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Alvin B. Gipson *******@*******.*** • LinkedIn

Oakdale, PA 15071 • 412-***-****

Education Administration

Improving student educational opportunity, excellence, equity, and impact as well as attaining long-term success by focusing on social, emotional, and academic health of individuals. Results-oriented professional with 15+ years of experience in educational leadership, instructional design, and academic program management. Solid background in demonstrating leadership skills to establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students/staff and employing effective and clear educational policies/procedures for smooth functioning of entire school in line with mission, values, and goals of organization. Proven track record of developing and maintaining course materials, curriculum, and validation activities to measure learning attainment of course objectives. Skilled in uncovering learning opportunities, executing teaching methods/multimedia approaches, and enhancing students’ performance in multicultural and inclusive learning environments. Expert at hiring, training, and managing staff to achieve academic goals and overall wellness of school. Recognized for influencing decision-making process, resolving substantial issues, and fostering relationships through effective communication, development efforts, and strategic direction. Areas of Expertise

Educational Leadership

School Administration

Curriculum & Instructional Design

Policies & Procedure Implementation

People & Student Development

Strategic Planning & Execution

Student Affairs Management

Learning Needs Assessment

Budgeting & Forecasting

Issue & Conflict Resolution

Staff Training Initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Veterans Service Representative, Pittsburgh, PA 9/2023 - Current The Veterans Service Representative (VSR) explains benefit programs and entitlement criteria, analyzes claims material, identifies issues, gathers relevant evidence, conducts interviews to adjudicate claims and inputs data necessary to generate the award and notification letter to the veteran describing the decision Rhyming Thyme Daycare, Aliquippa, PA

Early Learning Director 7/2019 – 8/2023

Initiate Early Head Start and Pre K Counts program. Manage daily operation of EHS, including staffing, curriculum, developmental screenings, and community partnerships with both agencies. Leverage various tools, such as Teaching Strategies Gold and the Ages and Stages to perform periodic developmental screenings. Aliquippa Jr/Sr High School, Aliquippa, PA

Principal 6/2011 – 7/2019

Enforced School District and Board of Education policies as instructed by Superintendent as educational leader. Researched and analyzed data to develop and execute curriculum/instructional programs in alignment with educational goals, content, strategies, and resources. Ensured student success and achievement through improved curriculum, while performing data assessments. Established culture of high performance and expectations, cooperation, support, and transparency to maintain outstanding school-wide climate for learning.

● Delivered strategic leadership and supervision to 50 staff members and 500 students in a 7-12 school system to foster scholarly and intellectual growth.

● Improved student test scores on PSSA and PA Keystone exams respectively while developing and implementing successful teacher training programs.

● Executed comprehensive parent involvement program, resulting in 18% increase in parent participation in school activities. Pittsburgh Miller African Centered Academy, Pittsburgh, PA Principal 7/2008 – 6/2011

Played a vital role in developing rules and regulations, implementing educational policies and procedures, and informing instructional decisions. Designed and introduced curriculum that enhanced strong sense of self via African Centered Curriculum, responsive classroom, and cultural arts. Provided safe and rigorous learning environment that encouraged and motivated students to practice higher-level critical thinking skills.

● Led development, execution, and evaluation of learning activities for personal and professional growth of students.

● Offered exemplary services as a member of planning committee for Redesigning Faison Elementary in 2011.

● Facilitated students with mentorship opportunities and afterschool latchkey programs by establishing partnerships with local businesses and community organization.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Principal, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, Charlotte, North Carolina Principal, New Sheffield Elementary School, Aliquippa, PA Assistant to the Principal, New Sheffield Elementary School, Aliquippa, PA Teacher, Aliquippa Middle School, Aliquippa, PA

United States Marine Corps, US

PA Air National Guard, 171st Refuelling Wing, Moon Twp, PA 15108 EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Master of Arts in Administration and Policy Studies University of Pittsburgh, Oakland, PA

CERTIFICATIONS

Texas Educator Certificate (EC-12)

PA Elementary Teachers Certification (Grades K-6)

Elementary Principal Certification (Grades K-6)

Secondary Principal Certification (Grades 7-12)

North Carolina Department of Education Principal Certification (Grades K-12) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Association for Elementary School Principals Pennsylvania School Boards Association

Pennsylvania Schools Education Association

WPIAL Board of Directors

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