Christopher Harden
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** *********** *****
City: Atlanta
State: GA
Zip: 30331
Country: USA
Phone: 404-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $70,000
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410 Celebration Court
Atlanta, GA 30331
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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.