Early Childhood P O
Resume:
MONICA E. SCOTT Ed.D
P O Box ******
Columbia, South Carolina 29229
Email- ************************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position where my education and professional experiences will be utilized to enhance student academic achievement, further organizational goals, and where upward mobility is based on professional accomplishments and increased student academic achievement for all students; college and career ready.
EDUCATION:
Ed.D. Educational Administration: South Carolina State University
May 2014
Ed.S Educational Leadership: Cambridge College
June 2005
M.Ed. Divergent Learning: Columbia College
December 2002
B.S. Early Childhood Education/ Family & Consumer Sciences: South Carolina State University
May 1989
ACHIEVEMENTS
Director/Educational Consultant
International Institute for Restorative Practices 2015-Present
Review school data with principal/staff to increase student academic achievement and district success
Train and mentor teachers in Classroom Management and Restorative Practices
Provide research-based training to educators in rural, urban and suburban school districts to improve classroom management skills
Assist in the District’s development of curriculum, instruction and assessment programs to enhance student academic achievement
Conduct professional development to all faculty/staff
Demonstrate the ability to teach model lessons, observed classrooms on a regular basis to ensure appropriate levels of challenge, accuracy, consistency and continuity of instruction.
Coach and assist teachers with designing creative, rigorous and leveled base lesson plans
Ensure that appropriate alignment of all new school material matched the goals of the district’s educational program.
Facilitated the selection of school level instructional materials and textbooks
Keep principals abreast of school law (changes in policy), standards, procedures, and regulations pertinent to curriculum and district functions and mandates
Develop professional learning opportunities and technology supported instructional initiatives to help teachers improve their content knowledge and instructional skills
Principal Mentor.
Monica E. Scott
Elementary Principal 2014-2015
Lee County School District
Instructional Leader
Trained all staff in PBIS and Time to Teach strategies (SEL)
School 504 Coordinator
Implemented, developed and evaluated programs for student academic success
Improved school rating on standardized test
Updated and implemented school strategic plan
Created a positive climate for teachers, students, parents and community leaders
Managed all Financial Operations (Blanced school budget)
Coordinated MTSS and SEL Interventions for the school
Secured Grants and Local Funding
Built and sustained partnerships with parents, businesses and stakeholders
Evaluated teachers using SAFE-T and ADEPT
Attended and conduced t parent conferences and community events
Handled student discipline
Ensured that the school programs were compatible with the legal, financial and organizational structure of the school system
Provided activities which facilitated the professional growth of the school staff and enhanced the quality of the instructional programs
Adhered to and enforced board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives and district standards to align to the philosophy of the district
Parent Community Involvement Coordinator 2013- 2014
Richland School District One
Served as the liaison between school principal, teachers and parents
educated teachers and staff on how to communicate and work effectively with parents as equal partners
Advised and trained parents on how to address issues with the leadership staff in school meetings, parent conferences, etc
Served as a school-based intermediary contact for concerns and comments made by parents and community members
Provided workshops, classes, and activities for parents at their local school and on a regular basis
Recruited volunteers from the community to host various workshops and classes to speak directly with parents
Conducted surveys to assess the needs of parents at the local school
Reviewed annual reports to evaluate the effectiveness of parental involvement programs and developed, analyzed, and distributed the results of parent surveys to the school’s leadership team.
