Alaina Sivadasan
Snoqualmie,WA
Summary
Results-oriented executive professional with a history of delivering impactful organizational changes and strategic initiatives. Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, ensuring alignment with district goals and fostering a culture of excellence. Renowned for adaptability and strong focus on achieving measurable results through effective collaboration and leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Equity, Counseling, and Family Partnership
Issaquah School District
Issaquah
01.2019 - Current
- Member of Superintendent's Cabinet, Academic Cabinet, and MTSS implementation team
- Lead district district-wide Equity committee
- Collaborate with Teaching and Learning Department to provide effective instructional strategies for diverse students (inclusive practices, universal design for learning, and culturally responsive education)
- Support MTSS implementation team to address opportunity and achievement gaps
- Provide parent professional development around a variety of school-related topics for our culturally and linguistically diverse families
- Oversee diversity, equity, and inclusion professional development for K-12 staff and building/district leaders
- Oversee the district's comprehensive school counseling program for K-12 staff
- Oversee the district's portfolio of mental health counselors, resources and programming K-12
- Oversee 504 accommodation plans K-12
- Oversee McKinney Vento and Foster Care K-12
- Oversee Home Hospital K-12
- Oversee counseling department staffing
- Collaborate with all department leaders to establish equity goals for each department
- Lead strategic planning initiatives to align organizational goals with student outcomes.
- Foster partnerships with caregivers, students, and community partners to drive collaboration and increase resource availability.
- Coach and support Principals around diversity, equity, and inclusion topics with staff, students, and school community
- Oversee equity department staffing
- Oversee our VOICE Mentor program, which serves over 500 students
- Member of district SEL committee
- Member of district Discipline committee
Principal
Endeavor Elementary
Issaquah, WA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Oversee over 600 students and 45 staff: set the mission, vision and school culture, address concerns from families, lead guidance teams, serve as the administrator on all IEPs and 504s, manage all student discipline, manage student recognition
- Wrote and implemented the school improvement plan
- Facilitate professional development around high leverage instructional practices, proactive behavior management strategies, and data analysis
- Implement MTSS systems
- Used effective leadership to address and respond to concerns raised by school community
- Oversaw one of two Highly Capable programs in the school District
- Supervised, evaluated and hired all certificated and classified staffing
- Manage every aspect of the budget, school schedule, school website, safety procedures and drills, and school/community events
- Led school-wide initiatives to enhance academic performance and student engagement.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve educational excellence and operational efficiency.
- Mentored faculty in curriculum development and instructional strategies.
- Implemented policies to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Evaluated educational programs, driving continuous improvement in teaching methods.
- Managed budget allocations to optimize resource utilization and school infrastructure enhancements.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Assistant Principal
Lake Washington School District
Juanita, WA
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Served as an assistant principal at Bell Elementary, Juanita Elementary, and Eastlake High School
- Created and implemented an RTI program to support students struggling with executive functioning at Eastlake High School
- Coordinated learning walks, curriculum nights, special education transition planning, state testing, STEM pathways, safety net, MLL programming, CIPs, restorative practices, and kindergarten registration
- Lead all school-wide testing
- Oversaw athletics and ASB
- Managed various programs and school budgets
- Oversaw student discipline
- Additional school experience
- Dean of Students, Skyline High School 2011-2012
- School psychologist 2006-2011
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Western Washington University
Bellingham06.2012
Master of Science -
Northeastern University
Boston, MA01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Anthropology
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA01.2001
Skills
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Change management
Timeline
Executive Director of Equity, Counseling, and Family Partnership
Issaquah School District
01.2019 - Current
Principal
Endeavor Elementary
01.2016 - 01.2019
Assistant Principal
Lake Washington School District
01.2012 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Western Washington University
Master of Science -
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Anthropology
University of Redlands