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Tiburon, California, United States

• Established and maintained a high-quality educational environment for in-person, hybrid, and distance learning. • Taught assigned subjects consistent with district and school expectations in order to meet the needs of all students. • Designed innovative online curriculum, formative assessments and parent communication tools. • Communicated with parents, students, administrators, and staff regarding student progress. • Administered tests and assessments. • Evaluated student academic growth and maintained records. • Integrated use of video conferencing technology into instructional programs for remote instruction.Select highlights:• Achieving 94% of students meeting / exceeding grade-level standards based on measures including MAPS and Fountas & Pinnell Running Records.• Successfully creating an effective learning environment during the constantly shifting challenges of COVID, incorporating online tools including Zoom, Seesaw, Lexia, and Dreambox.

Santa Rosa, Ca

• Directed educational activities, overseeing 60 faculty and support team members. • Hired and led educators, delivering individualized resources and support to improve learning outcomes. • Partnered with teachers, students, and parents to design and implement behavior support team processes and monitor intervention plans. • Promoted a culture of continuous learning by facilitating staff training and professional development opportunities. • Analyzed and leveraged student data to identify opportunities for improvement and implement data-driven change action plans. • Developed and implemented a school-wide Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), conducting weekly meetings to identify struggling students and create unique intervention plans.Select highlight:• Ensuring robust, standards-aligned educational programming for 450 students (Pre-K - 6)

San Jose, California, United States

• Oversaw 20 staff members to deliver a Special Education program. • Coordinated school-wide standardized testing. • Served as an advisor for struggling students. • Actively engaged with a dynamic administrative team to facilitate a positive, successful learning environment for all staff, students, and families.Select highlights:• Planning and coordinating SBAC and ELPAC testing and achieved 98% test completion rate.• Successfully ensuring teaching and support services aligned with individualized needs of 300 Special Education students.• Fostering trusting relationships with at-risk students, resulting in a 4% increase in student attendance.

Sonoma County, California, United States

• Directed the implementation of new English Language Arts (ELA) writing curriculum districtwide. • Co-led collaborative curriculum design team to write Integrated Thematic ELA units, driving change by garnering buy-in from principals and teachers and addressing gaps in utilization. • Championed teacher representation at all grade levels in selecting new curriculum and gained consensus through piloting processes. • Supervised and supported instructional coaches with development of MTSS site intervention and collaboration to gain support for new programs, including rollout and training of new Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA).Select highlights:• Planning and delivering English Language Development and Language Arts professional development to all K-6 teachers district wide on a monthly basis.• Creating and implementing district wide Performance Task Writing Assessments for each grade level K through 6.

Marin County

I was selected to help develop and implement a systematic districtwide approach to literacy instruction to drive improvements in student performance. Contributions include planning the districtwide Staff Development Day and developing performance-based assessments for third grade teachers.

Marin County

I gained invaluable administrative leadership experience in assuming the duties of the Principal during absences, with full responsibility for student supervision, safety, and emergency response. As Teacher in Charge, I exercised my strong problem-solving skills in overseeing various functions, including staff scheduling and supervision.

Marin County

As key member of the Council responsible for developing and updating the Local Control Accountability Plan, I recommended a new assessment system that showed growth over time. Working on the Report Card Committee, I leveraged my deep experience in K-6 standards and assessments to determine effective Report Card standards and provide clear direction to teachers for all grade levels. I also selected the curriculum for digital citizenship.

Marin County

After undergoing extensive training in formative assessment coaching techniques, I mentored and evaluated new teachers, providing them with resources, techniques, encouragement, and strategies to improve classroom practices and develop teaching skills.

Marin County

John Hattie said that "Teachers are among the most powerful influences in learning." I had the privilege of being an influencer for more than 20 years. My classroom teaching experience forms the foundation of my career and fuels my passion for education. Over the years, I created positive and open learning environments using PBIS. I drove reliable growth in student learning working with a collaborative PLC. And I repeatedly developed 21st century curriculum based on Common Core Standards.

Marin County

I was brought into discussions on how to improve school-wide curriculum and student learning in alignment with CCSS. I worked jointly with the Principal to develop grade-level PLC plans.

Marin County

I worked with Dominican University to build an effective teacher demonstration partnership with Coleman Elementary school. I collaborated with teacher leaders and administrators to plan and implement staff development and evaluate programs. I modeled lessons in a "lesson study" format for Dominican University students and presented best practices in instruction to classes at Dominican University.

Master Of Arts In Educational Leadership, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

In Progress

Administrative Services Credential, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Professional Clear Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential

Ba, Humanities