Candance Russell, Ph.D.
Denham Springs
Summary
Seasoned educational leader from City of Baker School System, adept in budget management and curriculum development. Excelled in performance evaluation and fostering teacher growth, significantly enhancing student success. Skilled in policy implementation and student behavior assessment, demonstrating a confident approach to achieving educational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
City of Baker School System
Bakersfield
08.2021 - Current
- Managed budgeting process for school operations and allocated resources accordingly.
- Provided guidance, leadership and direction in the implementation of district policies.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Prepared drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
Adjunct Math Instructor
Southern University And A&m College - Baton Rouge La
Baton Rouge
08.2014 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive materials, syllabi and lesson plans for courses.
- Evaluated and expeditiously returned student work to promote maximum student learning and engagement.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills necessary for success in higher level courses.
- Offered one-on-one tutoring sessions outside of class hours when requested by students.
- Assessed students' understanding of materials through homework assignments, quizzes and tests.
- Researched current trends in mathematics education and incorporated into lessons.
- Prepared, administered and graded assignments and examinations.
- Established and enforced clear objectives to keep classroom environment consistent and focused on learning.
- Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading, and progression at beginning of semester.
Assistant Principal
City of Baker School System
Baker
07.2012 - 07.2021
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Intervened when necessary to ensure compliance with state laws concerning education.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Collaborated with district administrators on curriculum development initiatives.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Analyzed data collected from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement in instruction or curriculum design.
Math Teacher
City of Baker School System
Baker
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Helped students gain clarity on difficult topics by supplementing textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Educated students on core principles and advanced concepts of mathematics.
- Assessed students' understanding of materials through homework assignments, quizzes and tests.
- Participated in professional development programs focusing on mathematics education techniques.
- Prepared, administered and graded assignments and examinations.
- Customized instructional plans to meet needs of different students.
- Aligned classroom instructional strategies with district, state, and national requirements.
- Prepared engaging and stimulating lessons to capture students attention and interest.
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including lectures, demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Assistant Professor of Math Education
Dillard University, ACE
New Orleans
07.2008 - 06.2010
- Attended faculty meetings and participated in student outcome assessments with departmental members.
- Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
- Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
- Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.
- Prepared innovative course materials to encourage critical thinking and discussion.
- Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Developed curriculum, lesson plans, and lab exercises for semester classes.
- Used multiple teaching styles to meet learning needs of each individual student.
- Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
- Engaged students in lectures by encouraging sharing of opinions and group interactions.
- Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
Education
Ph.D. - Science/Math Education
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA07-2008
Master of Science - Mathematics
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA07-2008
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12-1992
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans05-1992
Skills
- Budget management
- Policy implementation
- Performance evaluation
- Student behavior assessment
- Curriculum development
- Teacher training
Affiliations
- Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Member of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.
- Member of Top Ladies of Distinction
Accomplishments
- 2008 - Teacher of the Year (Baker High School)
- 2002 - Outstanding TRIO Alumnus
Timeline
Principal
City of Baker School System
08.2021 - Current
Adjunct Math Instructor
Southern University And A&m College - Baton Rouge La
08.2014 - Current
Assistant Principal
City of Baker School System
07.2012 - 07.2021
Math Teacher
City of Baker School System
07.2010 - 07.2012
Assistant Professor of Math Education
Dillard University, ACE
07.2008 - 06.2010
Ph.D. - Science/Math Education
Southern University And A&M College
Master of Science - Mathematics
Southern University And A&M College
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
Southern University At New Orleans
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