JANE GEYER
Granbury, TX ***** 804-***-**** **********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Enthusiastic retired public school Principal and former science teacher looking to use my skills in a new professional setting. Eighteen years of school administration and sixteen years as a science teacher.
SKILLS
Student Performance Data Analysis School Improvements Planning Student Activity Program Planning Budget Requests
Staffing Estimates
Policy Development and Enforcement
Instructional Methods Development Professional Development Planning Positive Reinforcement Strategies Instructional Leadership
Employee Performance Evaluations
Group Facilitation and Presentations
Safety and Security Procedures
New Student Orientation
Academic Administration
Staff Guidance
Annual Reviews
Standards of Excellence
School Event Coordinator
Animal husbandry experience with Great Danes, Horses and Dairy Cattle
WORK HISTORY
Principal 2017 - 2022
Nottoway County Public School – Crewe, VA
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities. Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers. Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness. Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements. Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts. Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior. Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives. Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
Managed all details regarding student discipline.
Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home. Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions. Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions. Collaborated with Director of Instruction to develop functional budgets within allocated funds. Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction. Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
Principal, 07/2004 to 07/2017
Westmoreland County Public Schools – Montross, VA
2004 -2014 Principal of Montross Middle School
40 faculty and staff member
450 students
2014-2017 Principal of Washington and Lee High School
50 faculty and staff members
650 students
Same duties and responsibilities as in Nottoway.
Science Teacher, 08/1998 to 06/2004
Westmoreland County Public Schools – Montross, VA
Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior. Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support. Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development. August 1998 - June 1999 : Taught Biology, Earth Science and Chemistry - grades 9 - 12. August 1999 - June 2004 : Taught Life and Physical Science - grades 7 -8.
Science Teacher, 08/1985 to 06/1997
Four School Divisions In New York – New York
1991 - 1998 School Years
Sandy Creek Central Schools, Sandy Creek, NY.
Taught 7 - 12 grades: Biology, Life Science, Physical Science, Chemistry
1990 - 1991 School Year
Paul V. Moore High School, Central Square, NY.
Taught 9 - 10 grades: Astronomy, Biology
1989-1990 School Year
Mexico Academy and Central School, Mexico, NY.
Taught 7th grade: Life Science
1988-1989 School Year
Pulaski Academy and Central School,
Pulaski, NY.
Taught 7 - 10 grades: Life Science, Biology.
Planned, prepped and taught science lessons.
Assessed students learning, reported to administration and parents.
Coached a Science Olympiads team
Presented at professional conferences.
1982-1984 School Years
Homeschooled my children,
Pulaski, NY.
1980-1982 School Years
Southwest Christian School, (ACE)
Oswego NY.
Served as a monitor
EDUCATION
Master of Science: Education
State University of New York At Oswego - Oswego
Bachelor of Science: Biology Teacher Education
State University of New York At Oswego - Oswego
Educational Administration Pre-K - 12 : Post - Graduate Certificate Education Administration, 12/2002
Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA