Vickie Grant
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Energetic and compassionate leader with deep commitment to fostering positive and inclusive educational environment. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of curriculum development and student assessment, coupled with strong organizational and communication skills. Focused on driving academic success and fostering supportive school community.
Offering foundation in educational leadership and genuine passion for student development and school improvement. Contributes proactive approach to learning and implementing best practices in school administration and curriculum planning. Ready to use and develop strategic planning and team leadership.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Horry County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted students setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated parents on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency.
- Improved student mental health through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
Music Teacher
Horry County School District
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
- Fostered creativity by encouraging improvisation, composition, and arrangement within the classroom setting.
- Improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
Counsleor
Nicholas County Board Of Education
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
Music Teacher Long-term Sub
Horry County School District
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Motivated students to practice consistently through goal-setting, tracking progress, and providing constructive feedback.
- Contributed to school-wide events such as musicals or talent shows by providing expertise in rehearsals and performances.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for continual improvement.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
District Administrator
Nicholas County Board Of Education
08.2000 - 10.2017
- Oversaw successful accreditation reviews, ensuring continued access to federal funding for schools in the district.
- Managed complex projects effectively, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail throughout execution.
- Designed assessment tools to measure teacher effectiveness, using data analysis to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the classroom setting.
- Enhanced communication between schools and district office
- Established partnerships with local businesses and organizations, fostering community involvement in education initiatives.
- Led efforts to improve student performance by analyzing data trends and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Answered questions, disseminated information and addressed complaints.
- Developed and executed strategic plans, aligning district goals with state and national standards for academic achievement.
Principal
Nicholas County Career Technical Center
- 35 years total, 3.5 in SC, Relevant to this position: Administrator – District Level Administrator – Principal School Level Counselor – PreK-12 Other Relevant experience: Principal - 8 years Nicholas County Career Technical Center District Director – 8 Years Career and Technical Education, 4 years - Director of Social Services/Attendance, Coordinator for Alternative School, Homeschool, Homeless, Title IX, 4 years – School to Work Coordinator 17years - Work Based Learning Coordinator
Counsleor
Nicholas County Board Of Education
08.1992 - 01.2000
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated students on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Guided students in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
Music Teacher
Nicholas County Board Of Education
08.1986 - 08.1992
- Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
Education
EdD - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
MA - Counseling
Marshall University
Certificate - Leadership Studies (Administration)
Salem International University
BA - Music Education
Glenville State College
Skills
- Employee performance evaluations
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Staff development
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- School community relations
- Strategic leadership
- Curriculum development
- Student discipline
- Data-driven instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional leadership
- Student and parent relations
- Performance improvement
- Relationship building and networking
- Classroom management
- Educational staff supervision
- School administration
- Safety and security procedures
- Community relations
- Academic administration
- Public speaking
- Administrative management
- Faculty collaboration
- Goal planning
- School event coordination
- Policy and procedure development
- Discipline
- Student achievement
- Financial leadership
- Discipline management
- Lesson planning
- Codes of conduct
- Operational planning
- Education administration
- Group and individual instruction
- Team bonding
- Documentation
- New student orientation
- Fundraising
Accomplishments
- Improved student test scores to attain district, state, and federal standards.
- Coordinated yearly budgets
- Enlisted parents and community support in fundraising
- Delivered curriculum training opportunities to academic staff
- Presented "Best Practices" for SREB National Conferences in Atlanta, GA. and Orlando, FL
- Presented state and local "Best Practices" for conferences
Certification
Music Education
Counseling
Leadership Studies (administrative areas of principal, superintendent, and curriculum/instruction)
Attendance and Social Services
Violence, Loss, and Trauma Counseling
Timeline
Counselor
Horry County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Music Teacher
Horry County School District
08.2021 - 07.2023
Counsleor
Nicholas County Board Of Education
07.2019 - 06.2021
Music Teacher Long-term Sub
Horry County School District
07.2018 - 06.2019
District Administrator
Nicholas County Board Of Education
08.2000 - 10.2017
Counsleor
Nicholas County Board Of Education
08.1992 - 01.2000
Music Teacher
Nicholas County Board Of Education
08.1986 - 08.1992
MA - Counseling
Marshall University
Certificate - Leadership Studies (Administration)
Salem International University
BA - Music Education
Glenville State College
Principal
Nicholas County Career Technical Center
EdD - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
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