Maryanne Copeland Dillard
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Summary
Self directed, resourceful and enthusiastic school administrator with a genuine interest in handling district operations to foster students’ cognitive and social growth. Strong passion for education coupled with exceptional knowledge of handling functions to ensure an environment conducive to learning and growth. . A proven leader who is well versed in common core standards, state and federal mandated evaluations systems. I have documented success in initiating and implementing effective teachers’ training programs. An educational leader with proven track record of driving academic success and fostering collaborative school environment. Expertise in curriculum development, staff training, and student engagement. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-driven approach that aligns with institutional goals and changing educational needs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Meridian School District 101
07.2018 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Implemented school-wide behavior management system, reducing classroom disruptions and fostering better learning environment.
- Enhanced school's academic performance by developing and implementing comprehensive curriculum review process.
- Led transition to remote learning during unprecedented times, ensuring minimal disruption to education.
- Engaged in community outreach to understand local needs, shaping programs that reflect community's educational aspirations.
School Administrator
JAMP Special Education District
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Implement the district’s budget and made spending and improvement decisions
- Human resources: recruiting, hiring personnel, management, employee relations and training
- Operate within the board’s vision for the district
- Communicate with11 school districts administrative personnel and the community to ensure student learning goals
- Focus monitoring team for School District
- 504 Legal Complaint Meeting Team Member
- ISBE PBIS External Coach
- Illinois State Testing Coordinator
- Office of Civil Liberties (OCR) Mediation Facilitator
- Manage Education staff at Grand Chain Learning Centers
- Collaborate with Case managers from11 school districts regarding legal compliance issues
- Act as a point of contact for students’, parents’, and staff’s grievance addressing needs
- Responsible for representing the school to public agencies
- Maintain all school certification, state requirements, and safety procedures
- Interpret, analyzed, and explained policies, procedures, and programs
Teacher Aide
Shawnee School District84
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Create innovative learning ideas
- Manage behavior plans
- Designed educational programs tailored to student needs based on assessment data
- Assisted teaching staff in the creation and implementation of powerful learning environments and lesson plans
Union County Chamber of Commerce
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Liaison between community businesses and board of directors
- Planned tourism events for the county
- Managed Office
- Organized fundraising events
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
01.1990 - 01.1996
- Organized and implemented youth conferences and activities on a local, state, and tri state level
- Wrote and produced monthly newsletter for county and state distribution
- Communicated and collaborated with political officials, business professionals, and school officials in various program areas
- Public spokesperson for various organization on radio programs and other media outlets
- County4-H advisor
Education
Specialist in Education -
William Woods University
Fulton, Mo12.2013
Masters in Education Administration - undefined
William Woods University
Fulton, Mo12.2011
Special Education Teacher Certification - undefined
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Il05.2008
B.S. - Speech Communications
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Il05.1991
Skills
- Special Education Law and Case Studies Training 235 hours
- Effective School Discipline: Mastering Challenging Moments Training 36 hours
- McKinney Vento Homeless Training 88 hours
- Effective Administration of Special Education Services 20 hours
- RTI Training 80 hours Presented program 36 hours
- CPI Certified – Taught 120 plus hours Trained 97 hours
- Employee performance evaluations
Certification
- Illinois Professional Educator Licenses
- Endorsements
- Superintendent
- General Administrative K-12
- Learning Behavior Specialist1 Prek-12
- English Language Arts Secondary
Accomplishments
- Decreased discipline referrals by 75% by initiating a school wide behavior system
- Designed and implemented student behavioral programs to reduce truancy, attitude, and interactions with teachers and students. Suspension were reduced from 58 to7 over a 2 year time span
- Reduced dropout rates by100% over a3 year time span
Timeline
Principal
Meridian School District 101
07.2018 - Current
School Administrator
JAMP Special Education District
01.2018 - 06.2018
Teacher Aide
Shawnee School District84
01.1998 - 01.2008
Union County Chamber of Commerce
01.1996 - 01.1998
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
01.1990 - 01.1996
Masters in Education Administration - undefined
William Woods University
Special Education Teacher Certification - undefined
Eastern Illinois University
B.S. - Speech Communications
Southern Illinois University
Specialist in Education -
William Woods University