Alma Harper, Ed.D.

Teacher at HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Sparta, Georgia, United States, GE

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Experience

    • United States
    • Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teacher
      • Jul 2019 - Present

      Teach students in grades K-5 computer technology, keyboarding and Spanish.

    • Assistant Principal
      • Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

      • Assisted the Principal in the daily operation of the school and assumed the duties of the Principal in the absence of the Principal.• Assisted the Principal in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school-level programs• Supervised and evaluated the performance of certified and classified personnel• Administered disciplinary procedures in accordance with local Board of Education policy• Attended meetings with parents and other stakeholders as assigned• Provided training sessions for teachers to strengthen their skills and knowledge• Attended educational related conferences as requested• Chairperson for the school’s AdvancEd Accreditation review • Conducted observations and offered suggestions for classroom improvement to teachers• Worked with the Principal to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for the school• Supervised the afterschool tutorial program• Ensured that students and parents were advised on academic progress and attendance related issues Show less

    • Curriculum Director
      • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

      • Served as the K-12 Curriculum Director for the district• Responsible for the design, implementation and delivery of the instructional program for the schools• Analyzed the Professional Development needs for the administration, faculty, and staff• Provided Professional Development for administration, faculty, and staff• Attended educational related conferences as requested• Served as the Testing Coordinator for the district• Made sure that the district followed state testing rules and regulations Show less

    • Human Resources and Finance Director
      • Feb 2011 - Jun 2015

      • Directed all Human Resources and Financial services for the district• Led the district out of a $2 million budget deficit• Managed the district’s annual 10-million-dollar budget• Recruited candidates and orchestrated the hiring process for district-wide job placements• Screened, interviewed, and checked backgrounds of qualified applicants for vacant positions• Annually reviewed, developed and implemented Human Resources policies• Attended and professionally represented the district at Finance and Human Resource workshops• Provided training for all new hires in the district as it related to district and state policies and procedures• Prepared and maintained a variety of district records and reports• Investigated all employee complaints and made recommendations for their disposition• Investigated and filed worker’s compensation claims• Directed open enrollment activities for the district• Participated in administrative level meetings and trainings• Served as the district’s Professional Development Coordinator Show less

    • Business Education Teacher
      • Aug 2006 - Feb 2011

      • Served as the Business teacher for students in grades 9-12• Served as the FBLA Advisor• Served as the Senior Class Advisor• Served as the Yearbook Advisor• Served as the Homecoming Advisor

    • Adjunct Instructor
      • Sep 2005 - Aug 2006

      • Served as the Keyboarding teacher for Post-Secondary Students • Served as the Keyboarding teacher for Post-Secondary Students

    • Registrar/Bookkeeper
      • Aug 2001 - Jul 2005

      • Registered all 6-12 students for classes• Responsible for printing all report cards and progress reports• Responsible for making sure that all FTE data was reported correctly for the middle/high school• Responsible for making sure that all high school funds were accounted for• Responsible for making sure that all high school bills were paid

    • Business Education Teacher
      • Aug 1998 - Jul 2001

      • Served as the Business teacher for students in grades 9-12• Served as the FBLA Advisor• Served as the Senior Class Advisor• Served as the Yearbook Advisor• Served as the Homecoming Advisor

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Adjunct Instructor
      • Jan 2001 - Mar 2001

      • Served as the Keyboarding teacher for Post-Secondary Students • Served as the Keyboarding teacher for Post-Secondary Students

    • Caseworker
      • Jan 1995 - Jul 1998

      • Managed a caseload of over 300 clients for dependent services (TANF and Food Stamps)• Approved clients for TANF and/or Food Stamps• Conducted annual and semi-annual reviews to determine continued eligibility for services• Conducted initial interviews for new and potential clients• Served as the trainer for client’s transitioning to EBT services

    • Secretary
      • Mar 1993 - Dec 1994

      • Answered the telephone• Typed letters and/or correspondence• Served as the data clerk• Supervised summer high school workers• Scheduled appointments for new and current clients

Education

  • Argosy University
    Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Instructional Leadership
    2009 - 2016
  • Cambridge College
    Ed.S., Educational Leadership
    2007 - 2008
  • Troy University
    M.Ed., Post Secondary Education
    2006 - 2006
  • Fort Valley State University
    BS, Business
    1986 - 1991

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