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Sheila Lester

Fort Mill,SC

Summary

Enthusiastic Vice Principal eager to build productive relationships with students, teachers and staff. Friendly and outgoing; able to relate to people of all backgrounds. Goal-oriented to help students focus on learning by maintaining focus and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies. An "out of the box" thinker; this AP makes use of creative ideas and vision casting to gain buy in and support from all stakeholders. A resourceful and passionate educator with talent for developing and implementing successful strategies and increasing efficiency, reducing discipline issues and maximizing teacher and student potential. Focused education professional with master's degree in Leadership Studies and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others, inside and outside of the building, to meet objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice Principal of Academics and Instruction

Comenius School For Creative Leadership
08.2012 - Current
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
  • Developed culture of collaboration among staff members through regular meetings, workshops, and team-building activities.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Enhanced school performance by implementing new policies and procedures for academic support.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, offering constructive feedback for improvement in instructional delivery methods.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies to inform instruction.
  • Reviewed and selected curriculum and technology resources.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
  • Empowered faculty members by involving them in decision-making.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Led professional development initiatives for faculty members to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational best practices.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Served as approachable liaison between administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure effective communication and cooperation within school community.
  • Spearheaded successful accreditation reviews by maintaining high standards of compliance with state regulations and industry guidelines.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs, and lessons.
  • Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Assistant Principal for School Reform

Olympic High School
Charlotte , NC
08.2002 - 06.2010
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
  • Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
  • Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
  • Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
  • Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
  • Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
  • Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
  • Streamlined administrative processes to maximize efficiency in daily operations at the school level.
  • Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
  • Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
  • Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
  • Built strong relationships with local community organizations for outreach efforts supporting both student learning and school reputation.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Assistant Principal -Off Hours Alternative School

Cabell County Schools
Huntington , WV
  • Developed an evening Alternative School for At-Risk high school students
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Managed human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee evaluations for optimal team performance.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Assisted in the development of strategic plans aligned with organizational goals by providing valuable input during planning sessions.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

NAACP Liaison for At-Risk Youth

NAACP Jobs Program
08.1990 - 06.1999
  • Developed and implemented strategies to streamline communication between internal and external stakeholders.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Collaborated with other departments, identifying and addressing areas needing improvement.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly addressing concerns and providing solutions to various issues.
  • Monitored and reported on progress of liaison initiatives, providing feedback to stakeholders.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
  • Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Education

Associate of Arts - Missions And Theology

MorningStar School of Ministry
Fort Mill, SC

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Marshall University Graduate College
Charleston, WV

Bachelor of Arts - Health Education

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Skills

  • Community Relations
  • Needs Assessment
  • Teacher Training
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Curriculum Development
  • Curricula Evaluation
  • Organizational Leadership
  • School safety
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Operational planning
  • New Program Review
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Staff Training
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Education administration
  • Mission Planning
  • Strategic leadership
  • Instructional Methods Development
  • School Improvements Planning
  • Staff Development
  • Task Delegation
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Program Evaluation
  • Lesson Planning
  • Performance Improvement
  • Professional Development Planning
  • Instructional Coaching
  • Administrative Management
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Team Collaboration
  • Decision-Making
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Classroom support
  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Student and parent relations

Timeline

Vice Principal of Academics and Instruction

Comenius School For Creative Leadership
08.2012 - Current

Assistant Principal for School Reform

Olympic High School
08.2002 - 06.2010

NAACP Liaison for At-Risk Youth

NAACP Jobs Program
08.1990 - 06.1999

Assistant Principal -Off Hours Alternative School

Cabell County Schools

Associate of Arts - Missions And Theology

MorningStar School of Ministry

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Marshall University Graduate College

Bachelor of Arts - Health Education

Marshall University

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