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High School Training

Location:
Oxford, MS
Posted:
October 06, 2013

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Natoya Taylor-Jones

**** ******* ***, *******, ** 38851 ? 662-***-**** ? E-Mail:

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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.



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