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Daniela Solley

Auburn,CA

Summary

Dedicated former educator, experienced consultant, and accomplished administrator with a passion for forging new pathways in the professional world. Equipped with a diverse skill set, now eagerly seeking a dynamic career change to leverage expertise and leadership acumen in innovative ways.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificate
6
6

Awards

Skills

  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Data Based Decision Making
  • Curriculum Planning and Implementation
  • Organization
  • Staff Development
  • Facilitation
  • Emotional Intelligence

Work History

K-8 Principal

Union Hill School District
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Developed and established Professional Learning Communities to foster high functioning teams through ongoing professional learning sessions.
  • Trained 45 teachers on effective teaching techniques, positive classroom management strategies, and rubric based assessments.
  • Observed and evaluated instructional practices to remove barriers and support all learners with 685 students enrolled.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness utilizing district evaluation tool tied to Standards for Teaching Profession.
  • Guided and coached six newly hired teachers and provided constructive feedback regarding their instructional practices.

Middle School Principal

Western Placer Unified School District
07.2013 - 06.2015
  • Planned and scheduled orientation, registration, and activities for 50+ teachers and 800+ students.
  • Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds. Middle school representative on LCAP and LCFF Budget Committees.
  • Development and supervision of two new district programs: Special Day Class-Behavior and Special Day Class-Independent Living Skills.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data based on assessment results.

Elementary Principal

Western Placer Unified School District
07.2011 - 06.2013
  • Established new Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Special Day Class-Behavior programs.
  • Facilitator and team lead of Building Effective Schools Together; positive behavior program implemented school-wide supporting 35+ teachers and 600+ students
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.

Middle School Assistant Principal

Western Placer Unified School District
07.2009 - 06.2011
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment serving 1200 students.
  • Guided and monitored implementation of Achievement Via Individual Determination (AVID) to alight with long term goals and program effectiveness.
  • Lead new team in development of positive behavior program Building Effective Schools Together (BEST).
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.

Consulting Experience

Teacher Consultant, 2007-Present

Area 3 Writing Project, UC Davis

  • Design and facilitate professional learning centered around utilization of The Two-Sided Writer's Notebook, rubric based writing assessments, 6+1 Traits, and Writer's Workshop.
  • Lead District Writing Assessment Trainings focusing on calibrated rubric based assessment utilizing anchor papers.
  • Presenter at California Teachers of English Conference, William Jessup Education Conference, and multiple Area 3 Writing Project Super Saturdays.
  • Consulting work with various school districts in Greater Sacramento Area providing demo lessons and coaching regarding writing instruction and best practices.
  • Participant in the National Writing Project Scoring Conference

Teaching Experience

2018-2022 Sixth Grade Language Arts, STRIVE-LA, and Drawing Enrichment

Glen Edwards Middle School; Western Placer Unified School District; Lincoln, CA

2015-2018 Fourth Grade

Foskett Ranch Elementary; Western Placer Unified School District; Lincoln, CA

2003-2009 Sixth and Eighth Grade Language Arts/Eighth Grade LA Exploration

Glen Edwards Middle School (2003-06)/Twelve Bridges Middle School (2006-2009):

Western Placer Unified School District; Lincoln, CA

Education

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Bachelor of Science - Arts And Letters/English Minor

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Education

Boise State University
Boise, ID

Accomplishments

  • Awarded "Placer County Teacher of the Year" in 2021
  • Awarded "Placer County Middle School Teacher of the Year" in 2021
  • Awarded "Western Placer Unified School District Teacher of the Year" in 2006 and 2021
  • Awarded "Placer County Teacher Who Makes a Difference" in 2006

Certification

  • Clear Administrative Services Credential
  • Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and English Supplementary Authorization

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