Kept excellent records of all parent involvement activities, reports, surveys, funding, annual program evaluations, and communications to parents
Coordinated and implemented research-based strategies for the local school and
High School Administrator 2007- 2012
Richland School District Two
Freshmen Academy Administrator
Responsible for curriculum, instruction, supervised discipline and all aspects for Freshmen Academy and Individual Education Plan (IEP)
504 Coordinator
Supervised Career and Technology Education (CATE) department and coordinated the work of certified and support staff members
Conducted teacher evaluation using SAFE-T, ADEPT, and walk through
Assisted in the development and administration of policies dealing with student discipline and attendance
Scheduled HSAP and EOC Testing
Attended expulsion and readmission disciplinary hearings
Assisted in planning, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of school wide programs, policies, goals and objectives
Coordinator for Title XI and Sexual Harassment
Developed and implemented strategies to motivate students academically and socially Planned Fall and Spring Open House
Attended professional development conferences and workshops for professional growth
Facilitated disciplinary interventions with students and parents
Communicated effectively with parents verbally and written
Conducted parent conferences and workshops
Built positive relationships with faculty/staff, students and parents
Elementary School Administrator
Richland School District Two 2005- 2007
Data Coach, PBIS Coordinator and Instructional Leader
Met and collaborated with staff to review data, design curriculum, lesson plans and assessments to meet the needs of all learning styles
Coordinatd MTSS and SEL Interventions for the schoo
Master Schedule
Conducted teacher evaluations using SAFE-T and ADEPT
Conducted faculty meetings and on going training for staff
Developed and implemented strategies to motivate students academically
Attended expulsion and readmission disciplinary hearings for the school in compliance with Board Policies and State Law
Built positive relationships with teachers, students, parents and all stakeholders to increase student acdemic achievement
Attended professional development training
Enforced guidelines to maintain proper and desired school discipline for student safety Managed department budget
Selected and ordered appropriate instructional materials per grade levels
Worked with and assisted faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization.
Performed tasks with little or no supervision in a timely manner
Communicated effectively with stakeholder in a friendly, professional written and verbal manner
Performed other administrative duties as assigned by the principal
Director/After School Program 2003- 2005
Richland School District Two
Supervised staff memebers and over 300 children in an after school setting
Hired employees, handled student discipline concerns with students and staff
Planned educational activities for students grades K-5th
Conducted staff meeting and professional development to staff
Communicated effectively with parents about suggestions and/or academic/discipline matters
Purchased educational materials to assist with student interest and learning.
Teacher- First Grade
Richland School District Two 2001- 2005
Created, Instructed and Assessed student learning based on State and National Standards
Conducted parent conferences to build parental partnership for student academic achievement
Adhered to policy and procedures established by school administration and school district
Used a variety of instructional strategies for the different learning styles of students
Maintained a safe and positive learning environment for students.
Attended Professional Development Training and monthly faculty meetings for leadership growth.
Communicated with parents in a positive written and verbal manner
Planned educational field studies for student academic achievement.
Certification Areas:
Superintendent
Early Childhood Education
Family & Consumer Sciences
Elementary & Secondary Administration
ADEPT Evaluator
SAFE-T Evaluator
CPI Trained
National Trainer
Restorative Practices
Time To Teach
Classroom Management
Data Analysis
Ruby Payne
PBIS
Grades Taught
High School (CATE) Home Economics/ Family and Consumer Sciences
Reading Coach
Instructional Coach
Kindergarten
1st Grade
4th Grade
College Adjunct Professor
Columbia College- Learning Processes and Styles (Graduate Course)
USC Upstate- Classroom Management/ Director of Field Experiences and School Partnerships
Professional/Personal Organizations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Eastern Star
Life Member VFW Ladies Auxilliary Post #4262
Life Member NAACP
Court Appointed- Guardiam ad litem
Volunteer- Richland County Sheriff’s Department- Youth Arbitration Program
South Carolina Schools Board Association (SCSBA)
South Carolina Association for School Administrators (SCASA)
South Carolina Alliance of Black Educators (SCABSE)
South Carolina School Board Caucus of Black School Board Members- Midlands Regional Director
National Black Council of School Board Members
Former Minority Recruitment Committee for Richland District Two
Former Board Member- Richland Two Charter School
Former Board Member - South Carolina Education Association (SCEA)
Former Board Member - Richland County Education Association (RCEA)
Former Board Member- Richland County First Steps
Former Board Member- Carolina Women for Change and Empowerment
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