Kristen Erwin
Phoenix,Az
Summary
Motivated Vice Principal enthusiastic about relating to diverse staff, teachers, and students, and cultivate positive relationships. Personable and proactive with talent for building consensus and developing successful strategies. As a seasoned Vice Principal, I am proficient in overseeing all aspects of administration including discipline, budgeting, and faculty development. I am driven to develop teachers or other Admin in Education to impact our current learners to be future leaders.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Principal
Skyline Education (South Campus)
06.2018 - Current
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement
- Developed emergency response protocols for addressing incidents ranging from natural disasters to active shooter situations
- Investigated complaints made against faculty or staff according to established procedures while ensuring fairness throughout the process
- Received and interpreted mandates delivered by school district and developed policies based on determinations
- Prepared drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements
- Created opportunities for meaningful parent involvement in their children's education
- Developed instructional methods and content for educational or student activity programs
- Assisted in the recruitment of new teachers by interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel
- Worked with parents to help improve student behavior and academic performance
- Directed areas such as student orientation and master scheduling
- Devised and oversaw new programs for faculty development
- Met with teachers to review current classroom policies and determine strategies for improvement
- Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards
- Oversaw the implementation of extracurricular activities that promote physical fitness or social and emotional development among students
- Facilitated the coordination of teachers, staff, parents, and community members to ensure a positive learning environment
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty
- Resolved conflicts between students, parents, staff members, or community members through mediation sessions
- Enforced student and faculty discipline policies
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness
Summer School Principal
Empower College Prep
01.2017
- Created an enrollment program and quadrupled the enrollment from the previous year, Ensured SPED documents were being followed, Communicated with parents scholar results throughout summer school, Ensured building was up and running on a daily basis (Facilities Operations), Hired and Trained teachers, Breakfast and lunch served daily; a first-time occurrence at summer school, Donations as incentives for attending and reaching summer school goals
4th Grade Lead Teacher
Empower College Prep
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Following state standards to ensure that all students are focusing on critical thinking skills, Member of Leadership Council, Culture Development Council, and Pep Rally Planning Committee, Principal Cohort and Tutoring Adviser, Member of Sustainability Task Force focused on improving teacher retention and creating efficient systems
6th Grade Math Teacher
McCash Elementary School Laveen
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Booster Club and Sports Volunteer
5th Grade Math Teacher
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Math Club Adviser, Member of Curriculum Committee and Emergency Operations Planning Team,5th Grade Special Ed Representative
Middle School Humanities Teacher
Amerischools Academy
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Managed a classroom of grades6th-8th, Teaching English, Humanities, and Math, Achieved highest math scores on AIMS of all Amerischools campuses in2011, National Junior Honor Society Adviser
Education
MS - Educational Leadership
Indiana University
Bloomington, INBA - Communication
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXSkills
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
- Mimio
- Synergy/School Master/Infinite Campus/Engrade
- Singapore Math
- Engage NY
- McGraw-Hill
- Dean’s List
- Leader In Me
- Creating Data Driven Curriculum
- PLC Facilitator
- Blackboard
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Community Engagement
- Multitasking Strength
- Organizational Leadership
- Teacher Training
- Administrative Management
- Administrative Leadership
Certification
- Principal’s License
- Highly Qualified K-6
- Current AZ IVP Fingerprint Card
Conferences
PLT Conference Las Vegas 2019
ADE Observation Certification Conference 2019
Leader in Me Training 2021-2024
ADE Principal Leadership Academy 2023
Arizona Charter School Association Fall Conference 2024
Timeline
Vice Principal
Skyline Education (South Campus)
06.2018 - Current
Summer School Principal
Empower College Prep
01.2017
4th Grade Lead Teacher
Empower College Prep
07.2016 - 05.2018
6th Grade Math Teacher
McCash Elementary School Laveen
07.2015 - 06.2016
5th Grade Math Teacher
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
08.2013 - 06.2015
Middle School Humanities Teacher
Amerischools Academy
09.2011 - 05.2013
MS - Educational Leadership
Indiana University
BA - Communication
Texas A&M University
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