Wendy Harward
School Administrator
Norwood,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated and knowledgeable instructor with strong understanding of teaching and learning. Committed to enhancing overall student success by maintaining productive relationships with students and parents and updating educational protocols. Detail and goal oriented.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Educator
Rochester Public Schools
Rochester, MN
01.2022 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for 45 students
Assistant Principal /Athletic Director
South Brunswick High School
Southport, NC
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Paired individuals to achieve best fit for athletic and academic programs.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects.
- Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
Assistant Principal
Stanly County Schools
Albemarle, NC
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies
- Analyzed and interpreted government regulations and professional journals to verify educational initiative conformance to legal and quality requirements
Director of Special Services
Owatonna Public Schools
Owatonna, MN
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Identified priorities for program improvement based upon analysis of data and achievement indicators.
- Led and guided program planning, coordination and evaluation.
- Prepared drafts of needed board policies and administrative rules.
- Assisted with preparation and administration of service budget.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Effectively supervised staff of 285 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Supervised site investigations, reported issues and escalated those that required further assistance.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls.
- Reduced workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable staff members.
- Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed and administered project budgets.
- Established and maintained long-range plans for quality assurance.
- Increased operational efficiency by developing improved filing systems for confidential client records and reports.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Utilized exemplary negotiation skills to obtain manufacturing service agreements and assure quality standards.
Assistant Principal
Owatonna Public Schools
Owatonna, MN
12.2012 - 06.2016
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
Special Education Teacher
Owatonna High School
Owatonna, MN
06.2008 - 12.2012
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
Special Education Teacher
Rochester Public Schools
Rochester, MN
06.2002 - 06.2008
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
Education
Some College (No Degree) - EduD Leadership & Superintendency
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NCMaster of Arts - K12 Principal & Director of Special Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN05.2012
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Winona State University
Winona, MN05.2002
Skills
- Show Planning
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Online Databases
- Online Teaching
- Academic Performance Evaluations
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Creative Instruction Style
- Classroom Technology Implementation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Online Educator
Rochester Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal /Athletic Director
South Brunswick High School
09.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Principal
Stanly County Schools
06.2019 - 09.2021
Director of Special Services
Owatonna Public Schools
06.2016 - 06.2019
Assistant Principal
Owatonna Public Schools
12.2012 - 06.2016
Special Education Teacher
Owatonna High School
06.2008 - 12.2012
Special Education Teacher
Rochester Public Schools
06.2002 - 06.2008
Some College (No Degree) - EduD Leadership & Superintendency
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Master of Arts - K12 Principal & Director of Special Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Winona State University
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