1. Linda Pruett, Ed.D.
217 Hide A Way Lane E.
Hideaway, TX 75771
573-263-0447
lpruett@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Missouri Baptist University – St. Louis, Missouri n Doctor of Education n 2011
Doctoral Study: A Qualitative Study on Why Student-Centered Learning Was Not Fully
Implemented in a Rural Missouri School District
Missouri Baptist University – St. Louis, Missouri n Ed. Specialist in Administration,
Superintendency n 2007
Southwest Baptist University – Bolivar, Missouri n Principal’s Certification n 2005
University of Missouri - Columbia, Missouri Master’s in Education, Curriculum and
Instruction n 2000
Master’s in Education, Emphasis in Technology
Research Project: “Teaching New Dogs Old Tricks” – helping highly technical students learn
basic communication and teamwork skills
Northwest Missouri State University - Maryville, Missouri n 1989
Bachelor of Science in Business Education – Certificated in Career/Technical Ed Business
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Mercy Ships
15862 Hwy 110 N.
Lindale, TX 75771
903-939-7000
IS Office Manager since 2016
Manage the IS office in schedules, purchases, procedures, processes, orders, asset
management, recruiting and communications. Mercy Ships is preparing for a new ship which will
be ready to deploy in 2018. There is much excitement and growth happening!
HR Generalist, June 2015-December 2015
All things HR-related, from advertising, job descriptions, managing the hiring and termination
process, and insurance issues.
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St. James R-1 School District
122 E. Scioto St.
St. James, MO 65559
573-265-2300
Free/Reduced Population – 62 percent of the students enrolled.
District Website: http://stjschools.org
Assistant Superintendent since 2010
Employment from 1989 until present – Retiring July 1, 2015
Served the St. James School District for 26 years, starting in business education and
technology, and moving from there to curriculum, professional development, and finally to the
position of Assistant Superintendent.
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
• Keyboarding: 80+ wpm
• Microsoft Product Line: Expert in Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Google Docs: Expert in Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms
• Survey Monkey: Proficient
• Accounting software programs, online database entry and report-development:
Proficient
• Mac Software: iMovie and IOS: Proficient
• Adobe Photoshop: Proficient Level
• Adobe Illustrator: Entry Level
• Website design: Expert in WordPress design and development
• Online newsletters: Expert in developing online communication tools in a variety of
media formats.
• Online blog: http://whenjoycomes.com – my personal journey
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT EXPERIENCE
• Minutes – proficient with taking minutes and digitally organizing files for retrieval
• Agendas – proficient for developing agendas for a variety of functions
• Large Events – proficient in organizing both formal and informal events, including
barbeques, fundraisers, and ballgames
• Human Resources – developed job descriptions for over 200 employees, coordinated
the implementation of an online employee application system
• Interview Experience – have interviewed a variety of potential employees for both
certificated and classified positions
• Board of Education – work closely with volunteer, elected board members, recognizing
their position and authority within the organization
• Digital Camera – proficient at taking, editing, and using digital photography for a variety
of communication purposes, including online, video, hard-copy formats.
• Budgets – Manage a variety of multi-million dollar budgets for public education
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• Grants – Wrote over $1.2 million in grants in the past 15 years.
ONLINE CONNECTIONS
Twitter: @llpruett
Linkedin
Skype: linda.pruett
REFERENCES
Dr. Joy Tucker, Superintendent Mrs. Kim Shockley
St. James R-1 School District Elementary Principal
101 E. Scioto St. 314 S. Jefferson
St. James, MO 65559 St. James, MO 65559
573-265-2704 573-265-2601
jtucker@stjschools.org kshockley@stjschools.org
Dr. Sheldon Smith Dr. Cynthia Vitale
Missouri Baptist University Missouri Baptist University
Franklin Campus One College Park Drive
39 Silo Plaza Drive Saint Louis, MO 63131-8698
Union, MO 63084 vitalec@mobap.edu
smithse@mobap.edu
