SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Twenty-one years of progressive education experience demonstrating the ability to coordinate management functions in an administrative intensive environment interface and act as a liaison with parents, staff, and current school administration. Exhibits the ability to build capacity in aspiring leaders, manage multiple tasks, as well as diverse personnel needs and to excel in producing successful results in a high pressure and deadline-oriented environment. Effective communicator, leader and problem solver, teamwork builder and possesses the drive to surpass goals.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction Mercer University- 2016

Ed. S. Educational Leadership Central Michigan University - 2009

M.Ed. Counseling & Psychology Troy University – 2003

B.A. Sociology & Social Work Fayetteville State University - 1997

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Principal, Morningside Elementary School August 2020-Present

Primary job responsibility is the supervision, discipline, and monitoring of students. Under the direction of the principal, I implement and enforce school board policies, and administrative rules and regulations. In the absence of the principal, assume the duties and responsibilities of the Building Principal. Works cooperatively with the District Administrators and administrative team, supports district-wide goals and initiatives.

Adheres to and enforces board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, and district standards

Communicates relevant policies and procedures regarding student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents and enforces guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct

Coordinates state and standardized testing

Works with and assists faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization

Maintained an effective and safe school environment

Assists in curriculum development and the scheduling of classes to meet the needs of all students

Assists in the selection and mentoring of staff

Prepares required reports and paperwork such as discipline reports, suspension reports, expulsion paperwork, discrimination complaints, injury reports, parent communications, and other paperwork as assigned

Works as a team member to meet the system-wide needs of the district

Supervises and evaluates certified and paraprofessional as assigned and support services as assigned

Assists in supervision of special events

Assessment Administrator, Atlanta Public Schools August 2018-August 2020

Primary job responsibility was to support local schools manage the development and implementation of a comprehensive program of assessment for the purpose of school improvements in accordance with accreditation requirements in support of school effectiveness. Worked with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop effective strategies for the academic assessment of student learning outcomes. Provided ongoing support for assessment activities, assist with the analysis of assessment methods and results, and report such results to both internal and external stakeholders. Coordinated the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of all academic, support, and administrative units.

Adhered to and enforces board and state policy guidelines as it relates to standardized testing

Provided support for schools and centers in the administration of state, national and local assessments

Provided training for school test coordinators and other district level administrators in the administration of state assessments

Prepared student data for state and national assessments

Provided online testing presentations to parents and teachers

Monitored schools and centers to ensure compliance with local, state, and national assessments

Assistant Principal, Miller Grove Middle School 2014 – 2018

Primary job responsibility was as the Assistant Principal of Instruction. In addition, I monitored 6th grade discipline and served as the primary evaluator for the 6th grade teachers. Under the direction of the principal, I implemented and enforced school board policies, and administrative rules and regulations. In the absence of the principal, assumed the duties and responsibilities of the Building Principal. Worked cooperatively with the District Administrators and administrative team, supported district-wide goals and initiatives, and was held directly accountable to the District Administrator.

Adhered to and enforced board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, and district standards

Assisted in the development and administration of policies dealing with discipline, conduct, and attendance

Communicated relevant policies and procedures regarding student discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff, and parents and enforces guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct

Coordinated state and standardized testing

Served as the Title I coordinator and managed the budget along with the bookkeeper.

Worked with and assisted faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization

Maintained an effective and safe school environment

Assisted in curriculum development and the scheduling of classes to meet the needs of all students

Assisted in the selection and mentoring of staff

Prepared required reports and paperwork such as discipline reports, suspension reports, expulsion paperwork, discrimination complaints, injury reports, parent communications, and other paperwork as assigned

Worked as a team member to meet the system-wide needs of the district

Supervised and evaluated certified and paraprofessional as assigned and support services as assigned

Assisted in supervision of special events

Assistant Principal, Sequoyah Middle School 2012 – 2014

ELA Instructional Coach, Office of School Improvement 2010-2012

Coached and supported teachers with implementation of Georgia Performance Standards, America’s Choice, Thinking Maps, Webb’s Depth of Knowledge, and Marzano’s High Yield Strategies through modeling and individual conferences to differentiate support based on specific needs.

