Andrew O'Neal
Millsboro
Summary
Dedicated education professional with a doctorate in educational leadership, committed to empowering students to achieve academic goals. Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. Passionate about fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes growth and success for all learners. Expertise in developing innovative strategies that enhance educational outcomes and support student engagement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent
Delmar School District
2023.06 - 2026.06
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance educational outcomes across the district.
- Developed and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency in school administration.
- Fostered collaboration among stakeholders to support community engagement and student success.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for effective financial planning.
- Mentored and trained school leaders on best practices in instructional leadership.
- Analyzed performance data to drive continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to enrich student learning opportunities.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
- Facilitated professional development programs for educators to enhance instructional quality.
- Compiled and presented reports and information to school board each month.
Director of Human Resources
Delmar School District
2022.12 - 2026.06
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed paperwork.
- Provided immediate updates to entire employee pool when policies and procedures were altered.
- Directed job fairs to bring in local talent for long term positions.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all district procedures.
- Collaborated with entire human resource department to discuss new ways to recruit top talent.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Served as district representative on all district-wide interviews.
Interim Superintendent
Delmar School District
2022.12 - 2023.06
- Manage and lead district with more than 1,450 students and 150 staff members effectively.
- Oversee operations at Delmar Middle & Senior High School with proactive oversight.
- Built productive relationships with school staff, building-level, and district administration.
- Established and implemented district-wide policies followed by staff and students.
- Developed programs to advance student success in district.
- Proposed plans involving for achieving objectives in operations and education.
- Worked with district and building-level administrative team to accomplish all objectives and increase student achievement.
- Compiled and presented reports and information to school board each month.
Delmar Middle & Delmar Middle/High School Principal
Delmar School District
2015.04 - 2022.12
- Served as Delmar Middle School Principal.
- Served as Delmar Middle & High School Principal.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
Assistant Principal
Delmar School District
2013.08 - 2015.04
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
Dean of Students
Wicomico County Public Schools
2012.08 - 2013.08
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
Agriscience Teacher
Laurel School District
2010.08 - 2012.08
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
Agriscience Teacher
Laurel School District
2007.08 - 2009.08
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
Education
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA2023-05
Master of Science - Career And Technical Education
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE2006-05
Master of Science - General Agriculture
University of Delaware
Newark, DE2002-01
Skills
- Academic and Professional Excellence
- Leadership and Vision
- Educational Leadership
- School Administration
- Leadership Development
- School Community Relations
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
- Staff education and training
Accomplishments
- Graduated in May 2023 from Liberty University with 4.0 GPA.
- Successfully defended Capstone Project with Liberty University, March 2023.
- Worked with Delmar School District Leadership team to implement new ELA & Math curricula in the middle & high school recently.
- Worked with district leadership team to begin the referendum process for the Delmar School District.
- Served on the Educational Technology committee with DOE as Superintendent representative.
Affiliations
- The School Superintendents Association (AASA)
- National Education Association (NEA)
- Delaware Chief School Officers Association
- Delaware Association of School Personnel Administrators
- Delaware Association of School Administrators
Certification
- Certificate of Advanced Study for School Administration
- Credentialed DPAS II Evaluator for Administrators
- Learning Focused Strategies - Trainer
Timeline
Superintendent
Delmar School District
2023.06 - 2026.06
Director of Human Resources
Delmar School District
2022.12 - 2026.06
Interim Superintendent
Delmar School District
2022.12 - 2023.06
Delmar Middle & Delmar Middle/High School Principal
Delmar School District
2015.04 - 2022.12
Assistant Principal
Delmar School District
2013.08 - 2015.04
Dean of Students
Wicomico County Public Schools
2012.08 - 2013.08
Agriscience Teacher
Laurel School District
2010.08 - 2012.08
Agriscience Teacher
Laurel School District
2007.08 - 2009.08
Master of Science - Career And Technical Education
Wilmington University
Master of Science - General Agriculture
University of Delaware
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership
Liberty University