Suzanne Workum
Saint Cloud,FL
Summary
Educational Leader with the knowledge, skills, and experience required to enhance the quality of learning and instruction needed to be the top producer of successful 21st Century Learners. Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 20 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Laureate Park Elementary
01.2017 - Current
- Appointed Principal to open a brand-new school
- Facilitated building process with OCPS Project Manager and construction team, coordinated arrival of all furniture, technology, and curriculum; hired staff both, instructional and Support Staff
- Responsible for establishing school-wide procedures and policies, and unified staff with new school traditions and procedures
- A+ School as under Florida School Grades criteria
- Top 10 high-performing elementary schools in OCPS.
Principal
Meadow Woods Elementary
07.2012 - 01.2017
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Assistant Principal
Meadow Woods Elementary
07.2011 - 01.2012
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Assistant Principal
Winegard Elementary
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Instructional Leader, SIP State Template, Professional Learning Community Facilitator, RTI Leadership Team, Master Schedule, PBS Coordinator, 3rd Grade Summer Reading Camp Coordinator, Property Inventory/Facilities Administrator
Assistant Principal
Shenandoah Elementary
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Instructional Leader, Construction Liaison, DIBELS Examiner, RTI Leadership Team, Property Inventory Administrator, SAC/PTA Member
Education
Master's Degree - Educational Leadership
Stetson University
Deland, FL01.2003
Bachelors of Science - Public Relations/Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01.1993
Associates of Arts - Public Relations
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL01.1990
Skills
- Student achievement
- School culture
- Curriculum development and oversight
- Instructional Leadership
- Faculty training and development
- Relationship building and networking
- School Community Relations
Additional Information
Orange County Public Schools Principal of the Year-Cadre 6 Nominee, Harvard Graduate School of Education-Improving Schools: The Art of Leadership, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Orange County Association of School Administrators, Participant Learning Forward Conference, Participant in International Reading Conference, Participant Professional Learning Communities Conference, Sallie Mae First Class Teacher of the Year, Dean's List-Florida State University, University of Central Florida and Stetson University
References
- Dr. Maria Vazquez, OCPS Superintendent, 407-317-3200
- Dr. Rahim Jones, OCPS Elementary Executive Leader
- Karen Verano, Principal Leader
Timeline
Principal
Laureate Park Elementary
01.2017 - Current
Principal
Meadow Woods Elementary
07.2012 - 01.2017
Assistant Principal
Meadow Woods Elementary
07.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant Principal
Winegard Elementary
07.2008 - 06.2011
Assistant Principal
Shenandoah Elementary
07.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelors of Science - Public Relations/Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
Associates of Arts - Public Relations
Florida State University
Master's Degree - Educational Leadership
Stetson University
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