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Zane Craven

Lake Park

Summary

Enthusiastic retired Principal offering 30 years of experience in teaching and leadership. I am an outgoing leader that is eager to assist teachers and school personnel with retirement investment needs. I bring experience as a high school Principal that will allow me to easily relate to teachers and their financial planning. My understanding of how various retirement plans and TRS works makes me a good candidate for this position. My leadership style is centered around building relationships and advanced planning with those I work with.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Principal/CTAE Dir.

Echols County Board Of Education
Statenville
07.2018 - Current
  • Reviewed standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance.
  • Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
  • Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
  • Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
  • Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
  • Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
  • Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
  • Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
  • Monitored student discipline actions and worked with teachers to standardize behavior requirements across school.
  • Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
  • Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.

Physical Education Teacher

Pine Grove Middle (LCBOE)
Valdosta
08.2009 - 07.2018

Health/Physical Education Teacher And Coach

Hahira Middle School (LCBOE)
Hahira
08.1993 - 06.2009
  • Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
  • Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries.
  • Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
  • Kept school equipment, gyms and fields in good working order.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
  • Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
  • Adhered to applicable fitness program standards and benchmarks.
  • Documented individual data and updated classroom records.
  • Created and directed athletic sports programs and other special events.

Financial Advisor

Lincoln Financial Group
Valdosta
06.1997 - 06.1998
  • Developed and expanded financial planning relationships with customers through loyal and dedicated service.

Education

Ed.S - Educational Leadership

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
08.2005

M.Ed. - Educational Leadership

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
08.1995

Bachelor Of Science - Health And Physical Education

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
03.1994

Skills

  • Program evaluation
  • Employee oversight
  • Performance standards and analysis
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Technology integrations
  • Budget management
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Recruitment and retention
  • Strategic leadership
  • Operational planning

Timeline

High School Principal/CTAE Dir.

Echols County Board Of Education
07.2018 - Current

Physical Education Teacher

Pine Grove Middle (LCBOE)
08.2009 - 07.2018

Financial Advisor

Lincoln Financial Group
06.1997 - 06.1998

Health/Physical Education Teacher And Coach

Hahira Middle School (LCBOE)
08.1993 - 06.2009

Ed.S - Educational Leadership

Valdosta State University

M.Ed. - Educational Leadership

Valdosta State University

Bachelor Of Science - Health And Physical Education

Valdosta State University

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