Kandice Matthews

200 Kellington #6102

Kingwood, TX 77339
281-844-3114
kbmatthews@aldineisd.org

Objective__________________________________________________________
To obtain an administrative position on an elementary school campus where I can use effective
communication, organization, and problem solving skills to promote a collaborative school community and a
highly motivating learning environment.

School Leadership Experiences________________________________________

As Kindergarten Grade Level Chairperson for 15 years, I worked with a variety of personalities,
conducted weekly meetings, prepared agendas, led team building exercises, coordinated team
activities, monitored school schedules and represented grade level interests on the Leadership Team.

Served 9 years on the Site Based Management Leadership Team and had the opportunity to
participate in Trinity Leadership Training, Balderidge Training, budget training, and a variety of
campus decision making experiences.

During my 8 years as the Summer School Coordinator/Administrator, I prepared a Summer School

Handbook, ordered supplies, monitored time cards, assisted with pay requisitions, created daily
schedules, prepared bus route information, trained teachers, monitored attendance, submitted district
reports, monitored grade reporting, approved lesson plans, completed State required paperwork for
Special Language Summer Program, ordered lunches and handled all parent concerns and questions.

Worked for 2 years as an Extended Day Coordinator where I prepared class rosters, organized
dismissal, collected permission slips, arranged bus route information, and monitored teacher/student
activities.

For 2 years I have served as the Campus SIOP Trainer/Coach which consists of training the staff,
preparing activities, modeling lessons, and assisting struggling teachers.

As a District Science Curriculum Trainer for 2 years, I presented training to teacher that introduce
upcoming curriculum and clarified district expectations.

Served 4 years on the Johnson Elementary PTA in which I performed the duties of the Secretary,
Vice-President and President including minute taking and conducting the meetings.

While serving 3 years as a TEEG/DATE Grant Co-Chairperson, I worked with a team to determine
criteria for incentive pay, collected testing data, prepared state required paperwork, and monitored
incentive money distribution.

Served as a member of the Campus Hiring Panel for a variety of positions on the campus including
classroom teachers, physical education teacher, and counselor.

Kandice Matthews

200 Kellington #6102

Kingwood, TX 77339
281-844-3114
kbmatthews@aldineisd.org

School Leadership Experiences_(cont.)___________________________________

Member of the District Report Card Committee which prepared the Kindergarten Report Card during
the revision period.

Mentor to numerous student teachers and first year teachers

Served on many campus committees such as Math, Technology, Grant, and Climate

Professional Experience____________________________________________
Johnson Elementary School

Kindergarten Teacher

Second Grade Structured English Immersion Teacher

1992 Present

Certifications/Awards______________________________________________
Principal Certification (expected Spring 2015)
Elementary Self-Contained Grades (1-8) Lifetime Certification
Elementary Social Studies Composite Grades (1-8) Lifetime Certification
Early Childhood Education Grades (PK-KG) Lifetime Certification
English as a Second Language Supplement Grades (PK 8) Certification (Current)
2008 2009 Johnson Elementary Teacher of the Year
2008 2009 Aldine Elementary Teacher of the Year District Finalist
2003 KPRC Sunshine Award Winner
1998 Johnson Elementary PTA Honorary Lifetime Member
1996 Johnson Elementary PTA Educator of the Year

Education________________________________________________________
2015

M. Ed., Educational Leadership, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX (June 2015)

1992

B.S., Elementary Education, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

1990

A.A., Joliet Junior College Associates Degree, Joliet, IL

References________________________________________________________
Margaret Doran, Principal
Johnson Elementary School
5801 Hamill Rd. Houston, TX 77039
281-985-6510
mdoran@aldineisd.org

Dr. Rebecca Hoyt, Principal

Hambrick Middle School
4600 Aldine Mail Route Rd. Houston TX 77039
281-985-6570
rhoyt@aldineisd.org

Gina Foroi, Assistant Principal

Johnson Elementary School
5801 Hamill Rd. Houston, TX 77039
281-985-6510
gforoi@aldineisd.org