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Justin Coleman

Springfield,IL

Summary

Dependable, enthusiastic educator with more than 22 years of experience in the school district 186 in varies different positions who is able to work independently as well as with a team while possessing excellent cognitive and analytical abilities for solving problems. I am seeking a position with unlimited opportunities of advancement and growth that will showcase my skills. Motivational AP excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities. Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering several 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. Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 2years of experience leading school staff members and education programs. Goal-oriented AP driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator Intern

Springfield School District 186
2022.08 - Current
  • Drafted professional memos, letters, and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.

Science Teacher

Springfield school district 186
2021.08 - Current
  • A science teacher provides instruction and guidance to help students explore and understand important concepts in science, including problem-solving and how to gather evidence to support ideas or decisions
  • Science teachers create lesson plans, present science demonstrations, and grade tests and assignments.

Security

Springfield School District 186
2003.09 - 2021.06
  • Responsible for overall safety and security of the school as I play a critical role in the school’s culture and climate in keeping a calm, structured and positive learning environment as top priority for all our students, faculty as well as security team
  • I am actively involved in the progressive discipline system and provide the first line of defense to defuse and de-escalate student misconduct and/or serious incidents
  • Along with other security team members, we actively engage in teaching students the social skills necessary to be successful in the classroom and school and/or guests
  • Monitor school grounds and perform hallway sweeps as well as locker checks when needed.

YOUTH COUNSELOR

GATEWAY FOUNDATION
2012.06 - 2014.06
  • Responsibilities included acting as a role model, mentor and advocate to youths facing a wide range of challenges, such as behavioral and legal issues, substance abuse and dysfunction in the home
  • As a youth counselor I would interact with youths oftentimes acting as a nonjudgmental confidant in advising and helping to guide youths and teens to better outcomes
  • I created plans aimed at addressing specific issues in our client’s lives such as formulating anger-management strategies, teaching conflict resolution methods, and crafting strategies to help youths work through emotional issues
  • Being about to work with other professionals such as doctors, teacher, and parole officers to help assess the needs and state of mind of our clients.

Education

Currently enrolled in administrative leader -

ACE University
Indianapolis, IN
06.2024

Md In secondary STEM education -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2023

ASSOCIATES IN EDUCATION - undefined

Springfield College
Springfield, IL
05.2010

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of basic methods of providing site security and safety
  • Operation of security cameras and surveillance equipment
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Work well with adolescents, very responsible and reliable.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Excellent decision making skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Very adaptable to change
  • Proven ability to understand and execute written and verbal instructions
  • Great classroom management
  • CPI

References

Given upon request

Timeline

Administrator Intern

Springfield School District 186
2022.08 - Current

Science Teacher

Springfield school district 186
2021.08 - Current

YOUTH COUNSELOR

GATEWAY FOUNDATION
2012.06 - 2014.06

Security

Springfield School District 186
2003.09 - 2021.06

Currently enrolled in administrative leader -

ACE University

Md In secondary STEM education -

Grand Canyon University

ASSOCIATES IN EDUCATION - undefined

Springfield College
Justin Coleman