Zachary Pless Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Benicia, Ca

-Managed all aspects of site administration including budget, hiring, master schedule, supervision of staff, and student support-Recruited, trained, and managed community mentors for each student-Served on Benicia Youth Council, SARB panel and district Curriculum Committee-Positively changed district perception of school site and increased student enrollment by 30%-Decreased suspensions and chronic absenteeism -Supervised Independent Study, Community Day School, and Home/Hospital Programs -Served on visiting WASC Self Study Committee

Martinez, Ca

-Counseled, supported, and managed over 1,000 students in a variety of educational settings utilizing Restorative Justice Practices-Supervised and evaluated certificated and classified staff-Decreased chronic absenteeism by 30% -Oversaw and supported History, Elective, Special Education and Physical Education Departments.-Facilitated IEP, 504, and CARE team meetings and helped develop plans focused on inclusion with parents, students and staff-Coordinated and led the Technology Advisory Committee to maintain and expand 1:1 computers-Led site Safety Team of campus monitors and noon day supervisors-Planned and developed master schedule and site safety plan-Served as the District Energy Education Specialist with a primary focus maximizing energy savings and improving efficiency practices

Berkeley, Ca

After School and Summer Programs (ASES, 21st Century and Child Development programs):-Managed over 300 students, dozens of staff members over seven sites before and after school-Recruited, coached, observed and evaluated both certificated and classified staff-Organized and taught professional development for Elementary, Middle and High School after school staff around leadership, instruction and planning-Managed multimillion-dollar budgets to insure accountability and alignment to program standards-Facilitated partnerships within district and other local agencies (CAL, City of Berkeley)-Analyzed student data and funding to address issues of inequityAVID District Director -Recruited, coordinated and hired dozens of tutors to support AVID at secondary sites-Conducted walkthroughs and AVID certificationDistrict Bargaining Team Member with Classified Bargaining Unit

Master'S Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Earned a BA in History with a minor in Theatre Arts. Study abroad London 1998, Harare, Zimbabwe 2000