Analyzed data from standardized tests, benchmarks, and lesson plans to determine instructional next steps for increasing student achievement

Collaborated and consulted with principal and administrators to assess needs for instructional supplies for the school

Coordinated and designed research-based and performance-based professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators

Assisted teachers with designing and maintaining academically rigorous, standards-based classrooms

Designed and modeled three-part lessons utilizing best practice strategies

Edited and provided feedback on the Consolidated School Improvement Plan (CSIP)

Teacher/ELA Department Chair, Tucker Middle School, Tucker, GA 2004-2010

Utilized knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles to teach pupils in public school basic academic, social, and other formulative skills. Served as a member of the school’s leadership team to evaluate delivery of instruction, assessment methods, and coordinates training designed to address common instructional delivery issues.

Gifted and Special Education certified with experience teaching in both areas while using these strategies to reach all learners.

Planned and facilitated lessons according to the Georgia Performance Standards as well as the individual programs of each student based on data derived from previous test scores.

Evaluated student performance and discusses pupil academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.

Kept attendance and grade records and prepares reports as required by school.

Served as an International Baccalaureate Committee member

Assisted students in enhancing their writing skills as an ELA Writing Coach

Co-founded PEARLS (Promoting Excellence and Remarkable Leadership Skills) service organization for middle school girls geared towards developing self-esteem and sisterhood

Served as Gifted Liaison for the 2008/2009 school year

Evaluated teachers in the Language Arts Department according to the GTEP.

Worked closely with the Assistant Principal of Instruction on the testing committee and conduct testing In-services for teachers.

Developed approaches for implementing successful learning tools and techniques.

Coordinated with other educators in modifying and differentiating the curriculum for students.

Served as a Title I Steering Committee Member

Served as a Hearing Officer at Tucker Middle School and for other local school discipline hearings.

Child Care Facility Director, Young Years Learning Center, Clarkston, GA 2003-2004

Premier Preschool, Stone Mountain, GA 2000-2003

Employed principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution inclusive of strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods.

Attended workshops and community involvement forums to obtain knowledge and skills useful in coordinating staff development workshops.

Completed Human Resources duties; evaluated, interviewed and hired staff, maintained payroll records and conducted staff trainings

Reviewed, evaluated, and approved weekly lesson plans

Completed forms for DFCS and the Georgia Pre-kindergarten program

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Professional Learning Presentations:

DeKalb County Public Schools June 2018

Miller Grove Middle School Leadership Conference

Session Title: Using Data to Improve Achievement and Parental Involvement

Atlanta Public Schools January 2019

Aspiring Leaders Academy

Session Title: Integrating Assessment with Attendance and Discipline Data

Conference Presentations:

Children’s Literature Conference Athens, GA March 2012

Lecture Session: The Common Core for literature lovers: A conversation across grades and contexts (Co-Presenter) West, J., Green, L., McAnespie, H., Sprull, N., Ingrassia-McCracken, K., & Dodd, V.

Atlanta Research Conference (Mercer University) Atlanta, GA April 8, 2017

Lecture Session: Chocolate cakes and icing: Narratives of African American female educators

Curriculum Studies Summer Collaborative Savannah, GA June 20-22, 2018

Paper Session: Chocolate Cakes and Icing: Narratives from African American Educators

Panel Discussion: From Brown girls to doctoral divas: Stories of resilience from African-American women in doctoral programs (Co-Presenter) Starling, C., Jamison, C., Sprull, N., & Bryson, A.

Publications:

Randolph, J. J., Griffin, A, E., Zeiger, S, R., Falbe, K. N., Freeman, N. A., Taylor, B. E., Westbrook, A. F., Lico, C. C., Starling, C. N., Sprull, N. M., Holt, C., Smith, K., & McAnespie, H. (2011). A methodological review of the articles published in Georgia educational researcher from 2003-2010. Georgia Educational Researcher, 10(1), 1-18. Retrieved from http://www.gaera.org/ger/v10n1_2013/N1_SP13_Randolph_et_al.pdf

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