Principal

LAUREN DOBBIN

Charlotte NC ***** 828-***-**** **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Communicative Collaborative Organized Responsive Committed WORK EXPERIENCE

Principal August 2022-current

North Kannapolis Elementary School - Kannapolis, NC

● Strategic Leadership

Attended EdElements Responsive Leadership Institute that aligned with responsive organization design, learning and development, and planning

Developed and executed a data-driven School Strategic Plan that aligned with institutional goals and mission, enhancing program clarity, stakeholder engagement, and overall educational initiatives.

Designed and launched a yearlong professional development program for 35-40 employees, focused on improving instructional methods and staff morale, resulting in meeting or exceeding state growth projections.

Led the development and delivery of training workshops for staff, parents, and community partners, enhancing collaborative efforts and significantly boosting community engagement and support for school initiatives.

Created and implemented a comprehensive STEM Education Program, earning the school STEM School of Distinction recognition, which led to additional funding and resources for future projects.

Facilitated leadership meetings to address evolving needs, developing action plans that contributed to meeting or exceeding state growth projections.

Contributed to the development of the annual Master Schedule, ensuring equitable access to opportunities while fostering faculty empowerment and professional growth, enhancing resource allocation and interdepartmental collaboration.

Collaborated in the development and oversight of practices to ensure alignment among learning, teaching, curriculum, instruction, and assessment, optimizing educational coherence and program effectiveness.

Leveraged staff diversity and expertise by implementing a shared decision-making process, aligning team efforts toward intended performance outcomes, resulting in greater cohesion and improved organizational effectiveness.

Developed and implemented a content schedule and strategy for external communications across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, using Canva to create engaging visuals.

● Cultural Leadership

Leveraged collaborative decision-making by implementing a data-driven framework that improved stakeholder engagement and led to more informed, aligned resource allocation decisions.

Addressed staff performance disparities through tailored professional development and progress tracking, resulting in improved teaching quality and consistent outcomes.

Built staff capacity by developing targeted training and leadership programs, enabling more effective execution of improvement initiatives and driving continuous program success.

● Human Resource Leadership

Recruited and retained high-quality staff by developing targeted hiring strategies and implementing retention initiatives, resulting in a stronger, more effective team and reduced turnover rates.

Conducted staff observations and provided feedback, identifying areas for improvement and delivering actionable insights, leading to enhanced staff performance and improved overall program outcomes.

● Managerial Leadership

Recruited and retained high-quality staff through targeted strategies, achieving a 96% retention rate over two years, contributing to team stability and improved program performance.

Hosted and facilitated budgetary planning meetings, collaborating with stakeholders to allocate resources effectively, addressing needs while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Managed conflict resolution involving all stakeholders, focusing on school improvement goals to enhance productivity and create a more cohesive environment.

Communicated with and engaged stakeholders and collaborated to foster community partnerships, boosting support for key initiatives.

Ensured compliance with federal, state, and district mandates by implementing thorough review processes and monitoring procedures, maintaining program integrity and avoiding potential regulatory issues. Assistant Principal August 2020-August

2022

Jackson Park Elementary School - Kannapolis, NC

● Prepared agendas and facilitated weekly Leadership Team Meetings.

● Collaborated with team leaders to develop a professional development plan.

● Mentored two administrative interns.

● Led conflict resolution discussions for teams.

● Monitored local and state assessment plans.

● Facilitated data analysis and collaborative planning meetings.

● Organized a comprehensive and extensive committee structure, providing leadership opportunities for staff.

● Conducted observations and provided authentic feedback.

● Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance equitable practices. Classroom Teacher

2013-2020

Fred L Wilson Elementary School - Kannapolis, NC

EDUCATION

MSAM-School Administration: School Administration, Educational Leadership 2018-2020

East Carolina University - Greenville, NC

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

2009-2012

University of North Carolina At Charlotte - Charlotte, NC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy License, 2016

● Fred L. Wilson Teacher of the Year, 2017

● Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month, 2017

● School Board Recognition selected by Fred L. Wilson staff, 2016

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