Turner Watts
San Diego,CA
Summary
Results-driven leader focused on optimizing processes and enhancing team performance. Consistently surpasses performance benchmarks while enforcing compliance and identifying improvement opportunities. Demonstrates high integrity, meticulous attention to detail, and strong decision-making skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School
San Diego , CA
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, reviews of lesson plans and feedback from parents and students.
- Assisted in developing budgets for various departments within the school system.
- Served as a liaison between the school administration and community groups or organizations.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Enforced disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Assessed teaching and support staff and delivered exemplary development and instructional leadership strategies improving capabilities and testing outcomes.
Secondary English Teacher
Old Town Academy K-8
San Diego, CA
08.2014 - 06.2024
- Delivered engaging, standards-aligned English language arts instruction to middle school students.
- Developed differentiated lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and academic needs.
- Incorporated digital tools and innovative strategies to boost student engagement and literacy skills.
- Utilized formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and set growth goals.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment emphasizing respect, collaboration, and literature appreciation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum and improve student outcomes through shared practices.
- Mentored new teachers in pedagogy, classroom management, and professional responsibilities as site mentor for Teacher Induction.
- Organized student-centered projects, including literature circles, creative writing workshops, and performance assessments.
Education
B.A. - Secondary Education
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV05-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Administration
National University
San Diego, CASkills
- Classroom instruction and management
- Differentiated learning strategies
- Data-driven instructional design
- Curriculum development and alignment
- Educational technology integration
- Student engagement techniques
- Student-centered learning environments
- Professional development and collaboration
- Strong communication skills
- Relationship building
Affiliations
- NCTC Member
- ILA Member
- North Park Historical Society
- Little League Coach
- Organized School-wide poetry competition
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Old Town Academy K-8 Charter School
07.2024 - Current
Secondary English Teacher
Old Town Academy K-8
08.2014 - 06.2024
B.A. - Secondary Education
Shepherd University
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Administration
National University
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