HIGHLY MOTIVATED AND DEDICATED ELEMENTARY TEACHER /ADMINISTRATOR WITH MORE THAN 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE... Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Sound knowledge of school systems, learning styles and student development. Dedicated to improving school curriculum and assisting students with unique learning needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retirement
08.2022 - Current
Early retirement in 2022 following exhausting COVID years. Required a moment to pause and reevaluate many years in classroom and administration. For past two years I began exploring love for all things craft and informally assisting educators with curriculum and classroom management.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Teacher and Principal
Crawford Academy East Campus
09.2007 - 08.2022
Junior Kindergarten - Grade 8
Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
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.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
Developed strong relationships with stakeholders.
Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators.
Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
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.
Facilitated collaboration between departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula for a more holistic educational experience.
Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
Collaborated with system's comptroller to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
Education
Principals Endorsement - Educational Leadership And Management
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan
08.2022
Master of Arts - Elementary Curriculum And Special Education
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
01.1993
Bachelor of Science (B. S) -
Oakwood College
Huntsville, Alabama
01.1985
Skills
Elementary Education (All Subjects)
Innovative Curriculum Development and implementation
Human Sensitivity and mentoring with hands on approach
Committee and In-service Leadership
Special Needs Assessment and Implementation
Leader and Member of School Evaluation Team
Microsoft Office/word/excel
Maplewood and PowerSchool grading programs
Zoom
Teamwork and Collaboration with friendly positive attitude
Certification
NAD( North American Division) Professional Teaching Certification
Certificate: Administration and Supervision of Daycares in Ontario: Seneca College
Computer Literacy Courses
Ontario Federation of Independent Schools (OFIS): Principal’s Course part 1, 2011
Citizenship
Canadian Citizen
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Community Service
Member, of the committee of board of directors Yorkwoods/Firgrove Child Care- 1 year
Adventist Youth Leader, Toronto West SDA Church- 3 years
Adventist Youth Sponsor, Toronto West SDA and Apple Creek- 2 years
Tutor, Toronto and Scarborough- 10 years
PTA board member
School Board Member
ADCOM
Finance Committee
Education Leader
Timeline
Retirement
08.2022 - Current
Teacher and Principal
Crawford Academy East Campus
09.2007 - 08.2022
Principals Endorsement - Educational Leadership And Management
Andrews University
Master of Arts - Elementary Curriculum And Special Education