Experience

Canton Public School District

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Principal

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Canton Public Schools District, MS • Awarded December 2019 Teacher of the Month for December for selfless dedication and commitment to improving students’ learning skills • Enhanced 3rd grade student proficiency in Case 21 by 12%, where the percentage of students with proficiency increased from 30% to 42% • Utilizes effective assessment improvement methods evidenced in Case 21 metrics such as increased passing rates from 60% to 83% • Coaches and supports students to score at or above grade level on STAR Reading assessments as evidenced by a 10% decrease in students requiring urgent interventions • Minimizes opportunity gaps for students needing interventions by creating differentiated phonics based plans • Serves as a collaborative team member to improve the school’s accountability level from “D” to “A” • Selected by the Superintendent and District stakeholders to be a member of the Leadership Cohort in order to better analyze district processes, opportunity gaps, proficiency goals, and instruction improvements • Presented team-teaching demonstrations viewed by principals, testing specialists, and PTA members, collecting and implementing evaluative feedback • Coordinated and maintained classroom activities to include: assessment, attendance, positive classroom climate building using the PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) model, and using differentiated instruction • Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student engagement • Monitored student progress frequently through formative and summative assessments used to guide future instruction • Maintained accurate student records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations • Worked collaboratively with other teachers and professionals to create and implement effective instruction adhering to state standards and learning objectives Show less