Shantell Cook
Newport News
Summary
An enthusiastic, creative, and passionate educator, mentor and advisor who believes that all children can learn and thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating, comforting and appropriate to their unique talents and abilities. Instructional Leadership - Use a balanced blend of motivational and targeted instruction methodologies to enhance curricula, focus on the three ‘R’s - rigor, relevancy, and relationships. Highly effective, visionary with proven results. Have excellent communication skills to deliver and present learning effectively. Create an enthusiastic environment and make learning a happy journey among children. Creative and imaginative blend which helps in delivering lessons in a practical and interesting manner among children. Develop and implement lesson plans for all areas of a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Create and initiate hands-on learning experiences through problem-based learning. Developed Leadership Skills by taking on supervisory and administrative work through Assistant Principal and Principal shadowing. RTI (Response to Intervention) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Proficiency in using APA, and specifically the 7th Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Expertise in MS Office (specifically Word), Blackboard, and the internet Commitment to Regent's core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 3-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. Talented Assistant Principal offering 10 years of education experience. Resourceful and passionate educator with talent for developing and implementing successful strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Jamestown High School
01.2022 - Current
- Instructional leader and supervisor to the following departments: Social Studies World Languages, Media Center, Special Education
- Directly responsible for school safety, discipline, community partnerships, Restorative practices and modules for The “New” ISS
- Athletic/Activity (supervision and support), Drills (fire, tornado, intruder, etc.), Evaluations and walkthroughs, home visits, Section 504 Management and Caseload, School Improvement Team, Special Education/Child Studies/IEP’s, Staff/Professional development, Student Handbook, Teacher Handbook, Textbooks, Locally Verified Credits.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Assistant Principal
Warhill High School
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Instructional leader and supervisor to the following departments: Social Studies World Languages, Media Center, Special Education
- Directly responsible for school safety, discipline, community partnerships, Restorative practices and modules for The “New” ISS
- Athletic/Activity (supervision and support), Drills (fire, tornado, intruder, etc.), Evaluations and walkthroughs, home visits, Section 504 Management and Caseload, School Improvement Team, Special Education/Child Studies/IEP’s, Staff/Professional development, Student Handbook, Teacher Handbook, Textbooks, Locally Verified Credits.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Instructional Coach
LAKE TAYLOR SCHOOL
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Support the instructional development of teachers as it relates to Tier I instruction, student engagement, classroom management, data review and use, and lesson plans
- Ensure understanding and implementation of the school’s Instructional Focus
- Facilitated walkthroughs to determine the internal capacity of the school and identify priority areas to address
- Informally observed (non-evaluative) lessons and follow a proven coaching model to provide feedback, monitor progress, and provide needed professional development
- Model use of cooperative learning structures to ensure positive interdependence, individual accountability, equal participation, and simultaneous interaction
- Maintain required documentation related to coaching, professional development, etc.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Academic Coach
KENWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining quality educational programs and services to improve student achievement
- Provided direct service to classroom teachers
- Worked with teachers in their respective classrooms to improve the quality of instruction
- Worked with new teachers to ensure their success during the first few years of teaching
- Observed teachers to determine ways to improve instruction
- Demonstrated teaching techniques, skills, and new concepts
- Assisted classroom teachers in selecting instruments for assessing learner needs
- Provided tips in classroom management and discipline as needed
- Consulted and works with staff to coordinate and teach the total curriculum
- Provided follow-up for teachers who have participated in professional development activities to assure skills are implemented in the classroom
- Assisted in evaluation, assessment, and curriculum development
- Analyzed student performance data and made recommendations for remediation and enrichment
