Sheila R McNeal
Columbia, SC
Summary
Confident leader well-versed in overseeing educational needs in K-12. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Administrator
Spring Valley High School
Columbia, SC
08.2021 - Current
- Assists the Principal in planning, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of school-wide programs, policies, goals and objectives
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals, such as other administrators, principals, teachers, parents, students, school nurse, school counselors, school social worker, district level staff, government/social service agencies, community organizations, and the general public
- Assists with school organization and safety by coordinating and supervising student activities, special programs, and enforcing disciplinary policies and procedures
- Conducts teacher and support staff evaluations
- Displays strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students
- Cultivates strong student and parent relationships
- Serves as ACT Test Coordinator
- Provides instructional leadership and mentoring support
- Interviews candidates to fill school vacancies
- Participates on school's data review team
- Acts as LEA for IEP and 504 meetings
- Serves as school representative for student expulsion hearings
Special Services Consultant
Richland School District One
Columbia, SC
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Assisted teachers, principals and administrators in the development and implementation of District special education programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and established guidelines
- Promoted student achievement by providing systematic classroom observations, feedback, and support of teachers, students and programs
- Interpreted instructional programs to administrators, teachers, staff and the community
- Developed new programs and services to meet the needs of disabled students
- Served on committees and attended conferences and workshops as appropriate to the duties of the job
- Designed and implemented professional development to enhance teaching and learning
- Monitored and/or managed special projects and programs as assigned
- Participated on committee for teacher and staff recruitment
- Assisted in evaluating and selecting instructional materials and equipment
- Communicated with various groups and individuals, to include principals, other administrators, teachers, parents, students, district staff, government/social service agencies, community organizations, and the general public
Special Education Placement Chair
Dutch Fork Middle School
Irmo, SC
08.2008 - 09.2017
- Served as LEA for all IEP and 504 meetings
- Participated as a member of the school's leadership team
- Served as member of SAFE-T team for evaluation of teachers
- Provided leadership, supervision, and coordination for school-wide special education programs and activities
- Facilitated staff development opportunities for teachers and support staff in the special education department
- Supervised support staff in the special education department
- Developed and implemented plans to support students with specialized needs in inclusive class
- Acquired and distributed instructional materials and equipment to support and enhance teaching and learning
Special Education Teacher
Edward E Taylor Elementary School
Columbia, SC
09.2003 - 06.2008
- Taught core content subjects in a self-contained setting to emotionally disabled students
- Participated in collaborative lesson planning with grade level teachers
- Created and implemented IEPs, functional behavior assessments, and behavior intervention plans to aid student success
- Implemented differentiated lesson plans and assessments to address each student's IEP goals
- Developed a positive behavior management system to aid in promoting desired acceptable behaviors
Children's Services' Coordinator
Managed Treatment Services
Columbia, SC
04.2000 - 09.2003
- Served as the lead member of the treatment team in the evaluation of emotionally disabled children and adolescents
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with officials, other state agencies, medical professionals, the private sector, and the general public to advocate on behalf of emotionally disabled children and adolescents
- Resolved customer complaints
Education
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Master of Education - Administration and Supervision
Southern Wesleyan University
Master of Arts - Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lander University
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Communication
- Data-driven results
- Performance evaluations
- Training & development
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Technologies integration
- Program evaluation
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Elementary Principal
- Secondary Principal
- Early Childhood
- Special Education: Learning Disabilities
- Special Education: Emotional Disabilities
- National Board Certification, 2012
- SCTS 4.0 Evaluator
Timeline
Administrator
Spring Valley High School
08.2021 - Current
Special Services Consultant
Richland School District One
09.2017 - 06.2020
Special Education Placement Chair
Dutch Fork Middle School
08.2008 - 09.2017
Special Education Teacher
Edward E Taylor Elementary School
09.2003 - 06.2008
Children's Services' Coordinator
Managed Treatment Services
04.2000 - 09.2003
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Master of Education - Administration and Supervision
Southern Wesleyan University
Master of Arts - Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lander University
- Elementary Principal
- Secondary Principal
- Early Childhood
- Special Education: Learning Disabilities
- Special Education: Emotional Disabilities
- National Board Certification, 2012
- SCTS 4.0 Evaluator
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