Dedicated High School Principal with extensive teaching background eager to contribute exceptional talents in education administration and curriculum management toward supporting a dynamic and progressive learning institution in achieving defined objectives.

 

 

         Structured, systematic, and highly skilled at driving cooperative efforts among all faculty members.

         Adept in curriculum development, student discipline, and parent/community relations.  

         Outstanding blend of communication, interpersonal, and presentation talents; excel in preparing and organizing workshops, seminars, special events and meetings.

         Cultivate a safe, supportive, comfortable and secure learning environment to foster the academic, social, physical, and cognitive growth of students. 

• Proficient at managing budgets, fusing available resources, and advancing educational directives through innovative programs, projects, and initiatives.   

 

 

University City High School, University City School District, University City, Missouri, 1992 to Present

Associate Principal      (2009 to Present)

• Spearhead full-scope student administration encompassing discipline, parent relations, district-level hearings, and in-school suspension and after-school detention programs.
• As active member of District Security & Safety Committee and County Bio-Hazard Distribution Site Committee, oversee school safety and security, prepare master theft and district discipline reports, liaise with school resource officer, and conduct regular safety drills.
• Supervise and assist with curriculum development, evaluate academic departments, and provide  guidance to Social Studies, Foreign Language and Business teaching staff.
• Observe and evaluate teachers performance while facilitating staff development programs.
• Apply sharp planning and organizational skills to orchestrate student activities inclusive of master calendar development, recruiting of sponsors, and coordinating special events and assemblies within 1,600 seat auditorium.
• Play an integral role in public relations and in seamlessly coordinating events such as graduation, open house, and extracurricular activities.
• Draw upon considerable human resources and leadership capabilities to interview and evaluate potential staff, and supervise 90 high school student workers.

 

Interim Principal          (2008 to 2009)

• Held leadership authority over team of five and demonstrated excellent skills in facilitating professional development workshops, and assessing and approving building uses.
• Authored Comprehensive School Improvement Plan and further demonstrated commitment by serving on PTO, Staff Teacher Advisory Committee, and Instructional Team Leader Committee.
• Exercised strong problem solving abilities to effectively mediate conflicts between staff members and enforce adherence to school policies and procedures.
• Revised student discipline procedures and introduced awards programs to elevate student morale and accountability, successfully increasing number of students eligible for academic honors.
• Significantly bolstered community relations as member of Parent Teacher Organization, liaison to College Bound Program, and by facilitating parent advisory committee meetings.

 

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• Demonstrated initiative in launching Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).

         Increased Communication Arts MAP and Math MAP scores.

         Championed efforts to raise student attendance levels, graduation rates, and suspension occurrences.

 

Assistant Principal       (1999 to 2008)

• Oversaw school administration, instructional design and delivery, staffing, personnel development and performance management, and student discipline.
• Facilitated parent/teacher conferences to drive unified efforts and resolve student problems.
• Applied professional demeanor toward positively representing the school to parents and community, playing a key role in building critical relationships.
• Played a lead role in preparing, developing and implementing Safe School Plan addressing violence prevention, emergency preparedness, crisis intervention, and student and employee safety.
• Supervised and managed custodians, and coordinated building repairs and maintenance.
• Directed student activities, special events and fundraising, and reliably supervised extracurricular activities such as Kids Voting, Character Education, and community-wide celebrations.
• Contributed to staffing and interviewing functions, consistently emphasizing a cohesive environment and dedication to student success.

 

Teacher         (1992 to 1999)

• Taught Honors U.S. History, World History, Civics, Geography, and Leadership with accountability for writing Civics and Geography curricula.
• Resourcefully developed and implemented Student Mediation Program to combat bullying, enhance student safety, and teach problem solving skills.

 

Prior Background:

 

Dean, Coalition Summer Academy, The Whitfield School, St. Louis, Missouri

Teacher, Coalition Summer Academy, Whitfield School, St. Louis, Missouri

Teacher, International Leadership Conference, Camp Miniwanca, Michigan

Substitute Teacher, University City School District; Webster Groves School District

Boys Director, 6^th Grade Camp, University City School District, University City, Missouri,

 

 

Master of Education, Education Administration, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1998

Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1984

 

 

Admin II, Secondary Administration, valid until 2013

Specialist Educational Administration, University of Missouri C St. Louis, 2004

Social Studies Certification 7-12, Webster University, Webster Groves, Missouri, 1991

 

 

National Association of Secondary School Administrators

Missouri Association of Secondary School Administrators

St. Louis Association of Secondary School Administrators