Belinda Dammen Email & Phone Number

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

In my capacity as an Assistant Superintendent, I play an integral role in managing an annual budget of $1M+ for 12 schools serving 3500+ students within the School District of Pascagoula-Gautier. I promote high-performing school practices by providing the needed resources for elementary teachers and students. I also guide and mentor principals to provide learning environments that enable every student to achieve academic growth.With my key performance, I formulate and implement strategic career plans that promote professional growth opportunities to principals and school teams. I evaluate organizational performance to identify gaps and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement while streamlining the existing policies and procedures to align operations and achieve organizational objectives. Lastly, I build positive rapport and continue an engaged relationship with staff, other school district personnel, community members, and community agencies to foster beneficial community relationships.Key Accomplishments:- Achieved consistent growth in accountability ratings for 11 out of 12 elementary schools (7 A-rated, 5 B-rated, and 1 C-rated school).- Accounted for creating six PreK4 classes from scratch, currently, 75 - 80% of PreK4 students exit the program exceeding the end of PreK cut score and 50 - 60% exit exceeding the beginning of Kindergarten cut score.- Strategically implemented the Teacher Assistant training for 100+ Elementary Teacher Assistants twice per year to enhance their skills and better prepare them to assist their teachers and students in the classroom.- Governed the transformation of the elementary schools from K - 5 schools to PreK - 4 schools and 5 - 6 schools by effectively moving teachers, students, other employees, and construction projects at multiple schools.

Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States

Having served as a Principal, I competently directed the daily operations of an elementary school with a population of 400+ students and 40+ faculty and support staff. I also judiciously managed $35,000+ budget while establishing and monitoring the implementation of the annual school improvement plan. I overviewed administrative tasks and facilitated professional development activities for teaching staff with various topics, including the review of student data and creating a framework for lesson planning, lesson implementation, and assessment development. In addition, I shaped a skilled school-community team's performance and constantly developed teaching and learning opportunities for staff. I dealt with special cases or disciplinary actions referred to the Principal's office. On top of that, I supervised meetings among teachers, parents, and students to ensure equitable investigations and corrective responses.

Master Of Education - Med, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Elementary Education/Middle School Math