Assistant Principal Resume

Desired Industry: Education/Teaching/Training	SpiderID: 17383
Desired Job Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Date Posted: 11/30/2007
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: now
Desired Wage: 75,000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25%
Highest Degree Attained: Masters	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Experience:
The Park School of Buffalo
Interim Middle School Dean of Students
August 2006 – June 2007

• Lead MS Morning Meeting and other formal student assemblies
• Coordinate MS student life programming (Project KNOW, Advisory (Homeroom teachers has been doing), and special events
• Address MS student concerns-academic, behavioral, and social concerns
• Coordinate and supervise MS midday Cost-Response
• Track student academic progress relating to Academic Warning and Academic Probation
• Assist MS teachers in supervision of students during lunch
• Impose disciplinary measures for minor infractions
• Teach Life Science (grade 7) and Health Science (grade 4), and carry-out all middle school full-time faculty responsibilities therein
• Present information relating to MS student life and programming to interested families at scheduled school events (Open House, MS Information Hour, and Coffee Talks)
• Attend regularly scheduled Administrative Team Meeting
• Lead MS Faculty Meetings with MS Dean of Faculty
• Work with fellow faculty members and administrators on issues and events affecting MS students
• Communicate regularly with MS families via Pail, email, weekly MS News bulletins, and monthly mailings regarding student programming, events, and student issues
• Serve as member on Park’s Emergency Response Team
• Regular meetings with school psychological consultant

Brighter Choice Foundation, Albany, New York
Albany Community Charter School, Albany, New York
Principal
September 2005 – June 2006

• Analyze, share, and use school and student achievement data to develop and implement the school improvement management plan.
• Implement systematic procedures to assess program effectiveness.
• Monitor curriculum implementation to ensure that the appropriate content and sequence are followed.
• Ensure that ACCS policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws are followed.
• Develop a master schedule and related duty assignments.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a school discipline policy that is consistent with the ACCS policy on Student Rights and Responsibilities and state law.
• Work with teachers, parents, the educational Management Team to ensure appropriate programming for all students.
• Identify staff training plan to meet those needs.
• Supervise and evaluate staff.
• Develop requests for staffing and resources.
• Supervise the use and maintenance of the building and grounds.
• Prepare a variety of written reports and correspondence.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the PTA and other community organizations to ensure ongoing, two – way communication and initiate activities, which foster productive parent and community involvement.

Edison Schools, Incorporated, New York, New York
Columbus - Edison Elementary School, Chester, Pennsylvania
Academy Director /Vice-Principal
August 2004 – June 2005

• Manage, observe and assist primary academy teachers from kindergarten through third grade in instruction.
• Effectively assisted the principal in setting standards for student achievement.
• Worked with lead teachers and professional development specialist to address team needs.
• Dealt with discipline issues and created a behavior management handbook for teachers.

Furman L. Templeton Elementary School – An Edison Partnership School, Baltimore, Maryland
Lead Teacher/ Fourth Grade Teacher
August 2001 – 2004

• Manage the house teaching team that includes supervising and mentoring resident and senior teachers.
• Observe instruction and facilitate opportunities for team members to observe each other.
• Lead, coordinate and support the implementation of peer coaching.
• Serve on the school’s Leadership Team.
• Facilitate the team’s annual assessment of the Edison design, including plans for continued improvement.
• Ensure ongoing communication with parents, staff and community.
• Assist Principal/Academy Director in the performance appraisal process.

Chamberlain Edison – Friendship Elementary School, Washington, District of Columbia
Fourth Grade Teacher
September 2000 – July 2001

• Taught reading, writing, mathematics, sciences, history/social studies and the Edison Core Values to fourth graders.
• Administered and evaluated performance assessments in all disciplines.
• Developed family-school relationships that foster the academic and social developments of the student.
• Designed classroom procedures that mediate conflict and teach problem-solving skills.
• Established, nurtured, and managed student-directed classrooms in which students are working together, conversing, using materials, and participating in exploration centers.

Primary and Elementary Academies Science Curriculum Coordinator, Baltimore, Maryland
September 2002
• Effectively worked with the general Primary and Elementary teachers in there areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Organized and distribute curriculum materials by developing a sharing schedule for the modules.
• Help identify and arrange for the use of resources outside of school.
• Coordinate with the TSL director the use of technology such as CD-ROM for additional resources.

Site-Based Recruitment Coordinator, Baltimore, Maryland
August 2001
• Manage the recruitment, selection, and hiring of teaching staff.
• Maintain proactive recruitment strategies for the site.
• Utilize strong time management skills and displayed confidence in describing Edison’s competitive advantages.

Harlem Park Elementary School, Baltimore, Maryland
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
October 1999 – August 2000

• Plan, organize, and implement instructional lessons across all subject areas for children in the second grade.
• Utilized various methods of instruction to enrich lessons and curriculum.
• Successfully maintain classroom structure while conducting small and large group instruction.
• Utilized reading techniques, cooperative learning activities and project-based learning approach to facilitate classroom instruction.
• Administration of the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS)

Green Chimneys Children’s Services, Brewster, New York
Fostercare Social Worker
May 1995 – October 1999

• An Advocate for adolescence in the New York City Foster cares System.
• Maintain a close relationship with families.
• Successfully administered a therapeutic approach for both the child and parents during counseling.

Education:
Walden University
Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
Graduation Date: May 2009

Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Master of Education- Administration and Leadership
Graduation Date: May 2004

Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Graduation Date: May 1994

Affiliations:
• ASCD Member
• Zeta Phi Beta Sorority (Nu Theta) Yale University
• Eastern Star (Calvary #33) Baltimore
• NAIS Member

Skills:
• Proven ability to get students excited about learning.
• Ability to counsel individuals into becoming more effective people.
• Skilled in establishing cooperative, professional relationships with faculty, staff, students, colleagues and administration.
• Knowledgeable in maintaining financial records and submitting all required forms to appropriate agencies.
• Able to supervise team and work well with all staff levels in a professional, diplomatic manner.
• Proven ability to work independently or an equal part of a team to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Ability to interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Experience in program presentation and conference planning.
• Proficient in Macintosh, Appleworks, Adobe Photoshop Deluxe, The Printshop Publishing Suite, File Maker Pro, Hyperstudio 3.1, and Microsoft Office.

Additional Information:
University of the State of New York Education Department, School Administrator/Supervisor Certificate, September 2006
to August 2011
Postgraduate Professional License, Administration and Supervision, Commonwealth of Virginia, July 2004 to June 2009
Emergency Certification with the State of Pennsylvania in Administration/Supervision, August 2004 to June 2005
Learning Environment Trainer, The Edison Schools, June 2001

Reference:
Don Grace
The Park School of Buffalo
4625 Harlem Road, Snyder, New York, 14226
716-839-1242

George Ciarrochi
Columbus Edison Charter School
320 West 10th Street, Chester, PA 19013
610-447-3801

Rosalind Lockwood
Furman L. Templeton Elementary School
1000 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore. MD 21214
240-676-0739

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Shannon Flowers
Street:	Phone: 518-229-0819
City: Orchard Park	Fax: -
State: New York
Zip: 14127
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