Naomi Eason, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, California, United States

The Research and Education Policy Development Department provides school board members with research and data analysis on preK-12 state and federal education policy issues critical to their governance role.

Sacramento, California Area

SUMMARYUnder administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Member Services department; directs and administers assigned operations, programs, and activities of the Association; coordinates assigned activities with other Association departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among Association departments and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Executive Director in areas of expertise.ESSENTIAL DUTIES• Assumes full management responsibility for the department.• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department’s annual budgets • Selects, trains, motivates, and directs department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.• Contributes to the overall quality of the department’s service by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and Association needs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of changes.• Contributes to the Association’s organization and strategic development goals and objectives and overall agenda and direction by developing and applying subject matter expertise in assigned areas; develop short- and long-range plans that support and impact the strategic direction of the Association

1904 Franklin Street, Suite 909, Oakland, Ca 94612

The Executive Director is responsible for leading all aspects of BELL’s existing after-school and summer programs and identifying and cultivating opportunities for the growth of BELL’s programs within the region. This includes responsibility for developing the strategies and relationships within the region that help fund the ongoing operations and ensure the long term sustainability of the region and the organization. Core Responsibilities:Serve as Revenue Leader for the Region (public and private)• In concert with the development team, aid in the development and implementation of a regional strategy focused on cultivating external partnerships with local funding sources that leads to additional funding for the region and ensures the sustainability of the regional operation. • Establish and maintain relationships with state and local officials, and other key stakeholders related to potential Government revenue opportunities. • Work to renew or secure government revenue sources, and diversify. • Develop potential partnerships with other non-profits where a collaborative effort can result in desired outcomes. Drive Growth to Scale• Build and manage relationships with school principals, school districts, community organizations, and other key external stakeholders with a focus on both retention of existing school partners and increasing BELL’s enrollment in the region over time. Manage staff for program excellence• Actively supervise, coach and evaluate all direct reports; inspire staff and problem-solve creative solutions to challenges. Jointly create specific tasks and monitor outcomes. • Develop and implement programs to insure hiring development and retention of both permanent and seasonal site staff, with a focus on developing a pipeline of future leadership talent • Ensure effective processes exist to monitor key program metrics, including teaching staff ratios, scholar enrollment goals, attendance percentages, testing levels, etc.

Assistant Superintendent in charge of the educational support services offered to educators employed in the eighteen school districts in Alameda County, as well as to the educators employed by the County Office of Education who provide services to students enrolled in our Court and Community schools. Dynamic visionary with extensive academic credentials and 20 years of progressive leadership and responsibility in the development and implementation of innovative educational programs and services that yield excellent results for students, teachers and administrators. Areas of expertise include:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTEffective professional developer expert at delivering content and developing instructional course materials. Highly skilled in identifying educational trends, responding to needs assessments from a wide range of constituents and marketing services. STRATEGIC PLANNING Successfully initiates restructuring and reform by enlisting input from all stakeholders. Promotes a trusting, professional, collegial environment in which staff are empowered to become instructional leaders and high-functioning administrators seeking collaborative solutions through coaching, team work, decentralized decision making and the freedom to explore new and unfamiliar opportunities. EVENT PLANNINGCoordinates state-wide educational events for up to 750 participants. Skills include event location identification, contract, speaker and vendor negotiation, program creation and editing, marketing, catering, book signings, registration, budget oversight, location points of interest, event website maintenance and evaluation.

Instructor working with parents at the elementary and middle school levels in the evenings to increase their knowledge about how the public school system operates, increase student achievement, examine High School graduation requirements highlight the college experience from the application process through financial aid opportunities and differentiate between the various Higher Education programs, requirements, and pathways.Duties include:-Facilitate the opening Planning Session to introduce parents to the PIQE program, set goals and objectives, and distribute instructional materials-Communicate regularly with site administrator and parent liaison -Teach eight-week course to parents -Distribute, discuss, and collect homework assignments-Deliver the appropriate PIQE curriculum (K-5 or 6-8)-Address parent questions/concerns as they relate to the site, district, school system, and college-Plan for and facilitate the Principal’s Dialogue session-Coordinate graduation ceremony for participants

