Starla L. Copeland
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Cell: 815-***-****
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education June 2012
National-Louis University
Concentration: Science
Master’s Degree – Principal Preparation Program April 2014– May 2016
Concordia University, Chicago
CERTIFICATION:
Illinois Initial Elementary, Type 03 (K-9)
Middle School Endorsement in Science and Language Arts
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Organizational Climate
Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Communicate effectively with guest and staff.
Additional Assistant Principal Duties
Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior
Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teacher
Guest/Staff Relationships:
Provided one on one support and guidance to all guests
Maintained productive work environment by consistently stating policies, and making sure guests are treated as valuable and important
Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management:
Supervise operations in principal’s absence.
Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with attendance clerk on follow-up investigations.
Work with department heads and faculty to compile annual budget requests based on documented program needs.
Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
Responsible for safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities
Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy
Personnel Management
Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences.
Assist principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.
EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Principal/Dean of Students, Ellis Elementary School 05/18 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Rock Valley College 01/14-Present
Intervention Reading Specialist, West Middle School 05/16-05/18
Summer Program Assistant, Upward Bound, Rock Valley College 06/11-08/11
Fed Ex, Package Handler 01/16-6/16
Extended Stay Hotel, Guest Services/Overnight 06/16-05/18
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Randi Baker, Supervisor Takeisha Lambert, M.Ed
Extended Stay I-90 Rock Valley College, Rockford IL
Georgiann McKenna, Ph.D.
Practicum I, II & III Instructor & Field Supervisor