Natoya Taylor-Jones
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Professional Profile
Dedicated, loyal, honest, resourceful professional with proven ability to
deliver outstanding results with each task given and completed. Commitment
to achieving high standards, both personally and for superiors and
subordinates, to ensure outstanding service. Master's degree in Educational
Leadership and English.
Education
. Bachelor's of Arts in English/ Journalism, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo,
MS (1996)
. Master's degree in English, Mississippi State University, Starkville,
MS (1999)
. Master's of Education in Educational Leadership, University of
Mississippi, Oxford, MS (2004)
Mississippi Teacher's Licensure (Active)
Mississippi School Career-Level Administrator Licensure (Active)
School Leadership Training (2004, 2007, 2012 )
Professional Experience
Millcreek of Batesville Psychiatric Day Treatment Facility
Batesville, MS
09/12/2011 to present
Principal (Grades 1st-12th)
Responsible for all administrative and operational activities for the
facility. Supervises all contractual and facility personnel in the
execution of their duties and the adherence to company policies and
procedures. Responsible for HR functions and has financial responsibility
for the operation of the facility. Performs marketing activities with
school districts, educational representatives, and community resources.
Ensures all assessments and reports are completed and submitted in a timely
manner to secure funding for the school.
Essential Job Functions
. Supervises the school's teachers and the teaching process on a
daily basis using evaluation tools
. Manage; initiate, design, and implement programs to meet the
specific needs of the school and the populations served.
. Supervises facility personnel including hiring, licensure
issues, training, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions,
scheduling, and payroll submission.
. Manages all contractual employees to ensure services are being
provided according to contractual agreements.
. Investigates and addresses all parent/guardian, patient or
community complaints in a timely and expedient manner.
. Responsible for all administrative functions of the facility
ensuring all company policies and procedures are being
implemented and adhered to at all time by all staff.
. Carries out other duties, as assigned, to meet the needs of the
program.
Paxen Learning Corporations, Tupelo, MS 11/2009-
06/30/2011(grant ended)
Program Director/Superior Trainer
Monitored the delivery of high quality programs in accordance with contract
specifications by supervising all aspects of program operations. This
included but was not limited to the management of budgets; general program
oversight including daily project management; financial management and
reporting functions; instructional design and training; program
implementation and coordination; and resource allocation.
Highlights & Essential Job Functions
. Exceeded program goal of servicing 80 participants by servicing
120 in four months.
. Facilitated classroom operations and training analysis
functions.
. Developed and maintained positive client relationships with the
funding agency.
. Provided coaching sessions and feedback to staff that was geared
toward professional growth and/or performance improvement.
. Maintained accurate participant records including assessments,
case management sessions and case notes, tests and reports.
. Assisted with the recruitment of eligible participants by
networking with multiple agencies.
. Coordinated, conducted and facilitated training sessions and
materials; scheduled and assigned participants for training;
prepared and reported and analyzed data.
. Traveled to different sites conducting start-up training and
program implementation process and procedures
. Developed processes to monitor all related programs and created
reports to gauge effectiveness.
. Reviewed activities, coast, operations and forecast data to
determine progress toward goals.
Aberdeen School District, Aberdeen, MS 2006-2008
Principal-Grades 9th through 12th grade
Planned, controlled, and directed the overall activities for high school
with approximately 550 students and 47 staff members. Scope of position
includes: staff recruitment, staff development and evaluation; fiscal
management; record and administration organization and maintenance; student
discipline; program initiatives; develop, create, and implement
assessments, training materials and accountability measures; team-building;
shared-decision making; advisory council coordination; devise and
coordinate scheduling; supervise curriculum developments and improvements;
and the creation of safe, respectful, and fair environments.
Highlights & Essential Job Functions
. Increased student attendance by restoring student-faculty
relationship.
. Established behavioral incentive programs which reduced
discipline problems by 75%.
. Facilitated partnership with Head Start program by creating
curriculum and staff training.
. Developed a solid cohesive educational team by setting high
expectations and encouraging a team approach.
. Developed and created a comprehensive training program for
student improvement and evaluation.
. Designed instructional materials that were tailored to the
training sessions.
. Established committees to address school issues and set goals.
. Created a comprehensive training and professional development
program for high school principals in Mississippi.
. Reduced drop-out rate by 30%
. Improved accreditation rating in one school year.
. Increased parental involvement by creating a parent task force
that included Head Start directors.
. Implemented new technology into all classrooms including e-
learning software for computer-based learning.
. Served on school improvement committee as the chairperson.
. Implemented three new vocational programs: Cosmetology, Business
Computer Technology, and AEST.
. Wrote and received Technology grant and Academic excellence
grant.
Aberdeen School District, Aberdeen, MS 2004-2006
Assistant Principal-Aberdeen High School
Supervised a team of professionals while working closely with the
principal; contributed to the academic and social tone of the school
through the consistent demonstration of fair and ethical discipline; upheld
a commitment to educational excellence; ensured appropriate substitute
coverage when necessary; and conducted teaching performance appraisals that
included instructional performance observations and post-observation
conferences.
Highlights & Essential Job Functions
. Created and led textbook review committee.
. Administered the appropriated punishment for 100% discipline at
the high school level.
. Supervised and managed office staff and teachers.
. Implemented a behavioral incentive program for students.
. Organized parental involvement task team.
. Served on steering committee for SACS accreditation.
. Supervised all athletic events.
. Served on the administrative council with the superintendent.
. Evaluated teachers' classroom performance.
Teaching Experience
Houston School District-Houston, MS 2002-2004
8th Grade English
West Point School District-West Point, MS
2000-2002
10th, 11th, and 12th Grade English
Adult Education Facilitator and Instructor
Aberdeen School District-Aberdeen, MS 1999-
2000
7th and 8th Grade English
Skills
. Excellent marketing and promotion skills.
. Excellent management, training and motivational skills.
. Excellent leadership networking and written/verbal communication
skills.
. Natural ability and flair to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
. Extensive planning and organizational skills.
. Excellent computer skill including Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher,
Project, OneNote,
PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Design Premium; knowledgeable of internet
software.
. Excellent rapport with faculty, staff, and top-tier officials.
. Consistent ability to develop individualized programs and persistence
to fully implement
them.