Tamra Griffin
Holland,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Toledo Public Schools, excelling in instructional leadership and data-driven decision-making. Successfully enhanced school culture and improved student performance through innovative curriculum training and collaborative strategies. Dedicated to success of students, faculty and families with focus on addressing individuals while maintaining overall compliance with procedures and academic performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Toledo Public Schools
Toledo, Ohio
08.2016 - Current
- Prepared school budget and submitted to board with recommendations for professional development expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Established positive learning environment for students and engaging setting for teachers.
- Led school-wide initiatives to improve student engagement and community involvement.
- Established strong partnerships with parents and community organizations for support.
- Supervised daily school activities, ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide, and assist, resulting in improved academics.
- Promoted an atmosphere of respect amongst students by enforcing disciplinary codes consistently throughout the school year.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Reviewed test scores from standardized tests administered at different grade levels in order to track academic progress over time.
- Modeled leadership behavior to foster positive interactions among teaching staff, students, and families.
- Conducted interviews, hired, supervised, and provided constructive feedback to school employees.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teaching strategies and effectiveness.
- Led meetings to communicate policy changes, gather employee feedback, and assess thoughts.
- Facilitated continued education for staff through quality curriculum training and resource allocation.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
Education
Superintendent License - Superintendent License
The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH2017
Education Specialist - Education Administration
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OHMaster Degree - Education
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OHBachelor Degree - Elementary Education, Reading
University of Toledo
Toledo, OHSkills
- Instructional leadership
- School community relations
- Policy development and implementation
- Academic instruction
- Data evaluation and analysis
- Staff guidance and support
- Multitasking abilities
- Attention to detail
- School culture enhancement
- Student performance assessment
- Data-driven instruction strategies
- Educational leadership practices
- Effective communication skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Safety and security protocols
Timeline
Principal
Toledo Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Superintendent License - Superintendent License
The University of Findlay
Education Specialist - Education Administration
The University of Toledo
Master Degree - Education
The University of Toledo
Bachelor Degree - Elementary Education, Reading
University of Toledo