Sheldon Parris
Beaumont,CA
Summary
A Principal with 12+ years of administrative experience building high-quality education programs and inclusive school communities. A strong background in managing interdisciplinary teams and overseeing multimillion-dollar operating budgets. Adept at drilling change management initiatives and developing new education strategies to drive student success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Entrepreneur High School
01.2024 - Current
- Train teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Oversee schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Perform classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Define and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
Assistant Principal
Entrepreneur High School
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted the principal in the day to day operation of the school.
- Facilitated day to day discipline.
- Assisted the principal in building a strong school-wide culture amongst students, staff and families to promote college and career readiness for every student.
- Conducted teacher evaluations.
Principal
Newbury Park Adventist Academy
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Managed a team of 20+ teachers, office administrators, and school personnel, providing ongoing professional development on organizational skills and Agile practices.
- Planed, coordinated, and directed school's recruitment and selection function for certificated personnel.
- Made presentations to School Board regarding all matter of personnel concerns.
Principal
San Fernando Valley Academy
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Oversaw a team of 15+ teachers and personnel, created and monitored monthly targets for each team member.
- Spearheaded change management efforts to redesign curriculum with a focus on project-based learning and differentiated instruction, resulting in 100% graduation rate.
- Coordinated with teachers, students, and parents to ensure adherence to high standards of academic performance, attendance, and behavioral conduct.
Principal
Portland Adventist Academy
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed 6-million-dollar school budget.
- Spearheaded multi-million-dollar capital campaign.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and pastors.
- Developed and implemented policies, programs, and curriculum activities that promoted educational growth.
- Supervised and appraised the performance of school staff.
Assistant Principal
Newbury Park Adventist Academy
07.2012 - 06.2016
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the academic program.
- Provided counsel and guidance on matters of curriculum, testing and student success.
- Facilitated day to day discipline.
- Led teacher evaluations.
- Organized and facilitated all testing.
- Coordinated self-study school evaluations for WASC Education
Education
Master's Degree - Administration & Leadership
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA01.2010
Skills
- Deals effectively with a wide variety of people
- Effective problem solver
- Flexible and able to adapt within various work environments
- Coaching
- Better listener than talker
Certification
- Clear Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential
State of California, Document #240325721
Issued by UCLA Extension - Administrative Credential Program
Fresno Pacific University, Anticipated Graduation: May 2025 - Certified Scrum Master
Accomplishments
- 2021 SCC Principal Appreciation Award
- 3-Time CIF Omega League Soccer Coach of the Year
- Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Timeline
Principal
Entrepreneur High School
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Entrepreneur High School
07.2023 - 12.2023
Principal
Newbury Park Adventist Academy
07.2018 - 06.2023
Principal
San Fernando Valley Academy
07.2017 - 06.2018
Principal
Portland Adventist Academy
07.2016 - 06.2017
Assistant Principal
Newbury Park Adventist Academy
07.2012 - 06.2016
- Clear Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential
State of California, Document #240325721
Issued by UCLA Extension - Administrative Credential Program
Fresno Pacific University, Anticipated Graduation: May 2025 - Certified Scrum Master
Master's Degree - Administration & Leadership
La Sierra University
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Walla Walla University
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