Tina Ramsey
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Confident and Goal-oriented Educational Leader bringing advanced proficiency in allocating and managing educational organization resources. Utilizing familiarity in Florida's Best Standards and state, federal and local regulations to achieve and implement academic achievement plans and programs. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Testing Coordinator
Polk County Schools
Lake Wales, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Supervision and administration of the school-wide state and district program
- Plans and schedules on school-wide assessments.
- Coordinates ordering, distribution, inventory and collection of testing materials.
- Provides leadership in the development, implementation and revision of assessment documents and training of personnel.
- Stay abreast of the most recent research in assessment to evaluate student learning and progress monitoring.
- Analyzes data and provides administration with feedback to lead standardized-instruction.
- Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Polk County Schools
Lake Wales, FL
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed a school-wide Master Schedule.
- Working closely with administrators to ensure alignment between district goals and school objectives.
- Prepared drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
- Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
- Supporting the creation of an environment conducive to learning through positive behavior management strategies.
- Providing support to teachers in developing effective classroom management techniques.
- Conducting observations of classrooms to ensure compliance with mandated instructional approaches.
- Supervising teachers in their implementation of curricular objectives and standards-based instruction.
- Collaborating with teachers to create instructional strategies that meet the needs of all students.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Analyzing data to identify areas of improvement within the school's curriculum and instruction programs.
- Maintaining up-to-date records on student academic performance.
- Facilitating communication between teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders regarding curriculum issues.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Assisting in the development of professional learning communities and differentiated instruction activities.
- Interpreting state regulations concerning curriculum requirements.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Monitoring student progress and intervening when necessary.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Researching best practices in curriculum design and delivery methods.
Literacy Coach
Polk County Schools
Lake Wales, FL
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Played an essential role in moving the school from a failing grade to a C during Covid.
- Created and implemented intervention strategies or individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Supported the administration process by completing paperwork needed for grant applications designed for funding projects associated with advancing student performance levels connected with Literacy Instruction.
- Analyzed data from assessments such as reading and writing proficiency tests, benchmark assessments, and other formal measures of student progress in order to inform instructional decisions related to literacy instruction.
- Compiled data from multiple sources into one comprehensive report detailing results obtained from assessing the impact made by initiatives designed for strengthening Literacy Instruction programs within an organization.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions with school teams focused on improving student outcomes in literacy instruction.
- Researched current trends, best practices, and innovative approaches used by educators across the country when it comes to teaching students how to read effectively.
- Provided feedback to teachers about their teaching practice related to literacy instruction.
- Conducted classroom observations of teachers to assess their instructional strategies related to literacy instruction.
- Developed and implemented professional development activities to increase teacher capacity in literacy instruction.
- Presented tutoring workshops and academic support sessions for small groups.
- Implemented curriculums to develop subject matter knowledge in pupils.
- Addressed specific student needs through parent and teacher coordination.
- Created educational materials according to lesson plans and school programs.
- Worked with special education staff members to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students receiving specialized services related to literacy instruction.
- Created and facilitated workshops for teachers, administrators, and district staff on best practices in literacy instruction.
- Reviewed class materials and discussed reading assignments, boosting comprehension.
- Consulted with classroom teachers to develop strategies to help children excel at reading.
- Developed materials such as lesson plans or handouts intended for use by teachers when instructing students about topics relevant towards Literacy Instruction.
- Coached teachers individually or in small groups on effective strategies for implementing curriculum related to literacy instruction.
- Attended training sessions, enhancing tutoring practices and techniques.
- Provided innovative reading resources for students.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Assistant Principal
St. Louis Public School District
St Louis, MO
08.2006 - 06.2020
- Developed positive school climate by building effective communication within school.
- Resolved conflicts between faculty members and students.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
Education
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership PK-12
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05-2013
Master of Science - Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO05-1999
Skills
- Standardized Testing and Scoring
- Academic Administration
- Performance Monitoring
- Teacher Mentoring
- Personnel Management
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Employee Oversight
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Policy Implementation
- School Security and Safety Procedures
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Discipline Management
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Student and Parent Relations
- Instructional Leadership
- Performance Evaluations
- Student Recruitment
- Behavioral Intervention
- Strategy Development
- Confidence and Determination
- Training and Mentoring
- Lesson Planning
- Staff Assessment
- Technology Integrations
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Interpersonal Strengths
- Curriculum Development
- Prioritization
- Team Collaboration
- Staff Development
- Classroom Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Positive Learning Environment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Master Class Schedule
- Organizational Leadership
Certification
- Educational Leadership-All Areas
- Reading -K-12
- Elementary Education - K-6
Timeline
Testing Coordinator
Polk County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Polk County Schools
08.2023 - 07.2024
Literacy Coach
Polk County Schools
08.2020 - 07.2023
Assistant Principal
St. Louis Public School District
08.2006 - 06.2020
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership PK-12
Lindenwood University
Master of Science - Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Central Methodist University
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