ASTRID A. GALLON-GONZALEZ
West Covina,CA
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director I, Accountability, Support and Monitoring
Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE)
01.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership and supervision to certificated/classified managers and classified support staff, including goal setting and evaluations
- Oversee recruitment, selection, and hiring of classified and certificated staff
- Participate in interactive accommodation meetings and facilitate conflict mediation meetings
- Improve project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas
- Develop high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth, coaching, and mentoring
- Direct the planning and implementation of comprehensive professional development, technical assistance, and office hours for school districts and charter schools
- Guide the development of the budget and monitor allowable expenditures for programs and projects
- Develop and update programs, policies and procedures in alignment with California Ed Code and Board policy
- Write grants and implement the terms of executed grants, contracts, and agreements
- Develop and revise publications, presentations, specialized reports, surveys and letters, and Board updates
- Represent LACOE on committees and projects at the local, regional, and state level
- Utilize Ed Code and data to inform decisions and make recommendations to improve program performance and services provided to school districts and charter schools
- Provide input on legislative reviews for policy change
Director I, Human Resource Services
Los Angeles County Office of Education
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Ensured compliance of labor laws, Educational Code, and collective bargaining agreements
- Coordinated and oversaw recruitment and hiring for certificated personnel
- Served as EDJOIN Administrator and Custodian of Records
- Managed and oversaw all personnel actions and procedures, including job offers, salary placement, new hires, transfers, promotions, new job positions, and resignations
- Designed, coordinated, and facilitated new employee orientation
- Planned, designed and facilitated professional development for managers
- Spearheaded launch of new, organization-wide leadership development program, establishing the framework for ongoing professional learning
- Assisted with the Reduction in Force Process
- Worked in Collaboration with the Personnel Commission for voluntary, exchange, and administrative transfers
- Oversaw evaluation process and system
- Served on Negotiations Team for three labor unions
- Oversaw recruitment of substitute teachers, training, and the substitute desk
- Collaborated in the development or updating of collective bargaining agreement language
- Oversaw vacancies and position control functions
- Lead fact-finding investigations and prepared reports
- Acted as liaison to union leaders to collaboratively resolve employee complaints and concerns
- Coached and mentored site and central office management on interest-based conflict resolution and progressive intervention and discipline
- Facilitated Interactive Accommodation meetings and prepared follow up documentation
Project Director II of Professional Development, Curriculum, and Instruction/ English Learner Coordinator I
Los Angeles County Office of Education
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Designed, coordinated, and facilitated professional development
- Collaborated with union leaders to implement district initiatives and to resolve employee concerns
- Collaborated with union leaders to write job descriptions
- Created interview questions, screened candidates, and served on interview panels
- Designed and implemented orientation and professional learning plan for new employees
- Monitored and implemented academic intervention programs
- Updated Board Policy and LCAP goals for English Learner services and programs
- Facilitated District English Learner Advisory Committee Meetings
- Updated and implemented the English Learner Master Plan
- Developed and monitored budget for Title II and III funds for compliance
- Provided specialized and consultative services to principals and schools
- Oversaw English Learner data for CALPADS certification submissions
- Participated in bi-Monthly progress monitoring school visits
- Implemented and monitored programs, curriculum, and district-wide initiatives
Principal of Ben Lomond Elementary School
Covina-Valley Unified School District
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Exited Program Improvement in 2015
- Recognized as California Distinguished School in 2017-2018
- Increased CELDT and CAASPP Scores
- Established a school site instructional leadership team
- Implemented Professional Learning Communities
- Attended and presented at school board meetings
- Updated and implemented Single Plan for Student Achievement
- Decreased discipline Incidents by implementing Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
- Increased integration of technology into instruction
- Implemented use of Google Classroom, Google Drive, i-Ready, and Rosetta Stone
- Created and implemented response to intervention model for school
- Established school-wide focus on STEM and Robotics
- Implemented the Great Artist Program for all students
- Established one way foreign language extended day program in Spanish
- Facilitated professional development on research-based instructional practices
Principal of Hurley Elementary School
Rowland Unified School District
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Exited Program Improvement Year 4 Status in 2011
- Re-designed and Implemented Spanish Bilingual Program
- Re-designed and implemented English Language Development instruction
- Established strong relationships with civic leaders, law enforcement, and local business partners
- Provided structures and protocols for Professional Learning Communities
- Established a school site instructional leadership team
- Established a Science Olympiad Team
- Collaborated with school community to provide students with a sports program, expanded music program, and performing arts program
- Established push-in RSP model to provide students with access to the core curriculum in their classroom and targeted instruction to meet I.E.P. Goals
Assistant Principal of Ybarra Academy of the Arts and Technology
Rowland Unified School District
07.2010 - 06.2011
Assistant Principal La Seda Elementary School
Rowland Unified School District
07.2009 - 07.2010
- (School Closed)
Teacher in Charge of Discipline, Giano Intermediate School
Rowland Unified School District
10.2007 - 07.2009
K-8 Literacy Instructional Coach
West Covina Unified School District
07.2001 - 10.2007
- California Elementary School teacher
- Title I Facilitator, California Elementary School
- Coordinator of the Community-Based English Tutoring Program, district office
Elementary School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
03.1998 - 06.2001
- Bilingual Spanish Teacher
- Safety Alcohol Drug and Tobacco Education Coordinator
- Grade Level Chair and Technology Lead Teacher
- GATE Teacher
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Politics and English Literature
University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Pepperdine University
Professional Clear Administrative Credential -
University of California, Irvine
Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - BCLAD in Spanish
California State University, Los Angeles
Single Subject Teaching Credential in English -
California Commission On Teacher Credentialing
Curriculum & Instruction Academy Certificate -
Association of California School Administrators
Personnel Administrators Academy Certificate -
Association of California School Administrators
Timeline
Director I, Accountability, Support and Monitoring
Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE)
01.2022 - Current
Director I, Human Resource Services
Los Angeles County Office of Education
10.2019 - 01.2022
Project Director II of Professional Development, Curriculum, and Instruction/ English Learner Coordinator I
Los Angeles County Office of Education
06.2017 - 09.2019
Principal of Ben Lomond Elementary School
Covina-Valley Unified School District
07.2014 - 06.2017
Principal of Hurley Elementary School
Rowland Unified School District
07.2011 - 06.2014
Assistant Principal of Ybarra Academy of the Arts and Technology
Rowland Unified School District
07.2010 - 06.2011
Assistant Principal La Seda Elementary School
Rowland Unified School District
07.2009 - 07.2010
Teacher in Charge of Discipline, Giano Intermediate School
Rowland Unified School District
10.2007 - 07.2009
K-8 Literacy Instructional Coach
West Covina Unified School District
07.2001 - 10.2007
Elementary School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
03.1998 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Politics and English Literature
University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Pepperdine University
Professional Clear Administrative Credential -
University of California, Irvine
Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - BCLAD in Spanish
California State University, Los Angeles
Single Subject Teaching Credential in English -
California Commission On Teacher Credentialing
Curriculum & Instruction Academy Certificate -
Association of California School Administrators
Personnel Administrators Academy Certificate -
Association of California School Administrators