Tracy Vineyard
Gainesville,TX
Summary
Strategic and results-driven instructional leader with over 15 years of campus administration experience across elementary, middle, and high school settings. Proven record of improving campus climate, strengthening instructional systems, and driving measurable student outcomes.
Led implementation of campus-wide PBIS systems resulting in a 27% reduction in discipline referrals (468 to 340) while supporting accountability growth efforts at a previously D-rated secondary campus. Experienced in campus improvement planning, teacher supervision, MTSS systems design, and data-driven instructional leadership.
Committed to building high-performing teams, cultivating positive school culture, and ensuring academic growth for every student.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Gainesville Junior High School
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teaching staff to enhance instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with educators to implement school-wide behavior management systems, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for academic improvement and develop targeted interventions.
- Led parent engagement initiatives, promoting community involvement in student education and school activities.
- Oversaw curriculum development processes, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational best practices.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional techniques to improve effectiveness.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
Principal
Lindsay Elementary School
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented school-wide curriculum initiatives to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Led professional development workshops, fostering collaboration among educators to improve instructional strategies.
- Evaluated academic programs, identifying areas for growth and implementing strategic improvements for student achievement.
- Facilitated communication between staff, parents, and community stakeholders to promote a positive school environment.
- Mentored teachers in classroom management techniques, improving overall student behavior and academic performance.
- Analyzed assessment data to drive instructional decisions, ensuring alignment with state educational standards.
Assistant Principal
Gainesville High School
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitor and evaluate education programs to maintain high quality performance objectives and standards, including AVID and PBIS.
- Hold recurring teacher conferences to assess best teaching practices; reviewed intended lesson plan to confirm objectives and strategies; monitored teachers’ effectiveness by taking notes during frequent, informal observations of classroom conduct.
- Supported and enforcement discipline and attendance policiesand enforced them
- Identify success needs of student population and implemented and monitored academic programs, such as AVID and Response to Intervention.
- Lead staff collaborative performance turnaround utilizing skills and the Advancement via Individual Determination Program (AVID) that helps low-income students matriculate into college.
- Implement campus curriculum and instruction practices aligned with student performance improvement including continued analysis of test data and accountability requirements
- Implement data analysis from all curriculum-based assessments resulting in improvement data informed intervention in significant improvement of Tier I instruction
- Establish positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers
- Train and evaluated teachers with utilizing TTESS.
- Manage, monitor and adjust campus wide systems including state assessment and special education.
- Lead PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) initiative
- Created and implemented new behavior intervention program, Gainesville PRIDE referrals.
- Plan and facilitated professional development which led to enhancements in the quality of instructional delivery
Assistant Principal
Catherine Coleman Bell Elementary
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Identified success needs of student population and implemented and monitored academic programs, such as Reader’s workshop and Writer’s workshop Implementations toward those goals
- Implemented campus curriculum and instruction practices aligned with student performance improvement including continued analysis of test data and accountability requirements
- Planned and facilitated professional development, including balanced literacy, which led to enhancements in the quality of instructional delivery.
- Implemented data analysis from all curriculum-based assessments resulting in improvement data informed intervention in significant improvement of Tier I instruction
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students that incorporated and education-focused setting for teachers
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards and assed teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Managed, monitored and adjusted campus wide systems including state assessment, 504, special education, and scheduling
- Drove academic, restorative practices and positive behavior intervention systems operational improvements that resulted in significant savings and improved profit margins
- Led PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) initiative
- Reduced student discipline rate 15% by implementing new behavior intervention program
- Planned and facilitated professional development which led to enhancements in the quality of instructional delivery
- Coordinated campus staff development and professional learning communities
Assistant Principal
Timberview Middle School
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Managed, monitored and adjusted campus wide systems including: State Assessment, 504, SPED, Scheduling, and Bullying Prevention
- Created and updated Campus Improvement Plan as well as facilitate Campus Education Improvement Committee Meetings which includes community members and parents
- Lead PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) initiative
- Designed and coordinated master schedule
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification
- Revised data driven instruction models including common assessment, analysis and collaborative planning
- Lead implementation of MTSS/RTI Tier II campus level intervention program
- Coordination of campus staff development and implementation of professional learning communities
- Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements
- Developed subject and grade level leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize educational effectiveness
Assistant Principal
Indian Springs Middle School
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Managed, monitored and adjusted campus wide systems including: State Assessment, 504, SPED, Scheduling, Discipline, Bullying Prevention, RTI/MTSS and SIT (Student Intervention Team) program
- Coordinated campus staff development and professional learning communities
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification and approval of professional staff additions.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
Science Department Chair and Science Teacher
Trinity Springs Middle School
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Mentored new teacher in successful strategies, techniques, materials, and supplementary technologies.
- Developed instructional objectives to set curriculum requirements for course level.
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress.
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs including MTSS and Special Education by sharing student success data and insights.
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional program.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Discipline Administrator & Science Team Lead
Dewitt Perry Middle School
08.2002 - 08.2008
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Observed and evaluated students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Administered assessments to determine each students’ specific educational and social needs.
- Collaborated closely with peers to create cross-curricular lessons throughout year.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development.
- Developed rapport with students and families, building positive classroom community.
Education
PhD - Educational Leadership
University of North Texas
05.2018
Master of Education - Educational Administration
University of North Texas
12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and Chemistry
University of North Texas
05.2000
Skills
Data Driven Instructional Models
Relationship Building and Networking
Student Achievement
Teacher Mentoring and Development
Curriculum Development and Improvement
Student and Parent Relations
Behavioral Intervention
Community Relations
Process Improvements
Classroom and Teacher Evaluation
Instructional Leadership
Accomplishments
- Buchholz Endowment Funds Graduate Student Scholarship - UNT, 2016 Recipient
- Denton ISD Summer Learning - Presented 2018; Preparing Students for Online Learning
- TASSP Summer Workshop Making Middle School Fun, Presented 2017; Collaborative Professional Development Workshops, Presented Summer 2016; Creating A Culture Of Student Leadership, Presented Summer 2016; Engaging Professional Development Using Technology, Presented Summer 2015
- National Schools to Watch Conference, Washington, D.C., The Timberview Family: Learning, Growing, Leading Together, Presented June 2017
- Make Your Day Citizenship Conference, Wenatchee, Washington Make Your Day with Technology, Presented October 2007
- Region XI Science Academy: 5-8, Presented Summer 2011-2013
- Pat A. James Memorial “Iove Of Teacher” Recognition Grant, 2006 Recipient
Affiliations
- TASSP - Texas Association of Secondary School Principals
- ASCD - Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Core Leadership Competencies
Campus Improvement Planning
Instructional Leadership & Coaching
Data-Driven Decision Making
Accountability & STAAR Systems
PBIS & Restorative Practices
MTSS / RTI Systems Leadership
Special Education, 504 & LPAC Oversight
Teacher Evaluation (T-TESS)
Master Scheduling
School Culture & Climate Improvement
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Gainesville Junior High School
06.2023 - Current
Principal
Lindsay Elementary School
06.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Principal
Gainesville High School
01.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Principal
Catherine Coleman Bell Elementary
08.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Principal
Timberview Middle School
08.2014 - 08.2018
Assistant Principal
Indian Springs Middle School
08.2011 - 08.2014
Science Department Chair and Science Teacher
Trinity Springs Middle School
08.2008 - 08.2010
Discipline Administrator & Science Team Lead
Dewitt Perry Middle School
08.2002 - 08.2008
PhD - Educational Leadership
University of North Texas
Master of Education - Educational Administration
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Biology and Chemistry
University of North Texas