Transformational leader offering 28 years of experience in elementary school leadership. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs which improved student achievement. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Principal
Pulaski County Special School District
07.1994 - 06.2022
Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Mentored newly hired educators (teachers and administrators) and provided encouragement and feedback.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Collaborated with organization's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Coordinated staff and student activities to promote safe and productive learning environments.
Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
Completed all duties assigned by Superintendent of Schools and Deputy Superintendent.
Special Education Supervisor
Little Rock School District
01.1985 - 06.1994
Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for students.
Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
Coached and observed 75 plus teachers to improve teaching techniques, yearly.
Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
Education
Completed Coursework For Doctorate Degree, Ed.D - Education Administration
Harding University
Searcy, AR
Master of Science - Special Education P-12
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
01.1985
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
05.1983
Skills
Instructional Leadership
Student Performance Data
Behavior Modification
504 Building Coordinator
Special Education Building Coordinator
Team Collaboration through PLC's
Organize Professional Development
Diverse Student Populations
Data-Driven Instruction
Timeline
Elementary School Principal
Pulaski County Special School District
07.1994 - 06.2022
Special Education Supervisor
Little Rock School District
01.1985 - 06.1994
Completed Coursework For Doctorate Degree, Ed.D - Education Administration
Harding University
Master of Science - Special Education P-12
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
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