MICHAEL PERKINS
Learning and Development Manager
*******@*****.*** • 512-***-****
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-perkins-7b07b387/ • Hutto, TX
PROFILE
Dynamic professional with extensive experience and strong expertise in leading all-round development of students and employees by designing and delivering professional learning programs. Adept at developing and implementing improvement plans, curriculums, and training programs for enhanced performance of organization. Executive leader, able to coach managers and principals as well as provide robust support to institutions for definite impact.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Education Administration
Curriculum Development
Performance Management
Instructional Design
Training Delivery
Change Management
Process Improvement
Program Development
EDUCATION
Doctoral Program, ONGOING
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
Master of Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
Bachelor of Social Work
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Schools Officer, 09/2019 to Present
Manor ISD, Manor, Texas
Strategize and implement student improvement plans by mentoring school leaders, principals, and instructional leadership teams for excellent academic results. Provide academic improvement system training to principals, assistant principals, and instructional coaches. Review school performance by analyzing multiple sources of data and update Executive Cabinet team. Streamline smooth communication channels between principals and district departments. Determine and control budget management to ensure adherence to district improvement objectives. Collaborate with the Academics Office and other district divisions to ensure coordinated support and equal distribution of resources to campuses based on CIP and student achievement goals. Recruit qualified principals to efficiently manage school reform activities. Form and maintain connections with internal and external partners to improve academic prospects of students.
Spearheaded the Instructional Rounds process to foster impactful teamwork of principals leveraging respective strengths to enhance campus improvement efforts.
Increased number of innovative academic initiatives by 30%.
Led growth in percentage of graduates with college, career, or military preparedness indicator.
Raised percentage of elementary students receiving highest ranking in state reading assessment.
Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction & PD, 11/2017 to 09/2019
Manor ISD, Manor, Texas
Directed development and management of curriculum design, instruction, assessment, and professional learning for district. Implemented fresh instructional programs at different campus in collaboration with New Tech Network. Tracked student progress using several data lenses. Consulted with experts to design professional learning for administrators.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED
Improved the professional learning program and instructional design process to increase student learning and overall academic growth.
Enhanced state accountability grade of district from D to B.
Organized yearly conference for over 500 employees to drive professional development.
Executive Director/Director of School Improvement, 07/2015 to 11/2017
Manor ISD, Manor, Texas
Developed professional learning programs as well as district and campus improvement plans. Administered Texas Accountability Intervention System in targeted schools to improve student performance. Developed professional learning program for assistant principals. Managed assessment and feedback of programs. Monitored student progress using several data lenses.
Achieved improved state accountability rating at four out of five underperforming campuses.
Director of Professional Development, 07/2014 to 07/2015
Manor ISD, Manor, Texas
Directed coordinators in design and delivery of training sessions in order to improve planning and instruction by developing strategies for learning. Coordinated annual Teaching and Learning district conference. Liaised with Texas State University for leadership development.
Enhanced professional learning system and developed online professional learning format.
Established partnership with local university leading 30 employees to receive Master's degree.
Additional Experience
Principal, Manor ISD, Manor, Texas
Principal/Assistant Principal, Austin ISD, Austin, Texas
CERTIFICATIONS
Superintendent; Principal; 4-8 Reading/L.A./S.S.; Pedagogy 4-8
HONORS
Dean’s List at Southwest Texas State University
AISD Teacher of Promise Award, 2005
AISD Teacher of the Year, 2007
AISD African American Heritage Distinguished Teacher Award, 2008