Michelle Craig
Benton
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 7-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Princeton Elementary School
11.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with the principal to develop and implement school-wide instructional goals.
- Support teacher development through coaching, observations, and professional development.
- Use data to monitor student progress and guide instructional practices.
- Develop master schedule, including student class placement.
- Assist with the implementation of school policies, procedures, and schedules.
- Coordinate classroom coverage as needed.
- Assist in managing aspects of school safety, including drills, emergency response, and discipline procedures.
- Assist in overseeing student behavior management and promote a positive school climate.
- Work with students, families, and staff to resolve conflicts and behavioral issues.
- Support programs that foster student well-being and character development.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive school culture.
- Communicate effectively with staff, students, and families.
- Assist in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of staff.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Help manage budgets, grants, and resources as assigned.
- Participate in school leadership meetings and district initiatives.
Instructional Coach
Princeton Elementary School
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Modeled ELA and math lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction for students having difficulties or falling behind.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Assessed students through diagnostic tests, in addition to formative and summative data.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Led tutoring workshops for groups of students with related tutoring needs.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
5th Grade Teacher
Kingston Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of ELA and science.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and to meet educational objectives.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in ELA and science using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Carrie Martin Elementary School
01.2011 - 05.2017
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Taught core subjects of ELA, math, science, and social studies.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in all core academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
Educational Leadership
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA08-2017
Skills
- Staff evaluation and mentoring
- Collaboration with families and students
- Performance standards and analysis
- Faculty support
- Student achievement
- Discipline management
- Collaborative budget development
- Administrative support in education
- School safety
- Positive school climate
- Master class schedule
- Instructional leadership
Professional Development
- Attended Landmark School Outreach Program in Boston (July 2013)
- Attended Math/Science Partnership Institute (2012-2015)
- Attended NAESP conference
- Attended Ron Clark Academy
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Princeton Elementary School
11.2020 - Current
Instructional Coach
Princeton Elementary School
08.2018 - 11.2020
5th Grade Teacher
Kingston Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Carrie Martin Elementary School
01.2011 - 05.2017
Educational Leadership
Louisiana Tech University
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