Jon D. Salyer
Georgetown,KY
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering nine years of experience as school administrator. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Scott County Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Principal
Scott County Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Directed all facets of operations on behalf of a staff of up to 70 and allocating a $300K annual budget in alignment with facility and supply needs
- Optimized and implemented administration policies and procedures in addition to overseeing the selection and utilization of various EdTech programs
- Led the development of personal and professional growth goals for employees, providing accountability to goals and leveraging performance insights to facilitate impactful professional development opportunities
- Individually coached and mentored staff
- Instituted staff-wide professional development opportunities annually
- Focused leadership efforts on climate and culture
- Fostered a highly-collaborative and supportive work environment among staff, including stepping in for one another as needed, sharing effective strategies with others, and cultivating positive relationships with colleagues
- Nurtured relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including maintaining consistent communication with staff as well as community and leadership
- Strengthened community engagement including partnerships that benefited both parties
Assistant Principal
Scott County Schools
07.2016 - 07.2021
- Defined school-wide educational expectations and goals and strategically integrated curricula, materials, and technological resources to help teachers and students excel
- Collaborated with teachers in developing and maintaining curriculum standards, defining mission statements, and setting performance goals for continuous personal and professional growth
- Solved complex problems with initiative and sound judgment, including addressing the allocation of budgets and staff to ensure every grade level received the resources necessary to succeed
- Inaugurated the school’s first-ever 'Energy Squad' devoted to optimizing energy efficiency, enabling 'green' enhancements that successfully retained the school’s Energy Star certification for eight years running
Teacher
Scott County Schools
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Education
Director of Pupil Personnel -
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12.2020
Master of Arts - Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05.2012
Master of Arts - Teaching
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - History
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2006
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Vision & Goal-Setting
- Culture-Building
- School Safety & Security
- Training & Development
- Instructional Technologies
- Resource Allocation
Affiliations
- National Educators Association
- Kentucky Association of School Administrators
Select Accomplishments
- Spearheaded the implementation of programs and strategies for a building scoring in the Top 10 schools state-wide for growth during the 2018-19 schoolyear.
- Trained, developed, and mentored through professional development opportunities and hands-on coaching designed to enhance instructional delivery and strengthen achievement, including taking initiative to institute a weekly newsletter providing insights into emerging trends and strategies.
- Paved the way for technological advancement as an early adopter of emerging resources, including leading technology based push for differentiated learning.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Scott County Schools
10.2023 - Current
Principal
Scott County Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Principal
Scott County Schools
07.2016 - 07.2021
Teacher
Scott County Schools
07.2013 - 07.2016
Director of Pupil Personnel -
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Arts - Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Arts - Teaching
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Eastern Kentucky University
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