Resumé


 * Tammy Summerville, Ed.D.**
 * // Improving Student Achievement • Encouraging Collaboration and Innovation //**

** EXPERIENCED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR ** **//…committed to participating in professional learning communities to improve student achievement//**

21st Century Visionary Leader, Licensed Educator with a Doctorate Degree coupled with 23 years’ experience providing leadership in K-12 public education, securing technology resources, and implementing effective programs such as the Alabama Reading Initiative, Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and International Baccalaureate Programme __SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS__
 * An **enthusiastic, creative, and passionate educator**, mentor and advisor who believes that all children can learn and thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating, engaging and appropriate to their unique talents and abilities.
 * **Instructional Leadership** – A 21st Century data-driven, instructional leader who collaborates with all stakeholders to improve student academic performance.

**__EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE__** **Ed.D., Educational Administration**, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL – 2010 **Ed.S., Educational Leadership**, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL – 2003 **M.Ed., Elementary Education**, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL – 1993 **B.S., Elementary Education**, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL – 1990

**HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE**

__**Principal**__
 * Huntsville City Schools, Huntsville, AL** **July** **2006 - Present**
 * Creating a shared mission, vision, values, and goals to improve the academic performance of 675 students in a PK-8 school
 * Analyzing multiple assessments in compliance with national, state, and district requirements to implement best instructional practices
 * Using innovative technology resources to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative learning, thematic instruction and differentiation
 * Building the capacity of teachers by promoting adult learning, on-going, job-embedded professional development


 * //__Highlighted Achievements__//**
 * Contributing to improved student performance on standardized testing by analyzing student data in weekly and monthly data meetings with teachers
 * Creating a positive school culture through regularly collaborating with school community using Web 2.0 tools, i.e. wiki, blog, Google Apps
 * Providing instructional and administration leadership in the successful implementation of International Baccalaureate Programme (IB), Formative Assessments and Standards-based Report Cards (K-5), Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS), and School Uniform Initiative
 * Increasing parental involvement by implementing web-based parent volunteer software; communicating with parents regularly via e-mail, blog, and Edmodo

**__Assistant Principal, Reading Specialist, and Teacher (5th Grade)__**
 * Madison City Schools, Madison, AL August 1998 – June 2006**
 * Taught language arts and mathematics
 * Provided individual and small group instruction
 * Evaluated student work progress using a variety of assessment techniques
 * Assisted with the instructional program of a K-6 school of 720 students

**__Teacher (5th Grade)__**
 * Madison County Schools**, **Madison, AL** **August 1994 – July 1998**
 * Developed daily learning plans and testing materials; leveraged the use of technology to enhance instruction, infusing the use the latest technology to conduct research and prepare reports, including: the Internet, PowerPoint presentation software, and on-line library research
 * Implemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student attention, involvement and discipline
 * Partnered with parents in students’ success; provided feedback on students’ progress and to discuss areas needing improvement and additional work

**__Teacher (5th Grade)__**
 * Decatur City Schools**, **Decatur, AL** **August 1990 – June 1994**
 * Conducted classroom instruction; prepared daily lesson plans; administered tests; provided feedback on learning achievements and needs for improvement

**PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE**

Alabama State Department of Education, Montgomery, AL **Oct 2009 – Present** e-Learning Instructor

Alabama A & M University, Normal, AL **Fall, 2004** Adjunct Instructor

**DISTRICT COMMITTEES**

Principal Mentoring Committee, 2011 Huntsville City Schools

District-wide Teacher Selection Committee, 2011 Huntsville City Schools

Key Leaders Network, 2010 Alabama Best Practices Center

Policy Advisory Committee, 2008 – 2011 Huntsville City Schools

District-wide School Uniform Committee, 2010 Huntsville City Schools

District-wide Improving Magnet Schools Committee, 2010 Huntsville City Schools

**__CERTIFICATIONS__** Class B, Elementary (075), 2008-2013 Class A, Elementary (076), 2008-2013 Class A, Educational Administrator (081), 2008-2013 Class AA, Educational Administrator (082), 2008-2013 **__PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS__** Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated (AKA) Alabama Education Association (AEA) Council of Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) Huntsville Education Education (HEA), Board of Directors International Society of Technology Education (ISTE) //Learning Forward//, formerly National Staff Development Council National Elementary Association of Elementary Principals (NAESP) National Education Association (NEA) **__AWARDS__** 2009-10 Joffre and Zadie B. Whisenton Award Recipient, The University of Alabama 2010 CLAS Banner School 2010 International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP and MYP World School **__PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS__** The University of Alabama Superintendents’ Academy, Class of 2011 Nominated for the 2011 District Level Middle School Principal of the Year 2011 Outstanding Principal of the Year, Huntsville City Council of PTAs Completed Doctor of Education in 2010 2012 Graduate of SUPES Academy References Available Upon Request