Ashkhen Bagoyan
Canyon Country,CA
Summary
Experienced educational leader and secondary science educator with 24+ years of teaching and school leadership experience in public, charter, and diverse educational settings. Experienced Department Chair with demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, instructional improvement, school data analysis, program development, committee leadership, teacher collaboration, and student-centered initiatives. Holds a California Administrative Services Credential and a Master’s degree in Educational Administration, with an Ed.D. in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of La Verne. Recognized for educational excellence and innovation. Bilingual in Armenian and Russian.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Chair/Teacher of Biology and Chemistry
Discovery Charter Preparatory High School
01.2020 - Current
- Lead the Science Department and collaborate with teachers to support effective curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student achievement.
- Coordinate science-related programs and initiatives across the school.
- Serve as Science Fair Coordinator, organizing student participation and supporting inquiry-based STEM learning.
- Analyze instructional and student-performance data to identify areas for improvement and inform instructional practices.
- Contribute to curriculum development and implementation across Biology, Chemistry, and AP Biology.
- Collaborate with school leadership and faculty on departmental and school-wide initiatives.
- Support students in rigorous college-preparatory science coursework.
Teacher of AP Biology and Biology, grades 9-12
CHAMPS Charter High School
Van Nuys, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Taught AP Biology and Biology to diverse high school learners.
- Designed and implemented standards-aligned, inquiry-based science instruction.
- Served as Science Fair Coordinator, coordinating student projects and school-wide science activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to support student achievement and instructional improvement.
Department Chair/Teacher of Biology, Chemistry, AP Biology grades, 9 12
Wallis Annenberg High School
Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Led the Science Department and supported teachers with curriculum planning, instructional practices, and departmental priorities.
- Taught Biology, Chemistry, and AP Biology to students in grades 9–12.
- Facilitated collaboration among department members and supported implementation of academic programs.
- Participated in school-wide planning, committees, and improvement initiatives.
Consulting Teacher
Los Angeles County of Education
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided instructional support and consultation in an educational setting.
- Collaborated with educators to strengthen instructional practices and student learning.
Teacher of Honors Chemistry, and Conceptual Chemistry, grades 10 and 11
GWUSD, Central Valley High School
Redding, CA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Taught Chemistry and Green Urban Design.
- Integrated interdisciplinary and applied learning experiences into instruction.
Teacher of Chemistry, and Green Urban Design, grades 10 and 11
CVUHSD, Leuzinger High School
Lawndale, CA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided instructional support and consultation in an educational setting.
- Collaborated with educators to strengthen instructional practices and student learning.
Teacher of, AP Biology, Biology, and Chemistry, grades 9 through 12
LAUSD, Edward Roybal Learning Center
Los Angeles, CA
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Taught Biology, AP Biology, and Chemistry to students in grades 9–12.
- Developed rigorous curriculum and laboratory-based learning experiences.
- Organized a teacher training program for Smartboard education.
Education
Ed.D. - Organizational Change and Leadership
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA01-2026
Masters - Educational Administration
California State University Northridge
01-2014
Masters - Education and Curriculum
University of Phoenix
01-2007
Bachelors of Science - Biopsychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
01-2000
Skills
- Instructional Leadership & Teacher Support
- Curriculum Development & Alignment
- School Data Analysis & Evaluation
- Professional Learning & Collaboration
- Department & Program Leadership
- Student Achievement Initiatives
- School Improvement
- Committee Development & Leadership
- Grant Writing & Program Development
- Family & Community Engagement
- STEM Education
- Educational Technology
- Communication & Relationship Building
- Culturally Responsive Leadership
Personal Information
Title: Assistant Principal
Certification
- California Single Subject Teaching Credential - Specialized in Biology and Chemistry, California Administrative Service Credential
AWARDS
UTLA PLATINUM APPLE AWARD - for Excellence in Education 2012, Certificate of Service for Successfully Implementing Technology Based Learning 2008
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Science Fair Coordinator at Discovery Preparatory Charter HS 2020- present
- Science Fair Coordinator at CHAMPS Charter High School 2018- 2020
- Science Department Chair at Wallis Annenberg High School 2015- 2018
- Member of the Northern California STEM Education 2014- 2015
- Founder of Franklin High Schools Dance School 2009-2010
- Science Club Advisor at Franklin High School 2007-2010
Timeline
Department Chair/Teacher of Biology and Chemistry
Discovery Charter Preparatory High School
01.2020 - Current
Teacher of AP Biology and Biology, grades 9-12
CHAMPS Charter High School
01.2018 - 01.2020
Department Chair/Teacher of Biology, Chemistry, AP Biology grades, 9 12
Wallis Annenberg High School
01.2015 - 01.2018
Consulting Teacher
Los Angeles County of Education
01.2015 - 01.2016
Teacher of Honors Chemistry, and Conceptual Chemistry, grades 10 and 11
GWUSD, Central Valley High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Teacher of Chemistry, and Green Urban Design, grades 10 and 11
CVUHSD, Leuzinger High School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Teacher of, AP Biology, Biology, and Chemistry, grades 9 through 12
LAUSD, Edward Roybal Learning Center
01.2007 - 01.2013
Ed.D. - Organizational Change and Leadership
University of La Verne
Masters - Educational Administration
California State University Northridge
Masters - Education and Curriculum
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Science - Biopsychology
University of California, Santa Barbara