education - Secondary English
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, United States05.1990
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Lee University
Cleveland, TN12.1985
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Organizational Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Goal Setting
- Program oversight
- Troubleshooting
- Interpersonal Communication
- Employee Engagement
- Organizational Skills
- Provide Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Partnership Development
Certification
- Professional Educator License certification in K-12 Administration, K-12 Music, 9-12 English
- Certificate of completion as a Strategic Data Partner with Harvard University
- Certificate of completion from Carnegie Learning in Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Senior Manager, Data Liaison
Tennessee Department Of Education
08.2021 - Current
CORE Director
Tennessee Department Of Education
07.2012 - 07.2021
Research and Data Analyst
Bradley County Schools
06.2008 - 07.2012
Elementary School Principal
Bradley County Schools
06.2006 - 06.2008
Middle School Assistant Principal
Bradley County Schools
06.2001 - 06.2006
No Degree - Strategic Data Partner Fellowship
Harvard University
Doctorate of Educational Leadership - Leadership And Policy
Trevecca Nazarene University
Master of Music Education - Music Education
Shenandoah University
Master of Education - Secondary English
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
Lee University
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