Tara McConnaughey
School Administrator
Loveland,OH
Summary
Focused Administrator committed to maintaining productive and positive environment for staff, students and families. Collaborative and versatile professional with expertise in employee relations, strategic planning and being data driven . Highly organized and detail-oriented administrator with an awareness of cultural differences and language barriers. Resourceful, approachable and adaptive leader with experience K-8 general and special education.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
36
36
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Goshen Local Schools
Goshen, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Responsible for creation and implementation of Individualized Education Plans
- Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
Assistant Principal 3-8
Oxford Public Schools
Oxford, MA
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Split time between Oxford Middle school and Clara Barton elementary
- Student of the Month, Started Morale Pals at the middle school
- Attendance and tardies, served on the district attendance team
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Dean of Students K-4
Athol Community Elementary School
Athol, MA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised and oversaw safety of students throughout the day
- Attended district administration meetings, etc
- Volunteered as a Girls on the Run Coach
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
Principal K-6
Rockwern Academy
Cincinnati, OH
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Supervised the teaching and student support staff
- Served as the instructional leader of the school, oversaw standardized testing, including data analysis and relevant communication
- Created documented curriculum and schedules
- Handled student discipline issues
- Collaborated with others to plan school events like open houses, parent-teacher conferences, STEAM night
- Engaged parents proactively and served as a resource
- Identified and implemented appropriate professional development opportunities
- Partnered with the Head of School on hiring, retaining, and assigning faculty
- Certified in Youth Mental Health Awareness
Teacher Leader / Academic Coach
Middletown City Schools
Middletown, OH
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Supported teachers with class curriculum and lesson delivery
- Organized curriculum materials, planned and implemented professional learning for the staff and district
- Assisted the principal and curriculum department as needed
- Aided in bringing the building out of Focus Status, based on increased test scores
- Created testing and daily schedules
- Engaged in family communication
- Became proficient in Nwea/MAP and Cogat
- Building leadership team member for five years
Classroom Teacher
Middletown City Schools
Middletown, OH
08.1998 - 05.2015
- K, 1 & 3 self-contained classroom
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
SEI Administrator’s Endorsement -
French River Education
Oxford, MA01.2023
Superintendent’s License Program -
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH 08.2018 - 01.2022
Educational Administration License K-6 -
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH 08.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI 08.2000 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Science - Elementary K-8
Miami University
Oxford, OH 08.1993 - 05.1998
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Educational leadership
- Effective communication
- Team building
- Program evaluation
- Data-driven decision making
Certification
- K-8 Teacher License, OH, 06/30
- K-6 Principal License, OH, 06/30
- OH Superintendent License, 06/29
Awards Associations Experiences
- 2023, Quabbin Regional School District Superintendent Search Committee
- 2019, Teacher Feature, https://youtu.be/jnJHYZ3wPIU
- 2017, Teacher of the Quarter
- 2007, Miami University Grant Recipient ($1,000 to diversify my classroom library)
- 2002, Crystal Apple Award Nominee
Professional Development And Certifications
- First Aid and CPR, 03/30/25
- Youth Mental Health First Aid USA, 02/01/25
Websites
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Goshen Local Schools
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal 3-8
Oxford Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2024
Dean of Students K-4
Athol Community Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Principal K-6
Rockwern Academy
07.2020 - 08.2022
Superintendent’s License Program -
Xavier University
08.2018 - 01.2022
Teacher Leader / Academic Coach
Middletown City Schools
08.2015 - 06.2020
Educational Administration License K-6 -
Xavier University
08.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marygrove College
08.2000 - 07.2026
Classroom Teacher
Middletown City Schools
08.1998 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary K-8
Miami University
08.1993 - 05.1998
SEI Administrator’s Endorsement -
French River Education