High School State University

Objective

Seeking an administration position allowing for leadership, advanced organization skills, teacher management skills, student management skills, communication, and project management skills proven by over 20 combined years of administrative and military experience.

Profile

Motivated, education and military professional with multiple college degrees and a successful 20+ year track record of leadership and teaching experience. Talent for quickly mastering technology. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. I have a Doctorate, Masters and Educational Specialists degree in education; a Bachelors degree in Business Administration; a military commission, and various insurance licenses and . I have a demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports meeting stringent guidelines.

Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a composure and a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.

Skills Summary

Project Management

Military Leadership

Administrative Leadership

General Office Skills

Computer Savvy

Management Experience

Scheduling

Marketing & Sales

Insurance Sales

Professional Presentations

Military Experience

COMMUNICATION: REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/TECHNOLOGY

Retired Major of the United States Army (April 2010)

Personnel Services Directorate managing staff and personnel actions for over 6000 soldiers and civilians.

Brigade Adjutant in charge of organizing and orchestrating parades and ceremonies.

Conduct group meetings using powerpoint briefing skills.

Build and operate Access personnel databases.

Master and teach varied computer programs.

Military Deployment – Operation Iraqi Freedom 01/2003- 08/2003Awards and Decorations- Army Commendation Medal 5 OLC, Army Achievement Medal 5 OLC, Airborne, Iraq, Campaign Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon w/ Star Device, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/M device…

Employment Experience

Memphis City Schools, Memphis TN., 2010 to Present

Adult High School Principal, CTE/Apprenticeship Advisor

Supervises all Memphis Adult High School (MAHS) personnel, directly and/or indirectly

• Supervises all Vocational and Apprenticeship programs and personnel, directly and/or indirectly

• Supervises Project Graduation high school city-wide credit recovery program

• Serves as the primary administrator of MAHS (located on the campus of Messick Adult Center). This involves developing and implementing policies, programs, and curriculum activities in a manner that promotes the educational development of each MAHS student and the professional development of each staff member.

• Summarizes the broad goals of the Vocational, Apprenticeship, and Adult High School program plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out the total Adult Center academic program.

• Ensures that MAHS is comparable to the legal, financial and organizational structure of a normal comprehensive High School within the Shelby County school system.

• The Adult Vocational/Apprenticeship Advisor defines the responsibilities and accountability of teachers and staff, and develops plans for interpreting the school program to the community.

• Provides professional development to facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instruction.

• Conducts teacher observations on all MAHS and CTE teachers. Evaluations are done by using district approved TEM format

• Ensures that instructional objectives for a given subject and/or classroom are developed, and involves the faculty and others in the development of specific curricular objectives to meet the needs of the school program.

• Evaluates student progress in the instructional program by means that include the maintaining of up-to-date student data. (Access, Lotus, and SMS databases).

• Maintains inter-school system communication and seeks assistance from central office staff to improve performance.

•Maintains good relationships with students, staff, and parents. The Adult Vocational/Apprenticeship Advisor complies with established lines of authority.

• Orients and assists new staff and new students and provides opportunities for their input in the school program.

• Primary administrator in charge of student discipline at MAHS.

Senior Army Instructor (Major, JROTC)

Supervise cadets and military instructors within a structured military framework

• Build better citizens by teaching life skills such as self-discipline and leadership within a strong military curriculum

• Provide military color guard and chaperones to assist in various school functions

• Submit administrative and coordination reports to higher headquarters… Meeting all suspenses and deadlines.

Metro Nashville Public Schools, Nashville TN., 2006 to 2010

Assistant Principal

Supervise students and teachers within a multi-level organizational/school setting

• Oversee and coordinate special education and curriculum

• Provide guidance on master scheduling, textbooks, IDEA, student discipline and teacher observations

• Arrange for and oversee substitute teachers

• Administer in-service training to current teachers

• Act as principal as needed and directed in principal’s absence

Sumner County BOE, Gallatin TN., 1998 to 2006

Assistant Principal/Teacher/Coach

Supervised students and teachers in grades 6 through 12

• Monitor and direct social activities and after school

• Managed and directed special education, curriculum and instruction, master scheduling, athletics, IDEA, student discipline and teacher observations

• Worked with administration to coordinate student teaching programs

• Primary classroom instructor for grades 8-12

• Taught History, Business, and Mathematics

• Two time recipient of "Who's who among America’s teachers award"

Education

Educational Doctorate (Ed.D). Argosy University, Educational Leadership,

April 2014.

Educational Specialist (Ed.S), Argosy University, Instructional Leadership,

December 2010.

Master of Education (M.Ed), Tennessee State University, Administration and

Supervision (Plus 30, Administration & Supervision Endorsement 2001)

Master of Education (M.Ed), Tennessee State University, Curriculum & Instruction, 2001

Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA), Austin Peay State University,

Economics/ General Business, 1989

Specialized Training:

Principals Leadership Academy (PLAN), Vanderbilt University, April 2008.

Life and Accident insurance license (TN, 2011 to present).

Certified teacher and administrator (TN, 2001 to present)

Professional Affiliations:

AUSA National Institute since May, 1987

USTA since August 2005

References

Dr. Leslie Isabel Executive Lead Principal, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Voice 1-615-***-****.

Dr. James Bailey, Executive Principal, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Voice 1-615-***-****. Email: *****.******@****.***

Mr. Merroll Hyde, Director of Schools, Sumner County Board of Education, Voice: 615-***-****. Email: ******@***.**.***

Mr. Michael Tribue, Executive Principal, McGavock High School, Voice: 615-***-**** E-mail: *******.******@****.***

Dr. Ron Cartmell, Psychologist, Department Head, NextGear of Tennessee, Voice: 615-***-****. E-mail: *********@*******.***

LTC Randy Heyward, Director of Army Instruction, Shelby County Board of Education, Voice: 901-***-**** Email: *****.*******@***********.***

LTC Larry Newsome, Personnel Directorate, Voice: 205-***-****. Email: *****.*******@*********.***

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