Successful administrators possess the ability to be both efficient school managers and effective instructional leaders. Developing a plan to stay organized is a key component. Administrators must continually be aware of appointments, events, and deadlines that are imperative to meet. The methods I use to always stay abreast of these situations is using a calendar with notification alarms, as well as a hard copy that can be used at a glance. Furthermore, at the beginning of each week I create a schedule of task for each day that are mandatory and listed in order of priority. At the end of each day, I review the list and make adjustments as needed to prepare for the following day.
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Effective leaders nurture the home-school connection, and encourage parents to participate in their child’s education. Fostering meaningful relationships with parents and the community is an essential component of effective leadership. Beyond my classroom, I worked collaboratively to create, and attend Family Math Nights where we created math games for grades K-5, handouts for parents with game rules and the skills it promoted; as well as including older students who were well-versed in math to monitor and assist throughout the evening in exchange for Community Service hours. These events brought people at all levels together for a shared purpose. Modeling elements of a true leader, we had participants complete a survey to ensure their needs where met, and the committee used those results to improve the next …show more content…
Providing resources for teachers in order for them to reinforce, and remediate instruction is a tool a leader must use to promote a positive culture where students feel safe to learn and take educational risks; and teachers need to feel supported. I have motivated teachers by sharing classroom management techniques, such as the Daily 5. Aside from presenting an in-service for teachers, I also modeled by example by encouraging them to visit my classroom, as well as other rooms where effective strategies were being utilized. Encouraging a path for problem solving and adult learning is an efficient and effective attribute of a successful
Being responsive and proactive to stakeholders in a timely …show more content…
Effective leaders nurture the home-school connection, and encourage parents to participate in their child’s education. Fostering meaningful relationships with parents and the community is an essential component of effective leadership. Beyond my classroom, I worked collaboratively to create, and attend Family Math Nights where we created math games for grades K-5, handouts for parents with game rules and the skills it promoted; as well as including older students who were well-versed in math to monitor and assist throughout the evening in exchange for Community Service hours. These events brought people at all levels together for a shared purpose. Modeling elements of a true leader, we had participants complete a survey to ensure their needs where met, and the committee used those results to improve the next …show more content…
Providing resources for teachers in order for them to reinforce, and remediate instruction is a tool a leader must use to promote a positive culture where students feel safe to learn and take educational risks; and teachers need to feel supported. I have motivated teachers by sharing classroom management techniques, such as the Daily 5. Aside from presenting an in-service for teachers, I also modeled by example by encouraging them to visit my classroom, as well as other rooms where effective strategies were being utilized. Encouraging a path for problem solving and adult learning is an efficient and effective attribute of a successful