In this role, I coordinate and plan all phases of instructional leadership for an elementary school of 850 students. As the school leader, I oversee educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and counseling services. I also hire and evaluate the performance of 100+ faculty and staff members. I ensure a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with teachers, students, and parents. I participate in parent meetings and conferences and act as intermediary between parents, teachers, and students to address needs or issues. I ensure that necessary maintenance and repairs to the school property are performed, and I design and implement the school budget, approving new programs and expenditures as appropriate. Overall, I represent the school in community activities and meetings, interacting with various stakeholders to foster a positive relationship between the PTO, community organizations, and leaders. I collaborate with other principals and educators throughout the district to choose and develop curriculum and textbooks that align with local, state, and national standards. Lastly, I possess a thorough understanding of applicable local, state, and federal educational laws, regulations, and policies.

In this role, I partnered with members of an administrative team to oversee the daily operations of a high school building enrolling 700 students in Bardstown, Kentucky. I collaborated with faculty to ensure students had challenging and engaging educational experiences. I also oversaw all advanced placement course initiatives and partnered with local agencies to ensure students had myriad dual credit/CTE pathway opportunities. I partnered with district leadership to establish and maintain a learning climate that was conducive for optimum student performance, both in the high school and other district schools. Through a restorative practice lens, I also authored and maintained high standards of student conduct. I prepared the school’s annual budget in consultation with the district’s chief finance officer. I partnered with the district’s architectural firm to prepare for building renovation in 2022. Lastly, I collaborated with state officials and agencies involved in education to discuss plans on improving the content of the educational curriculum.

In this role I collaborated with the school principal in the development of programs and services for a k-8 school. I monitored the implementation of curriculum that met the needs of all students. I analyzed and utilized summative, formative, and common assessment data for the improvement of curriculum while also serving as the Building Assessment Coordinator (BAC). My role largely focused on the development of school-wide climate and our organization for learning. I worked with educators to identify and communicatee effective teaching strategies, classroom management strategies, and strategies for altering pupil behaviors. I collaborated with the principal in the development of the building schedule in order to achieve an efficient operation of the school. I conducted classroom observations, conferences, and follow-up evaluations with classified and certified personnel. I also utilized effective interview and selection processes to select new teachers. I formulated and conducted staff development activities to improve competencies of school personnel. I established guides for proper student conduct and maintenance of student discipline according to board of education and SBDM policies. I served as the school registrar, preparing reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork appropriate to the school administration, attendance, and reporting of student progress. I co-planned and supervised fire drills, earthquake drills, lockdown drills and emergency preparedness programs. I maintained appropriate student conduct throughout the school and handled referrals from teachers and bus drivers. Lastly, in this role I assisted with the development and monitoring of the school’s financial plan based on programs, service priorities, and financial capabilities.

In this role, I served as the primary teacher for a classroom of 22 students in an urban school-setting. I differentiated instruction for a diverse range of learners including English Language Learners and students with exceptionalities. I assessed student progress and achievement using rubrics, observations, anecdotal notes, and district and state performance assessment instruments. I synergistically collaborated with other second-grade team teachers and building ESL and ECE teachers to provide appropriately leveled instruction for all students in the classroom. I analyzed assessment data to determine student progress and growth; I made recommendations for interventions or student talent pool programs as appropriate. I partnered with parents daily to share information in myriad ways that advances student academic and social growth and utilized technology to create a 21st century, interactive classroom learning environment. With students, I co-constructed a supportive classroom community via the use of goal-setting and the creation of community norms under the umbrella of the school’s Care for Kids philosophy. Additionally, I supervised student teachers and methods practicum students from the University of Louisville.

In this role, I provided the overall leadership and management of a residence life and housing program at a mid-sized state university of 7,100 students. I managed the daily fiscal operations of the department as a multi-million dollar auxiliary enterprise. This included overseeing included payroll, facilities management monies, and dollars assigned for debt repayment and regular programmatic activities. I developed the vision, mission, goals, and philosophy for the department. I also assessed office operations and student development and learning outcomes. I led the department’s strategic planning processes while serving to advance the IU Southeast Strategic Plan initiatives. I served as one of four senior level judicial hearing officers. Additionally, I selected, supervised, and evaluated a team of professional, graduate, and student staff members. I collaborated with physical plant directors and housekeeping staff to address daily facilities needs. I also partnered with academic deans, program coordinators, professional staff, and faculty to develop learning communities.

In this role, I recruited, developed, supervised, and collaborated with four professional staff members, one who served as the Assistant Director and three who served as Residence Hall Directors. I oversaw the daily operations of nine residence halls housing just under 1,000 students. I directed the operations and activities of five fraternities and three sororities. I also oversaw the campus judicial system and maintained the disciplinary records of all enrolled students and managed all cases of student conduct. I coordinated all aspects of residential programming, including both individual RA programming and all-campus large-scale events. I administered the divisional budget and utilized both Microsoft and advanced specialty software systems (Jenzabar EX) to coordinate and bill students for on-campus housing. I assessed enrollment projections and prepared an annual survey to determine facilities needs. Lastly, I managed a $75,000 annual budget for residence hall programs and services as well as facility and furnishing upgrades.

In this role, I co-managed 6 residence halls, 5 houses, and 1 apartment complex housing over 400 students. With the director, I selected, trained, supervised and evaluated a team of 6 graduate & undergraduate head residents and 19 resident assistants. I coordinated, monitored, and assessed residential programming efforts, budgeting $32,000. I provided counsel, support, and referrals for students’ academic and personal needs. I conducted student judicial hearings related to alcohol abuse, vandalism, and other violations in accordance with university policy. I coordinated student health initiatives, teaching courses on alcohol and safe-sex practices, and I oversaw community service and all campus Greek Life events.