Experienced Educational Leader with over 10 years of experience in site and district school administration. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving school systems.
Areas of Expertise
Adaptability
Public Speaking
Conflict resolution
Project Management
Relationship Building
Meeting Facilitation
Interpersonal Communication
Education
Chapman University CollegeMonterey, CA, Expected in ā āMaster of Arts:Educational Leadership & Administration - GPA:
Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, ILExpected in ā āBachelor of Arts:Music Education - GPA:
Certifications
Clear Single Subject Music Education Credential, California
Clear Multiple Subject Credential, California
Clear Administrative Services Credential, California
Cross-Cultural, Language & Academic Development Certificate, California
Certified ALICE 100 Instructor
Title IX Trained
Professional Experience
Lighthouse Academies - Coordinator of Online Learning Gary, IN, 07/2021 - Current
Directed day-to-day operations of the Online Learning Program and supervised certificated staff providing instruction to students.
Oversaw learning needs of all students in grades K-8 enrolled in multiple subjects including CORE and Electives.
Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents, and school officials.
Evaluated programs, monitored implementation, and maintained compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program monitoring to enhance operations and provide quality instruction for students.
Grandville Public Schools - Director of Student Services Grandville, MI, 10/2017 - 06/2021
Maintained compliance with laws and regulations to reduce non-compliant data by leading annual reviews of IEP procedures.
Conferred with principals to identify instructional concerns and diversify special education services to meet needs of all student demographics.
Implemented changes in attendance practices increasing Average Daily Attendance by 10%.
Developed technology integration using Chromebooks and a virtual platform for related services increasing access to Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Mental Health Services for all students.
Provided oversight of $4.5 million Student Services budget.
Supervised and evaluated Education Specialists as determined by Human Resources.
Collaborated with social services, law enforcement, courts, public health care agencies, and mental health providers creating a multi-tiered system of supports for students and families.
Lagunita Elementary School District - Elementary School Principal City, STATE, 07/2017 - 10/2017
Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to school staff and administrative personnel promoting positive interaction with students, families, and school community.
Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including modification and approval of professional staff additions, evaluations, and monitoring professional performance.
Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home through direct outreach.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies while adhering to Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modifications using district adopted PBIS program.
Spreckels Union School District - Superintendent/Principal City, STATE, 07/2012 - 06/2017
Established and implemented district-wide policies followed by staff and students such as anti bullying programs, healthy kids initiative, and positive behaviors and supports.
Built productive relationships with school leaders and staff at all levels through engaging professional development and job embedded support.
Compiled and presented achievement, attendance, and budget reports to school board under accountability requirements.
Created professional development plan to cultivate and advance skillsets of all employees.
Developed programs to advance student success in district, including transition to Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.
Maintained district data submissions to Consolidated Applications, CALPADS, CASEMIS, Mandated Block Grant.
Facilitated transition from Categorical Funding to Local Control Accountability Plan.
Managed all aspects of district $1.2 million budget.
Served as BTSA Site Administrator.
Company Name - Classroom Teacher/Music Program Director City, State, 08/2000 - 06/2012
Music Program Director 2000-2010
Classroom teacher 2010-2012
Summer School Principal 2008 and 2009
BTSA Support Provider 2005-2010
District Teacher in Charge 2007-2010
Additional Professional Experience
Previous experience includes General Music Teacher for Salinas Union High School District and 5 years as a high school teacher in the positions of Band Director, English Language Arts Teacher, and Public Speaking Instructor at Gordon Tech High School in Chicago, Illinois.
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