Hi, I’m
Claire Lansford
Assistant Principal
Sugar Grove,IL
Summary
Adaptable and experienced Education Leader and Administrator with 11 years of proven success. Focus on inspiring teachers, supporting students, and building a positive school community. Committed to ongoing professional development and education, constantly seeking opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge. Driven and positive attitude, with a strong ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive school environment. In-depth understanding of educational policies and curriculum development, coupled with excellent organizational and communication skills. Ultimate goal is to create a supportive atmosphere that enhances student achievement and staff development.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
6
Certifications
Work History
Kaneland CUSD 302
Assistant Principal
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Promoted a positive school culture by cultivating strong relationships among students, staff, and families.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Coordinated hiring processes for new faculty members, securing highly qualified candidates committed to student success.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated teacher performance to ensure the highest quality of instruction for students.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Established clear expectations for staff performance, fostering accountability and professional growth opportunities.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Implemented innovative professional development programs for staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Enhanced school climate by implementing positive behavior interventions and supports.
- Collaborated on the implementation of assessment tools and strategies to support student understanding and growth for state assessments to inform instructional decision-making processes.
- Spearheaded initiatives to address diverse student needs, including special education and gifted programming.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- 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.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and attendance.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
Bellwood School District #88
Assistant Principal
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES
- Assistant Principal Lead
- Facilitate ongoing Assistant Principal Training for Assistant Principals within the district
- Report to and work closely with Principal on all daily school operations
- Foster positive school relations and active engagement with the wider community
- An active member with the School Improvement and District Improvement Committees
- Inventory Manager
- Expanded inventory of learning materials, office supplies, and decorations for schoolwide events
- Order and Reorder yearly materials for grade level teams
- Monitor book inventory disseminated at the district level
- Distribute books and materials based on enrollment
- Instruction
- Support staff with planning, instruction, assessments and differentiation
- Provide feedback weekly on lesson plans
- Review academic grades and confirm grades are being reported with fidelity and following the expectations of the district and school
- Mentor and coach teachers on effective teaching and classroom management methods
- Collaborate with teachers on using data driven instruction
- Guide grade levels on various initiatives to improve academic programs
- Conduct weekly informal walk-throughs
- Facilitate Formal Observations, collaborative discussions around evaluation and consistently providing opportunities to assist with instruction and engagement strategies
- Updated teacher evaluation standards to better align with district expectations
- Attend Special Education PLC meetings to be a collaborative partner between the special education staff and the general and special education staff to ensure IEP requirements are being met
- Guide and facilitate weekly PLC meetings with grade level teams
- Behavior Manager
- Create, Implement, and Monitor Bullying Behavior Systems
- Set polices ensuring student safety and security at all points
- Address and resolve escalated student conflicts and behavioral issues
- Provide counseling, support and encouragement to students
- Provide and Monitor Monthly Incentive Days for Positive Behaviors
- Create, Implement, and Monitor new Bullying Policy for the building and district based on Illinois Law105 ILCS5/27-23.7
- Communicate with students' parents and guardians regarding behavioral repercussions and restorative reintegration
- Attendance Manager
- Create, Implement, and Monitor Attendance Policy for the district and at the building level
- Collect weekly attendance counts reports and collaborate with administrative team on latest data and use the data to collaborate with teachers
- Communicate with stakeholders on attendance and the importance of attending school with regularity
- Enforce attendance policies for students and guardians who are repeatedly late or absent
- Scheduling Manager
- Create, Implement and Monitor multiple building schedules
- Supervision assignments, morning pledge calendar, lunch schedule, monthly teacher calendar, and testing window calendar
- Parent Communication
- Build and maintain open lines of communication with students' parents and guardians
- Write and disseminate the monthly parent newsletter
- Update parents through ClassDojo on upcoming events
- Regularly send positive messages regarding student achievements through ClassDojo
- Collaboration
- Collaborate, plan, and facilitate monthly consultant meetings with grade level lead team
- Provide grade level data with administrative team and collaborate on future PLCs in order to present the most up to date and accurate data to teachers
- Collaborate regularly with teachers and the administrative staff to help provide ways to engage students in their learning with the intent that students have a collaborative role in their education
- Collaborate with district instructional coaches and outside consulting agencies to assist teachers with planning and instruction
- Collaborates closely with the ULLC to support our School Improvement Plan
- Collaborated to design and implement new systems and protocols within the district and building
- Reviewed and collaborated to modify the school handbook, referral form, communication form, and online and in person discipline protocols
- Reviewed and collaborated to modify the district parent/student handbook
- Collaborated on the design and implementation of the virtual and in person open house as well as virtual and in person parent teacher conferences
- Climate and Culture
- Lives and promotes the school and district Mission, Vision, and Core Values
- Facilitate and collaborate with stakeholders on CHAMPS
- Incorporate SIOP into teaching strategies with collaborating with teachers one on one
- Facilitate Restorative Circles with scholars, teachers, and families
- Facilitate and collaborate with stakeholders on how to incorporate restorative practices SEL in their daily lessons
- Build meaningful relationships with staff and students
- Regularly visit the classroom to participate and observe students and staff
- Hold Administrative/Student/Guardian conferences in regards to behavior and/or attendance
- Supports to uphold the building wide expectation, policies, and procedures
- Facilitate and collaborate on building wide incentive and positive community events
LaGrange School District105
K-6 Elementary Music
01.2015 - 01.2020
Roanoke-Benson CUSD60
K-12 Elementary & Vocal Music
01.2012 - 01.2015
Education
North Central College
Master of Educational Leadership
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Detail Oriented & Organized
- Excellent written & oral communication
- Develops positive workplace relationships
- Critical thinking and judgment
- Parent engagement and communication
- Data-driven instruction
- Restorative practices
Certification
- Professional Educators License (K-12)
- Principal Endorsement (PreK-12)
- Illinois Performance Evaluation
- Responsive Classroom Certified
- SIOP Certified
- Restorative Practices Certified
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded the Restorative Practices improvement plan implementation which redefined performance goals and achieved Kaneland McDole Elementary benchmarks.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Kaneland CUSD 302
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Bellwood School District #88
01.2020 - Current
K-6 Elementary Music
LaGrange School District105
01.2015 - 01.2020
K-12 Elementary & Vocal Music
Roanoke-Benson CUSD60
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Professional Educators License (K-12)
- Principal Endorsement (PreK-12)
- Illinois Performance Evaluation
- Responsive Classroom Certified
- SIOP Certified
- Restorative Practices Certified
North Central College
Master of Educational Leadership
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