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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Educational Training
Philosophy Of Education
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Sherqueena D. Jackson

Red Oak

Summary

Expert in leading educational programs across all grade levels, with a proven track record in curriculum development and innovative teaching strategies. Achievements include significant improvements in student engagement and academic performance through effective leadership and teamwork. Strong communication, adaptability, and strategic planning skills have driven successful school operations and enriched learning environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Principal PK-5th

Frederick Douglass Elementary
Dallas
11.2023 - Current

Title I school with approximately 70 employees and 475 students

  • Participated in community events that support the school's mission.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
  • Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
  • Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.

Elementary Principal ESCE/PK-5th Grade

Irving Elementary School
Cleburne
06.2019 - 11.2023

Title I school with approximately 70 employees and 550 students.

  • Campus houses two-way dual language, bilingual, and ECSE programs.
  • Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase campus
  • Created systems for the school to become more data driven
  • Redesigned campus wide intervention model for students needing remediation
  • Planned and facilitated professional development to improve instructional practices
  • Implemented school-wide incentives for student growth, character and attendance
  • Administrator over RTI committee

Elementary Principal PreK-6th/ Professional Learning

Inspired Vision Elementary School
Dallas
02.2017 - 06.2019

Title I school with approximately 70 employees and 600 students.

  • Implemented content area professional learning communities
  • Created a data driven culture focused on student success and growth
  • Assessed data to create the Campus Improvement Plan
  • Strategically used funds to eliminate redundant programs to get teachers needed training
  • Developed a campus wide intervention model for students needing remediation
  • Planned and facilitated professional development to improve instructional practices
  • Implemented school-wide incentives for student growth, character and attendance
  • Increased parental involvement and implemented parent programs
  • Created a Parent Center to assist parents with technology use and language acquisition
  • Assisted Director of Professional Learning with creating district plan
  • Created and assessed professional learning needs surveys
  • Scheduling, marketing and logistics of district professional development

Assistant Principal- 6th and 8th grade

W.S. Permenter Middle School
Cedar Hill
08.2015 - 02.2017
  • Managed 6th and 8th grade discipline, instruction, and operations
  • Administrator over Math department and History department
  • Facilitated professional learning communities
  • Campus coordinator for PTA
  • Campus coordinator for LPAC/ESL programs
  • Campus representative for SPED and 504

Adjunct Professor- Continuing Education

Eastfield Community College
Mesquite
09.2015 - 11.2015
  • Taught ESL, Pronunciation II course
  • Responsible for creating my own lesson plans and activities
  • Developed strategies to bridge the language and communication barriers with students

Assistant Principal K-6/ Summer School Principal K-12

Life School Oak Cliff Elementary/Mountain Creek
Dallas
09.2012 - 08.2015
  • Assisted with developing the campus improvement plan
  • Assisted teachers with their instructional needs and lesson planning
  • Coordinated and administered professional development for teachers
  • Developed schedules for interventionist and tutors
  • Planned and organized parenting nights
  • Responsible for RTI and 504
  • Coordinated and supervised the districts first summer school
  • Appointed K-12 summer school principal for 2013, 2014 and 2015
  • 2014-2015 Support Staff of the Year Recipient

Campus based Instructional Coach, Kinder, 1st grade and 5th grade teacher

Urban Park Elementary School
Dallas
08.2007 - 09.2012
  • Developed and implemented science curriculum
  • Science CILT leader
  • Coordinated and administered professional development for teachers
  • Wrote the monthly parent newsletter
  • After-school program coordinator and Saturday school coordinator
  • Cheerleading coach and Parent Step Ahead Liaison
  • Member of the Think Tank feeder pattern team
  • Member of the NELC Next team for future administrators
  • Self-contained and math/science teacher
  • 2012 Teacher of the Year

First Grade Teacher- Self-contained; Site Coordinator

Kemp Elementary School
Bryan
08.2004 - 08.2007
  • Responsible for planning the Language Arts/Reading curriculum
  • Planned and implemented various small group activities and interventions
  • Member of the Parent and Community Involvement Committee
  • 21ST Century After-School Program Site Coordinator

Education

Doctoral Student - Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
12-2026

Superintendent Certification Program -

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
06.2016

Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction

University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
05.2012

Master of Education - Administration

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
05.2009

Bachelor of Science - Journalism/Minor in Sociology

Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
05.2006

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership & Curriculum Development
  • Staff Supervision & Professional Development
  • Student Achievement & Data-Driven Decision Making
  • School Culture & Community Engagement
  • Budget & Resource Management
  • Conflict Resolution & Effective Communication

Accomplishments

  • School turnaround leader- successfully lead two schools from being rated "F" to "B"
  • Increased staff retention rates
  • Met district goals on staff climate survey and parent survey

Certification

  • EC-4 Generalist
  • 4-8 Generalist
  • K-12 Principal
  • K-12 Superintendent

Educational Training

  • Harvard-Art of Leadership
  • Effective Schools Framework
  • Deloitte University
  • Region 10 School Leaders Network
  • Capturing Kids Hearts
  • Instructional Leadership Development
  • T-TESS Certified Appraiser
  • T-PESS

Philosophy Of Education

All children, despite their backgrounds and situations, have a desire to learn and a genuine interest in education. It is up to the optimistic and dedicated educator to find that switch for each student and turn it on. Educational leaders must build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders to empower them to reach academic expectations, as well as develop their leadership capacity, which is essential to the success, climate, and culture of the learning community.

Timeline

Elementary School Principal PK-5th

Frederick Douglass Elementary
11.2023 - Current

Elementary Principal ESCE/PK-5th Grade

Irving Elementary School
06.2019 - 11.2023

Elementary Principal PreK-6th/ Professional Learning

Inspired Vision Elementary School
02.2017 - 06.2019

Adjunct Professor- Continuing Education

Eastfield Community College
09.2015 - 11.2015

Assistant Principal- 6th and 8th grade

W.S. Permenter Middle School
08.2015 - 02.2017

Assistant Principal K-6/ Summer School Principal K-12

Life School Oak Cliff Elementary/Mountain Creek
09.2012 - 08.2015

Campus based Instructional Coach, Kinder, 1st grade and 5th grade teacher

Urban Park Elementary School
08.2007 - 09.2012

First Grade Teacher- Self-contained; Site Coordinator

Kemp Elementary School
08.2004 - 08.2007

Doctoral Student - Education

Liberty University

Superintendent Certification Program -

University of Texas at Arlington

Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction

University of Texas at Arlington

Master of Education - Administration

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Science - Journalism/Minor in Sociology

Texas A&M University
Sherqueena D. Jackson