ALMA D. HARPER
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Experienced Educational Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the Education Management Industry. Skilled in K-12 Education, Human Resources, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, and Teacher Training.
EXPERIENCE
JULY 2019 – JUNE 30, 2022
TEACHER, hancock county schools
40 hours per week
Provide daily instruction for students in grades K-5 in the areas of keyboarding, computer technology, and Spanish.
JULY 2016 – JUNE 2019
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, hancock county schools
40 hours per week
Assisted the Principal in the daily operation of the school and assumed the duties of the Principal in the absence of the Principal.
Assisted the Principal in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school-level programs
Supervised and evaluated the performance of certified and classified personnel
Administered disciplinary procedures in accordance with local Board of Education policy
Attended meetings with parents and other stakeholders as assigned
Provided training sessions for teachers to strengthen their skills and knowledge
Attended educational related conferences as requested
Chairperson for the school’s AdvancEd Accreditation review
Conducted observations and offered suggestions for classroom improvement to teachers
Worked with the Principal to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for the school
Supervised the afterschool tutorial program
Ensured that students and parents were advised on academic progress and attendance related issues
JULY 2015 – JUNE 2016
CURRICULUM DIRECTOR, hancock county schools
40 hours per week
Served as the K-12 Curriculum Director for the district
Responsible for the design, implementation and delivery of the instructional program for the schools
Analyzed the Professional Development needs for the administration, faculty, and staff
Provided Professional Development for administration, faculty, and staff
Attended educational related conferences as requested
Served as the Testing Coordinator for the district
Made sure that the district followed state testing rules and regulations
AUGUST 2005 – JULY 2006 AND FEBRUARY 2011 – JUNE 2015
HUMAN RESOURCES AND FINANCE DIRECTOR, hancock county schools
40 hours per week
Directed all Human Resources and Financial services for the district including Early HeadStart, HeadStart, and Pre-K.
Led the district out of a $2 million budget deficit
Managed the district’s annual 10-million-dollar budget
Recruited candidates and orchestrated the hiring process for district-wide job placements
Screened, interviewed, and checked backgrounds of qualified applicants for vacant positions
Annually reviewed, developed, and implemented Human Resources policies
Attended and professionally represented the district at Finance and Human Resource workshops
Provided training for all new hires in the district as it related to district and state policies and procedures
Prepared and maintained a variety of district records and reports
Investigated all employee complaints and made recommendations for their disposition
Investigated and filed worker’s compensation claims
Directed open enrollment activities for the district
Participated in administrative level meetings and trainings
Served as the district’s Professional Development Coordinator
AUGUST 1998 – JULY 2001 AND AUGUST 2006 – FEBRUARY 2011
TEACHER, hancock county schools
40 hours per week
Taught students in grades 9-12 (Keyboarding, Computer Applications, Word Processing, Business Calculations, Business Math, Accounting, Desktop Publishing, Business Essentials, Legal Environment of Business, and Entrepreneurship)
Served as the FBLA Advisor
Served as the Senior Class Advisor
Served as the Yearbook Advisor
Served as the Homecoming Advisor
EDUCATION
AUGUST 2016
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
argosy university, atlanta, ga
JUNE 2008
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
cambridge college, augusta, ga
DECEMBER 2006
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
troy university, augusta, ga
AUGUST 1991
BACHERLOR’S OF SCIENCE IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
fort valley state college, fort valley, ga
SKILLS
Excellent oral and written skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent training skills
ACTIVITIES
Actively serves on the Leadership Board in my church for over 25 years. Currently serves as a Trustee, Church Secretary, Sunday School Teacher, and Program Committee Member
Hancock Central High School Teacher of the Year in 2001
Member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for 31 years
Gifted Endorsed since 2011
Coaching Endorsed since 2016
Student Support Team Coordinator’s Endorsed since 2018
REFERENCES
Dr. Norman Hart, III, Former Principal, Hancock Central High School
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Dr. Angela Primus, Director, Hancock County Early Headstart, Headstart, and Pre-K
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Dr. Charles Culver, Former Superintendent, Hancock County Schools
Mr. Ulysses Foston, Jr., Principal, M.E. Lewis Elementary School
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Dr. LaTrasha Palmer, Assistant Principal, M.E. Lewis Elementary School
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Mrs. Helen W. Hunt, Former Co-Worker and Friend
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