TRACY L. STEPHENS

• Manage daily operations and ensure a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and district policies regarding school safety, curriculum standards, assessment reporting, and special education.
• Lead successful accreditation reviews and demonstrate strong leadership in curriculum planning, faculty development, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Research and incorporate new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
• Recruit, hire and develop highly qualified and effective staff.
• Serve as an advocate for the school community, representing the interests of students, parents, and staff in policy discussions and decision-making processes.
• Administer the local budget, expenditure authorization, and resource allocation.
• Work to build partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders to support the school's mission.
• Evaluate teacher performance using multiple measures including observation data, student growth outcomes, and stakeholder feedback for informed decision-making on staffing matters.
• Champion diversity initiatives aimed at creating a more inclusive school environment for students from various cultural backgrounds.
• Develop comprehensive intervention programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of at-risk students, resulting in above average academic achievement for all students.
• Monitor and evaluate educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
• Establish positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
• Strengthen teacher collaboration through the establishment of professional learning communities focused on student achievement.
• Collaborate with district leaders to align school goals with broader strategic objectives focused on improving overall system performance levels across key indicators.
• Improve instructional practices through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and targeted professional development opportunities for teachers.
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Coordinated school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluation, and professional development opportunities for faculty members.

Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing tailored instructional coaching and feedback resulting in full state accreditation for 10+ years.

Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving academic achievement across all grade levels by participating in committees focused on curriculum design, assessment practices, and instructional coaching support programs.

Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification across 3 diverse schools.

Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with shifting priorities or new assignments from senior leaders in real-time situations.

Collaborated with department heads to coordinate resources for projects and initiatives that supported overall school improvement efforts.

Advocated for needs of at-risk students by serving on School Improvement Team and provided input on policies, procedures, and instructional practices.

Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.

Worked closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data, used findings to measure progress and inform instruction to close achievement gaps.

Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.

Coordinated cross-functional teams for efficient collaboration during state, district and local accreditation testing.

• Collaborated with school leaders to develop and implement comprehensive school improvement plans.
• Monitored progress toward achieving school improvement targets through regular assessments and evaluations.
• Improved overall student achievement in reading and mathematics by implementing innovative curriculum and teaching methods.
• Served on various committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluation, and school improvement initiatives.
• Partnered with the Kennedy Center CETA Program to facilitate school-wide initiatives focusing on arts integration across all subjects.
• Implemented effective teacher evaluation practices that focused on continuous improvement of instruction across all content areas.