TERESA ANDERSON
Midlothian,VA
Summary
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Dedicated educator with high-level expertise in data-driven decision execution. Developed programs and promoted opportunities for student achievement in urban and rural school system. Excellent statistical, systems management and communications skills leading to optimum outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
George Carver Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
- Supervise 75 teachers, school counselors, administrators, coaches, and facilities personnel and support 372 students from Jackson Ward
- Dramatically improved student literacy, increasing PALS (K-2) proficiency from 32.1% to 62% SY 23-24
- Secured Level 2 Accreditation in reading and math SY 23-24
- Pioneered strategic community partnerships, including a year-long fundraising initiative with Kiwanis to fund a reading interventionist full-time position (K-2) SY 24-25
- Analyze and utilize student achievement data to create new short-term and long-term strategies
- Spearheaded recruitment selection and filled 21 out of 21 teachers' vacancies and six support staff 2023-2024
- Partnered with Kiwanis and First Lady of Virginia (FLOVA) to implement literacy tutors for 122 students every Monday to improve student's reading skills (K-2) foundational grades
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from Embrace Carver Foundation
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Observed teachers, documented activities, and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs increased teacher effectiveness.
Director of Employee Relations
RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Supervised, trained, and managed team of 7 high-performing, highly engaged professionals that created and built consultative, solutions-based employer relationships across 44 schools and a 5k workforce
- Led employment practices team's efforts in conducting 45 investigations per month regarding all employee-initiated claims, both internal and external
- Performed human resource management activities, including identifying performance problems and approving recommendations for remedial action; evaluating performance; interviewing and selecting staff
- Participated in developing and implementation of Employee Relations policies, procedures, programs, and other RPS Strategic Framework
- Rewrote 25 administrative procedures from 1986
- Leveraged team exercises, group discussions, and videos to instruct participants
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Coordinated workplace safety initiatives to reduce accidents and promote overall well-being among employees.
Principal
JAMES H. BLACKWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Supervised 85 faculty members and supported daily activities and education of 487 students
- Implemented Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness Room (Bear Cave) for students supported by full-time counselor and behavior specialist
- Created a partnership with the owner of BareSoul Yoga to bring mindfulness professional learning to all faculty members: Mindfulness for Self-Care I & II, Introduction to Yoga, Conscious Communication for relationship building, Mindfulness Strategies for the Classroom I &II
- Implemented Facebook Parent Power Hour with bi-weekly focus on academics or social-emotional learning to empower and support parents and community members during virtual learning
- Led collaborative group of principals focused on coaching and mentoring them on school improvement and teacher performance
- Established Go Far Leadership Team of parents, community members, faculty members, and community members to improve relationships and student performance
- Secured and allocated resources to support professional learning on Trauma-Informed Practices and Social Emotional Learning for faculty and created student mindfulness room.
Assistant Principal
DC VIRGO, K-8, UNC WILMINGTON
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Supervised 30 faculty members and supported daily activities and education of 240 students
- Created and maintained safe environment for students by monitoring safety plans and implementing monthly checks
- Facilitated monthly professional learning on Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
- Led Professional Learning Communities (PLC) with teachers and parents on data, instructional strategies, and PBIS/MTSS.
SIG Principal
BERTIE HIGH SCHOOL (9-12)
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Supervised 60 faculty members and supported daily activities of 587 students
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards per district goals and objectives
- Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators
- Awarded site license grant from Achieve 3000 (valued at $30K) to improve literacy
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback
- Communicated with parents monthly via 'Chat and Chew' Forum to encourage active parental participation in education
- Observed teachers, documented activities, and implemented improvement plans to optimize student performance.
Assistant Principal
MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Led diversity meetings with Somalian Population and provided information to school leadership team to create inclusive practices and culturally responsive classrooms
- Provided monthly professional development focused on follower's influence, common core standards, instructional practices, and classroom management
- District Equity Leadership Team member participated in district training on Courageous Conversations about Race.
- Supported positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Principal
WAUKEGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Designed and developed comprehensive monitoring system and intervention system for five middle schools
- Coached teachers and administrative teams on common core, instructional practices, diversity, and inclusion
- Developed curriculum with teachers to evaluate programs, ensure student progress, and maintain compliance with state requirements to support Associate Superintendent of School Leadership and Development Area 2
- Developed parent and faculty forums, town hall meetings, and workshops on implementation of career academies
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula for more holistic educational experience
- Promoted diversity within school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
Principal
NORTH CAROLINA, Chicago Public Schools, Waukegan School District
07.2007 - 06.2015
- Increased Hawk-Eye Elementary student academic performance to priority growth 2007-2008 and made AYP 2008-2009 with overall composite score of 65.2%
- Accelerated student writing scores by 21% by implementing writing boot camp during intercession
- Collaborated with North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (PTA) State Representative, Sandhills Community College Outreach Program to create onsite GED and Computer Program for parents in Hawk Eye Community
- Grew Herzl Elementary School (Chicago Public Schools) added value growth from 1 percentile in Reading to 48 percentile and Math to 53 percentiles
- Increased overall composite score of Herzl Elementary School on ISAT (2010 -2011) from 40% to 50%
- Supervised 50 faculty members located at two different sites (Frank Bennett and John Shedd Elementary) and supported education of 478 students (K-8)
- Increased student performance on state standardized test (ISAT) by 3.4% in math, 4.0% in reading, and 4.0% in science
- Increased number of students in exceed category by 4.30% in math, 4.00% in reading, and 8.00% in science
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to local school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Education
Doctor of Educational Leadership -
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC12.2016
Masters of School Administration -
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2005
Master of Arts -
Barat College At DePaul University
Lake Forest, IL05.2002
Bachelor of Arts, English -
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC07.1999
Skills
- Education administration
- Performance Evaluations
- School Improvements Planning
- Corrective Action Planning
- Policy Improvement Recommendations
- Program Analysis
- Ethics and Compliance
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Dispute Resolution
- Employee Management
- Labor Relations
Certification
Superintendent Licensure NC & IL (K-12) and Principal License (K-12) Virginia, North Carolina, and Illinois
Timeline
Principal
George Carver Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Director of Employee Relations
RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2021 - 06.2023
Principal
JAMES H. BLACKWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
07.2019 - 06.2021
SIG Principal
BERTIE HIGH SCHOOL (9-12)
08.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Principal
DC VIRGO, K-8, UNC WILMINGTON
07.2017 - 06.2019
Assistant Principal
MADISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2016 - 06.2017
Principal
WAUKEGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
06.2015 - 06.2016
Principal
NORTH CAROLINA, Chicago Public Schools, Waukegan School District
07.2007 - 06.2015
Doctor of Educational Leadership -
Fayetteville State University
Masters of School Administration -
East Carolina University
Master of Arts -
Barat College At DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts, English -
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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