Jim Violette
Orange
Summary
I am a Principal with a robust background in educational leadership, fostering academic achievement and staff development. Enhanced student performance and cultivated a positive school culture through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to drive school improvement and ensure operational efficiency. I feel I am an excellent communicator and listener. One of my favorite things to do is be an encourager and a cheerleader for the teachers and staff at my school.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Prince of Peace Lutheran School
Anaheim, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance educational standards and student engagement.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for faculty to improve instructional practices.
- Managed budget allocations effectively to support program enhancements and resource acquisition.
- Fostered a positive school culture through community outreach and parental involvement strategies.
- Mentored new staff members, providing guidance on policies and classroom management techniques.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Championed technology integration in classrooms to increase efficiency in lesson delivery while also preparing students for the digital age.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
- Enhanced school's academic performance by developing and implementing comprehensive curriculum review process.
- Enhanced safety protocols, creating secure and welcoming school environment for students and staff.
- Fostered positive and inclusive school culture, leading initiatives for diversity and inclusion.
- Coordinated facility upgrades and maintenance, ensuring safe and modern learning environment.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Education
SLED Completion - SLED Completion- A 1 Year School Leadership Course
LCMS
St Louis, MO06-2016
Bachelor of Science - Education - Full Teaching Degree ,Multiple Subject
Concordia University
Irvine, CA06-1987
Skills
- Employee performance evaluations
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
- School community relations
- Curriculum development
- Instructional leadership
- Student and parent relations
- School administration
- Student achievement
- Performance evaluations
Timeline
Principal
Prince of Peace Lutheran School
06.2021 - Current
SLED Completion - SLED Completion- A 1 Year School Leadership Course
LCMS
Bachelor of Science - Education - Full Teaching Degree ,Multiple Subject
Concordia University