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Shirmeka N. Legentus

Clermont,Florida
Shirmeka N. Legentus

Summary

Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator versed in curriculum planning and development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Ambitious with career success building strong teams of inspired educators and support staff. Over 15 years of experience in academic landscape, with expertise in data-driven decision execution and culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities. Highly-knowledgeable in proposal writing, fundraising and community involvement initiatives.


Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Christian Center School

Upper School Principal
2022.07 - Current (2 years & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements, and student safety standards.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.

Southeastern University

DE Adjunct Instructor
2022.01 - Current (2 years & 8 months)

Job overview

  • Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
  • Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
  • Developed and implemented college success curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
  • Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development and instruction improvement program.

Family Christian Center School

Vice Principal| Director of Curriculum Development
2017.08 - 2022.06 (4 years & 10 months)

Job overview

  • Primary responsibilities include assisting the Head of Schools in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
  • Planned and implemented professional development programs.
  • Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.

Vanguard Theological Seminary

Co-Founder- Chief Academic Officer
2014.10 - 2019.05 (4 years & 7 months)

Job overview

  • As a founder and chief academic officer of Vanguard Theological Seminary, I am responsible directly to the Board of Trustees for all aspects of the operation and administration of the school
  • Additional responsibilities include: Plan and implement the vision and goals of the school as adopted by the Board, involving the seminary community in planning
  • Maintain and continually develop a curriculum that is biblical in substance, evangelical in orientation, orthodox in scope and relevant to the life and ministry of the church in a challenging age
  • Build community among the various seminary constituencies and represent the seminary to all its constituencies including the wider Church
  • Oversee the academic, spiritual, and pastoral health of the school, including that of its students, staff, and faculty
  • Develop strong supportive relationships between the school and its current and prospective external constituencies
  • Oversee the operations and management of the faculty, staff, campus, and budget serving as a faithful steward of all physical and financial resources.

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida

Literacy and Career Development Instructor
2015.01 - 2017.08 (2 years & 7 months)

Job overview

  • As a literacy coach and development instructor, I was responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive organization wide literacy program which facilitates learning; for modeling of best practices lessons which use literacy-based learning strategies; for coaching goodwill teachers in all curriculum areas on how to enhance clients’ literacy skills; for identifying staff development needs of the Goodwill school and for providing staff development related to literacy as part of the problem solving process
  • Additional Responsibilities: Provide vocational counseling and career development instruction necessary for employability and compliance.
  • Developed and presented training programs and instructional material through variety of learning methods.
  • Organized and prepared written summaries of project reports and action plans.
  • Updated and revised course content and teaching methodologies.

Vision of Hope Boys Ranch

Executive Director
2013.08 - 2014.10 (1 year & 2 months)

Job overview

  • As executive director, I was responsible for overseeing the daily operation of VOHBR, a residential home for at risk male teens
  • The oversight included the hiring, training and supervision of staff and the monitoring of the medical and clinical needs of the individuals
  • Provided leadership to all staff by creating a positive work climate and creating a cohesive team environment
  • Promoted the professional growth of all staff through coaching, mentoring and continuous training
  • Ensured ongoing systems for measuring quality of services and compliance with KCI regulations, and Florida DFC policies and procedures
  • Ensure that services are maintained per Florida DFC, KCI and all applicable regulatory standards
  • Created opportunities and provide support to individuals in making decisions to develop their skills and foster independence
  • Fostered positive relationships with, case workers, guardian ad litem, DJJ and family members where indicated
  • Oversee all medical, clinical, and financial needs of the individuals by identifying needs and securing appropriate services as needed
  • Prepared annual operating budget; monitor expenditures to provide specified services within budget
  • Implemented and audit financial and operational policies approved by VOHBR’s Board of directors and KCI
  • Prepare timely financial and operational reports as required by KCI, governmental agencies, and the governing board.
  • Provided exceptional counseling, case management, education and job training to diverse client base.

Rose Training Institute

Director of Campus Development and Corporate Training
2011.08 - 2013.03 (1 year & 7 months)

Job overview

  • Lead key leadership, in planning and implementation of all HR efforts, including recruitment, performance management, benefits, employee relations, training, safety, and labor law compliance
  • Responsible for development and implementation of new HR policies and procedures
  • As part of the overall talent management effort, partnered with leadership to identify employee development and training needs, creating and implementing a plan to address those needs
  • Drove the continuous personal improvement and professional development of both leadership and non-leadership employees reducing turnover by 85%
  • Identified and implemented numerous ideas to create a “hands-on" approach to streamlining processes to include: centralizing key HR functions (staffing, training, and payroll) for each campus
  • Functioned as the internal expert on the applicant tracking and management system, PeopleAdmin Revised job performance review process, job descriptions
  • Implemented employee incentive program, and supervisor training resulting in 60% increase in productivity
  • Successfully negotiated 40% reduction in health care costs
  • Designed and facilitated workshops addressing department climate concerns with in-tact work groups.

Education

Andersonville Theological Seminary Camilla, GA.

D.Min from Leadership
04.2020

University Overview

Troy University Orlando, FL.

Master of Science from HR Management Training And Development
03.2010

University Overview

Faulkner University Montgomery, AL

Bachelor of Science from Human Resources Management
05.2007

University Overview

Skills

  • Individualized support
  • Student Performance Data Analysis
  • Academic Counseling
  • Student Development
  • Core Knowledge Sequence
  • Faculty Development
  • Academic Intervention
  • Character Education
  • Project Management
  • Policy implementation
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Training and Development
  • Academic Instruction
  • Community Relations
  • Operational Planning

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Administrator’s Certification, International League of Christian Schools
  • Florida League of Christian Schools, Member
  • Florida College Access Network, Member
  • Certified Life Coach
  • Delta Sigma Theta Inc.

Timeline

Upper School Principal
Family Christian Center School
2022.07 - Current (2 years & 2 months)
DE Adjunct Instructor
Southeastern University
2022.01 - Current (2 years & 8 months)
Vice Principal| Director of Curriculum Development
Family Christian Center School
2017.08 - 2022.06 (4 years & 10 months)
Literacy and Career Development Instructor
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
2015.01 - 2017.08 (2 years & 7 months)
Co-Founder- Chief Academic Officer
Vanguard Theological Seminary
2014.10 - 2019.05 (4 years & 7 months)
Executive Director
Vision of Hope Boys Ranch
2013.08 - 2014.10 (1 year & 2 months)
Director of Campus Development and Corporate Training
Rose Training Institute
2011.08 - 2013.03 (1 year & 7 months)
Andersonville Theological Seminary
D.Min from Leadership
Troy University
Master of Science from HR Management Training And Development
Faulkner University
Bachelor of Science from Human Resources Management

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