Shondrika Robertson
Natchitoches,LA
Summary
Dynamic education leader with extensive experience at excelling in curriculum planning and teacher development. Proven ability to enhance student achievement through effective diagnostic assessment and strong interpersonal relationships. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that promotes academic success and celebrates student accomplishments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Center Coordinator
Learning Links Tutorial Center
Natchitoches, La
03.2018 - Current
- Conduct initial consultation with families upon enrollment
- Administer, score, and report results of Diagnostic Assessment to parents
- Plan and implement personalized education plans
- Analyze data and track student progress
- Coordinate celebrations, recognitions, and awards for students and staff
- Provide mentoring and training for assigned tutors
Assistant Principal
Natchitoches Parish School Board
07.2020 - 12.2023
- Assist the school principal in all areas of school management, administration, academics, and daily activities.
- Encourage high lesson standards through maintenance and updating of school curriculum.
- Oversaw safety measures, health code compliance, and security policies.
- Directly managed PBIS Program/Celebrations, Terrific Kids Project, and other school-wide events/celebrations
- Served as ODR for DESS IEP meetings and Administrator for SBLC meetings
- Maintained inventory of necessary and supplemental materials
- Advise, redirect, encourage, and counsel students as necessary
- Organize development and growth opportunities for teachers and staff.
- Led/provided School-Wide mandated STAR Assessment Professional Development for teachers and reported data to school principal, assigned district personnel, and students/parents
- Report to the school principal daily to advise on school operational and educational matters.
- Support academic success of student body by providing instructional feedback to teachers
- Coordinate, plan, and execute school-wide celebrations, awards program, and Jr. High Graduation Program
- Complete Purchase Orders/Maintained inventory of necessary and supplemental materials, such as textbooks, computers, school/classroom supplies etc.
- Develop positive relationships with students, teachers, and local community members
- Observe/visit classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques to ensure valuable instruction and learning was taking place
- Interact positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct and expectations of teaching
- Welcome/greet students and parents at entry as well as during dismissal time
Cooperating/ Supervising Teacher
Natchitoches Parish School Board/NSU Middle Lab School
Natchitoches, LA
08.2006 - 07.2020
- Collaborate with NSU Middle Lab faculty and staff to plan, develop, and implement assigned curriculum.
- Collaborate with colleagues to discuss student academic performance and classroom behavior and strategies for improvement
- Create/devise individual learning and behavior plans to increase student achievement/performance
- Serve as Cooperating/Supervising teacher for NSU education majors, methods students, and student teachers & provide meaningful learning opportunities
- Provide instructional direction/support for regular education teachers to adjust and improve student learning
- Coordinate parent meetings, IEP meetings, SBLC meetings, and student-discipline meetings
- Serve as an Academic Advisor
- Serve as Lead Contact Teacher for the DESS (Gifted/Talented, & Learning Disabled)
- Serve as an active member/participant on the SACS Team (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) under the leadership of Dr. Drew Moore & Mr. Ben Lagrone
Classroom Teacher
Natchitoches Parish School Board/North Natchitoches Elementary School
Natchitoches, LA
08.2000 - 08.2006
- Administer group standardized tests and informal and formal school assessments.
- Communicate expectations and curriculum requirements to reinforce classroom goals.
- Communicate student progress and areas needing improvement to parents during parent conferences.
- Partner with school faculty and staff, parents and community agencies to improve student outcomes, develop solutions, and plan curriculum.
- Design lesson plans and instructional material conforming to current state and district standards.
Classroom Teacher
Red River Parish School Board
Coushatta, La
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Create and adapt lesson plans and classroom work to meet students' individual needs.
- Communicate expectations and curriculum requirements to reinforce classroom goals.
- Communicate student progress and areas needing improvement to parents during parent conferences.
- Taught multiple subjects such as reading/ language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science in self-contained classroom settings.
Education
Leading for Better Instruction - Center for Educational Leadership
Rapides/Orchard Foundation
Alexandria, LA05.2023
Leading for Better Instruction - Center for Educational Leadership
Rapides/Orchard Foundation
Alexandria, LA05.2021
Aspiring Leaders -
Rapides/Orchard Foundation
Alexandria, LA05.2020
Post Masters/Master's plus 30 Graduate Hours -
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA05.2005
Master of Education -
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA08.1999
Skills
- Education Administration & Leadership
- School Personnel Teacher Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Teacher Development
- Security Procedures and Policies
- Time management skills
- Clear oral and written communication
- Team-building skills
- Ability to build interpersonal relationships
- Collaborator
- Decision-making abilities
- Conflict Resolution skills/experience
- Diagnostic assessment
Certification
- Educational Leader-Level 1
- Mild/Moderate Special Education (1-12)
- Supervisor of Student Teaching
- Child Search Coordinator
References
- Dr. April Giddens, Northwestern State University, College of Education and Human Development, Natchitoches, LA, 71497, 318-357-6273, giddensa@nsula.edu
- Ms. Felicia Morrow, 10921 Boudreaux Rd, Apt 3210, Tomball, TX, 77375, Felicia.morrow222@gmail.com
- Mrs. Crissey Smith, Northwestern State University, Student Affairs, Eugene P. Watson Memorial Library, Room 111, Natchitoches, LA, 71497, Director of Accessibility and Disability Support, 318-357-5460, smithcr@nsula.edu
Professional Experience Activities
- Served on School Improvement Leadership Team
- Served on SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) Team
- Served on the LINCS Leadership Team North Natchitoches Elementary School (Formerly A Professional Development School w/Northwestern State University)
- Served on the School's Building Level Committee (SBLC)
- Served as Interim SBLC Chair
- Grade-Level Team Chair/Leader
- Special Education Contact/Lead Teacher @ NSU Middle Laboratory School for Learning Disabled and Gifted/Talented Programs @ NSU Middle Laboratory School
- Served as Tobacco Prevention School Coordinator for Rapides Foundation
- Served as Chair of School PBIS Team
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Natchitoches Parish School Board
07.2020 - 12.2023
Center Coordinator
Learning Links Tutorial Center
03.2018 - Current
Cooperating/ Supervising Teacher
Natchitoches Parish School Board/NSU Middle Lab School
08.2006 - 07.2020
Classroom Teacher
Natchitoches Parish School Board/North Natchitoches Elementary School
08.2000 - 08.2006
Classroom Teacher
Red River Parish School Board
08.1999 - 05.2000
Leading for Better Instruction - Center for Educational Leadership
Rapides/Orchard Foundation
Leading for Better Instruction - Center for Educational Leadership
Rapides/Orchard Foundation
Aspiring Leaders -
Rapides/Orchard Foundation
Post Masters/Master's plus 30 Graduate Hours -
Northwestern State University
Master of Education -
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Northwestern State University