Sonya McInnis
Summary
Enthusiastic Retired Principal offering 35 years of experience in organizational and leadership experience. Results-driven with expertise in resource management and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte, North Carolina
06.2012 - 06.2022
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress and increase the graduation rate from 80% to 95% for high school seniors.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Assistant Principal
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Academic Facilitator
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Implemented different technologies such as Edgenuity to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
- Integrated Positive Behavior Intervention System and Relational practices into classroom to create safe and positive learning environment.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte, North Carolina
12.1989 - 06.2008
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05.2006
Master of Arts - Education
Columbia College
Columbia, SC05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte North Carolina05.1986
Skills
- Instructional Methods Development
- Student Activity Program Planning
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Annual Reviews
- School Administration
- Monitoring
- Service-Orientation
- School Improvements Planning
- Professional Development Planning
Affiliations
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
University of North Carolina Alumni Association
Winthrop University Alumni Association
Certification
- Educational Leadership Certification
- National Board Teacher Certificate
Timeline
Principal
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
06.2012 - 06.2022
Assistant Principal
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2010 - 06.2012
Academic Facilitator
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2008 - 06.2010
Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
12.1989 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Winthrop University
Master of Arts - Education
Columbia College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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