AUTUMN LARA
Tacoma,WA
Summary
I am an instructional leader with 30 years of educational experience. I am a self-directed, well-organized instructional leader, with a passionate commitment to professional growth, both in student and staff development. I am seeking the opportunity to work collaboratively in the role of principal. My ambition is to secure a principalship with a focus on professional development and the ability to support teacher and student growth
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Elementary Education
Olympia School District
Olympia, WA
01.2019 - Current
- Supervision of Elementary Principals through evaluation and professional development
- Trained in Danielson Framework
- HIB Compliance Officer with training and professional development to support compliance with board policy and procedures
- Development and implementation of District School Improvement Plan
- TITLE IX Compliance Officer with state training to support compliance with board policy and procedures
- Continuing participation in four-year Equity training, including trainer of trainer's coursework
Assistant Director of Safety and Security
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Support schools with best practices for safety protocols
- Direct supervision of middle school and high school campus security employees
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Investigator for employee misconduct
- Oversite of ADA office
- Professional Development for Assistant Principals
Elementary Principal
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Supervision & evaluation of Teachers through Cel 5D+
- Designing and facilitating Professional Development with focus on best practices as determined by OSPI
- Leading staff recruitment and retention
- Supervision of Students with a focus on alternatives for discipline
- Instructional Leadership as a School of Improvement through OSPI
Assistant Principal
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
01.2010 - 01.2013
Instructional Coach
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
01.2007 - 01.2011
Classroom Teacher
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
01.1994 - 01.2007
Education
Educational Leadership -
City University
Fife, WA01.2009
Masters in Teaching - undefined
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA01.1994
Bachelors of Arts & Science - undefined
University of Washington
Seattle, WA01.1992
Skills
- Professional Development & Planning
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Parent Partnership
- Parent Support/Concerns
- Teamwork
- HIB Compliance
- TITLE IX Compliance
- CPS Reporting
- Threat Assessment
Professional Overview
I am an instructional leader with 30 years of educational experience. I am a self-directed, well-organized instructional leader, with a passionate commitment to professional growth, both in student and staff development. I am seeking the opportunity to work collaboratively in the role of principal. My ambition is to secure a principalship with a focus on professional development and the ability to support teacher and student growth.
Timeline
Executive Director of Elementary Education
Olympia School District
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Director of Safety and Security
Tacoma Public Schools
01.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Tacoma Public Schools
01.2017 - 01.2018
Elementary Principal
Tacoma Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2017
Assistant Principal
Tacoma Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2013
Instructional Coach
Tacoma Public Schools
01.2007 - 01.2011
Classroom Teacher
Tacoma Public Schools
01.1994 - 01.2007
Masters in Teaching - undefined
The Evergreen State College
Bachelors of Arts & Science - undefined
University of Washington
Educational Leadership -
City University