Elementary School Middle

Jewell Ragsdale

Education Specialist

*******@*****.*** • 816-***-****

JRSpeaks.com • Miami, FL 33130

Highly knowledgeable and analytical professional with extensive experience in monitoring academic and administrative operations with a key focus on improving student and organizational growth. Demonstrated expertise in leading high-performing teams to create robust learning strategies, design/execute effective curricula, and ensure student success through direct intervention and education outreach. Excel at monitoring disciplinary activities to establish positive school culture. Skilled at building relationships with students and engaging with staff and parents to develop effective support networks. Refined communicator who can nurture strong relationships with all levels of management to achieve the best academic outcomes.

Areas of Expertise

●Academic Program Development

●Student Learning & Growth

●Performance Improvement

●Regulatory Compliance

●Strategic Planning & Execution

●Administrative Support

●Curriculum Assessment

●Budget Management

●Team Engagement & Leadership

●Cross-functional Collaboration

●Community Outreach

●Data Interpretation

Professional Experience

Consultant, JewellRagsdaleSpeaks-CEO 2021 – Present

Principal, Coronado & West Middle School, Grant Elementary School, and Mark Twain Elementary School 2002 – 2019

Improve students’ academic performance while serving across various institutions, including Coronado and West Middle School at the same time, Grant Elementary School, and Mark Twain Elementary School. Oversee daily organizational operations, such as curriculum development, student discipline, and teacher supervision. Develop and implement school-wide policies, procedures, and practices to promote a positive and effective learning environment for students and staff. Engage in professional development activities to stay up-to-date with trends and best practices in education.

●Established a student-friendly learning environment to increase students' attention/focus, promote meaningful learning experiences, and ensure higher levels of student performance.

●Transformed low-performing schools into high-performing institutions by implementing robust strategic plans.

●Led staff and professional development sessions to improve students’ academic performance.

Principal, Coronado Middle School, Kansas School, Kansas City, KS 2007 – 2019

Conducted ongoing teacher evaluations to identify pedagogical strengths and weaknesses by leveraging multiple data sources. Monitored and executed effective school and classroom practices to determine appropriate instructional strategies and support students in achieving academic goals.

●Created a structural environment for standard-based instruction to provide clear goals and ensure academic success.

Additional Experience

Coronado Middle School Assistant Principal, Kansas City, KS

Mark Twain Elementary Kansas City, Kansas School, Kansas City, KS

Grant Elementary Kansas City, Kansas School, Kansas City, KS

Education

Master of Arts in Education Administration, The University of Missouri, Kansas City

Bachelor of Arts in History & Education, The University of Missouri, Kansas City

Licenses & Certifications

Kansas License K-12 Building Administration Haberman Certificate

Key Accomplishment

Wrote the book Accelerating Student Achievement by Improving the Culture and Climate in your School.

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