Resume

Felecia McKnight Young

1227 Kensington Lane Salisbury, NC 28146

youngfm30@gmail.com

Objective: Student-centered educator motivated to making a difference in the lives of all students and teachers through engaging, inspiring, and innovative leadership. 

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Education

Master of School Administration                                                        December 2010

University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Middle School Math Certification                                                       May 2006

University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Bachelor of Science In Human Services and Resources                     May 2001

Anderson University

Leadership Experience 

Rowan Salisbury School District, Salisbury NC                                  2015 - 2018

Assistant Principal - Hanford Dole Elementary

Assisted in the overall activities for elementary school with 525 students and 80 faculty members. Scope of position includes: staff development and evaluation; data driven; record and administration organization and maintenance; public relations; student discipline; bus coordinator; LEA rep; program initiatives and coordinator; team building, shared decision-making; served as Title 1 Coordinator overseeing programs, resources, and controlled $250,000 Title 1 budget.

Strategic Leadership

• Supported principal in shared vision.
• Assisted in communicating shared vision to all stakeholders; staff, students, and parents.
• Obtained strategic data to guide decision making.
• Examined evidence of learning to ensure all students are successful.

Instructional Leadership

• 100% teacher retention. 
• Purchased formative assessment digital tools to impact instruction.
• Serve as LEA and helped develop and communicate individualized education plans for identified students. 
• Shared vision of latest research and best practices to staff that prepare students for success.
• Created and facilitated professional development opportunities on research based classroom strategies to enhance classroom instruction and technology integration.
• Assisted in implementing school-wide Blended Learning model in all classrooms.
• Used data to make informative decisions to improve student success.

Cultural Leadership

• Cultivated an environment that encouraged open communication and trust between and among  all stakeholders.
• Developed collaborative efforts between the school and community.
• Encouraged and maintained high energy to sustain positive school culture.
• Assisted in the sustaining OSS to under 10 a year using a uniformed discipline process.

Human Resources Leadership

• Recruited and hired high qualified staff.
• Coordinated opportunities to provide personalized professional development for all teachers.
• Provided weekly walkthrough feedback for teacher growth. 

Managerial Leadership

• Controlled $250,000 Title 1 Budget.
• Assisted in creation of master schedule.
• Communicated with all stakeholders educational activities and policies.
• Created a digital walkthrough form to provide teachers with immediate feedback during weekly walkthroughs. 

External Development Leadership

• Created opportunities for parent involvement throughout year.
• Built holistic relationships with parents and community partners.
• Utilized Title 1 funds to promote parent involvement activities.
• Partnered with local colleges and community organizations to speak to students.

Professional History

Albemarle Road Middle School                 Math Teacher              8/2018 - Current

Hanford Dole Elementary School            Assistant Principal        8/2015 - 6/2018

Salisbury High School                              Math Teacher               8/2005 - 8/2015

Bradley Middle School                             Math Teacher               8/2001 - 8/2005