Strong educational leader, eager to create fair and equitable learning experiences for students, teachers and educational leaders while supporting communities to realize their potential. It is my passion to be a part of an organization whose core tenet is to create equitable learning environments for students through the support of educational partners throughout an educational system.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Continuous Improvement, Compliance and Accountability
Lancaster Elementary School District
07.2022 - Current
Strategic planning and coordination of district resources to meet the needs of at-risk students within the Lancaster School District
Facilitation and monitoring of the districts Title I, Title III and Title IV programs
Facilitation and monitoring of the Districts Local Control and Accountability Plan
Facilitation and monitoring of schools School Plan for Student Achievement
Training and facilitating the professional growth of school level leaders (both Principals and Assistant Principals), utilizing a coaching model
Facilitation of the districts work with regards to Private Schools
Authorization of districts Charter Schools
Facilitation of the districts Instructional Leadership Team model
Facilitation and monitoring of all Comprehensive Support and Intervention (CSI) and Additional Targeted Support and Intervention (ATSI) schools
Facilitation of district compliance programs to include Federal Program Monitoring
Facilitation of the improvement process utilizing an improvement science methodology
Facilitating and managing various grant budgets.
Displayed advanced interpersonal skills and communicated with credibility across business and management levels.
Contributed insights through analytics and drove continuous improvement implementation efforts.
Acted as driving force behind critical strategic, operational and organizational initiatives and business transformations.
Delivered thought leadership and developed practical solutions to complex analytical problems.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Director of Special Programs
Lancaster Elementary School District
07.2016 - 06.2022
Strategic planning and coordination of district resources to meet the needs of at-risk students within the Lancaster School District
Facilitation and monitoring of Title I and Title III, and integration of Title IV into the Lancaster School District instructional program
Built structures to engage communities in the facilitation and monitoring of Lancaster School Districts Local Control and Accountability Plan and alignment of School Plans as well as District Strategic Plans
Built a system for monitoring and evaluating the LCAP and SPSA at all levels of the organization
Increased identification of underrepresented populations in the Gifted and Talented Education program in Lancaster School District
Implementation and monitoring of Lancaster School Districts English Language Development program; Gifted and Talented Education program; Dual Language Immersion program; Visual and Performing Arts program; Advancement Via Individual Determination program; Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics program
Created and facilitated relationships with Universities within the state of California in order to assist with student and family tutoring, cutting tutoring costs by 90%
Direction of leadership services with various service providers pertaining to leadership services for Principals, Assistant Principals, and various district administration.
Supervised activities of teams, related services and external programs.
Led and guided program planning, coordination and evaluation.
Identified priorities for program improvement based upon analysis of data and achievement indicators.
Assisted with preparation and administration of service budget.
Principal
Eastside Union School District
12.2013 - 06.2016
Set vision for opening of school within Eastside Union School District
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Responsible for dissemination of district programs
Developed such systems within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports such as PBIS, AVID
Lead various teams in delivery of quality core instruction to the students of Eastside Union School District.
Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Dean of Instruction
Eastside Union School District
10.2012 - 06.2014
Led continuation of resource mapping to capitalize on expertise and knowledge in teaching faculty.
Developed protocols and implemented calibration activities among instructional leadership team to get diverse personnel on board with same standards.
Worked collaboratively and cross-functionally with school and school community.
Developed coherent and differentiated professional development schedule for school aligned to instructional focus areas and student data.
Middle School Teacher and ASB Director
Lancaster School District
07.2005 - 10.2012
Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Education
Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D) - Educational Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
01.2015
Master’s in Education (MA.Ed) - Curriculum and Instruction, and Educational Technology
Curriculum and Instruction
01.2008
Bachelors of Arts (BA) - Political Science, w/emphasis in Global Conflict & Peaceful Resolution, & Sociology
UC Irvine
01.2003
Skills
Organizational Change Management
Process Improvement Expertise
Root Cause Analysis Methods
Stakeholder Engagement Tactics
Business Processes
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Adaptability and Flexibility
Decision Making Competence & Problem Resolution
Continuous Improvement Culture
Innovation and Creativity
Strategic Planning Capabilities
Data Analysis Techniques
Core Accomplishments Awards
Facilitated ACSA Superintendent’s Academy
Family Leadership Groups - Family Champion Award – 2020, 2022, 2023
Presentation and facilitation of Leadership Studies for Clear Administrative Credential Candidates
CAAASA – Presenter for the Black Student Achievement Project (BSAP)
ACSA – AV Central Office Administrator of the Year – 2022-23 School Year
Completion of AASA – CEL UW Principal Supervisors Academy – 2021-22
Completion of AASA-USC Rossier Urban Superintendents Academy Certification Program - 2020-21
Carnegie Institute for Improvement Science – Introduction to Network Improvement Basics – 2020-21
Carnegie Institute for Improvement Science – Facilitating Improvement Teams – 2020-21
Worked in Collaboration with the Pritzker Center at UCLA to create, and implement the Bruin Tutor Network – 2020-21
CAAASA Administrator of the year - 2019-20
Family Leadership Groups - Distinguished District Award - 2019-20
Collaboration with UCLA to form a relationship in order to provide for Family based tutoring
Managed the implementation of LCAP for a large district, while enhancing the district's ability towards strategic planning.
Staff Development of school leaders revolving around:
Strategic Planning
Incorporation of business principles in the formation of strategic plans
Training in the area of Family Engagement and Stakeholder Involvement
Training in the area of Differentiation of instruction in terms of Gifted and Talented Education, English Language Development
Administration and leadership of the AVID program
Assisted in writing and receiving Large Grants
SSAE Grant around education of the whole child
Low Performing Student Block Grant
ELSB Grant for Joshua Elementary School
Implementation of Instructional Leadership Teams and core leadership training for Principals
Principal and key in development of the first AVID showcase Elementary School in the Antelope Valley.
Implementation of Professional Learning Walks within school sites
Professional Papers Presentations
Family Leadership Group Keynote Presentation - Building Communities: Engaging Families for Equitable Impact - 2023
National Coalition for Educational Equity (NCOEE, Conference Materials): Equity Audit/Needs Analysis - 2022
IReady Insight and Impact: California Symposium: “Utilizing i-Ready: An Equitable Approach for District-Wide Continuous Improvement” - 2021
Family Leadership Summer Institute presentation: “Bringing Families to the Table: Creating Partnerships for Change” - 2020
California Association of Bilingual Educators (CABE) presentation: Lancaster School District's ELPAC Academy - 2018
American Educational Research Association Presentation entitled “Staying in the Fight: African American Males’ AVID Experience” – April, 2017
Dissertation: “Staying in the Fight: African American Males’ AVID Experience” - December, 2015
Hawaiian University International Conference Paper and Presentation entitled “Mentoring At-Risk Youth” – January, 2014
California Association of African American Superintendents presentation entitled “Columbia Elementary Schools’ Parent University: Increasing Parent Engagement and Understanding in California Elementary Schools – A Practical Approach to Embedding School-Wide Programs into Parent University” – March, 2014
California Educational Research Association Paper and Presentation entitled “Preparing Teachers for 21st Century Learning: Conquering the Common Core through Professional Development and Project Based Learning” – Dec, 2013
Credentials Certifications
USC Rossier Chief Business Office Certificate Program, 2024
ACSA Superintendent's Academy - Facilitator, 2024
AASA – CEL National Principal Supervisors Academy, 2022