Diane Adkins
Educator
Las Esperanza,COA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Commonwealth Charter Academy, enhancing school operations and student success through effective leadership and curriculum development. Excelled in staff development, fostering collaborative learning, and driving significant achievements in student and teacher performance. Skilled in human resources and community engagement, embodying enthusiasm and innovation in educational excellence.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Principal
Commonwealth Charter Academy
Harrisburg
08.2007 - 04.2023
- Partnered with district leadership to enhance school operations and strategic initiatives.
- Directed operations for a charter school serving over 1900 students, supported by 4 assistant principals and 120 educators.
- Streamlined communication channels by establishing structured processes for staff-administration interactions.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations. Based on evaluations followed through with a personalized approach for teacher development.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Facilitated in-person events to foster an educational environment for students in the cyber domain.
- Oversaw the implementation of state-mandated testing programs.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
Elementary School Teacher
Houston Independent School District
Houston
08.1988 - 12.2006
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Supported English language learners by providing additional assistance during class time.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
- Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Encouraged creativity by giving students choices in learning topics and methods.
- Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
- Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker events.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Jones International
Colorado04-2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA12-1987
Skills
- Staff development
- Process improvements
- Curriculum development
- Collaborative learning
- School safety
- Student achievement
- Effective leadership
- Parent-teacher communication
- Data-driven instruction
- Human resources
- Communications expert
- Community engagement
- Teacher performance improvement
- Team building
- Program evaluation
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Elementary Principal
Commonwealth Charter Academy
08.2007 - 04.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Houston Independent School District
08.1988 - 12.2006
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Jones International
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Shippensburg University
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