DR. APRIL ENGLE
Ocean Springs
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 21 years of experience. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader. Builds relationships with the community and business leaders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CTE Director
Ocean Springs School District
01.2023 - Current
- Make decisions related to CTE department curriculum, instructional materials, software, and equipment in collaboration with CTE department staff, teachers, and school administrators.
- Plans, develops, and implements a comprehensive program for students in career and technical education.
- Assists in the preparation of budgets for the programs; coordinates with other departments or agencies to ensure maximum services; monitors expenditures of approved budgets.
- Coordinate district efforts with the state department of education in matters relating to course standards, changes to CTE programs of study, and the implementation of industry credentials, early postsecondary opportunities, and work-based learning.
- Supervises, observes and evaluates CTE teachers and para-educators; supervises assigned secretarial staff and the career center coordinator; and coordinates and participates in the orientation, training, and, if needed, alternate certification plan development for program teachers. Oversees contract providers of service.
Assistant Director/Dean of Academies
College And Career Technical Institute
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Evaluated academic performance and social relationships to identify and help struggling students
- Consulted with teachers in different disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification and approval of professional staff additions
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
Fourth Grade Teacher
Bay-Waveland School District
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Created, proctored and reviewed tests and quizzes and managed accurate grade books.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Pass Christian School District
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs including i-Ready and STAR by sharing student success data and insights
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
Teacher
Lamar County School District
07.2006 - 06.2015
- Delivered elementary and middle school curriculum
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Collaborated with other teachers to coordinate social activities and field trips in alignment with curriculum
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Contributed to instructional program development with synchronous and asynchronous lessons, recordings and instructional materials
Education
Doctorate - Educational Leadership
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
Hattiesburg, MS2019
Specialist - Educational Leadership
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
Hattiesburg, MS2016
Master's - Elementary Education
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
Hattiesburg, MS2014
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY oF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
Hattiesburg, MS2012
Skills
- District of Innovation Author
- Speaker at the NCAC
- National Career Academy Coalition Fellow
- Evaluator for Western Governor's University
- Experienced educator
- Able to effectively multi-task
- Ability to prioritize
- Strong communicator
- High ethics
- Effective problem solver
- Passionate about education
- Team collaboration
- Classroom discipline
Timeline
CTE Director
Ocean Springs School District
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Director/Dean of Academies
College And Career Technical Institute
07.2019 - 12.2022
Fourth Grade Teacher
Bay-Waveland School District
07.2017 - 06.2019
Fourth Grade Teacher
Pass Christian School District
07.2015 - 06.2017
Teacher
Lamar County School District
07.2006 - 06.2015
Doctorate - Educational Leadership
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
Specialist - Educational Leadership
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
Master's - Elementary Education
WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY oF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
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