| Phone: | (555) 847-2936 |
| Address: | Springfield, Illinois 62701 |
| Website: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordelia-blackwood-education |
| Email: | [email protected] |
Key Skills
Administrative Competencies: Budget Management: Multi-year budget planning, cost reduction strategies, resource allocation; Data Analysis: Student achievement analysis, intervention planning, progress monitoring; Staff Supervision: Teacher evaluation, instructional coaching, professional development planning; Policy Implementation: FERPA compliance, IDEA regulations, state testing coordination; Conflict Resolution: Restorative justice practices, stakeholder mediation, crisis management
Educational Leadership: Instructional Leadership: Classroom observation protocols, curriculum alignment, vertical articulation; Student Discipline: PBIS implementation, due process procedures, behavioral intervention planning; Technology Integration: Student Information Systems (PowerSchool), Google Workspace administration, data visualization tools; Stakeholder Engagement: Parent communication, community partnerships, board presentation skills; Professional Development: Adult learning principles, coaching methodologies, needs assessment
Honors
Excellence in Educational Leadership Award
Springfield School District
2023
Recognized for implementing school-wide data analysis protocols resulting in 22% increase in state assessment scores
Illinois Mathematics Education Innovation Award
Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics
2022
Honored for developing cross-curricular mathematics integration program adopted by 6 district schools
Outstanding Department Chair Recognition
Illinois Association of School Administrators
2021
Selected for exemplary leadership in teacher mentoring and budget management
Cordelia Blackwood
Assistant Principal
- Educational leader with 9 years of progressive teaching and leadership experience, including 4 years as Mathematics Department Chair overseeing 15 teachers across grades 6-12
- Led implementation of data-driven instruction protocols that increased state assessment scores by 22% over three years
- Successfully managed $45,000 annual department budget while reducing costs by 15% through strategic resource allocation
- Mentored 8 new teachers through district induction program with 100% retention rate and tenure achievement
- Hold Master's in Educational Leadership and State Administrative License with expertise in instructional supervision and school improvement initiatives
Education and Certifications
Northern Illinois University
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
May 2021
DeKalb, Illinois
Graduated: May 2021
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Relevant Coursework: School Law, Instructional Supervision, Data-Driven Decision Making, Budget Management
Graduated: May 2021
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Relevant Coursework: School Law, Instructional Supervision, Data-Driven Decision Making, Budget Management
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois Principal License (K-12)
August 2021
Issued: August 2021 | Expires: August 2026
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
May 2015
Charleston, Illinois
Graduated: May 2015
Illinois Teaching License - Mathematics 6-12 (Current through 2026)
Graduated: May 2015
Illinois Teaching License - Mathematics 6-12 (Current through 2026)
Professional Experience
Roosevelt High School
Mathematics Department Chair & High School Mathematics Teacher
August 2020 - Present
- Supervise and evaluate 15 mathematics teachers across grades 6-12, conducting formal observations and providing instructional coaching
- Manage $45,000 annual department budget, reducing expenditures by 15% while expanding technology resources and manipulatives
- Chair School Improvement Committee, facilitating monthly meetings with 18 stakeholders including teachers, parents, and community members
- Coordinate vertical alignment initiatives resulting in 22% increase in state assessment scores over three-year period
- Lead professional development sessions on differentiated instruction and data analysis for 65-member faculty
- Serve as liaison between administration and faculty, successfully mediating concerns about new grading policy implementation
- Oversee student discipline procedures for mathematics-related academic integrity violations, implementing restorative justice practices
Lincoln Middle School
Mathematics Teacher & Grade Level Team Leader
August 2017 - July 2020
- Led 8th grade team of 12 teachers in data analysis and intervention planning, resulting in 18% improvement in reading and mathematics proficiency
- Mentored 4 new teachers through district induction program, providing weekly coaching sessions and classroom observation feedback
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences for 240 families, developing communication protocols adopted school-wide
- Managed substitute teacher coverage and emergency lesson plans for grade level team during teacher absences
- Implemented PBIS behavioral intervention strategies, contributing to 35% reduction in office disciplinary referrals
- Facilitated consensus-building sessions for new bell schedule implementation, achieving 92% faculty approval
Washington Elementary School
Mathematics Teacher
August 2015 - July 2017
- Taught mathematics to grades 4-6, consistently achieving 15% above district average on state assessments
- Served on Curriculum Review Committee, contributing to adoption of new mathematics textbook series
- Coordinated after-school tutoring program serving 45 students, with 85% showing measurable improvement
- Collaborated with special education team to develop individualized mathematics interventions for students with disabilities
Leadership and Committee Work
District Mathematics Curriculum Committee
Springfield School District
2019 - Present
- Lead district-wide vertical alignment initiative across 12 schools, ensuring coherent K-12 mathematics progression
- Develop assessment protocols and pacing guides adopted by all district mathematics teachers
- Present quarterly reports to School Board on curriculum implementation progress and student achievement data
Summer School Administrator
Roosevelt High School
Summers 2021, 2022, 2023
- Supervised 8 teachers and 150 students in credit recovery and enrichment programs
- Managed $25,000 summer program budget, including staffing, materials, and transportation coordination
- Handled student discipline, parent communication, and emergency procedures with minimal principal oversight
- Achieved 94% course completion rate and 89% credit recovery success rate
Accreditation Steering Committee Chair
Roosevelt High School
2022 - 2023
- Led comprehensive school self-study process involving 25 faculty members and community stakeholders
- Coordinated evidence collection and analysis across five accreditation standards
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings and managed timeline for successful accreditation renewal
Professional Development
Instructional Leadership Institute
Illinois Association of School Administrators
2023
School Law and Policy Workshop
Northern Illinois University
2022
Data-Driven Decision Making Certificate
Regional Office of Education
2021
Restorative Justice Practices Training
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
2020
PBIS Implementation and Coaching
Illinois PBIS Network
2019
Publications
Building Mathematical Thinking Through Vertical Alignment
Illinois Mathematics Teacher Journal
Fall 2023
Fall 2023
Data Teams in Action: Leading Collaborative Analysis for Student Success
Springfield District Professional Development Series
2022
2022
Mentoring New Teachers: Strategies for Sustainable Support
Illinois Association of School Administrators Annual Conference
2021
Presented at Illinois Association of School Administrators Annual Conference, 2021