Carolina Gomez
Summary
Committed leader with a proven track record at Los Angeles Unified School District, enhancing educational excellence and student achievement through data-driven instruction and effective staff development. Excelled in building community engagement and fostering stakeholder relationships, achieving significant advancements in educational staff supervision and school safety protocols. Self-motivated with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 9 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Education Principal
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.2015 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, enrollments, and related activities.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Early Childhood Education Student Advancement Program (ECE-SAP) Students and Mentor Program
Early Childhood Teacher's Coach
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
07.2010 - 06.2014
- Motivated classroom teachers to become more intentional, purposeful, and more effective through coaching strategies and Developmental Appropriate Practices (DAP).
- Provided guidance to teachers in overcoming classroom challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer teachers to.
- Assisted teachers in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Assisted teachers with developing strategies to manage stress and increase productivity.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Developed relationships with teachers to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Woodbury University
Burbank, CA05.2010
Skills
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Education Excellence
- Educational staff supervision
- Student achievement
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- New Family Orientation
- Safety and security procedures
- Relationship building and networking
- Codes of conduct
- School Community Relations
- Goal Planning
- Multitasking ability
- Staff Development
- Operations Oversight
- Public Speaking
- Emergency Preparedness
- Program implementation
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Collaboration
- Community Engagement
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented a marketing campaign that raised new student enrollment by 20%
- Set high-level goals for both students and teachers to encourage both parties to strive for personal best and succeeded in implementing long-term strategy with positive results.
- Delivered curriculum training opportunities to academic staff resulting in collectively higher Group Report average by 40% for the entire school.
- Instituted peer review program for teaching professionals, which promoted collaborative teamwork, respect and appreciation among staff members.
- March 3, 2023-Awarded Certificate of Recognition from the California Legislature Assembly Office in honor of Gledhill EEC Nature Explore Ribbon cutting
- March 3, 2023-Awarded Certificate of Congratulations for Gledhill EEC Outdoor Classroom Nature Explore from John Lee Los Angeles City Council member, District 12
- March 3, 2023-Awarded Certificate of Recognition in honor of Gledhill EEC Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom from Los Angeles Board of Education, Kelly Gonez, Board Member, District 6
- March 3, 2023-Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community from Member of Congress, USA
- Platinum Rating Safety Seal Award 2021-2022
- Bronze Rating Safety Seal Award 2022-2023
Additional Information
Cognitive Guided Instruction (CGI) School since 2015
Piloted Dual Language Program, 2018
Piloted Math Shelve Program 2022
Piloted Age of Learning Program 2024
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Early Childhood Education Principal
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.2015 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher's Coach
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
07.2010 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Woodbury University
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