Whitny Gesell
Little Hocking,OH
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering a 10-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Wood County Schools
Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, WV
09.2014 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
Teacher
Wood County Schools
Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, WV
08.2008 - 09.2014
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Teacher
Belpre City Schools
Belpre High School, Belpre, Ohio
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Salem International University
Salem, WV05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, English
Ohio Valley University
Vienna, WV12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Hyles Anderson College
Crown Point, IN05.1996
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Student achievement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student and parent relations
- Staff Development
- Relationship building and networking
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Verbal and written communication
- Team Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Faculty support
Certification
WV Administrative Certification
-Building Principal
-Curriculum Director
-Superintendent
WV Teaching Certification
-ELA grades 5-Adult
-Special Education Multicategorical Pre-K to Adult
National Board Certification, ELA Adolescence to Young Adult
2012, Maintenance of Certification in 2022
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Wood County Schools
09.2014 - Current
Teacher
Wood County Schools
08.2008 - 09.2014
Teacher
Belpre City Schools
08.2007 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Salem International University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, English
Ohio Valley University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Hyles Anderson College