Revised Vita

Bart Walters

Education/Certification

M.S. Educational Administration, Texas A&M University – Commerce,

        Commerce, TX, 2003

B.S. Broadfield Social Science, East Texas State University,

        Commerce, TX, 1994

Superintendent Certificate:                 In Progress

Principal Certificate :                EC-12, Texas

Teacher Certificate:                  6-12 History, Government, Geography, Texas

Administrative and Leadership Experience

Assistant Principal, Maurine Cain Middle School,

Rockwall Independent School District,

Rockwall, TX, 2006 – present

·         Evaluated teachers using the state’s evaluation instrument, classroom observations, and conferences

·         Designed Master Schedule which includes designated time for Response to Intervention to improve student mastery of objectives

·         Implemented discipline procedures for the 8^th grade

·         Planned and implemented district/campus safety procedures to insure campus safety

·         Provided guidance for professional learning teams using observations and conferences

·         Created campus progress reports and reports cards

·         Monitored extra-curricular activities including athletic and fine art events.

·         Rockwall ISD Diversity Committee

·         Rockwall ISD Ethics Committee

·         Monitored and addressed ethical issues impacting the campus

·         Applied policies and procedures in a fair and reasonable manner

·         Used effective consensus-building and conflict-management skills.

Teaching Experience

Middle School Social Studies Teacher,

Wilkinson Middle School, Mesquite, TX, 1997- 2006

·         Created and designed effective lessons for United States and Texas History classes to enhance student learning

·         Implemented effective teaching strategies to insure student success in the classroom

·         Evaluated and monitored student progress by using evaluations and student work samples

·         Collaborated with core teachers to implement cross curricular lessons and activities

·         Integrated and maintained class room management techniques to insure student learning and safety

·         Exemplary Campus 2001

Coaching Experience

Middle School Coach

Wilkinson Middle School, Mesquite, TX, 1997 – 2001

·         Created successful football, basketball, and track programs which included district titles in all areas

·         Established relationships with athletes and parents in order to build support for the program

·         Built morale with athletes to establish trust within the program

Additional Training/Professional Development

·         Professional Development and Appraisal System

·         Texas Principal Excellence Program

·         Hazing, Harassment, and Bullying

·         The Art and Science of Teaching: Dr. Robert Marzano

·         Long term District Study to Improve Classroom Instruction: Dr. Robert Marzano

·         Under Resourced Learners: Ruby Payne

·         Gifted Education Training for Administrators

·         Make or Break the Success of Your Campus Through Data Analysis: Region 10

·         Documenting the Marginally Effective Teacher: Region 10

·         Communicating as a Servant Leader: Region 10

·         Preparing Students of the Future: Region 10

·         Rockwall ISD Diversity Training

·         Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites, Marcia Tate

Presentations

Walters, B. (2010). What Great Principals Do Differently. Presentation at Rockwall I.S.D. Principal Leadership Meeting, Rockwall, TX.

Walters, B. (2009). Pyramid Response to Intervention. Presentation at the Maurine Cain Middle School Faculty In-service, Rockwall, TX.

Professional Affiliations

Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, 2006 – present

References

References will be included on the following page, if requested.