ARAILYM KAPINA
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A dedicated and results-driven policy professional with a Master of International Public Policy and Management from the University of Southern California. Possesses a solid foundation in educational leadership with extensive experience as a vice principal and teacher, demonstrating a strong ability to enhance student outcomes and streamline administrative processes. Skilled in strategic planning, resource management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in leading initiatives that improve educational quality and operational efficiency. Proficient in English, Russian, and Kazakh. Ready to leverage leadership skills and policy expertise to drive impactful policies and foster organizational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice principal
School gymnasium 41 named after F.Ongarsynova
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Enhanced student learning outcomes by analyzing, organizing, and supervising the teaching-learning process for a student body of over 782 students, resulting in a 15% increase in student achievement scores
- Produced comprehensive end-of-term and annual reports on education quality, incorporating statistical analysis on student performance and teacher effectiveness
- This data-driven approach led to a 15% improvement in student achievement scores and a 13% enhancement in teacher ratings, facilitating informed decision-making for school improvement strategies
- Guided and empowered a team of 67 teachers in refining curriculum materials, leading to enhanced instructional quality and student engagement
- Led successful initiative to transition school’s administrative processes from traditional paper-based record-keeping to digital journaling systems, enhancing efficiency and accessibility across the faculty and administrative staff, which cut down paperwork by 65%
- Developed and oversaw tailored education programs for 16 disabled children, driving a 5% improvement in academic performance and overall well-being
- Optimized staff timetables, class lists, and schedules, achieving a 100% decrease in scheduling errors, thereby enhancing operational efficiency
- Introduced efficient management strategies amidst teacher shortages, particularly in physics, math, and chemistry, resulting in 100% decrease in class disruptions
- Education for All" program within a specified area, reaching 2 schools and ensuring the involvement of 100% of school-aged students
- Conducted public service duties including document duplication for general and secondary education purposes, and facilitating smooth student enrollment processes, processing an average of 10 documents per week
- Developed and delivered a comprehensive training program, enhancing educators' understanding and implementation of updated curricula, leading to a 25% increase in student engagement and a 30% rise in standardized test scores
- Organized coaching sessions for teachers and administration in collaboration with fellow school leaders
- Pioneered and led exchange programs with highly ranked 5 schools in the city, actively participated in shaping the school’s structure and administrative policies.
Teacher
Secondary school #41
09.2012 - 03.2018
- Exhibited a high level of professional development qualifications by successfully passing the national qualification test, undergoing a stocktaking process, and advancing from the "moderator" level to the "master" level within a span of 4 years
- Prepared annual, term, lesson plans and organized effective teaching-learning (active learning) process in class; Collaborated with colleagues to organize and implement 20 integrated lessons per term, resulting in student engagement increase and enhanced academic outcomes across 10 classes
- Monitored students’ progress on a term basis; Checked, corrected, and provided feedback on students’ progress for about 150 assignments per week, resulting in a increase in overall comprehension and retention
- Successfully implemented criteria-based, formative, and summative assessments for students, leading to a 20% improvement in average test scores
- Achieved a 10% growth in education quality.
Education
Master of International Public Policy and Management -
The University of Southern California, Price School of Public Policy
Los Angeles, CAMaster of Education in pedagogy -
Bashkir State Pedagogical University named after M. Akmulla
Ufa, BRBachelor of Education in foreign language: two foreign languages -
Aktobe State Pedagogical Institute
Academic English Program -
UCSD Extension, University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CAIn service training of the pedagogical staff in the context of the updated curriculum for comprehensive school education, the Republic Kazakhstan -
Center of Pedagogical Excellence
Teacher leadership at school -
Center of Excellence, AEO “Nazarbaev Intellectual School”, University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education
Skills
Structuring and organizing workloads
Cross-functional collaboration
Strategic planning
Effective troubleshooting capabilities
Organizational Leadership
Training and mentoring
Staff Management
Administrative Leadership
Policy Enforcement
Program implementation
Latest Projects
Food security for a Hoopa Valley Tribe, 08/2022-12/2022, honorable mention
Languages
Kazakh
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Vice principal
School gymnasium 41 named after F.Ongarsynova
03.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher
Secondary school #41
09.2012 - 03.2018
Master of International Public Policy and Management -
The University of Southern California, Price School of Public Policy
Master of Education in pedagogy -
Bashkir State Pedagogical University named after M. Akmulla
Bachelor of Education in foreign language: two foreign languages -
Aktobe State Pedagogical Institute
Academic English Program -
UCSD Extension, University of California, San Diego
In service training of the pedagogical staff in the context of the updated curriculum for comprehensive school education, the Republic Kazakhstan -
Center of Pedagogical Excellence
Teacher leadership at school -
Center of Excellence, AEO “Nazarbaev Intellectual School”, University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education