California State University administrator supervising Learning Support Faculty members and staff working in the CalStateTEACH Northern California Regional Center. CalStateTEACH is a multiple subject with CLAD on-line credentialing program whereby candidates earn their credential while simultaneously working in a classroom. Administrative duties include:-Oversee faculty and staff as well as monitor the on-line course delivery forum and in-person Saturday Seminars.-Supervise twenty faculty members, two staff members, and two student assistants-Monitor on-line Blackboard course delivery system.-Coordinate six Saturday Seminars including the orientation seminar, reading instruction, math instruction, art and technology integration, science/physical education/outdoor education integration, and the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) preparation seminar.-Hire, train, mentor, evaluate and terminate all faculty and staff with Human Resources.-Maintain the annual budget.-Monitor the regional Intern grant sources for the region.-Communicate with site administrators.-Communicate with Adjunct Site Faculty Members (mentor teachers).-Train Learning Support Faculty (LSF) Members.-Coordinate regional marketing and outreach efforts.-Assign faculty loads.-Facilitate monthly faculty meetings.-Attend and participate in state-wide Regional Center Academic Director (RCAD) meetings.-Serve as the liaison between CalStateTEACH and Cal State Monterey Bay campus.-Process all grades for the region.-Facilitate regional Portfolio Review Board meetings.-Score Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) submissions.

California State University faculty member serving as the supervisor, and on-line facilitator for a cohort of multiple subject candidates. Responsible for making regular site visits to student’s classrooms to observe teaching and provide support in teaching practice and academic progress in coursework.Duties Include:-Facilitate pre and post conferences-Observe classroom instruction-Provide demonstration lessons-Provide feedback and suggestions for improved teaching practice-Monitor course work-Facilitate on-line discussions and communication-Monitor student-Adjunct Site Faculty (mentor teacher) relationship-Communicate with site administration-Submit all required paperwork on time-Review Summative Assessments and final Portfolio submission-Facilitate Summary Observations with student and Adjunct Site Faculty-Calculate and submitted grades-Attend all faculty meetings-Participate in outreach events -Conduct Haberman Interviews of applicants-Participate in and present at Saturday Seminars

Manage all administrative activities related to Governor Davis’ K-12 Public Schools Accountability Act for Immediate Intervention of Underperforming Schools Program (II/USP).Coordinate the K-12 Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration GrantCreate and monitor the District and school site budgets and spending under the grantMonitor the K-12 implementation of Consortium on Reading Excellence (CORE)Monitor the K-12 implementation of Alliance for Collaborative Change in School Systems (ACCESS)Monitor the High Schools that Work (HSTW) implementationMonitor the K-8 Comer School Development Model implementationMonitor the K-12 multiple assessment measures used at each school sightMonitor 6-12 Grade Point Average (GPA) status checks Track the promotion/retention status of K-12 studentsCreate and monitor school site academic tutorial and study hall programs and develop monitoring system for student and program successCoordinate and facilitate weekly staff and department meetings to monitor curriculum and assessment, pacing, and test-preparation activities Implement the K-12 Standards ChecklistsChair the Curriculum Committee: set agendas, facilitate meetings, and implement procedures

Chief Administrative Officer and Manager of a 6-8 school site including the implementation of operational, instructional, administrative, and policy programs necessary toward a successful school organization and academic success.Monitor curriculum including planning, delivery, pacing, assessment, and gradingImplement the standardization of curriculum, assessments, and homework assignments across grade levels and subject areasMonitor student Grade Point Average status and efforts to raise achievementCreate Teacher Information ManualSupervise RSP, ELD, and Speech servicesHost SSC/SAC monthly meetingsCreate and monitor community service activitiesMonitor behavioral and academic Saturday SchoolHire, train, manage, evaluate and release classified and certified staffInstitute student incentive and recognition programsConduct site self-study for WASC accreditationCreate and monitor school site budget and spendingInitiate UC Berkeley Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) for 7th and 8th grade studentsCreate new block scheduling and expanded course offeringsDevelop Schoolwide Plan Create Accountability Report Card Create and monitor School Safety Plan Monitor all extra curricular activities and Student Council Monitor student personal and academic counseling programsOversee the 21st Century Grant Learning CenterMonitor Student Success Team (SST) activities

Under the direction of the elementary school principal, assist in the overall management of the site and serve as the Packard Reading Coach under the David and Lucille Packard Reading Lions Program.Supervise reading instruction and the implementation of Open Court in all K-3 classroomsProduce monthly Reading Lions newslettersProvide Open Court demonstration lessons in K-3 classroomsObserve Open Court lessons in K-3 classroomsAssist with Open Court pacing, scope, and sequenceDirect Open Court weekly and unit assessmentsProvide K-3 teachers with on-going Open Court training sessionsCreate and implement site Schoolwide PlanServe as a school site Leadership Team memberAssist and supervise Substitute Teachers Supervise student attendance and SARB referralsSupervise extra curricular activities and Student Council

Taught first, second, fourth and fifth grades.Mentor Teacher BITSA Support ProviderHoly Names College Master TeacherMills College Master TeacherGrade Level Chair Site Leadership Team Member

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Educational Leadership And Administration, General

B.A., Liberal Studies

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Clad Certificate

Administrative Services Credential