Leader Skills
What specific skills and abilities do I possess that would make me successful in a school leadership position?
The skills and abilities that would make me successful as a school leader are the core values stated by local Superintendent Jerome Belair: “Our work together requires teamwork, collaboration and dedication. We believe in the value of collaboration and communication. We believe that commitment to and implementation of continuous learning leads to improved student performance. We believe in the power of personal connections and relations between staff, students, parents and the community.”
My resume and reference letters show that my skills and abilities adhere to these values. The success of any school is paramount, and my commitment to that goal is unflagging. This dedication can be seen in my 23 years as a teacher, department head, and regional advisor, in my lifelong involvement and research in state leadership and professional-development training, and in my passion for education.
The past two decades have presented opportunities to write and implement grants and design curriculum. I have focused on improving school climate and student behavior and supported the hiring of music teachers and school leaders. I have also gained training and expertise in data coordination to enhance student progress through data-driven decision-making and whole-school program development.
These endeavors support an understanding of and belief in 21st century skills, including technology, critical thinking, rigor, capstone projects/portfolios and higher-order thinking. Much of my success as a teacher requires teamwork and collaboration with students, the staff, the whole school, parents, and the community. I would not be successful without a dedication to improving student performance and being a team player and collaborator.
My communication skills play a large role in my accomplishments. I make it a priority to keep up with trends and best practices to effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and community members. I have incorporated technology to great effect by starting a Twitter account and website for my department and by blogging on the Waterford Patch. As a teacher, I have honed my craft in public speaking and believe it to be one of my strongest assets. This skill has been shown when I led professional development for literacy, SEED, and my subject, and in my presentations to the Board of Education.
Being a lifelong learner keeps me at the forefront of educational success. I am not afraid of change or the application of new practices because that gives me a chance to evaluate my growth as a teacher. I instill this same value in my students, that they be continuous students of their craft and strive to be successful, innovative and willing to learn from their failures. Moreover, I encourage them to be active and vital members of the school and community.
Early in my education, I learned to value the educational process. Growing up in a lower income family, I developed a strong work ethic that led to success in many areas. I graduated second in my high school class, received the State Superintendent’s Scholar Award and Scholar-Athlete awards, and competed on my high school math team. These challenges and victories made me a better educator because I know what it takes for students to overcome obstacles.
My supervisors endorse my abilities and potential: “Tim is passionate about school leadership and does everything possible to make Waterford High School better. Tim is organized and is willing to tackle any initiative that will improve teaching, learning or the climate of the school. Tim has an easy going demeanor and enjoys the company of people which is conducive to people being drawn to him.” “Tim Fioravanti is ready to be a school leader. He possesses the needed skills. His personality and work ethic are suited to the job. His personal character and professionalism are very solid. He is a man who does all things well. He sees the problem, analyzes it and goes to work fixing it.”
The skills and abilities that would make me successful as a school leader are the core values stated by local Superintendent Jerome Belair: “Our work together requires teamwork, collaboration and dedication. We believe in the value of collaboration and communication. We believe that commitment to and implementation of continuous learning leads to improved student performance. We believe in the power of personal connections and relations between staff, students, parents and the community.”
My resume and reference letters show that my skills and abilities adhere to these values. The success of any school is paramount, and my commitment to that goal is unflagging. This dedication can be seen in my 23 years as a teacher, department head, and regional advisor, in my lifelong involvement and research in state leadership and professional-development training, and in my passion for education.
The past two decades have presented opportunities to write and implement grants and design curriculum. I have focused on improving school climate and student behavior and supported the hiring of music teachers and school leaders. I have also gained training and expertise in data coordination to enhance student progress through data-driven decision-making and whole-school program development.
These endeavors support an understanding of and belief in 21st century skills, including technology, critical thinking, rigor, capstone projects/portfolios and higher-order thinking. Much of my success as a teacher requires teamwork and collaboration with students, the staff, the whole school, parents, and the community. I would not be successful without a dedication to improving student performance and being a team player and collaborator.
My communication skills play a large role in my accomplishments. I make it a priority to keep up with trends and best practices to effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and community members. I have incorporated technology to great effect by starting a Twitter account and website for my department and by blogging on the Waterford Patch. As a teacher, I have honed my craft in public speaking and believe it to be one of my strongest assets. This skill has been shown when I led professional development for literacy, SEED, and my subject, and in my presentations to the Board of Education.
Being a lifelong learner keeps me at the forefront of educational success. I am not afraid of change or the application of new practices because that gives me a chance to evaluate my growth as a teacher. I instill this same value in my students, that they be continuous students of their craft and strive to be successful, innovative and willing to learn from their failures. Moreover, I encourage them to be active and vital members of the school and community.
Early in my education, I learned to value the educational process. Growing up in a lower income family, I developed a strong work ethic that led to success in many areas. I graduated second in my high school class, received the State Superintendent’s Scholar Award and Scholar-Athlete awards, and competed on my high school math team. These challenges and victories made me a better educator because I know what it takes for students to overcome obstacles.
My supervisors endorse my abilities and potential: “Tim is passionate about school leadership and does everything possible to make Waterford High School better. Tim is organized and is willing to tackle any initiative that will improve teaching, learning or the climate of the school. Tim has an easy going demeanor and enjoys the company of people which is conducive to people being drawn to him.” “Tim Fioravanti is ready to be a school leader. He possesses the needed skills. His personality and work ethic are suited to the job. His personal character and professionalism are very solid. He is a man who does all things well. He sees the problem, analyzes it and goes to work fixing it.”