Stephen T. Poole
Cedar Hill,TX
Summary
Versatile Visionary Educational Leader with an intense focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campus SEL Specialist/Student Champion
ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Established and increased equitable communication between school personnel, students, parents, and community to meet the needs of those affected by Social and Emotional trauma
- Increased ratio of 1:1 pull-outs, and identified student groups, to support with anxiety, social and emotional deficits
- Work with counselors, truancy department, and school liaison to increase parents’ understanding and their constructive participation in resolving their child’s challenges, and their knowledge and use of available and appropriate resources
- Motivate, encourage students, parents/guardians and district personnel, who have been affected by Social and Emotional trauma
- Work with district-wide stakeholders to increase parental understanding and their constructive participation in resolving their child’s challenges
- Increase/enhance knowledge of available and appropriate parental resources
- Support restorative practices with students who have made poor choices and when needed support with students assigned to In School Suspension
- Maintain positive and effective relationships with supervisors, campus staff, and all district officials
Grant East Campus Assistant Principal
Texas Can Academy
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Work collaboratively with DCCCD dual credit program, for best course offerings for students
- Facilitator of campus and district discipline plan, using CHAMPS and SEL
- Developed and assisted in establishing school-wide goals, objectives, discipline plan, and instructional programming
- Responsible for teacher coaching and meeting with teachers in PLC
- Conduct suspension, and expulsion hearings, facilitate transition to JJAP
- Assist in evaluation of school program and staff and assist in initiating needed improvements
- Evaluate student transcripts for graduation
- Responsible for supervising student advisors/conduct home visits
- Serves as mentor and trainer for staff and students in creation of learning environment that supports college readiness and student achievement.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Implemented schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Social Studies Lead Teacher
Wedgwood M.S, ISD
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Act in administrative role in absence of campus administrator, team lead, and mentor teacher
- Teach district curriculum utilizing lesson plans and rigorous instruction combined with curriculum activities and instructional objectives
- Develop instructional units and opportunities for enrichment, differentiation, and monitor student progress, adjust instructional materials and strategies to provide differentiated instruction
- Implement project-based learning to provide for collaboration, creative thinking, and extended interaction among students
- Assess and document student proficiency in curriculum objectives and student progress and growth utilizing frequent, appropriate, on-going, and multiple assessment tools through interventions
School Administrator
Wedgwood M.S
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Act in the administrative role in the absence of a campus administrator, team lead, and mentor teacher
- Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate
- Maintains relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers
- Represents the summer school system at professional meetings
- Assign summer school personnel
- Evaluate summer school personnel
- Supervise summer school staff members.
Intervention Specialist/ISS Instructor
Desoto West M.S
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Serve in administrative role as required; establish and maintain standards of student behavior
- Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs
- Collaborated with staff of approximately 50 members of school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Worked closely with parents/guardians to address student issues
- Coordinated regular meetings to analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Teacher Trainer
Adelle Turner Elementary School
08.2008 - 07.2013
- Assist in teacher hire for Dallas ISD
- Introduce innovative methods and material to support teachers in facilitating positive classroom behavior
- Create and implement the first campus and district intervention plan to reduce recidivism to ISS
- Understand the Desoto ISD Code of Conduct and Policy as it relates to student behavior and referral writing
- Provide students with instructional material to address individual learning and behavior plans
- Advise parents of student progress to support teacher expectations
- Complete campus level referrals to remove student’s negative behavior.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Located materials and online resources by demonstrating use of equipment and software.
- Provided assistance to faculty and staff by teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of personnel and support staff engaged in administering academic departments or alumni organizations.
- Performed shelf reading to monitor accurate placement of materials.
- Developed bulletin boards and displays and used other marketing skills to promote library programs and materials.
- Managed circulation services and front desk activities to render excellent service to library patrons.
- Followed established guidelines in allowing fine waivers and issuing library cards.
- Used integrated library system to check library materials in and out.
- Directed scholarship, fellowship and loan programs, selecting recipients and distributing aid.
- Delivered customer service to library patrons in-person, by telephone or electronically.
