Dawn Woodard
Manchester,GA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Meriwether County School System, enhancing educational outcomes through effective communication and budget administration. Spearheaded innovative staff development programs and achieved significant improvements in student achievement. Skilled in teamwork, leadership, and adaptability, consistently delivering results beyond expectations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Pre-K
Meriwether County School System
07.2016 - Current
- Developed and led programming implementation aligned with program requirements.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
- Reviewed instructor lessons and provided feedback in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Director of Federal Programs
Meriwether County School System
07.2016 - Current
- Led districtwide continuous improvement of student achievement and oversaw accreditation processes.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated high-quality, research-based professional learning.
- Visited schools and classrooms regularly and confirmed proper implementation of programs and instructional, research-based practices.
- Directed long-range planning, organization, evaluation and coordination of district's educational and special funded programs.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Ware County Schools
07.1997 - 05.2016
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Guided staff members to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
Education
Masters in Education - Early Childhood Education
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA07-2004
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA06-1991
Skills
- Effective communication
- Documentation skills
- Strong work ethic
- Budget preparation/administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Director of Pre-K
Meriwether County School System
07.2016 - Current
Director of Federal Programs
Meriwether County School System
07.2016 - Current
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Ware County Schools
07.1997 - 05.2016
Masters in Education - Early Childhood Education
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Georgia Southern University
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