Highly knowledgeable education leader with 20+ years of experience in the education industry (elementary to college). Possesses a strong background in collaborative leadership, cultural proficiency, and data-driven school improvement. Dedicated to building a positive school culture and adding value for staff, students, and all community members. Areas of Strength & Effectiveness ►Equity-Minded Leader Who Builds Community to Actualize Goals -Takes a strong equity-minded approach when strategizing all facets of education to ensure each student has access to high-level achievement using bilingual and multicultural education and experience. -Leads the school with a vision and acts as an agent of change where needed, ensuring an inclusive learning environment and cultivating a welcoming school culture. -Rallies external community (parents, agencies, nonprofits, law, etc.) to expand on support and resources for students. ►Develops Operational and Instructional Systems to Support Faculty, Staff, & Students -Optimizes school operations around instructional improvement, school safety, and state compliancy to provide an effective and enjoyable learning environment. -Manages resources, finances, and collaborates with external stakeholders to coordinate master schedules to smoothly run schools; created systems for RTI, PYP meetings, custodian workflow, and new student welcome. ►Holds High Expectations for Students and Supports Effective Curriculum Design, Development, & Analysis -Keeps current with new research for curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure best practices are used. -Fosters a learning environment for teachers to improve instruction, materials, and innovative learning. -Assesses the quality of classroom instruction and utilizes acumen of data analysis to effectively support teachers and students including a district evaluations system to provide expectations and help adapt changes. ►Collaborative Team-Building to Develop a Positive School Culture -Understands the importance of developing collaborative teams to lead change using an adaptive leadership approach. -Provides coaching and feedback to professionally develop teachers’ strengths; collaborates with co-teachers to develop strategies to differentiate instruction and improve learning environments. -Uses a transparent and consistent communication style to keep all stakeholders informed and progress moving forward.