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School Development

Location:
Atlanta, GA
Posted:
January 15, 2013

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Christopher Harden

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** *********** *****

City: Atlanta

State: GA

Zip: 30331

Country: USA

Phone: 404-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $70,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Job History / Details:

410 Celebration Court

Atlanta, GA 30331

404-***-**** ofc

404-***-**** cell

Christopher Harden

Background Highly skilled and student focused educational leader possessing a strong commitment to staff development, student achievement and a motivated learning environment. Dynamic team player with a proven record in collaborating within the school and community.

Core Competencies Curriculum Development & Improvement School Administration

Performance Standards Development Classroom Evaluation

Program Evaluation & Assessment Data Analysis

Leadership and Team Development Teacher Mentoring

Student/Teacher Supervision Strategic Planning

Budget analysis and formulation Workshop Presentations

Education and Certificates Leadership Certificate (2000) Major: Educational Leadership

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

Master of Arts (1994) Major: Middle Grades Education

Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Arts (1989) Major: Music

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

Administrative

Experience

Past Educational

Experience

Assistant Principal

August 2011 - June 2012 Creekside High School Fairburn, GA

Responsible for the supervision of a team of professionals including teachers, counselors, support staff and para-professionals. Assisted the Principal with leadership of a student body of approximately 1100 learners.

* Worked as part of the Administrative leadership team to develop strategies and goals for student achievement.

* Analyzed data sets of students` achievement and made recommendations for procedures to enhance student learning.

* Established a rapport with staff, students and parents and ensured open communication lines in place to facilitate learning.

* Developed and improved procedures to enhance the safety and security of teachers, staff and students.

* Coordinated testing schedules and initiated procedures to

reduce complications and miscommunications

* Initiated testing practice days for targeted students who needed

additional assistance with test preparation.

* Initiated Online Testing for some EOCT (End of Course Test)

* Initiated Vertical Teams with local area feeder schools

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Assistant Principal

August 2004 - July 2011 Paul D. West Middle School East Point, GA

As part of a dynamic administrative team, I provided leadership and supervision to teachers, support staff and students. Worked as part of the Administrative leadership team to ensure student development for over 800 learners.

* Worked extensively with Data Clerk to provide detailed analysis of student achievement data reports.

* Worked in team environment to develop strategies for failing students.

* Established and maintained a mentoring program for student teachers from local university.

* Worked with feeder school personnel to ensure that upcoming students transitioned into the middle school environment with

little or no complications

* Conducted training on developing strategies for success in the diverse and inclusive classroom environment.

* Aligned the County`s Balance Scorecard with the School`s Improvement Plan

* Contributed to the GAPSS educational team to enhance student achievement

* Conducted an Action Research for two years on males at school

* Conducted teacher assessments and evaluations.

Classroom Teacher

August 1992 - July 2004 Paul D. West Middle School East Point, GA

* As part of a dynamic administrative team, I provided leadership and supervision to teachers, support staff and students. Worked as part of the Administrative leadership team to ensure student development for over 800 learners.

* Developed the after school program for sixth grade students resulting in 82% passage rate for students on the CRCT.

* Led over 70% of students in passing the CRCT in Mathematics the

first year

* Revised the strategic plan for Sixth Grade team members to enhance the student learning experience.

* Assisted the educational team in the development of a vision and mission statement for the entire school

* Participated in the Action Research interdisciplinary team to develop testing strategies for middle school students.

Computer Program Facilitator (concurrent with classroom Teaching)

1996 - 1997 Paul D. West Middle School East Point, GA

As the Josten`s Computer Program Facilitator, I was responsible for integrating new technology programs into the educational curriculum. I reviewed student learning data and developed learning goals for individuals based on that data.



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