Thomas Pittman
Fleming Island ,FL
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 12 years of experience as principal for an "A" rated school . Strong relationships with students, faculty, staff and parents. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Fleming Island High School/Clay County Schools
06.2012 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
Assistant Principal
Clay County(Orange Park, Fleming Island, Oakleaf)
07.2001 - 05.2012
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Mathematics Teacher
Clay County(Lakeside JH And Orange Park HS)
08.1993 - 06.2001
- Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Education
Master of Advanced Study - Educational Leadership
University of North Florida
Jacksonville04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.1991
Skills
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Staff Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Community Engagement
- Safety and security procedures
- Education Excellence
- Budget Creation
- Team Collaboration
- Student and parent relations
Accomplishments
- National Merit Scholarship Corporation Board of Directors (2020-current), One of Six High School members in the nation.
- National Merit Scholarship Advisory Council (2016-2020)Led Fleming Island High School to an "A" rating from the state of Florida every year since 2012
- Started the Cambridge Program at both Fleming Island High School and Oakleaf High School
- Managed school operations for 1850-2200 students
Certification
- National Association of Secondary School Principals member
- Florida Association of Secondary Schools member
- National Center for Education and Economy - National Institute for School Leadership graduate in July 2023
Timeline
Principal
Fleming Island High School/Clay County Schools
06.2012 - Current
Assistant Principal
Clay County(Orange Park, Fleming Island, Oakleaf)
07.2001 - 05.2012
Mathematics Teacher
Clay County(Lakeside JH And Orange Park HS)
08.1993 - 06.2001
Master of Advanced Study - Educational Leadership
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Florida State University
- National Association of Secondary School Principals member
- Florida Association of Secondary Schools member
- National Center for Education and Economy - National Institute for School Leadership graduate in July 2023
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