Educator Focused on Student Growth and Support

Valerie Tillman-Bankhead

Professional Summary

I am a servant at heart. I am truly blessed to be in a career where I have able to touch the lives of so many families over a span of 24 years. I am currently seeking a position where I can continue to help students become all that they desire to be in every aspect of life.

Skills

Work History

Teacher 1/2002 to 8/2006

Holmes County School District-Lexington, MS

• Supervised an average of 28 students in both a classroom and non-classroom setting and on field trips.

• Maintained Accurate and complete records for 28 students.

• Actively worked with parents to support student learning both at school and home

• Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children’s progress.

• Participated in professional development to stay abreast of current educational trends

• Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance to district and state requirements

• Highest test scores on MAP State Assessment in both Reading and Math for my district. Instructional Coach/Curriculum Specialist 1/2006 to 8/2007 Holmes County School District-Lexington, MS

• Conducted classroom observations

• Trained teachers on effective instructional practices

• Coached teachers using best practices

• Analyzed student and teacher data to improve instruction

• Conducted feedback sessions with teachers to enhance their practices

• Assisted teachers with writing lesson plans using curriculum documents

• Academic Administration • Oral and Written Communication Skills

• Multi-tasking Ability • Positive Behavior & Support Systems (PBIS)

• Increasing Student Achievement • Goal Planning/ College-Career Readiness

• Data Analysis • Scheduling

• Team Building • Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office • Instructional Coaching

• Proficient in Google • Multi-Tiered System of Instructional Support

• Proficient in Blackboard and Canvas • Individuals with Educational Disabilities

• School-Based Activities/Events • Effective Lesson Planning

• Family & Community Engagement • Crisis Management/School Safety

• Curriculum and Instruction • Leadership & Supervision Training

• Transformational Leadership • Digital Platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.) 197 Harvey Crossing, Canton, MS 39046 (C) 662-***-**** Email: *********@**********.***.*** Assistant Principal/Lead Teacher 08/2007 to 06/2013; 2014-2016; 07/2018- 06/2019; Currently

Holmes County School District/Holmes County Consolidated

• Responsible for day-to-day school operations in the absence of the principal

• Monitored student behavior and discipline data according to policy

• Implemented PBIS Model

• Responsible for teacher instructional observations and feedback

• Responsible for overseeing Intervention Process (MTSS)

• Assisted and trained teachers on best instructional practices

• Conducted Professional Learning Communities (PLCS)

• Facilitated parent-community engagement opportunities and trainings

• Supervised the afterschool and summer-school program

• Title I Chairperson

• Textbooks Chairperson

• A member of school-wide teams

• Parental Involvement Coordinator

• Monitor student achievement

• Administrative chairperson for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Math Principal 7/2013 to 8/2014; 8/2016-12/2017;8/2017-12/2017; 07/2020-06/2021 Holmes County School District/Holmes County Consolidated

• Responsible for safe and orderly school

• Responsible for the day-to day school operations

• Monitor daily activities of staff and students

• Instructional leader

• Responsible for student achievement

• Responsible for state testing

• Responsible for Family and Community Engagement

• Analyzing data at school, district, and state level

• School culture and climate

• Conducted school level PD based on needs

• Teacher Professional Growth

• Recruitment and hire of staff

• Enforced policies/code of ethics

• Teacher observations, evaluations, and feedback

• Effective communication with all stakeholders

• Goal setting

Data Director 01/2018 to 06/2018

Holmes County School District

• Responsible for collecting and analyzing district and school level data

• Responsible for school-level classroom observations

• Conducted Training as needed or requested

• Responsible for sharing data with parents and other community members

• Worked closely with the District School Improvement Officer

• Provided school-level professional development in targeted instructional based on MCCSRS

• Responsible for creating data presentations for district-wide data meetings

• Collect and analyze school and district data (attendance, discipline, benchmark assessments, district assessments, etc.)

Education

Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education-2002

Mississippi Valley State University- Itta Bena, MS Master of Science: Educational Supervision and Leadership-2003 Jackson State University-Jackson, MS

Accomplishments

• Awarded “Outstanding School Principal Award” in 2014

• Completed Millsap’s Principal’s Institute

• Complete National Institute of School Leaders (NISL) in 2018

• Increased overall student academic performance on standardize tests

• Increased school performance rating in accordance with Mississippi Department of Education Guidelines

Affiliations

• Member of National Educators Association

• Member of Mississippi Association of Educators

• Member of Holmes County Association of Educators

• Member of Mississippi Valley State University Alumni Chapter

• Member of St. Paul Church of God in Christ

Certifications

• School Administration & Supervision Certification

• Certified Elementary Education Teacher Grades K-6

• Certified English and History Teacher Grades 7-12 References

• Available upon request

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