PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
-Twenty-six years as a professional educator, fourteen of those in administration
-Highly developed observation and evaluation skills
-Experience in supporting staff with timely, effective, efficient discipline
-Provide instructional strategies and resources to staff
-Professional development leader
-Attendee and presenter at multiple educational conferences
-Experience in curriculum development and data analysis
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
-PRINCIPAL - DINWIDDIE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - DINWIDDIE MIDDLE SCHOOL (2018 TO PRESENT)
-PRINCIPAL - DINWIDDIE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL - SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY (2017-2018)
- ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – DINWIDDIE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - SUTHERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2013 TO 2017)
- ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - LOUISA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND LOUISA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (2006 TO 2011)
-Improve instruction through data analysis and the provision of leadership and supervision; observe and evaluate instruction (walk-through observations, formal and informal observations, summative evaluations); assist teachers in setting & amending SMART goals based on student data; attend staff & grade-level meetings; work with teachers and grade levels in the research, development, and implementation of instructional strategies; proofread and offer input on report cards assisted in the planning of staff retreats on school & district levels; find, purchase, and/or design and disseminate resources to teachers; provided direct administrative support, supervision, and leadership for summer school at the elementary and secondary levels
-Created and facilitate the DMS Student and Family Engagement Initiative (reshaping professional goal-setting
-Created and facilitate #DMSGens hybrid PD (Faculty Meetings and Twitter Chat)
-Developed "Canvas Camp" for learning and collaboration between colleagues navigating online learning platforms
-Develop school budget and use resources to impact student learning with every purchase
-Continuously work to meet state & federal requirements as well as achieve SMART goals
-Develop & document progress on plans of improvement, and author letters of praise and recommendation for staff members using the seven standards of teacher evaluation
-Effectively interact with students, staff, parents, media, and other stakeholders from multiple backgrounds on a variety of subjects & provide support for teachers interacting with the same
-Provide timely, effective discipline for classroom personnel as well as support staff (assistants, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, etc.)
-Member of the iDCPS Innovation Conference Steering Committee; Co-Chair of the Promotions Subcommittee, iDCPS Conference presenter, 2016-17 DCPS 20 to Watch honoree
-Member of DCPS Career Readiness Innovation Team
-Facilitator of & presenter at ongoing DCPS Elementary New Teacher Professional Development
-Coordinator of CHAT Grant (VDOE Matching Funds grant) participation for Sutherland Elementary School
-Prepare & implement testing schedules for Sutherland Elementary School
-Manage building use & prepare schedules for assemblies, fund-raisers, and other special events
-Organize & prepare Sutherland Elementary School retention list
-Work with teachers and administrators from multiple levels in the creation & implementation of district-wide curriculum, assessments, calendar, and other policies and procedures
-Develop & implement policies to ensure safety & security of students, staff, and school resources
-Manage student files ensuring compliance with school board and VDOE policies
-Attend child study & special education meetings at Sutherland Elementary School; supervised LCMS special education department including monitoring meeting deadlines, checking VGLA progress, and ensuring IEP compliance
-Worked with fellow DCPS administrators and staff members to develop and implement school improvement plans at the elementary and with LCPS staff to do so at the middle levels; helped establish and actively pursue improvement plan goals
- Assist with assigning substitutes & have implemented a perfect attendance award at Sutherland Elementary; Arranged substitutes for LCPS staff and implemented attendance incentive program that increased LCMS staff attendance by 32% over a three year period (2008-2011)
-Designed the LCMS electronic observation tool to meet staff-identified need for quicker, more efficient feedback for teachers and staff
-Created & maintained LCMS “Twitter” and “Facebook” sites to increase stakeholder awareness of schedule changes, deadlines, programs, and successes
-Coordinated testing for the Virginia SOL Writing Test for grade five, and implemented 2005 field testing for grades four & five mathematics
-Oversaw LCPS ESOL programs to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines
-Participated in administrative staff development including reflective journaling, book discussions, staff development meetings, and administrative retreats as well as the LCPS Assistant Principal Development workshops provided through the Office of the Superintendent, Dr. David G. Melton
-Work toward successful completion of any and all tasks assigned by central office or by the school board