- Explained library rules, policies and procedures to resolve patron issues.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Pod Leader-Community Cluster Liaison
Thomas Edison Learning Center
09.2006 - 08.2008
- Supported fellow teachers with classroom management skills
- Create and conduct parenting classes
- Planned and delivered high-quality instruction, to increase student achievement
- Utilized multiple assessments to monitor student progress and need for intervention
- Used innovative methods and materials to facilitate effective learning experiences including cooperative learning, thematic instruction, and differentiation
- Implemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student engagement
- Served as liaison between parents, community, campus personnel, and district administration
- Successfully solicited and received material and financial donations to enhance the education process
- Organized and structured a functional and successful PTSA and SBDM
- Incorporated procedures and practices to enhance parental involvement
- Conducted daily parent needs assessments and home visits for truant students
- Monitored and adjusted organizational procedures that impacted the campus’ ability to assist parents
- Assisted in ensuring compliance of campus handbook and Student Code of Conduct guidelines
- Worked with cluster campuses to effectively resolve parental inquiries and crisis notification/resolution.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Juvenile Residential Officer III-Resident Supervisor
Dallas County Juvenile Department
07.2001 - 11.2004
- Supervised and trained Level I and II juvenile officers on appropriate methods to ensure preventive and resocialization programming is implemented correctly
- Assisted superintendent and probation officers in creating individual treatment plans for students
- Met with resident and probation officers as needed for programming review and updates
- Maintained documentation on residents and staff for program evaluation
- Conducted intensive daily groups on drug prevention, abstinence, and self-control
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up, logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
Program Supervisor/Group Facilitator
Riverside General Hospital
02.2000 - 10.2000
- Proposed and marketed Rainbow Days programming to approximately 50 Houston ISD principals and officials
- Solicited organizations and businesses for financial contributions
- Conducted intense drug prevention, behavior, self-esteem, and mentoring sessions
- Promoted health and personal development in Houston ISD schools
- Provided program training for school staff to identify self-esteem issues in students
- Exposed several hundred students to community activities, colleges, and cultural events.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Concordia University At Austin
Austin, TX2012
Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX1999
Skills
- Staff Meetings
- Process Efficiency Improvements
- Behavior Management
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Differentiated Instruction
- Teacher Training
- Report Writing
- Instructional Strategies
- Diverse Student Populations
- Positive Learning Environment
- Interactive Learning
- Enrichment Programs
- Data Presentation
- Workshop Development
- Program Coordination
Affiliations
Dallas ISD Bond Oversight Committee (2016-17)
Community School of Choice Committee (D.A. Hulcy reopening)
Organizer
Facilitator
Desoto ISD Discipline Committee
Desoto West Truancy Committee
Desoto West Principal Selection Committee
Certification
Texas Teacher Certification
Fort Worth Aspiring Assistant Principal Program
Desoto Independent School District Aspiring Administrator Program
CHAMPS Trainer
Committee Work
Dallas ISD Bond Oversight Committee (2016-17)
Community School of Choice Committee (D.A. Hulcy reopening)
· Organizer
· Facilitator
Desoto ISD Discipline Committee
Desoto West Truancy Committee
Desoto West Principal Selection Committee
Timeline
Campus SEL Specialist/Student Champion
ISD
08.2021 - Current
Grant East Campus Assistant Principal
Texas Can Academy
01.2017 - 07.2020
School Administrator
Wedgwood M.S
05.2016 - 06.2016
Social Studies Lead Teacher
Wedgwood M.S, ISD
08.2014 - 07.2016
Intervention Specialist/ISS Instructor
Desoto West M.S
08.2013 - 06.2014
Teacher Trainer
Adelle Turner Elementary School
08.2008 - 07.2013
Pod Leader-Community Cluster Liaison
Thomas Edison Learning Center
09.2006 - 08.2008
Juvenile Residential Officer III-Resident Supervisor
Dallas County Juvenile Department
07.2001 - 11.2004
Program Supervisor/Group Facilitator
Riverside General Hospital
02.2000 - 10.2000
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Concordia University At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs
Texas Southern University
Texas Teacher Certification
Fort Worth Aspiring Assistant Principal Program
Desoto Independent School District Aspiring Administrator Program
CHAMPS Trainer
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