Aimee Malcolm
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Seasoned educational leader with a proven track record in instructional leadership and fostering strong relationships across the San Mateo and Hayward districts. Excelled in personnel management, school culture enhancement, and academic administration, significantly improving school-wide learning outcomes. Skilled in investigation and due process, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal strengths and team-building capabilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal, Burlingame High School
San Mateo Union High School District
Burlingame, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by staff members during school day and school sponsored events
- Conducted thorough and complex investigations (student, staff, title IX, complaints) and wrote detailed reports on findings
- Drafted SPSA and School Safety Plan
- Skilled in IEP and 504 facilitation and support
- Presented investigation and complaint findings to the administrative team and Human Resources
- Evaluated certified and classified staff members
- Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes, school-wide expectations, and hear employee input
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to ensure a positive school climate and learning environment
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs, school sponsored events, and field trips
- Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement
- Intervened when necessary to ensure compliance with state laws concerning education, California Education code, and due process
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle
- Developed positive school climate by building effective communication within school
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities
- Directed the coordination of events such as Back to School Night, Open House, extracurricular events, Registration, and AP Testings (1500+ exams)
Administrator, Secondary Literacy
Hayward Unified School District
01.2021 - Current
- Directed and coordinated the English Language Arts curriculum adoption
- Recruitment and hiring management for literacy support at school sites
- Conducted high level investigations for district
- Planned, coordinated, and facilitated professional development sessions
- Provided SPSA guidance, editing, and revision support
- Drafted and collaborated on the Comprehensive Literacy Plan, integrating evidence-based best practices for reading instruction and literacy
- Provided leadership coaching support and collaboration sessions for site level administrators to deepen instructional and organizational leadership practices
- Researched literacy practices related to Content and Disciplinary Literacy for secondary schools and organize professional development for implementation
- Facilitated Literacy and Ethnic Studies curriculum development workgroups
- Managed secondary subject matter teams and support the curriculum council
- Attended professional development on CORE fundamentals, Reading Apprenticeship, Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist education, Ethnic Studies, and Grading for Equity
Assistant Principal | Curriculum and Instruction
Hayward Unified School District
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Summer School Principal 2018, 2019, and 2020
- Instructional Leadership Team and Curriculum Council Facilitation
- SPSA collaboration, planning, drafting, and publishing
- WASC coordination, report drafting, editing, and work group facilitation
- Advanced Placement Coordination: testing, communications, events, and recruitment
- Designed and facilitated staff-wide professional development related to Student Academic Engagement, Deeper Learning, Grading for Equity, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and Anti-Racist/Anti-Bias sessions
- Evaluated certificated and classified staff to instructional growth and effectiveness
- Developed and implemented school-wide learning, climate, and culture goals
- Master Schedule Committee leadership, planning, and facilitation
- Facilitated restorative practices, including mediations and restorative circles
- Facilitated IEP, 504, and SST meetings to support students, families, and school community
- Coordinated MTSS and COST services to ensure social-emotional, academic support, and case management for students
Administrative Services Internship
San Mateo Union High School District
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted classroom observations that include coaching cycles with focus teachers and feedback for instructional improvement, implementation of best practices, and effective engagement strategies
- Promoted a positive climate and culture through building relationships with members of the school community
- Ensured a safe and secure learning environment for all pupils by supervising instructional practices, programming, and monitoring student performance
- Supported students and contacted parents to build relationships, ensure positive school climate, and address behavior concerns
English and AP Literature and Composition Teacher, English Department Chair, Lead English Teacher, and SSC Co-Chair
San Francisco Unified School District
01.2010 - 12.2015
Language Arts Teacher
Hayward Unified School District
01.2009 - 01.2010
English Teacher
Val Verde Unified School District
01.2007 - 01.2009
Education
Master's Degree - Education
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CABachelor's Degree - English
California Baptist University
Riverside, CASkills
- Instructional leadership
- Professional Development
- Personnel management
- Report writing
- Investigations and due process
- District reporting
- School culture
- School site and district-level administration
- Certificated and Classified evaluations
- Investigations and due process
- Student, parent, and staff relations
- School safety and compliance
- Interpersonal strengths
- Relationship and team building
- Event and testing coordination
- Curriculum adoption coordination and management
References
- Dr. Jen Fong, Burlingame High School Principal, San Mateo Union High School District (650) 558-2800
- Kirk Black, Deputy Superintendent of HR and Student Services, San Mateo Union High School District (650) 558-2208
- Dr. Lisa Davies, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, Hayward Unified School District (510) 755-3554
- Janet Terranova, Leadership Coach, UC Berkeley, (925) 997-9267
Timeline
Assistant Principal, Burlingame High School
San Mateo Union High School District
07.2022 - Current
Administrator, Secondary Literacy
Hayward Unified School District
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal | Curriculum and Instruction
Hayward Unified School District
01.2015 - 01.2021
Administrative Services Internship
San Mateo Union High School District
01.2015 - 12.2015
English and AP Literature and Composition Teacher, English Department Chair, Lead English Teacher, and SSC Co-Chair
San Francisco Unified School District
01.2010 - 12.2015
Language Arts Teacher
Hayward Unified School District
01.2009 - 01.2010
English Teacher
Val Verde Unified School District
01.2007 - 01.2009
Master's Degree - Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's Degree - English
California Baptist University
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