Sheleen Kennedy
Sanford,FL
Summary
To apply strong organizational, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills in an elementary school that will help teachers achieve the very highest standards in education and challenge students to perform at their highest level. Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering at least an eight year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Eagle's Nest Elementary School
06.2024 - Current
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
Assistant Principal
Rosemont Elementary School
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Assistant Principal
Lake Silver Elementary
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Assistant Principal
Lockhart Elementary School
07.2019 - 07.2022
- A member of the managerial staff of the District, whose primary function is to assist the Principal in his duties, serve as Principal in his absence, and provide planned technical services designed to improve the curriculum of the school served.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Assistant Principal
Wilson Elementary School
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Assistant Principal
Hamilton Elementary School
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Assistant Principal
Washington Shores Elementary School
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Assistant Principal
Woodlands Elementary School
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Curriculum Resource Teacher
Orange County Publics Schools
08.2002 - 09.2012
- Instrumental in helping school go from ‘C’ to ‘A’ status (2012)
- Support teachers with grade level expectations and curriculum consistency
- Co-facilitate bi-weekly Curriculum Instructional Alignment meetings
- Instrumental in helping school go from 'F' to 'B' status and 'B' to 'A' status (, Train the Trainer for Thinking Maps
- Train the Trainer for Write from the Beginning
- Testing Coordinator (FSA, FCAT, DRP, SRUSS, EDUSOFT, IOWA STATE TEST, CELLA/WIDA, etc.)
- One of the first schools to implement the Continuous Improvement Model (CIM)
- Facilitated sessions in “Deconstructing the Standards” (3-5)
- Mentor Teachers
- Member of the District Elementary Writing Leaders (OCPS)
- Ongoing Progress Monitoring of Student Data & Assessments
- Trained in the New Teacher Evaluation System (2011-12)
- Designee in the absence of the Principal and Assistant Principal
- Member of the Aspiring Leaders Program (OCPS)
- SES Facilitator & Coordinator for After-School Tutoring (K-5)
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Eccleston Elementary School
08.1997 - 05.2002
- Teach grade level benchmarks according to the Sunshine State Standards
- Incorporate best practices in the lessons/activities
- Collaborate horizontally & vertically
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Eccleston Elementary School
01.1995 - 05.1997
- Teach grade level benchmarks according to the Sunshine State Standards
- Incorporate best practices in the lessons/activities
- Collaborate horizontally & vertically
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Student Internship
Flowers Elementary School
02.1994 - 05.1994
- Demonstrated leadership
- Assisted in individual and group work
- Set up lesson plans
- Projected a friendly and professional manner
- Met daily requirements to produce successful, productive young children
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Education
Florida Certification, Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Stetson University
DeLand, FL12.2010
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Nova SE University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05.1995
Associate of Arts - Education
Southern State Junior College, Nova, State Junior College
Wadley, AL05.1992
Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Disciplinary Action
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- State Testing Support
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Eagle's Nest Elementary School
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Rosemont Elementary School
07.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Principal
Lake Silver Elementary
07.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Principal
Lockhart Elementary School
07.2019 - 07.2022
Assistant Principal
Wilson Elementary School
07.2017 - 07.2019
Assistant Principal
Hamilton Elementary School
07.2014 - 06.2017
Assistant Principal
Washington Shores Elementary School
07.2013 - 06.2014
Assistant Principal
Woodlands Elementary School
09.2012 - 06.2013
Curriculum Resource Teacher
Orange County Publics Schools
08.2002 - 09.2012
Fourth Grade Teacher
Eccleston Elementary School
08.1997 - 05.2002
Fifth Grade Teacher
Eccleston Elementary School
01.1995 - 05.1997
Student Internship
Flowers Elementary School
02.1994 - 05.1994
Florida Certification, Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Stetson University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Nova SE University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alabama State University
Associate of Arts - Education
Southern State Junior College, Nova, State Junior College
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