Fontella Knowles
Rock Sound,Bahamas (+1)
Summary
To seek a position as District Superintendent-Eleuthera.
Innovative District Education Officer adept at problem solving, out-of-the-box critical thinking and productive networking. Successful at advocating for students and teachers to ensure they are equipped with the necessary resources required.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
District Education Officer
Department Of Education-Eleuthera District
08.2019 - Current
- Coordinating the registration of students for feeder schools within the District
- Assisting with monitoring curriculum implementation
- Coordinating professional development activities for school administrators, teaches and support staff.
- Overseeing data collection at the District level
- Supervising the activities after school and extracurricular programs within the District.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Scheduled educational activities throughout the District with Government and Independent schools.
Principal
Preston H. Albury High School
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Responsible for all areas of the school
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Provided Workshops for Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Vice Principal
Preston H. Albury High School
08.2010 - 07.2016
- Supervised scheduling
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Planned and implemented professional development programs.
- Responsible for finances & budgeting
- Responsible for internal & external examinations
- Responsible for student related activities & programmes
- Assists with discipline
- Supervised TechVoc & Social Science Departments
Senior Mistress
Preston H. Albury High School
09.2006 - 06.2010
- Responsible for student related activities
- Responsible for scheduling (Master timetable and internal examinations)
- Responsible for substitutions
- Supervised Social Science Department
- Assisted with discipline
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to foster development of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking.
Acting Principal
Preston H. Albury High School
04.2004 - 07.2004
- Responsible for all aspects of the school
Senior Mistress
Preston H. Albury High School
09.2003 - 04.2004
- Assisted with discipline
- Responsible for substitutions
- Assisted with scheduling
Accounts Officer
Barclays Bank
01.1999 - 08.2000
- Reviewed Bank’s Balance Sheet
- Foreign Trade Data
- Reconciliation
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Learning And Leadership
Barry University
Miami, Florida12.2017
Certificate - Educational Leadership
The College of the Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas07.2012
B.Ed - Secondary Education (Advanced Placement)
The College of The Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas12.2000
Associate of Arts - History/Geography
The College of The Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas04.2000
Skills
Time Management
- Public Speaking-served as guest speaker at numerous events
- Leadership Trainer
- Calm Under Pressure
- MS Office
- Supervision and Leadership
- Event Organizing
- Relationship Building
Extracurricular Activities
Church Administrator/Event Planner
Choir Member
Public Speaker/Guest Speaker
Timeline
District Education Officer
Department Of Education-Eleuthera District
08.2019 - Current
Principal
Preston H. Albury High School
08.2016 - 08.2019
Vice Principal
Preston H. Albury High School
08.2010 - 07.2016
Senior Mistress
Preston H. Albury High School
09.2006 - 06.2010
Acting Principal
Preston H. Albury High School
04.2004 - 07.2004
Senior Mistress
Preston H. Albury High School
09.2003 - 04.2004
Accounts Officer
Barclays Bank
01.1999 - 08.2000
Master of Science - Organizational Learning And Leadership
Barry University
Certificate - Educational Leadership
The College of the Bahamas
B.Ed - Secondary Education (Advanced Placement)
The College of The Bahamas
Associate of Arts - History/Geography
The College of The Bahamas
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