Teresa Atkins
Royse City,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in fostering collaborative relationships and cultivating a culture of high expectations, resulting in enhanced student learning outcomes. Expertise in transforming challenges into opportunities, significantly improving the educational environment. Proficient in strengthening school-community connections to promote engagement and support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Principal
Royse City ISD
Royse City, TX
06.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented school-wide policies to ensure the safety of students, staff, and faculty.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts for new faculty members.
- Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations.
- Met and listened to student and parent concerns to encourage, guide, and assist, resulting in improved academics.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Created a positive learning environment by fostering relationships between teachers, parents, and students.
- Analyzed assessment data to determine areas where improvement is needed in student achievement.
- Developed strategies to increase parental involvement in their children's education.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Facilitated the opening of a new campus.
- Mentored and grew assistant principals.
- At Scott Elementary, we implemented RTI and PLCs that focused on teacher and student needs; accountability ratings moved from a C/D to an A.
Classroom Teacher
Royse City ISD, Princeton ISD
06.2012 - 06.2018
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Worked with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
- Summer Facilitator for Capturing Kids' Hearts.
- 2015 District Teacher of the Year (Elementary)
Paraprofessional
Wylie ISD
Wylie, TX
07.2004 - 05.2009
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Managed staff calendars and coordinated travel, meeting and hotel accommodations.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Provided administrative support to the Campus Principal and other staff members.
- Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
- Campus Paraprofessional of the Year
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Texas A & M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX04-2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas A & M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX05-2011
Skills
- Fostering collaborative relationships
- Fostering a campus culture of high expectations
- Enhancing Student Learning through PLCs
- Participation in N2 learning for personal growth and development
- Attended Solution Tree training with the campus leadership team
- Building a strong home, school, and community connection
- 2015 Royse City ISD District Teacher of the Year
- Capturing Kids’ Hearts Facilitator
- Trained in Crucial Conversations and Building Trust
- Established New Elementary Campus
- Built an Image Committee for school turnaround and was invited to present it at the Future Ready Superintendents' Network
Timeline
Elementary School Principal
Royse City ISD
06.2018 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Royse City ISD, Princeton ISD
06.2012 - 06.2018
Paraprofessional
Wylie ISD
07.2004 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Texas A & M University-Commerce
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas A & M University-Commerce
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