Bilingual leader with excellent references and more than 10 years of experience in collegiate and elementary school environments. Highly effective in working with teachers, students, community, and non profit organizations to promote positive learning cultures and environments. Seek new professional challenge in similar position with long-term potential. Hardworking school administrator and leader knowledgeable about local, state, and federal requirements. Focused on effective administration which allows faculty to excel at teaching.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal
Department Of Education
09.2023 - Current
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Maintained records for school, district, state, and federal requirements.
Interpreted district mandates and translated into actionable policies.
Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Planned and implemented professional development programs.
Reviewed and selected curriculum and technology resources.
Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
Lupelele Elementary School Teacher
Department Of Education
08.2010 - Current
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet American Samoa Department of Education standards.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Increased SBA test scores by 50% in 2 years now.
Integrated technology into 50% of daily lesson plans.
Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Human Resource Sergeant
Department Of The Army
08.2009 - Current
Assisted senior management with making key decisions by developing and submitting performance and compensation reports with status updates and improvement recommendations.
Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Administered benefits programs, analyzed compensation and other competitive data and prepared budgets.
Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.
Instructor for Teachers in Bachelors Program (TED)
Teacher Education Department/ASCC
06.2019 - 06.2020
Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
Provided clear, informative lectures on ways to plan lesson plans and unit plans to classes of 15 students.
Reviewed class and student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action.
Initiated new learning methods, promoting total student comprehension while curbing learning time.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
Created guides and course materials to reiterate lecture information and help students.
Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students.
Decreased learning time by initiating new learning methods and ensuring complete student comprehension.
Created and implemented written and oral assessments.
Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
Assisted adults in professional development by creating and facilitating training on grammar and composition skills for business writing.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
American Samoa Community College
4 2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University Of Hawaii At Manoa
11 2015
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
4 2017
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Capella University
12.2026
Skills
Student records management
Continuing Education
Adult Education
Academic advisement
Data collection and analysis
Performance assessment
Academic research
Student Progress Reporting
Differentiated Instruction
Testing and grading
Technology-based curriculum
Online learning tools
Multitasking ability
Team Collaboration
Staff Development
Student Engagement
Community Engagement
Data-Driven Instruction
Communications expert
Student achievement
Public Speaking
Policy Enforcement
Training and mentoring
Academic administration
Teacher Training
Interpersonal strengths
Student and parent relations
Group facilitation and presentations
Classroom support
Special Education
Discipline management
School safety
Cultural Competency
Organizational Leadership
Classroom Management
Technology Integration
Relationship building and networking
Verbal and written communication
Parent-teacher relations
Multitasking strength
Staff Management
Performance Evaluations
Timeline
Vice Principal
Department Of Education
09.2023 - Current
Instructor for Teachers in Bachelors Program (TED)
Teacher Education Department/ASCC
06.2019 - 06.2020
Lupelele Elementary School Teacher
Department Of Education
08.2010 - Current
Human Resource Sergeant
Department Of The Army
08.2009 - Current
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies