EXPERIENCE
Accomplished, dynamic, and strategic professional offering an outstanding record of return on investment. Equipped with over 27 years of experience in organizational leadership, systems management, curriculum development, school finance, and effective instruction. Experienced in formulating innovative solutions to achieve organizational goals and adept at overcoming academic, fiscal, and growth challenges.
Professional EDUCATOR
Summary
Address 230 West Highland Drive Henderson, Nevada 89015 Phone Number 702-592-9740 Email Carrie.Buck@cox.net
President, The Pinecrest Foundation November 2018 - Present Partnered with multiple community advocates to support Pinecrest initiatives Created Master Teacher Gala to celebrate educators from all campuses; securing funding from private donors and community partners Coordinated the STEMeffect enterprise to provide free, standards-based STEM curriculum to the public; as well as producing videos to support home connections Encouraged the Edutainment initiative to create opportunities for guest speakers to interact with and teach students through video conferencing; such as: historians, war veterans, STEM careers, journalists, and doctors Supported the eSports network to increase student engagement across multiple campuses Executive Director/Lead Principal, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada, K-12 2014 - 2018 Established initial organizational needs assessment, school policies/procedures, marketing campaigns, and evaluation metrics Coordinated turnaround efforts with a collaborative strategic plan, rigorous instructional model, high quality curriculum, personalized learning, professional development, data analysis, and reflective practice Led and managed human capital plan, recruiting, hiring, mentoring, evaluating, and retaining team members Increased student achievement to all 5-star campuses and recognized as one of the top charter networks in the state Grew enrollment from 1 to 4 campuses with 700 to 4600 students and a wait list of over 3500 students; organizational expansion to include new Sloan Canyon K-12 campus to open in August 2019 Developed and managed system/school budgets up to 35 million and established a long-term sustainability/surplus framework Acquired and managed 8.5 million dollars in federal, state, and community grants Achieved all targeted board directives; including increases in academic achievement, staff retention, financial viability, and expansion of the organization Principal, C.T. Sewell Elementary School, K-5 2006 - 2014 Increased student achievement from 35% to 85% in English Language Arts and from 36% to 90% in Math Advocated and managed over 4 million dollars in federal and state grants, private donations, and resources Coordinated staff development, as well as planned a multitude of projects, activities, and events Achieved specific goals and objectives of an empowerment school while honoring district constraints
Dr. Carrie A. Buck
Adjunct Professor, Touro University 2014 - 2019 Researched, developed, and taught school finance to aspiring school leaders Taught classes about writing grants and building collaborative community partnerships Assistant Principal; CCSD 2004 - 2006 Led and managed human capital; wrote and disseminated information to stakeholders; planned and accomplished a multitude of projects; such as: developing a school-wide writing curriculum, supervising and evaluating staff, and implementing positive behavior supports Area Chair, TESL Curriculum Writer & Professor; University of Phoenix, Sierra NV, & NSC 2001 - 2018 Taught adults, mentored instructors, student teachers, administrative interns, conducted action research, marketed programs, promoted enrollment campaigns, wrote TESL curriculum, and analyzed effectiveness of outcomes Adult ESL Teacher; CCSD Adult Education & NV Association of Latin Americans 1998 - 2000 Engaged adult ESL learners in competency-based language acquisition to promote language learning ELL Classroom Teacher, ELL Strategist & PD Cadre; Wooley, Newton, McCaw, & SE Region 1996 - 2004 Classroom ELL Teacher, mentored teachers and provided professional development in ELL strategies of sheltered instruction, multicultural competency, and language acquisition differentiated experiences based on performance levels of employees
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University: October 2006 ED.D in Educational Leadership Emphasis in organizational leadership, public administration, school finance, and adult learning theory University of Phoenix: July 1998 M.A. in Administration and Supervision Emphasis in strategy formation and improvement, budgeting and finance, and staff development/evaluation Montana State University: December 1995 B.S. in Elementary Education Emphasis on learning theory, technology education, and child development
State of Nevada License: School Administrator, K-12 State of Nevada License: Teacher, K-8 TESL Endorsement, K-12
Board of Directors, Charter School Association of Nevada: 2015 Board of Directors, Kasner Foundation: 2015 Alumni, Public Education Foundation Executive Leadership Academy: 2014 Alumni, Leadership Henderson: 2014 Advisory Board, Spread the Word Nevada: 2010 Nevada Cohort, Milken Family Foundation: 2008
certifications
Henderson Mayor's Honor Roll Designation Recipient, All 5-Star Schools: 2018 NAWBO Women of Distinction Award Recipient, Education: 2018 Nevada Governor's STEM Designation Recipient, Pinecrest Inspirada: 2018 Most Influential Woman in Scouting: 2015 Life Changer Award Nominee, National Life Group: 2014, 2015 National Title 1 Distinguished School Designation Recipient, C.T. Sewell: 2014 After School All Stars Spokesperson, C.T. Sewell: 2012 ASCD Outstanding Young Educators Cadre Member: 2009 National Milken Award Recipient, Leadership in Education: 2008 CCSD Empowerment School Leader & Spokesperson: 2008 "I am a Phoenix" University of Phoenix National Advertising Campaign Spokesperson: 2008 University of Phoenix Faculty of the Month: September 2002 & 2003, March 2006 "Most Outstanding Educator" Commendation from the Mayor of Henderson: 1999
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