Daria Boone
Kihei,USA
Summary
Education professional ready to drive impactful changes and foster academic excellence. Proven track record of enhancing student performance and leading faculty development. Known for collaborative approach and adapting to evolving educational environments with ease, emphasizing curriculum development and staff mentorship while building a positive school culture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HICISL Vice Principal Intern
Maui High School
07.2025 - Current
- Instructional & Administrative Leadership
- Support the effective organization and deployment of staff to ensure high-quality instructional and co-curricular programs.
- Contribute to the overall administration and management of the school, including curriculum and instruction, business operations, personnel, student services, facilities and grounds, and supervision of lunch and recess.
- Align schoolwide initiatives with the school’s mission and vision to support continuous improvement and student outcomes.
- Academy Principal for the Freshman Academy
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Personnel & School Operations
- Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, placement, and onboarding of certificated and classified personnel.
- Assist in evaluating, supporting, and improving employee performance through observation, feedback, and professional guidance.
- Promote employee welfare and morale through supportive leadership and collaborative problem-solving.
- Recommend and support appropriate disciplinary actions for students and staff in accordance with DOE policies and procedures.
- Student Support, Safety & Community Relations
- Assist in resolving conflicts and complaints arising from school operations through timely investigation and mediation.
- Support the planning and facilitation of safety meetings to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff.
- Represent the school at departmental, school, and community events to strengthen partnerships and community engagement.
TA Vice Principal
Hawai’i Department of Education, Maui, HI
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Align curriculum across all grades to Common Core State Standards and State Exam.
- Motivate students and teachers to set learning targets in the school’s universal screeners to achieve increased student outcomes.
- Organize school-wide events that meet our academic and financial plan goals.
- Articulate with the administration and leadership team often to move the school in a forward direction with focus, determination, and organization.
- Plan school-wide professional development and professional learning communities for teachers to implement the planned multi-tiered levels of student support.
- Serve as Acting Principal in the absence of the Principal, ensuring continuity of operations and leadership.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
Curriculum Coordinator
Hawai’i Department of Education, Maui, HI
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Teacher, Fifth Grade, Hawai’i Department of Education, Maui, HI 1.2006 – 6.2021
- Teacher, Middle School, Stella Charter Academy, Los Angeles, CA. 8.2004-6.2006
- Teacher, Middle School, Hawai’i Department of Education, Maui, HI 8.2003-6.2004
- Teacher of the Year nominee 2019
- Align instruction to Common Core Standards and State Exam. Motivate students to learn through highly engaging lessons including media, technology, books, theater, movement, joy, and enthusiasm.
- Teach multi-level students using Tier 1, 2, 3 Interventions to close the achievement gap. Impact students’ belief in their abilities to succeed, regardless of previous performance.
- As an elementary teacher, I have taught: Third grade, all subjects; Fourth grade, all subjects; and Fifth-grade (12+ years total); Middle School at-risk students; Grade level science teacher (10 years)
- Founded annual Haiku School Read-a-Thon. Grade-Level Chairperson and Yearbook Advisor for 8 years.
- Collaborate with colleagues on data driven instruction, student learning objectives, planning and pacing guides, general learner outcomes for students.
- Participate in school wide events; Trunk or Treat, Holiday Night; Back to School Night.
- Organize parents within the grade level to plan grade level fundraisers, events.
- After school math tutor for many years, supporting students below grade level.
- Math coach for Math Matters, Maui. (2013-2014)
- Analyzed and assessed past school performance data in order to inform improvements.
- Participate in ongoing staff professional development training sessions.
- IEP/504 Familiarity: Create high quality instruction that meets the needs of all students, using the inclusion model, small group instruction, flexible grouping.
- Attend a variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation, STEM, and engaging learning activities.
- Implement Character Education in classroom to support students physically, emotionally, and socially.
- Use positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
- Maintain open communication with parents/guardians to share growth, needs, successes and concerns of the student.
- Work with an average of 24 students, servicing an average of 80 students per week.
- Fellow in Rural School Leadership Academy (Cohort 7) through Teach for America; visited, collaborated, studied best practices in top-performing schools in rural & indigenous communities across the country.
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were provided for students with diverse learning needs.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with educators and administrators to review and modify existing programs.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies, resulting in improved student engagement and academic success.
- Enhanced teacher collaboration by establishing subject-specific professional learning communities.
- Promoted an inclusive educational environment by incorporating culturally responsive pedagogy and materials into curricula.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers, nurturing their growth as professionals and contributing to a positive school culture.
- Facilitated professional development workshops, keeping staff up-to-date with educational best practices.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of curriculum implementation by analyzing student performance data and identifying areas for improvement.
- Facilitated transition to more student-centered learning model, promoting autonomy and self-directed learning through PBL
- Initiated partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide real-world learning experiences for students.
- Maintained accurate records related to curriculum development projects while adhering to federal reporting guidelines.
- Increased student engagement with introduction of interactive learning platforms.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Education
Master of Arts - Administrative Leadership
Chaminade University
Honolulu, HI05-2027
Master of Education - Elementary Ed.
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05-2002
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Student and parent relations
- Multitasking
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal strengths
- Curriculum development
- Classroom support
- Team building
- Instructional coaching
- Improved student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
- Standardized testing
- School operations supervision
- Parent-teacher relations
- School data evaluation
- Instructional leadership
Accomplishments
Improved student outcomes on the Smarter-Balanced Assessment by 8% in SY 24-25
Highest complex area i-Ready growth in both Reading and Math for two-years in a row as Curriculum Coordinator for SY 22-23, SY 23-24
Improved school-wide attendance through Student Voice
Math Coach from SY-23-25
PBL Lead SY 22-25
EL Coordinator SY 24-25
Student Voice SY 23-25
Certification
- Hawai’i Elementary Self-Contained License (Grades K-6)
- Harvard University online Certificate of School Level Management & Leadership-Completed 2022
- Hawaii Initial School Administrator Certificate (ISAC), expected May 2026
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
HICISL Vice Principal Intern
Maui High School
07.2025 - Current
TA Vice Principal
Hawai’i Department of Education, Maui, HI
07.2024 - 06.2025
Curriculum Coordinator
Hawai’i Department of Education, Maui, HI
07.2021 - 06.2024
Master of Education - Elementary Ed.
University of San Francisco
Master of Arts - Administrative Leadership
Chaminade University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of San Francisco