Tracia E. Culver
Daytona Beach
Summary
A proven leader who is ready to acquire the role of principal by successfully leading a school through directing and coordinating high achieving academic programs, responsibly managing work, teachers, students, and parents as well as enlisting all stakeholders and community members in the district's vision.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2006 - Current
- Silver Sands Middle, Ormond Beach Middle, Pine Trail Elementary, Edgewater Public, Cypress Creek Elementary, Ormond Beach Middle, Silver Sands Middle & Atlantic High
- Core Responsibilities included but were not limited to:
- Classroom & Teacher Evaluations
- School Safety & Security Maintain Discipline
- Test Administration & Interpreting Scores Transportation Contact
- Beginning Teacher Program FTE Compliance Admin.
- Student Services – IEP/EP Monitor Curriculum and develop spreadsheets
- Student Discipline School website/yearbook
- Curriculum Leader ESE/Gifted PST Chair
- Highlighted Achievements
- Master Schedule/Data Administrator
- Collect and analyze data
- Data reporting
- Curriculum development
Teacher on Assignment
VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Chisholm Elementary
- Enforced and supervised the “No Child Left Behind” supplemental education services
- Assisted the guidance counselor with building the mentoring program
- Assisted the principal with duties which included: student discipline, facilities, safety and security, staff training and development, testing coordinator, bus transportation coordinator, parental and community involvement, SAC chair and supervision of custodial staff.
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.1999 - 06.2006
- Holly Hill Middle (5 years), Sugar Mill Elementary (1 year)
- Developed daily lesson plans and testing materials; leveraged the use of technology to enhance instruction
- Served as a coordinator for the Lady Rockets Dance group
- Ensured compliance with laws, regulations, rules and policies that govern each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Scheduled IEP meetings and completed high school articulation for 8th grade students.
- Implemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student attention, involvement and discipline.
- Communicated with parents in students' success; provided feedback on students' progress and to discuss areas needing improvement and additional work.
6th grade Comprehensive Science Teacher
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.1997 - 06.1999
- Campbell Drive Middle School
- Conducted classroom instruction; prepared daily lesson plans; administered tests; provided feedback on learning achievements and needs for improvement.
- Coached the girls Track & Cross Country Team
Education
Ed.D. - Human Services Administration, Curriculum Development
Nova Southeastern University
01.2016
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL01.2003
M.S. - Varying Exceptionalities
Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL01.1999
B.S. - Nursing
Bethune Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL01.1995
Skills
- Data-driven instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Data-driven instruction
Affiliations
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated President Mar 1995 – Present
- NAACP Member June 2005 – Present
- Volusia Association of School Administrators (VASA) Member June 2008 – Present
- Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA) Member August 2010 - Present
Certification
- Education Leadership K-12
- Varying Exceptionalities K - 12
- Elementary Education (1 – 6)
- ESOL Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- An enthusiastic, creative, and passionate educator, mentor and advisor who believes that successful leadership can help to stimulate and motivate varied learners to become productive citizens.
- Specializations include: ESOL and Reading Endorsements
- Instructional Leadership - Use a balanced blend of motivational and researched based instruction methodologies to enhance curricula.
- Community and Stakeholder Partnership – Work closely with parents and assess the needs of the community
- Leverage Resources / Strategic Collaborations – Work closely with district leaders and community partners to encourage parental involvement and strong community alliances.
- Utilize a visionary approach with consistency.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2006 - Current
Teacher on Assignment
VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2005 - 06.2007
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.1999 - 06.2006
6th grade Comprehensive Science Teacher
DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.1997 - 06.1999
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
M.S. - Varying Exceptionalities
Nova Southeastern University
B.S. - Nursing
Bethune Cookman University
Ed.D. - Human Services Administration, Curriculum Development
Nova Southeastern University