AUTUMN L. CHAPMAN
Eureka,CA
Summary
Experienced administrator, coach and teacher-leader ready to lead a team to support students in attaining their highest potential and to be successful in in the global community. Using data-based decision-making, habits of mind, technology, equitable discipline and restorative practices working with leadership, staff, community and students, to allow this school to meet its vision for all.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant for Education
True North Organizing Network
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Delivered high-quality presentations to stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and results.
- Designed and implemented curriculum development around Belong Circles
Principal Twentynine Palms Elementary School
Morongo Unified School District
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Reduced in-class behavioral incidents by 50%
Superintendent/Principal
Loleta Union Elementary School
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Responsible for all daily duties managing Loleta district/school.
- Responsible for budget, grant writing and implementation.
- Worked with local Hispanic families 30% of our population, Tribal members 68%, local family members 2%, school Board, community organizations and HCOE to develop a community school and community plan.
- Maintained and fixed facilities.
- Daily discipline and student support. Teacher coaching and support. Principal
- Responsible for evaluations, curriculum, training, and guidance for teachers and staff. Leader in Stakeholder meetings, ELAC meetings, Indian Education advisory and staff meetings.
- Successful grant writer. Won a $750,000 Community school grant.
Teacher: AP Physics, Chemistry, PBIS coordinator, WASC leader
Gilroy Unified School District
07.2016 - 06.2018
Administrator-Coordinator of Student Support
Fortuna Elementary School District Fortuna CA
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Implementation and support of PBIS at four district schools/PD for other districts
- Implementation of SWIS data systems
- Student/teacher support of common core standards
- Assisting teachers with peer-coaching
- Assisting teachers in using data based approach to change instruction with NWEA testing system/analyze data
- Created and facilitated leadership and professional development committees
Instructional Coach/School Climate Transformation Grant Director
Eureka City Schools Eureka CA
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Developed, created and integrated systems of support for the K-12 district using PBIS and Restorative Justice
- Managed all aspects of grant, budget and reporting to the Federal government
- Prepared reports to district and the Federal government
- Trained all staff
- Established communication links between D.O. and all schools
Biology Teacher and PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture Teacher
Oakland Unified School District Oakland CA
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Secretary of School Site Council
- PBIS implementation committee
- BTSA mentor
- Leader of freshmen family initiative
- District committee member developing Social-emotional standards
- District committee member developing teacher evaluation protocols
Secondary Teacher Assistant Principal/Chemistry and AP/IB Chemistry Instructor
San Clemente High School San Clemente CA
08.2004 - 06.2011
- Created and delivered hybrid IB/AP Chemistry lab class to allow access by all students/Demo GATE lessons
- Assisted with budget and School Site Plan, with School Site Council
- Developed local partnerships/Academic Decathlon Advisor
- Wrote and received two grants for innovative classroom initiatives
- Student-Centered Curriculum Planning for improved performance
- Directed Saturday school and enforced unique discipline plan
Science Teacher/ Co-founder Dir CA Part. Health Careers Academy
Oceanside High School, Oceanside CA
08.1996 - 06.2002
8th grade Science Teacher/AP Chemistry and Chemistry
Gompers Academy SDUSD, San Diego, CA
09.1995 - 06.1996
Science Teacher, Professional development designer and deliverer, grant writer/recipient
Kansas City Missouri School District, Kansas City, MO
08.1993 - 06.1995
Education
Administrative Services Credential -
ACSA/National University
San Jose, CA2015
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction Emphasis On Technology
National University
San DiegoBachelor of Arts - Animal Physiology
University of California San Diego, Revelle College
San Diego, CA1982
Health Science and Social Issues
University of California
San Diego La Jolla, CASkills
- Development of LCAP and SPSA Reports
- Assessment Coordinator
- Curriculum Design Specialist
- SWIS Facilitator
- PBIS Coach/InstructCoach
- Facilitator of IEP and 504 Meetings
- Restorative Justice Trainer
- NWEA implementor
- WASC facilitator
- Comprehensive Safety Assessments
- School Site Council
- Great communication skills
- Differentiated Instruction Design
- Expert in Multicultural Education
- Proven Leadership Experience
- Detail-Oriented Organizational Abilities
- Grant writer
- Community/Team Builder
- CPI
- Labor Relations Negotiation
- Strong Technical Skills
Accomplishments
- Co-author, Recipient, School Climate Transformation Grant
- Two year recipient/participant with IISME (Industry Initiatives for Science and Math Education)
- Winner of San Diego County's Best Practices Competition (twice)
- UCSD - Connect Athena Pinnacle Award Winner
- An original facilitator for UCCII (University of California Curriculum Integration Institute)
- Co-director and Founder for Oceanside High School's Health Careers California Partnership Academy
- Intel and San Diego City Schools Science Fair Director
- Southern California Co-director for Botball Robotics Competition
- Board of Directors and founding member for BEWISE (Better Education for Women in Science and Engineering)
- Presenter at the NSTA and CSTA (multiple times)
- Teacher of the year twice (Reynolds Elementary School, Oceanside High School/San Diego County)
Timeline
Consultant for Education
True North Organizing Network
02.2024 - 01.2025
Principal Twentynine Palms Elementary School
Morongo Unified School District
04.2022 - 06.2023
Superintendent/Principal
Loleta Union Elementary School
07.2018 - 04.2022
Teacher: AP Physics, Chemistry, PBIS coordinator, WASC leader
Gilroy Unified School District
07.2016 - 06.2018
Administrator-Coordinator of Student Support
Fortuna Elementary School District Fortuna CA
07.2013 - 06.2014
Instructional Coach/School Climate Transformation Grant Director
Eureka City Schools Eureka CA
06.2012 - 06.2014
Biology Teacher and PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture Teacher
Oakland Unified School District Oakland CA
08.2011 - 06.2013
Secondary Teacher Assistant Principal/Chemistry and AP/IB Chemistry Instructor
San Clemente High School San Clemente CA
08.2004 - 06.2011
Science Teacher/ Co-founder Dir CA Part. Health Careers Academy
Oceanside High School, Oceanside CA
08.1996 - 06.2002
8th grade Science Teacher/AP Chemistry and Chemistry
Gompers Academy SDUSD, San Diego, CA
09.1995 - 06.1996
Science Teacher, Professional development designer and deliverer, grant writer/recipient
Kansas City Missouri School District, Kansas City, MO
08.1993 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Animal Physiology
University of California San Diego, Revelle College
Health Science and Social Issues
University of California
Administrative Services Credential -
ACSA/National University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction Emphasis On Technology
National University
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