T. J’NAI GILBERT-COLLINS, ED.D.
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
CONTACT PROFILE
● Actively supports staff through continuing education, professional
912-844-4333 development and shared decision making.
912-358-0150 ● Continually communicates the needs and successes of the school with
all stakeholders.
[email protected] ● Eagerly introduces and invites innovative instructional and relational
practices.
● Effectively builds lasting relationships with students, staff, parents
and the community.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Ed.D. Educational Savannah-Chatham County Public School System 1995-Present
Leadership Interim Principal, Port Wentworth Elementary School (2019-present)
Nova Southeastern University Responsible for supervising grounds and facilities, ensuring safety,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL providing an excellent learning atmosphere, connecting with the
April 2009 community, empowering staff, motivating students, enforcing rules for
all, analyzing the curriculum, hiring staff, scheduling professional
development, ordering supplies, implementing systems, observing and
M.Ed. Creative Arts in evaluating instruction, providing timely feedback, and taking measures
to improve school’s performance.
Learning
Lesley University Assistant Principal, Various (4) Elementary Locations (2012-2019)
Cambridge, MA Responsible for working alongside the principal with supervising the
May 2004 campus, hiring and training staff, enforcing code of conduct,
coordinating transportation and special events, observing and
evaluating instruction.
B.S. Early Childhood
Elementary Classroom/Resource Teacher, Multiple (2) Locations
Education (2001-2012)
Armstrong Atlantic State University Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing appropriate
Savannah, GA learning experiences, maintaining confidentiality, managing behavior
and upholding knowledge of all content.
December 2001
SKILLS Kindergarten Paraprofessional, White Bluff Elementary (1995-2000)
Responsible for working closely with the classroom teacher, undertaking
general responsibilities, rendering reinforcement activities, performing
◦ PROFESSIONALISM relevant clerical tasks, and preparing for class activities.
◦ EFFECTIVE
Columbus State University 2012-2016
COMMUNICATION
Adjunct Professor, College of Education and Health Professions
◦ STRATEGIC (2012-2016)
THINKING/PLANNING Responsible for developing and managing class syllabi, planning and
creating class assignments and discussions, grading assignments and
◦ RELATIONSHIP holding conferences.
BUILDING
◦ STAFF DEVELOPMENT &
LEADERSHIP
PUBLICATIONS
◦ OPERATIONS • 2009 Bullies to Buddies: A Fifth Grade Antibullying
MANAGEMENT Intervention, Dissertation
◦ INSTRUCTIONAL
LEADERSHIP
◦ HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT
ENDORSEMENTS
• 2008 Teacher Support Specialist
RECOGNITIONS
• 2008 Teacher of the Year, Windsor Forest Elementary
• 2006 Outstanding Co-Teaching Team, SCCPSS
Department of Exceptional Children