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Tracey Armstrong

Dover

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Dover Middle School Campus, excelling in crisis management and targeted academic support. Empowered teachers and students through effective behavioral management strategies, fostering a positive school climate. Skilled in team collaboration and continuous improvement, driving student engagement and success in diverse learning environments.

Relationship-driven Dean of Students focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dean of Students

Dover Middle School Campus
03.2025 - Current
  • Supervises and monitors students, handling routine disciplinary matters and maintaining records of referrals and administrative actions.
  • Serves as a resource and support for staff, parents, and students regarding school climate and behavioral expectations.
  • Assists with establishing and implementing building safety and security procedures, including fire and crisis drills.
  • Collaborates with administration to support instructional and behavioral programs through a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).
  • Oversees student-related activities including transportation, cafeteria supervision, and before/after-school programs.
  • Empowers teachers to manage classroom behavior effectively by supporting classroom management strategies.
  • Promotes strong public relations and open communication among the school, families, and broader community.
  • Supported Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 behavior intervention teams, assisting in student counseling and success plans.
  • Conducted non-evaluative classroom observations to support teachers in behavior management strategies.
  • Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, behavior, and intervention strategies.
  • Participated in IEP and manifestation meetings, contributing insights on student behavior and academic needs.
  • Developed instructional plans that integrated classroom engagement and positive behavioral supports.
  • Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.

CTE Teacher- Career & College Readiness

Dover Middle School Campus
08.2023 - Current
  • Design and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Career and College Readiness curriculum standards.
  • Introduce students to various career clusters, pathways, and industry sectors.
  • Teach 21st-century skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, digital literacy, and professionalism.
  • Incorporate project-based learning, career research, and hands-on activities.
  • Facilitate guest speakers, industry tours, and career day events when appropriate.
  • Use technology tools (e.g., Google Suite, MS Office, career exploration platforms) to enhance instruction.
  • Collaborate with school counselors, administrators, and community partners to support student exploration and career development.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and provide feedback.
  • Promote a classroom environment that supports inclusion, equity, and student engagement.
  • Encouraged students to think independently and develop and express original ideas.

Trainmaster – Transportation

Amtrak National Railroad
03.2016 - 11.2021
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes.
  • Conferred with engineers regarding train routes, timetables and cargoes and discussed alternative routes in response to rail defects or obstructions.
  • Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
  • Received information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from electronic monitoring devices.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Education

Master of Education - Educational Administration

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Delaware State University
Dover, DE
05-2012

Skills

  • Targeted academic support
  • Crisis management
  • Classroom management
  • Student development
  • Student engagement
  • Behavioral management
  • Leadership development
  • Financial analysis
  • Continuous improvement
  • Team collaboration
  • Academic intervention

Certification

(Skilled and Technical Sciences) Teacher Certification/ Standard Certificate

Timeline

Dean of Students

Dover Middle School Campus
03.2025 - Current

CTE Teacher- Career & College Readiness

Dover Middle School Campus
08.2023 - Current

Trainmaster – Transportation

Amtrak National Railroad
03.2016 - 11.2021

Master of Education - Educational Administration

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

Delaware State University

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