Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Accomplishments

Certification

Professional Development

References

Community Service

Timeline

Hi, I’m

Thelma Jackson

Educational Leader

Port St. Lucie,FL

Summary

Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in school turnaround, staff development, curriculum planning and development, and student achievement. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

ST. LUCIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Principal

01.2021 - Current

Job overview

Instructional leader and manager of a diverse Title I school serving 430 kindergarten – 5th grade students and 69 staff members
Oversee all school operations including but not limited to instructional, Exceptional Student Education (ESE), English Language Learners (ELL), and assessment programs; school security; facilities and maintenance; budget and resources management; staff recruitment and retention; business and community engagement; and student discipline
Highlights: 2021-2022 increased school grade by 78 points moving from a D to a C and exiting differentiated accountability after three consecutive years of failure and potential state takeover. 2022-2023 demonstrated high student achievement despite new State assessments and changes to the school grading system that measured proficiency only. 3rd grade student proficiency in ELA moved from the bottom quartile of district elementary schools and math improved 32% ranking in the top quartile of district elementary schools and exceeding the State. 4th grade student proficiency in ELA increased 9% and math proficiency levels maintained at the upper middle quartile of district elementary schools. 5th grade student proficiency in ELA improved 10% and math increased 21% demonstrating achievement at the top quartile of district elementary schools.
Teacher and Staff satisfaction survey data is at 87% ranking 8% above the overall district average.

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Principal

01.2016 - 01.2021

Job overview

Provided instructional leadership and supervision of a Title I school comprised of 540 kindergarten – 5th grade students, four district autism and intellectually disabled classrooms, and 89 staff members. 2019 FLDOE Best & Brightest Principal Awardee and District Principal of the Year. 2016-2017 school grade improved by 107 points moving from a D to a C and exiting Differentiated Accountability after three consecutive years; student achievement increased in reading, math, and science by 27%, 28% and 150% respectively. decreased student discipline referrals and student restraints in self-contained ESE classrooms. 30% increase in teachers earning highly effective student growth measures. 100% of grade-level teams scheduled for and participating in collaborative planning.
The only school in the district to have two consecutive years of no teacher turnover.
Tripled family engagement activities and doubled parent involvement totals.
Implemented Parent University to increase resources and outreach to migrant and ESOL families.

GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Federal Programs Supervisor

01.2014 - 01.2016

Job overview

Completed grant applications, budgets, staffing, progress monitoring, evaluations and professional development for Title I, Part A; Title I, Part C; Title I, Part D; Title II, Part A; Title III; Title IV, Part B, Title X, Digital Classroom Plans (DCP), Instructional Leadership Grant, Race to the Top.

COLQUITT COUNTY SCHOOLS

Principal

01.2011 - 01.2014

Job overview

Supervised 1,300 eighth and ninth grade students and 150 staff members at C.A
Gray Jr
High School
Maintained reading achievement in the 90th percentile and improved student achievement on State assessments (CRCT) in Science and Social by 8% and 6% increase respectively, coordinated dropout prevention programs to repair and recover credits, collaborated with high school athletic programs to ensure student eligibility, increased family and community involvement programs, facilitated the AdvancED school accreditation, and procured grants.

COLQUITT COUNTY SCHOOLS

Principal

01.2012 - 01.2013

Job overview

Maintained efficient instructional leadership and supervision of 550 pre-kindergarten - fifth grade students and 78 staff members at Cox Elementary with a part-time assistant principal
Implemented a STEM strategic plan, restructured master schedule and resource staff to provide interventions for struggling students, facilitated school-wide implementation of Common Core instructional units, increased parent involvement by 50%, reorganized PTO and generated $8,000.00 in fundraising, developed a Crisis Team and school emergency plan, and received the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries grant.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

Assistant Principal

01.2007 - 01.2011

Job overview

Assisted in daily supervision and administration of 600 pre-kindergarten – 5th grade students and 60 staff members
Responsible for: Differentiated Accountability and No Child Left Behind (NCLB) corrective action plans, core curriculum, assessment coordinator, student discipline, instructional materials, school committees, faculty incentives, fundraising, student activities, duty and supervision coverage, tutoring, and SAC.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

Assistant Principal

01.2002 - 01.2007

Job overview

Assisted in daily supervision and administration of a math/science/technology magnet program with 900 students and 100 staff
Temporarily assumed the role of Principal in January 2003, integral in improving school rating from a ‘C’ to a ‘B’, developed master schedule, supervised department chairpersons, team leaders, ESE Contact, ESOL Coordinator, SACC Director, and Athletic Director; wrote $100,000.00 Title I School Improvement Grant, testing coordinator, staff recognition, student incentives, duty posts, teacher coverage and substitutes.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

English Teacher

01.2001 - 01.2002

Job overview

English Teacher (Grade 8)

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

Alternative Education English Teacher

01.1994 - 01.2001

Job overview

Alternative Education English Teacher (Grades 9-12)

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

English Teacher

01.1993 - 01.1994

Job overview

English Teacher (Grades 6 -7)

Education

Nova Southeastern University

Doctor of Education Educational Leadership

01.2004

University Overview

Nova Southeastern University

Master of Science Educational Leadership

01.2001

University Overview

Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Bachelor of Arts English

01.1989

University Overview

Skills

Team Collaboration
Student Discipline
Data-Driven Instruction
Safety and security procedures
Student achievement
School Improvements Planning

Student Performance Data Analysis
Recruiting and Hiring
Staff Development
Community Engagement
Relationship building and networking

Accomplishments

Increased student achievement for three consecutive years improving ELA by 14 points, math by 16 points, and science by 18 points.
Nominated for the Principal of the Year Award for three consecutive years by staff and students.
Developed and implemented a business and community partnership campaign resulting in 54 partnerships generating $10,000 in donations.
Delivered curriculum training opportunities to academic staff resulting in collectively higher-grade point average by [Number]% for the entire school.
Overhauled ineffective processes and designed behavior modification plan which successfully reduced suspension and detentions by [Number]% and [Number]% respectively.

Certification

#696801, School Principal (All Levels), English (Grades 6-12), ESOL Endorsement, Exceptional Student Education (K-12)

Professional Development

True

References

Mr. Darrell Canamas, Executive Director, St. Lucie Public Schools, 9461 Brandywine Lane, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34986, 772-429-3907, darrell.canamas@stlucieschools.org
Ms. Latricia Woulard, Executive Director, St. Lucie Public Schools, 9461 Brandywine Lane, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34986, 772-429-3915, latricia.woulard@stlucieschools.org
Dr. Michelle Herrington, Principal, Lincoln Park Academy, 1806 Avenue I, Fort Pierce, FL, 772-468-5474, michelle.herrington@stlucieschools.org
Dr. Joseph Stanley, Human Resources Director, Okeechobee County Schools, 700 SW 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL, 34974, 863-462-5000 ext. 1041, joseph.stanley@okee.k12.fl.us
Mr. Dylan Tedders, Interim Superintendent, Okeechobee County Schools, 700 SW 2nd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL, 34974, 863-462-5000 ext. 1073, teddersdy@okee.k12.fl.us

Community Service

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc., Eta Eta Omega Chapter, Ft. Pierce, FL

Timeline

Principal

ST. LUCIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

01.2021 - Current

Principal

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

01.2016 - 01.2021

Federal Programs Supervisor

GLADES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

01.2014 - 01.2016

Principal

COLQUITT COUNTY SCHOOLS

01.2012 - 01.2013

Principal

COLQUITT COUNTY SCHOOLS

01.2011 - 01.2014

Assistant Principal