Thomas Hare
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Talented administrative leader with 22 years of experience in the education sector backed by significant project management and training programs. An effective communicator skilled at developing and implementing academic programs to create high-quality learning environments. Exceptional relationship building skills with a track record for developing meaningful partnerships with major community stakeholders. Adept at organizing and facilitating management and team-building training programs and activities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal/Watson High School
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District
01.2023 - Current
- Assist with leading 30 staff members to create an educational environment that ensures the highest academic, discipline, and social standards are met
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Coordinator of Student Support
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills for truancy, transfers, enrollment, and attendance.
- Evaluated and monitored implementation of attendance and truancy policies and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Represented the school district at truancy court and served as the liaison for array of community services assigned.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Assistant Principal/ Frazier Elementary
Burleson Independent School District
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
Assistant Principal/Crossroads High School
Burleson Independent School District
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
Teacher & Intern Administrator/ Turning Point HS
Arlington Independent School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Athletic Coordinator/Hughes Middle School
Burleson Independent School District
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Responsible for athletic budgets including use of funds and fund-raising events
- Promoted high academic standards for all athletes and held them accountable for results
- Coordinated all facets of athletic events including schedules, transportation, officials
- Established Athletic Rules & Guidelines for all programs
- Maintained open communication through various channels with staff, parents and community about campus athletic events
- Facilitated hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
Teacher and Coach/ Lake Dallas High School
Lake Dallas Independent School District
07.2005 - 06.2012
- Instructional and athletic leader, serving a campus of 1,200 students, 80 educators
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Taught AP World History, World History, World Geography, Economics
- Analyzed disaggregated TAKS data with Social Studies Vertical team to ensure all student populations were achieving at a high rate with 98 percent pass rate
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promotes higher education, critical thinking and self-confidence by building relationships with students
- Planned athletic schedules, maintaining a balanced budget and raising funds for athletic teams.
Teacher and Coach/ Lake Dallas Middle School
Lake Dallas Independent School District
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Coordinated technology into Social Studies lessons
- Integrated a variety of teaching methods (tactile, auditory, and visual components) to maintain student interest
- Used a combination of formative and summative evaluations to track student academic progress
- Fostered positive behavior and relationships with students while holding them to high standard of class work and participation
- Created and integrated lesson plans to accommodate a diverse learning community
- Promoted leadership and cooperation of students through athletic participation
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/History
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05.2002
Skills
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Program Development
- Staff Development
- Multitasking Ability
- Organizational Leadership
- Project Management
- School Facilities and Operations
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Program Evaluation
- Performance Monitoring
Certification
- Principal Certificate
- Teacher Certificate 4-8 Social Studies
- Teacher Certificate 8-12 Social Studies
- Teacher Certificate 8-12 History
- Teacher Certificate 6-12 Physical Education
- Teacher Certificate EC-12 Physical Education
- Texas Virtual School Network Certification
- Advanced Placement World History Training, College Board, Fort Worth, July 2009 (40 hours)
- Teacher Technology Competencies Certification, Education Service Centers of Texas- Region XI, Fort Worth, Texas, October, 2006
Affiliations
- Association for Texas Professional Educators
- College Board
References
- Dena Schimming, Principal, Centennial High School, Burleson ISD, Dena.schimming@bisdmail.net, (817) 245-0250
- Mekasha Brown, 504/RTI Coordinator, Trinity Basin Preparatory, mebrown@trinitybasin.net, (214) 946-9100 Ext. 1074
- Melanie Stitt, Principal, Watson High School, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, mstitt@ems-isd.net, (817) 232-8074
- Juan Villarreal, Principal, Sam Houston High School, Arlington ISD, jvillarr@aisd.net, (682) 867-8200
Timeline
Assistant Principal/Watson High School
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District
01.2023 - Current
Coordinator of Student Support
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District
08.2021 - 12.2022
Assistant Principal/ Frazier Elementary
Burleson Independent School District
08.2018 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal/Crossroads High School
Burleson Independent School District
08.2015 - 06.2018
Teacher & Intern Administrator/ Turning Point HS
Arlington Independent School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
Athletic Coordinator/Hughes Middle School
Burleson Independent School District
08.2012 - 06.2014
Teacher and Coach/ Lake Dallas High School
Lake Dallas Independent School District
07.2005 - 06.2012
Teacher and Coach/ Lake Dallas Middle School
Lake Dallas Independent School District
08.2002 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/History
Midwestern State University
- Principal Certificate
- Teacher Certificate 4-8 Social Studies
- Teacher Certificate 8-12 Social Studies
- Teacher Certificate 8-12 History
- Teacher Certificate 6-12 Physical Education
- Teacher Certificate EC-12 Physical Education
- Texas Virtual School Network Certification
- Advanced Placement World History Training, College Board, Fort Worth, July 2009 (40 hours)
- Teacher Technology Competencies Certification, Education Service Centers of Texas- Region XI, Fort Worth, Texas, October, 2006
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