Harvey Sims
***** **** **** **** ************, Ohio, 44149 440-***-**** or 440-***-****
*******@*****.***
Professional Experience
Parma City Schools, Parma, Ohio
Principal Dr. Coffman ********@****************.***, 440-***-****
District Teacher Rep. Jeff Wensing ********@****************.*** 440-***-****
Department Head: Courtney Bococh, *******@****************.***, 440-***-****
(4 years) Assistant Principal, Aug. 2010 – present
Advised students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation,
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discipline and career decisions.
Provided assistance to faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting
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orientation programs, evaluations (O.T.E.S), growth plans and scheduling events.
Determined course schedules, and coordinate teaching assignments and room
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assignments to ensure optimum use of buildings and equipment.
Established operational policies and procedures and make any necessary
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modifications, based on analysis of operations, demographics, and other research
information.
Recruited, hired, and trained departmental personnel.
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Instructional leadership such as importance of the learning targets, OGT testing,
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course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
Strongsville High School, Strongsville, Ohio
Guidance department John Young, *****@*********.*** 440-***-****
Guidance department Julia Williams,********@*********.*** 440-***-****
(5 years) Assistant Principal, Aug. 2003 – June 2009
Observed work of teaching staff to evaluate performance, recommend changes that
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could strengthen teaching skills.
Conferred with members of educational committees and advisory groups to obtain
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knowledge of subject areas, and to relate curriculum materials to specific subjects,
individual student needs.
Conducted or participated in workshops, committees, and OASSA and district
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conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students
and staff.
Interpreted and enforced provisions of state education codes, and rules and
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regulations of state education boards.
Addressed public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.
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Prepared or approved manuals, guidelines, and reports on state educational policies
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and practices for distribution to school districts.
Participated in cultural diversity fund raising activities. Supported student interaction
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with other high schools. Attended professional and social development with staff.
Conducted IEP and 504 meetings with staff, parents and students
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Previous employment: Groove City School District (2001 to 2003) and Akron Public
Schools (1981 to 2001)
Education
Akron South High School, Ohio
I was a hard working student. I earned a scholarship to attend college. I was a school
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leader and captain of varsity basketball team. I enjoyed working with students during the
summers.
West Liberty University, West Virginia
B.S. Degree in Education K-12, Dec. 1980
GPA above 3.0, campus leadership, campus newspaper writer, volunteer for Special
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Olympics, basketball scholarship four years.
University of Akron, Ohio
Master’s Degree in School Administration, Dec. 1999
Additional Skills
Data collection, survey building, professional evaluation training, friendly
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communication skills, community involvement, fund raising, business and college support
networking, forming and organizing committees, coaching ability and visibility to staff.
My success working with staff and students has rewarded me with several honors:
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Induction into three Hall of Fames Buchtel High School, South High School and King of the
court. I was
named Summit County coach of the year, Akron City coach of the year (3times) and we won
five consecutive city championships.
* References available upon request