School Principal
Resume:
Donnie Houston
Cordova TN *****
*******@*****.***
Education
B.S, Education/ History, Grand Valley State University, Allendale Michigan
M.S Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ
Certifications
AZ Teacher Certification, History grades 7-12
SEI Provisional Endorsement
Passed AZ Principal Certification Test 3/08
NV Secondary Teacher Certification
NV Administrator Certification
TN Secondary Teacher Certification
Professional Experience
2010- Current, School Principal Omni Prep Academy
Provide instructional leadership in the area of curriculum development, student assessments and using data from these assessments to drive instruction. In addition, I developed a student discipline management system that resulted in positive student behavior. I worked with the central office staff on the planning, development and implementation of the school's budget, selection of staff, in-service programs, and conducted faculty and staff performance observations.
Achievements
• Developed a marketing plan that increased student enrollment and included a feature segment on News 13
• Started a free tutoring service
• Developed faculty and student handbooks
• Instituted student behavior and academic reward system
• Developed a student profile system to monitor the academic progress of every student.
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2009- 2010 Executive Director, Explore Knowledge Academy Charter School Henderson Nevada
EKA is a public charter school located in Henderson NV. As the Executive Director, I am charged with ensuring that every student who graduates from Explore Knowledge is college ready. This mission is accomplished by developing mentorship programs and partnering with local and community business leaders who assist in exposing students to the academic world and helping them gain successful opportunities that are oftentimes not available to students who are socially and academically challenged. In addition, I am responsible for the financial health of the organization ensuring that the organization is in compliance with all state, local and federal accounting guidelines.
As the instructional leader, I also mentored and trained new teachers and provided staff development opportunities to ensure faculty and staff were on the cutting edge of the latest trends of instructional pedagogy.
Employment Dates 2009- to 2010
Achievements
• Established 501c3 foundation
• I established Explore Knowledge Academy first radio show for students designed to provide them training in broadcasting, engineering, interviewing techniques and radio production.
• EKA was award second place in the Clark County School District Knowledge Bowl Competition.
2006-2009 School Principal, Southwest Education Center Phoenix AZ
As the instructional leader I was responsible for one clinician, 17 teachers 7 Para professionals 2 office personnel and one assistant principal. During a 65-70 hour work week I spent 45% mentoring teachers and working on curriculum, 30% student discipline 15 % working with parents and local agencies and 10% meeting with board of directors and other educational stake holders.
Achievements
• Provide strong instructional leadership for implementation of Arizona academic standards addressed in the District’s curriculum.
• Maintain School's Accreditation status,
• NCLB/AYP compliance
• Staff evaluations using cognitive coaching techniques
• Established a center for parents to increase awareness regarding educational goals, and provided a supportive environment for parents and teachers to improve their relationships. Parents also gained the opportunity to bond with other parents facing issues regarding raising teens.
• Performs all management activities required to maintain an effective operations including personnel, management and budget preparation.
• Managing short and long term planning for all facilities in my charge, including construction, maintenance and safety equipment. As part of my position, I have regular communication sessions with contractors, subcontractors, consultants and planners concerning the level of service being provided.
2002-2006 Assistant Principal, Desert Hills High School Gilbert AZ
Desert Hills is a public charter high school with a diverse student population. Working in concert with the school principal, I supervised five office staff, 2 school resource officers, one academic counselor, one mentor teacher and 30 certified and classified staff. During a 60-hour workweek, I was charged with the following tasks: curriculum and instruction, student discipline, graduation audits, student attendance, teacher mentoring, conducting formal evaluations and meeting with local community and business leaders.
Achievements
• As an administrator at Desert Hills, I ensured the school consistently made AYP
• I started a night school program with a distant learning component using A Plus learning software that increased enrollment and revenue while keeping cost down.
• I was responsible for the increase in parent involvement by creating a parent university and PTO.
• As a result of my marketing techniques the school became part of the community and was view not as an alternative school but a viable educational opportunity for students.
• Established a dual education program with local institutions of higher learning for students to earn credit for college courses while completing their high school education.
• Mentored students, teachers, and parents to achieve goals as well as utilize appropriate problem solving techniques
• Worked and assisted the dance and cheer coaches with fundraising project that allowed the dance and cheer team to perform at the Holiday bowl in San Diego. California.
• I was featured in a local publication “ Gilbert Guardian” for my work in improving student attendance and working with at risk students
• I created a criminal Justice program that resulted in a celebrative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies and as a result of taking this class, attendance increased and discipline referral decreased and seniors who were given internship with local law enforcement agencies.
Adjunct Professor Lampson College 2007-2008
Adjunct Professor, Metropolitan College 2003-2004
Adjunct Professor Online Grand Canyon University 2003-2005
History Teacher, Greenfield Middle School, Gilbert Public Schools 2000-2002
Named Teacher of the Month in November 2002
Selected from a field of highly qualified veterans teachers to lead a curriculum project to ensure the Social Studies curriculum was aligned to state standards.
Correctional Supervisor, MCC San Diego Federal Bureau of Prisons 1989-1991
Real estate sales, Investor Choice, Grand Rapids, MI 1997-1999
Organizations
Toast Masters
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts of America
References
Joe Curtis, Boy Scouts of America 602-***-****
Nicole Gates, Parent of students at Omni Prep Academy 901-***-****
Carlos Isaac, Vice President Nevada Commerce Bank 702-***-****
Michele Robinsons, School Superintendent Odyssey Charter School 702-***-****
Sue Stewart, Director of Finance Explore Knowledge 702-***-****
Henry Tyler, Explore Knowledge Academy 702-***-****
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