Simon X King Ed. D. Email & Phone Number

United States

Tampa, Fl

➤ Facilitated executive coaching and monitoring that elevated the school report grade for 2 low-performing schools.➤ Supported 2 targeted schools to achieve steady gains on ELA, mathematics, and science formative assessments.➤ Supervised math and ELA content area coaches who conducted lesson observations and provided feedback to teachers.➤ Maintained strong, collaborative relationships with school and district administrators to support school-based initiatives.➤ Initiated frequent fidelity checks to monitor progress of initiatives by reviewing work-in-progress and measuring results.➤ Analyzed student performance data to assess impact of academic interventions to modify, expand, or discard.➤ Supported the mission, vision, and organizational strategies for continuous improvement and change management.

Jacksonville, Fl

➤ Provided thought partnering and executive coaching that empowered novice principal effectiveness and leadership.➤ Supported learning initiatives and coached staff resulting in a transformation of the school's academic and social culture.➤ Monitored the implementation of the Effective Schools Framework 8-step process and ensured effective teaching.➤ Strengthened the instructional program by providing technical support that improved instructional delivery.➤ Engaged school leadership and instructional staff in ongoing reflection that informed and inspired improved practice.➤ Equipped school leadership with best practices, modeling, and practical resources to help improve instruction.➤ Monitored student performance via facilitating fidelity walks, and analyzing performance data, reflections, and feedback.➤ Worked with administrators, leaders, and classroom teachers to help establish effective school-wide discipline processes.

Washington, D.C

➤ Transformed the school's overall culture and improved morale by implementing non-instructional operational policies.➤ Developed, implemented, and monitored day-to-day non-instructional operations systems, procedures, and processes.➤ Requisitioned supplies, textbooks, and equipment, checked inventory, and verified receipts for materials.➤ Liaised with DCPS Central Office to establish clear communication regarding resource allocations and operations.➤ Facilitated monthly staff professional development sessions focusing on operations, emergency, and safety topics.

Woodbridge, Va

➤ Led school to attain yearly progress goals for 5 years and School of Excellence distinction for school year 2011/12.➤ Provided instructional and school culture leadership that resulted in a yearly increase in student performance data.➤ Developed school-wide discipline program that achieved a significant decrease of 30% in student behavior referrals.➤ Facilitated professional development to improve the implementation of instructional strategies to foster learning success.➤ Created new policies or procedures and revised existing ones relative to staff, student, and parent handbooks or manuals.➤ Trained teachers in classroom management and instructional delivery that resulted in improved instruction.

➤ ELA Teacher; Teacher on Administrative Assignment – Prince William County Schools, Rippon Middle School – 2003 to 2006➤ Assistant Principal – District of Columbia Public Schools, Techworld Public Charter School – 2000 to 2003➤ ELA Teacher, Dean of Students, Assistant Principal – Norfolk Public Schools – Booker T. Washington High School – 1996 to 1999➤ ELA Teacher/Dean of Students – Metro Davidson County Schools, East Nashville Middle School – 1994 to 1996➤ ELA Teacher – Broward County Schools – Dillard High School – 1991- 1994➤ 1st Lieutenant (Honorably Discharged) – United States Army Reserves – 1986 to 1998

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Education Leadership

➤ Dissertation Thesis: Mentoring to Improve Male Behavior and Attitudes in a Middle School

Master Of Science - Ms, Education Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English