SHENAVIA TODD-NORWOOD
Mobile
Summary
As an Assistant Principal , I offer support for academic administration functions, and motivation to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. I'm personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Also, I'm goal driven as an Assistant Principal to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Mobile County Public School System, George Hall
10.2024 - Current
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
Private Tutor
Private Tutor
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Reviewed materials for student classes to enhance learning and used unique ways to reinforce program materials.
- Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
- Drilled students on subject matter, used flashcards, and writing techniques to improve recall.
Teacher
Mobile County Public Schools
08.2007 - 01.2024
- Maintained students’ engagement with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized IEP plans as part of an integrated classroom.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom including cooperative learning and differentiated instruction.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives in ELA and math.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Tutor
Sylvan
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify deficit skills and strengthen weaknesses.
- Tutored struggling, average, and advanced students in reading and math course materials.
Paraprofessional Aide
Mobile County Public Schools
02.1996 - 08.2007
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, which enabled students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Supported student-learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
Educational Leadership Certification -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL08-2022
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-2007
Skills
- Employee oversight
- Relationship building and networking
- Discipline management
- Faculty support
- Student and parent relations
- Discipline and policy enforcement
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Student engagement
Certification
- Google Certified April 2020
- Nearpod Certified April 2020
- Flocabulary Certified April 2020
- LETRS Training Certified May 2022
- Structures Training Certified August 2022
AWARDS AND OTHER RECOGNITION
2021 Teacher of the Year, Big Brother Big Sister Mentor
LEADERSHIP
- Assistant Principal 2024- current
- Title 1 Facilitator 2024-2024
- Summer School Administrator 2023
- Extended Day Facilitator 2023-2024
- ELA Reading Lead Teacher 3-5
- Grade Level Chair
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Mobile County Public School System, George Hall
10.2024 - Current
Private Tutor
Private Tutor
08.2018 - Current
Tutor
Sylvan
09.2017 - 05.2018
Teacher
Mobile County Public Schools
08.2007 - 01.2024
Paraprofessional Aide
Mobile County Public Schools
02.1996 - 08.2007
Master of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Alabama
Educational Leadership Certification -
University of South Alabama