Enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Principal & Interim Principal offering 27-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INTERIM PRINCIPAL
RAINIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.2024 - Current
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
RAINIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
06.2021 - Current
Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and agencies within school and surrounding community
Provide leadership, direction and support to ongoing development of healthy school culture model, through high expectations for student academic achievement and support
Provide immediate crisis support for students and families through agencies within school and community
Review and mine data including grades, attendance, and discipline to support and identify barriers with students and families and implement data-driven tiered interventions
Led development, implementation and evaluation of data-driven connection plan for increasing student achievement during online learning and transition to hybrid learning within attendance office which included collaboration among administration, counseling, and community support
Facilitate tiered intervention within Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support plan, including students, families, and agencies
Ensure all employees under supervision are given regular feedback on performance and ensure that annual performance evaluations are completed
Support principal and assistant principals with administrative assignments
Led attendance tracking for students and teachers, review reports and data trends in determining support, and discipline connected to PBIS
Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
Supported positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates.
Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within school community.
Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within district.
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Contributed to positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
DEAN OF STUDENTS
AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
08.2017 - 06.2021
Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and agencies within the school and surrounding community
Provide leadership, direction and support to the ongoing development of a healthy school culture model, through high expectations for student academic achievement and support
Provide immediate crisis support for students and families through agencies within the school and community
Review and mine data including grades, attendance, and discipline to support and identify barriers with students and families and implement data-driven tiered interventions
Led the development, implementation and evaluation of data-driven connection plan for increasing student achievement during online learning and transition to hybrid learning within the attendance office which included collaboration among administration, counseling, and community support
Facilitate tiered intervention within Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support plan, including students, families, and agencies
Assist assistant principals and principal in the management and evaluation of administrative support staff
Ensure all employees under supervision are given regular feedback on performance and ensure that annual performance evaluations are completed
Support principal and assistant principals with administrative assignments
Responsible for creating, organizing and supervising the Connection Team for Online learning and transition to Hybrid learning
Responsible for overseeing, organizing, supervising extra-curricular and co-curricular activities such as school trips, dances, YELL and Black and Brown Summits, assemblies, graduation, student clubs, student activities, Head coach Girls Basketball program, Debate team, and fundraisers
Responsible for attendance tracking for students and teachers, review reports and data trends in determining support, and discipline connected to PBIS
Responsible for data reports and mining attendance trends in overseeing BECCA Laws and implementation within school and collaborating with district liaison and coordinator
Equity Team Member for High School
Collaborate with administration and staff on equitable practices within the building and comply with district mission
Launched a debate team within the school, developed curriculum and program to sustain the club's longevity
Mentored head coach and continued support through consultation and working with students
Promote and honor diversity among students and staff.
Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
MATH TEACHER
AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
08.2015 - 08.2017
Taught Algebra within Lion's Den cohort of students, Geometry, and Algebra to 9th grade students
Developed diversified curriculum to meet individual academic needs of student groups within classroom with focus on equity and accessibility in math
Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Launched debate team and developed curriculum and program to sustain club's longevity
Mentored head coach and continued support through consultation and working with students.
MATH & SCIENCE TEACHER, ASSISTANT DEAN
ANNIE WRIGHT SCHOOLS
06.2008 - 06.2015
Taught Algebra and Earth Sciences for 6th grade students
Developed diversified curriculum to meet individual academic needs of student groups within classroom with focus on equity and accessibility in math and science
Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Co-developed and launched lower school basketball program and developed program to sustain longevity
Support Head of Middle School in administrative assignments.
Education
M.ED. IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Indianapolis, IN
12.2020
MASTER'S IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN
12.2007
MASTER'S IN TEACHING -
CITY UNIVERSITY
Renton, WA
12.1998
BACHELOR DEGREE -
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Portland, OR
12.1996
Skills
Strong Leadership qualities: Organization, communication, building team culture, and interpersonal relations
Understanding complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions with colleagues, stakeholders, and community
Interpersonal skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to introduce new concepts and drive success around common goals
Cultural Competence: Ability to create inclusive environments that honor and support diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Student Focus: Belief that all students, regardless of background, have ability to go to and complete post-secondary goals; and commitment to school's unique community
Instructional Leadership
Restorative Practices; MTSS, PBIS
Team Collaboration
Schedule oversight
Parent Engagement and Communication
Student achievement
Data-Driven Instruction
Affiliations
AWSP - Association of Washington Schools Principals