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Shayna Willis

Durham,NC

Summary

Ambitious, career-focused Principal Intern, anxious to obtain an Assistant Principal position to assist the Principal in daily school operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Intern

Club Boulevard Humanities Elementary School
Durham, NC
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets using Google Sheets.
  • Advised principal on student attendance and behavior.
  • Collaborated with parents and students to coordinate school events.
  • Engaged with parents to drive parent participation.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Current Back up Test Coordinator

Assistant Principal Intern

Sandy Ridge Elementary
Durham , NC
11.2021 - Current
  • Advised principal on student attendance and behavior.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.

Lead Teacher

Excelsior Classical Academy
Durham, NC
08.2017 - 06.2021
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Facilitated PLC's

Lead Teacher/Assistant

Trinity School Of Durham And Chapel Hill
Durham , NC
08.2011 - 05.2017

Lead Teacher


  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.

Education

Master of Science - Education Administration

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
05.2008

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Instructional leadership
  • School event coordination
  • Staff Development
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Standardized Testing

Accomplishments

Deans List Fall 2020 Masters in School Administration, NCCU

Cum Laude, 2020 Elementary Education, NCCU

Timeline

Assistant Principal Intern

Sandy Ridge Elementary
11.2021 - Current

Principal Intern

Club Boulevard Humanities Elementary School
08.2021 - Current

Lead Teacher

Excelsior Classical Academy
08.2017 - 06.2021

Lead Teacher/Assistant

Trinity School Of Durham And Chapel Hill
08.2011 - 05.2017

Master of Science - Education Administration

North Carolina Central University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

North Carolina Central University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

North Carolina Central University
Shayna Willis