Natasha Norman

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ABOUT NATASHA NORMAN

EXPERIENCED EDUCATORSupervise several functional areas that affect a business and its employees, including recruiting and staffing, compensation, compliance with local and federal laws, employee and labor relations, employee training and development, benefits, and Leader, Bridge Builder, and Licensed Educator with a Master’s Degree and over 26 years of experience instructing elementary and middle education students, securing resources, and implementing effective programs. 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, comforting, and appropriate to their unique talents and abilities.• Instructional Leadership - Use a balanced blend of motivational and targeted instruction methodologies to enhance curricula, and focus on the three ‘R’s - rigor, relevancy, and relationships. • Engage Parents – Work closely with parents throughout their career, with repeated successes securing a high level of parental involvement.• Leverage Resources / Strategic Collaborations – Work closely with district leaders and community partners to encourage parental involvement and strong community alliances.• Utilize a visionary approach with consistency to help students past the threshold of not-knowing to knowing and develop to their fullest extent• Leadership and Team Building/ Experience in guiding groups, fostering collaboration, and motivating team members.• Critical Thinking: Skills in analyzing situations, solving problems, and making informed decisions.• Project Management- Experience in planning lessons, managing classroom activities, and coordinating educational programs.• Conflict Resolution-The ability to mediate disagreements and facilitate constructive discussions.• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence- Understanding and addressing the needs of individuals, fostering a supportive workplace culture.• Assessment and Evaluation-Skills in assessing performance and effectiveness, useful for evaluating employee development and program success.• Resource Allocation-Prioritization: Identifying which projects or areas need resources the most based on strategic objectives. Budgeting Allocating financial resources to different departments or projects, ensuring that spending aligns with the organization’s goals.