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CRISTINA P. LAVIGNE

Brunswick,ME

Summary

Goal-oriented and reflective administrator driven to support the continual growth of students and staff through intellectual risk-taking, critical thinking, and respect. I am grounded in the belief that relationships and trust lead to growth. I am dedicated to improving student outcomes and ensuring a positive learning environment by building up and supporting educators.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Montello Elementary School

Assistant Principal
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Core member of school administrative team of five professional
  • 670+ students Pre-K through Grade 6
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through classroom observations and feedback sessions.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Assessment Coordinator-NWEA, Maine Through Year, ACCESS, COGAT, NAEP
  • Participation in committee work: Teaching and Professional Evaluation and Growth; Discipline/Code of Conduct; ELA Design for K-6
  • Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Trainer
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certified
  • Conferences attended: Innovative School Summit- Las Vegas, NV: July 2024; ASCD-Washington, DC: March 2024, Leading the Village- Newark, NJ: August 2023

Brunswick Junior High School

Educator
10.2005 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Teacher-Grade 6- Math, ELA; Grade 7- Social Studies, ELA; Grade 8-ELA
  • Strategist Positions-Reading, Math and Behavior through RTI system of support
  • Team Leader-2009-2018
  • Department Head-Social Studies (2018-2009); RTI (2020-2022)
  • ELA District Committee member
  • Professional Growth and Evaluation Committee member

East Grand School

Classroom Teacher
09.2003 - 07.2005

Job overview

  • Teacher-Grade 5-8 ELA, Social Studies

Education

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Master of Education from EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
05-2007

Skills

  • Lead by example
  • Present and responsive
  • Collaborative
  • Conflict resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Instructional leadership
  • Parent engagement and communication
  • Restorative practices

Certification

040 Building Administrator GRADES K-12; Maine; 06/07/2027

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Montello Elementary School
08.2022 - Current

Educator

Brunswick Junior High School
10.2005 - 08.2022

Classroom Teacher

East Grand School
09.2003 - 07.2005

University of Maine

Master of Education from EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
CRISTINA P. LAVIGNE