Bess Inzeo
Education
403 Itliong Lane, Alameda,CA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator excelling in team building, versed in relationship skills, and community building. Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to improve student wellness. Supportive of diversity, equity and inclusion of students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Principal
Mt. Diablo Unified SD
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced school performance by implementing data driven strategies and collaborating with teachers on instructional practices that support our International Baccalaureate Learning as a candidate school.
- Promoted diversity within the school community by cultivating an inclusive atmosphere that respected individual differences among students and staff.
- Established a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
- Increased parent involvement by building our school garden from the ground up keep families and engaged.
Summer School Principal
Moraga School District
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported and implemented Early Intervention, Extended School Year, English Language Development and Summer Intervention Summer learning loss programs for grades Kindergarten to eighth grade for over 175 students.
- Monitored and assessed students to maintain structured and high quality intervention program.
- Trained twenty teachers on effective usage of curriculum.
School Counselor & Admin Designee
Moraga School District
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented Comprehensive Elementary School Counseling program for 1,100 children at three school sites.
- Organized and planned school-wide events such as Start with Hello Week & The Great Kindness Challenge.
- Implemented social emotional learning curriculum and counseling clubs weekly, including beginning Respect All Differences (RAD) Club.
- Co-Created "Cultivate Thinking" presentations for fifth grade students with Campolindo High School students on topics such as "Race, Ethnicity and Nationality" and Implicit Bias".
- Participated and/or presented at Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Team, District Wellness Meetings, School Board Meetings and Staff Development trainings.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Responsible for students, teachers and staff when principal is off site.
Elementary School Teacher
Moraga School District
08.1999 - 08.2018
- Assessed twenty-four students learning progress with routine assessments in safe, welcoming, and hands-on learning environment.
- Led annual Incoming Kindergarten Parent Orientation & Parent Volunteer Trainings.
- Participated on committees such as Coordinating Council, Safety Committee, School Based Plan Committee, Parent Teacher Association Teacher Representative and Social Studies Committee Member.
Education
Preliminary Administrative Credential -
California State University, East Bay
Concord, CAMaster of Arts - Counseling
St. Mary's College of California
Moraga, CABachelor of Arts - Diversified Liberal Arts
University of San Diego
San Diego, CASkills
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking Ability
- Student Wellness
- Complex Problem Solving
- Professional Development Trainer
- Conflict Resolution
- Social Justice Lens
Staff Development Opportunities
Head of School Training at the International Baccalaureate Organization
National School Counselor Leadership Conference
The New Teacher Project Math & Literacy Training
Museum of Tolerance, Tools for Educators Training
Courageous Conversations Training
Columbia University, Teachers College Reader's Workshop Training
California Association of School Counselor's Conference
Relationship, Routine and Resilience Training Series
Trauma Informed Practices Training Series
Timeline
Elementary School Principal
Mt. Diablo Unified SD
08.2022 - Current
Summer School Principal
Moraga School District
03.2021 - 07.2022
School Counselor & Admin Designee
Moraga School District
08.2018 - 06.2022
Elementary School Teacher
Moraga School District
08.1999 - 08.2018
Preliminary Administrative Credential -
California State University, East Bay
Master of Arts - Counseling
St. Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Arts - Diversified Liberal Arts
University of San Diego
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