- Assisted classroom teachers in identifying learner needs and makes recommendations to meet those needs
- Assisted teachers in making modifications for identified student learning problems
- Assisted in development and revision of benchmark assessments
- Assisted in the development and revision of curriculum
- Assisted in the correlation and dissemination of curriculum information and materials
- Helped select appropriate curriculum materials for use in the classroom
- Assisted in the evaluation of professional development activities
- Recommended and orders curriculum materials
- Supported professional development.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
Education
Building Capacity for Inclusive Education -
Radford University
Radford, VA01.2023
Ed.D, Leadership and Professional Practice -
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN01.2018
Ed.S, Curriculum Instruction -
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN01.2013
M.A., Instructional Leadership -
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN01.2011
B.S., Health Sciences -
Tennessee Tech University
Cookeville, TN01.2007
Skills
- Performance Monitoring
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Instructional Leadership
- Academic Administration
- Teacher Mentoring
- Student Achievement
- Program Development
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Student and Parent Relations
- School Security and Safety Procedures
- Discipline Management
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Relationship Building and Networking
- Faculty Support
- Budget Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Disciplinary Actions
- Program Implementation
- Performance Evaluations
- Community Engagement
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Assessment
- Positive Learning Environment
- Staff Management
- Confidence and Determination
- Standardized Testing
- Interpersonal Strengths
- Public Speaking
- Multitasking Ability
- Staff Development
- Strategy Development
- Behavioral Intervention
- Documentation
- Training and Mentoring
- Team Collaboration
- School Administration
- Curriculum Development
- Progress Monitoring
Presentations
- Guest speaker at Old Dominion University Leadership Class 2023
- Guest speaker at Old Dominion University Special Education 2023
- 33rd National Dropout Prevention Conference (Orlando) Presenter 2023 - The “New” ISS Using Restorative Practices to Change Student Behavior
Committees
- Continuous Improvement Team member 2015 - 2018
- Professional Growth Initiative committee member 2016 - 2018
- School Improvement Plan (SIP) committee member 2015 – 2018
- Title I committee Member 2015-2018
- Partners in Education Committee Member 2015-2020
- Student Intervention 2018-2020
Leadership Roles
- Lego Robotics Head Coach 2013 - 2015
- 7TH Grade Science Lead Teacher 2014 - 2017
- 7th Grade STEM Leader 2014 - 2018
- 7th Grade Hallway Leader 2016 - 2018
- Digital Blended Learning Lead 2016-2020
- School Base Induction Specialist 2017-2019
- Student-Led Conference School Coordinator 2015-2018
- RTI Building Administrator 2019-2020
- STEM Designation Leader and Coordinator 2019-2020
- Dyslexia Screening Process Point of Contact 2019-2020
- Test Drive Representative 2019-2020
- Inclusive Practices Committee Member 2022-Present
- Discipline Matrix Committee Member 2023 - Present
Professional Development
- CMCSS Leadership Development 2015
- Presented state testing knowledge to community leaders and stakeholders 2017
- CMCSS Aspiring Administrators Academy 2020
- VDOE Addressing Challenging Behaviors Academy Cohort V 2023
- Radford University Building Capacity for Inclusive Education 2023
- James Madison University Content Teaching Academy Best Practices in Inclusive Education
Program Implementations
- Student-Led Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Peer to Peer Teacher Observation (Personal Growth Initiative)
- Student Data chats/ Data Tracking and Smart Goals
- MIA program Zero Tolerance for Zero Program
- Monthly data chats
- The “New” ISS
Awards
Green Apple Educator Winner 2013 - 2017 Green Apple Educator District Finalist 2017 District Recognized Educator 2015 - 2016 4 Time KMS Employee of the Month Winner 2016 - 2017
Training
Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) Middle School Science summer professional development Digital Blended Learning Engaged 2017 presenter CFU (Checking for Understanding) The Opportunity Myth
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Jamestown High School
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Warhill High School
01.2022 - 01.2022
Instructional Coach
LAKE TAYLOR SCHOOL
10.2020 - 01.2022
Academic Coach
KENWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
05.2018 - 07.2020
Building Capacity for Inclusive Education -
Radford University
Ed.D, Leadership and Professional Practice -
Trevecca Nazarene University
Ed.S, Curriculum Instruction -
Tennessee Tech University
M.A., Instructional Leadership -
Tennessee Tech University
B.S., Health Sciences -
Tennessee Tech University
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