Wendy T Godwin
Retired Principal
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
Motivational Principal excelling in team-building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities. Dedicated Principal for Title 1 schools within Colorado Springs in urban area. Keenly aware of social justice issues surrounding impoverished students and families. Enthusiastic about providing students with opportunities to realize potential, achieve academic goals and matriculate to higher education.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
31
31
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Asst. Principal/Principal
Harrison Board Of Education
Colorado Springs, Colorado
07.2007 - 06.2022
- Supervised and evaluated 60 teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- 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.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Elementary Education Teacher
Falcon Board Of Education
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2000 - 06.2007
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
Elementary Education Teacher
Quitman Board Of Education
Quitman , GA
07.1991 - 06.1999
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA 06.1991 - 06.1996
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA 06.1997 - 06.2022
Principal License - Principal Licensure
UCCS
Colorado Springs, CO 06.2006 - 06.2007
Skills
- Common Core learning standards
Accomplishments
2011 & 2017, National Blue Ribbon Award School
2011, Colorado Governor's Distinguished Improvement Award
2016, John Irwin Award
2018, #1 Title 1 School in the state of Colorado
2018, National Urban Transformation Award ( Only 2 schools in the state of CO)
2015 & 2018 Principal of the Quarter Award
2007-2022, Principal at Wildflower Elementary
2019, Mentor for upcoming principals
2022, Completed CDE Peppered Literacy Training
2022, Completed Tointon Graduate Class
Timeline
Asst. Principal/Principal
Harrison Board Of Education
07.2007 - 06.2022
Principal License - Principal Licensure
UCCS
06.2006 - 06.2007
Elementary Education Teacher
Falcon Board Of Education
07.2000 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Valdosta State University
06.1997 - 06.2022
Elementary Education Teacher
Quitman Board Of Education
07.1991 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Valdosta State University
06.1991 - 06.1996
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