Stephen Haddox
Poteau,Oklahoma
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Buffalo Valley Public Schools, excelling in academic administration and teacher mentoring. Expert in developing policies that enhance student achievement and community engagement. Skilled in crisis management and performance standards, fostering a safe and productive learning environment for all students.
Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with 8 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs and over 25 years experience in education.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior High/High School Principal - Athletic Dir.
Buffalo Valley Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for employee/student orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Junior High/High School Principal - Coach
Whitesboro Public School
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Coached HS Boys Basketball and Baseball.
High School Principal - Basketball Coach
Clayton Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Coached HS Boys Basketball.
HS History - Basketball/Baseball/Softball Coach
Buffalo Valley Schools
08.2011 - 07.2017
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize team success.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve player/team performance.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Assisted players in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Motivated students in learning for World, Oklahoma, and American History as well as US Government.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on team building projects.
- Coached HS Boys Baseball and Basketball as well as HS Girls Fast and Slow Pitch Softball and Basketball.
Specialist II Construction Residency
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
01.2008 - 07.2011
- Followed all ODOT and state policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Survey Crew Party Chief
Cimarron Surveying and Mapping
07.2005 - 12.2008
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Operated complex global positioning systems to complete work requirements.
- Managed survey crew time and schedule.
- Worked collaboratively with company executives in implementation of plan routes and execution.
- maintained equipment to meet company standards.
History Teacher - Baseball/Softball Coach
Luther Public Schools
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Taught Oklahoma History and US Government to 9th grade students in classroom setting.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each lesson.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in History and coaching.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Coached HS Baseball and Fast Pitch Softball as well as 9th grade basketball and was HS Boys Basketball assistant coach.
History Teacher - Basketball/Baseball Coach
Macomb Public Schools
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Coached HS Boys Baseball and HS Girls Basketball
History Teacher - Softball/Basketball Coach
Vici Public Schools
08.1999 - 05.2001
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Coached HS Boys Basketball and HS Girls Softball as well as JH for both.
History Teacher - Basketball/Softball Coach
Eakly Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.1999
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Provided advice and guidance to students needing morale-boosting and academic advising.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique lesson.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Coached High School Boys and Girls Basketball and HS Girls Fast & Slow Pitch Softball.
History Teacher - Coach
Ft. Towson Public Schools
08.1994 - 05.1998
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique lesson.
- Delivered prepared lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Coached HS Boys Baseball and HS Girls Softball and Basketball.
Education
D.Ed. - Higher Education Administration & Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia05-2027
M.Ed. - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas07-2018
Bachelor of Arts - History - Teacher Education
East Central University
Ada, Oklahoma07-1994
High School Diploma -
Rattan Public Schools
Rattan, Oklahoma05-1989
Skills
- Academic advising
- Academic administration
- Fundraising strategies
- Facilities management
- Parent involvement
- Verbal and written communication
- School safety
- Extracurricular activities
- Teacher mentoring
- Policy and procedure development
- Legal compliance
- Team building
- Curriculum development
- Relationship building and networking
- Health and wellness
- Instructional leadership
- Documentation
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder relations
- Employee oversight
- Process improvements
- Student engagement
- Program evaluation
- Discipline strategies
- Crisis management
- Distance learning
- Staff development
- Performance standards and analysis
- Student achievement
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded educational improvement plan implementation which redefined performance goals and achieved district benchmarks.
- Enhanced school's social media presence and automated app system to alert parents and students of critical or time-sensitive information.
- Managed school operations for 75-125 students.
- Set high-level goals for both students and teachers to encourage both parties to strive for personal best and succeeded in implementing long-term strategy with positive results.
- 4 State Tournament Appearances.
- All-State Softball Coach 2000.
- Coached 12 All-State Athletes.
- 10 Players attended college on athletic scholarship.
Certification
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate.
CDL Passenger Endorsement.
Timeline
Junior High/High School Principal - Athletic Dir.
Buffalo Valley Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
Junior High/High School Principal - Coach
Whitesboro Public School
07.2021 - 06.2022
High School Principal - Basketball Coach
Clayton Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2021
HS History - Basketball/Baseball/Softball Coach
Buffalo Valley Schools
08.2011 - 07.2017
Specialist II Construction Residency
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
01.2008 - 07.2011
Survey Crew Party Chief
Cimarron Surveying and Mapping
07.2005 - 12.2008
History Teacher - Baseball/Softball Coach
Luther Public Schools
08.2004 - 05.2005
History Teacher - Basketball/Baseball Coach
Macomb Public Schools
08.2001 - 05.2004
History Teacher - Softball/Basketball Coach
Vici Public Schools
08.1999 - 05.2001
History Teacher - Basketball/Softball Coach
Eakly Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.1999
History Teacher - Coach
Ft. Towson Public Schools
08.1994 - 05.1998
D.Ed. - Higher Education Administration & Leadership
Liberty University
M.Ed. - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - History - Teacher Education
East Central University
High School Diploma -
Rattan Public Schools
Similar Profiles
Amy ShomachukAmy Shomachuk
Educator (Substitute Teacher) at Buffalo Trail Public SchoolsEducator (Substitute Teacher) at Buffalo Trail Public Schools
Melissa GreyMelissa Grey
Elementary School Teacher at Buffalo Valley SchoolsElementary School Teacher at Buffalo Valley Schools
Ramona Reynolds, Ed. D.Ramona Reynolds, Ed. D.
Chief of Athletics, Community Schools, Family and Community Engagement at Buffalo Public SchoolsChief of Athletics, Community Schools, Family and Community Engagement at Buffalo Public Schools
Robert CarterRobert Carter
Real Estate Agent at Shockley Cooper Realty and AuctionReal Estate Agent at Shockley Cooper Realty and Auction
Alex LefloreAlex Leflore
Training Specialist at Goodyear Tire & RubberTraining Specialist at Goodyear Tire & Rubber