Shawn Black
Simpsonville
Summary
Innovative School Administrator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in improving school culture, strategic planning, leadership, and curriculum development. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and team building; leveraging these soft skills to foster an inclusive and effective educational environment. Dedication to performance, training and success. Attentive to the pulse of school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success in teachers and methods. Hands-on in mentoring teachers and supporting students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Youth Services
Eastside YMCA
Greenville, SC
10.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented youth engagement programs to enhance community involvement.
- Led training sessions for staff to improve service delivery and program effectiveness.
- Fostered partnerships with local organizations to expand resource availability for youth services.
- Evaluated program outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and community needs.
- Managed budgets effectively while maximizing operational efficiency in service delivery.
Principal
Leland Middle School
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Cultivated a high-performance, learning-focused culture at Leland Middle School, driving significant academic growth and community engagement by instilling values of dedication, ownership, and pride
- Provided extensive professional development and skills training to educators, successfully aligning their capabilities with organizational goals and objectives
- Directed staff performance through comprehensive management and mentoring programs, focusing on individual growth and career development.
- Accomplishments: Led a strategic initiative to significantly improve organizational performance, moving key metrics from a lagging indicator (-6.08) to exceeding targets (+0.014) in a single year (22-23)
Assistant Principal
North Brunswick High School
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Oversaw all aspects of human capital management for a large organization, including the complete hiring cycle, performance management (PLCs), tiered support systems for high-potential employees (MTSS), and behavior-based training programs (PBIS).
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process for new talent, while also developing and supervising professional learning communities (PLCs) to foster continuous skill growth.
Assistant Principal
Leland Middle School
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Guided a key functional area (6th grade) to meet performance targets, with ELA outcomes improving by 13 percentage points through targeted instructional leadership and data analysis.
- Oversaw and manage all aspects of the school's transportation system, demonstrating expertise in operational planning and resource allocation.
- Reduced performance-related incidents by 50% over a two-year period at LMS through strategic program development and positive behavior intervention.
Physical and Health Educator
Leland Middle School
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Designed and deployed an organization-wide, standards-based training curriculum, reaching over 800 participants
- Developed and implemented an adaptive physical education program that helped close the gap between our high-needs, EC students and regular education students.
Physical and Health Educator Athletic Director and Coach
Jacksonville Commons Middle School
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Developed and implemented a successful, curriculum based, physical education program for over 800 students.
- Managed athletic events for eight middle schools and over 1800 middle school athletes
- Served as the County Chairman of Middle School Athletics in Onslow County.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration License
Gardner-Webb University
N.C.01-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education Teaching License
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
N.C.01-2004
Skills
- Youth engagement
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Curriculum design
- Partnership building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Staff training
- Administrative management
Certification
- Licensed SC Administration - March 2026
- Licensed SC Educator PE/Health - March 2026
- Licensed NC Administration -
- Licensed NC Educator PE/ -
Timeline
Director of Youth Services
Eastside YMCA
10.2025 - Current
Principal
Leland Middle School
08.2021 - 12.2024
Assistant Principal
North Brunswick High School
08.2019 - 10.2021
Assistant Principal
Leland Middle School
01.2016 - 06.2019
Physical and Health Educator
Leland Middle School
08.2012 - 01.2016
Physical and Health Educator Athletic Director and Coach
Jacksonville Commons Middle School
08.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education Teaching License
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Master of Arts - Education Administration License
Gardner-Webb University
Awards
Excellence in Education Award presented by the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, 2016
Other Related Experience
- Easter Seals of NC - 2003, Job coach for individuals with mental and physical challenges
- Coastal Horizons of Wilmington, NC - 2010, Anti-Abuse Educator and Program Coordinator for workplace safety and protection of adults and mental and physical challenges