Susan Mullins
Elkmont,AL
Summary
Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 30 years of experience in education including leading school staff members and education programs.
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering over 30 years of experience as a teacher, reading coach and administrator for elementary and high school leadership. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader. Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.
Goal-oriented leader driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies.
Dedicated Education Administrator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. Well-versed in childhood education strategies.
Committed educator with strong belief in building positive community relationships to improve student learning in all areas.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Limestone County Board Of Education
03.2013 - 08.2017
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- 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.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Introduced modifications to elementary curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
- Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
Reading Coach
Limestone County Board Of Education
06.2005 - 03.2013
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Conducted tutoring sessions at schools, homes and public spaces.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Used student data to determine best practices for student success
- Mentored teachers to improve and strengthen continued implementation of research based teaching strategies
Teacher
Limestone County Board Of Education
08.1997 - 06.2005
- Worked cooperatively with 40 plus teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Instructional Assistant
Limestone County Board Of Education
08.1987 - 05.1997
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided support to help multiple students with special needs learn and grow.
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Preschool Teacher
Church Preschool
05.1979 - 08.1983
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Education
EDS in Administration Leadership - Educational Administration
Sanford University
Birmingham, AL2010
Educational Administration P-!2 - Educational Administration
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL2007
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL2001
Bachelor of Science -
Athens State University
Athens, AL1997
High School Diploma -
Ardmore High School
Ardmore, Al1973
Skills
- Positive and Creative Leader
- Community Relations
- Monitor Attendance
- Faculty Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum Standards
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Development
- Community Engagement
- Active Listening
- Performance Standards and Analysis
- Academic leadership
Timeline
Principal
Limestone County Board Of Education
03.2013 - 08.2017
Reading Coach
Limestone County Board Of Education
06.2005 - 03.2013
Teacher
Limestone County Board Of Education
08.1997 - 06.2005
Instructional Assistant
Limestone County Board Of Education
08.1987 - 05.1997
Preschool Teacher
Church Preschool
05.1979 - 08.1983
EDS in Administration Leadership - Educational Administration
Sanford University
Educational Administration P-!2 - Educational Administration
University of North Alabama
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Science -
Athens State University
High School Diploma -
Ardmore High School
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