Deanna Rutter
Trabuco Canyon,CA
Summary
Experienced curriculum leader with a proven record of utilizing current research to implement best practices for educational excellence. Skilled in influencing and collaborating with fellow leaders, valuing their expertise, and fostering a culture of teamwork to drive innovation and continuous improvement in educational programs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal, Stonegate
Irvine Unified School District
07.2020 - Current
- Championed diversity and equity initiatives to ensure an inclusive learning environment for all students, including an increase in representative curriculum, addressing bias, and data-driven practices by subgroup
- Implemented Tier II and Tier III instructional blocks at every grade level to align with current research and student needs
- Led all stakeholders in fostering a positive school culture through renewal of PBIS and SEL practices, aligned with school board policy, that address student respect and hate-motivated behavior
- Developed and executed comprehensive site-based professional development programs in areas such as: social justice practices, PLC efficacy, Tier I & II instruction, grading practices, responding to challenging behaviors, and EL supports
- Act as Head Coach for the Continuous Leadership Academy, facilitating implementation of leadership training for groups of IUSD Coordinators and Directors
- Mentor new administrators as Support Provider Administrative Coach for ASC Induction program
- Collaborate with Irvine Teachers Association as the elementary principal representative on the District’s bargaining team using the interest-based approach
- Cultivated strong relationships as a participating member of PLC Guiding Coalition and the Grading and Reporting Committee
Principal, Westpark
Irvine Unified School District
07.2014 - 06.2020
- Implemented WIN (Whatever I Need) intervention block at all grade levels
- Developed and delivered professional learning on WIN and intervention practices for district-wide PL and supported other sites in implementation
- Act as part of principal support team to Executive Director of Elementary Education to organize principal meetings
- Creation of new systems and practices to support student learning: weekly PLC time, monthly MTSS collaboration, SEL/behavior team, instructional rounds
Assistant Principal, Multiple Sites
Anaheim Elementary School District
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Assist the Principal with administrative duties involving the start of a Dual Immersion program, audit authentic curriculum for the program to support teachers, and act as instructional leader for one grade level
- Collaborative member of district intervention planning committee, developed district-wide RtI training for AESD
Teacher, GATE
Anaheim Elementary School District
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Lead professional learning and coach grade levels in establishing and maintaining Professional Learning Communities
Leadership Assistant/Teacher on Special Assignment
Anaheim Elementary School District
07.2008 - 06.2010
- Designed and delivered Response to Intervention training, taught small group reading intervention, and acted as a curriculum coach
Teacher, Multiple Grades
Anaheim Elementary School District
02.2004 - 06.2008
- Procured multiple grants for enrichment opportunities for students and additional programming, such as ST Math
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CAElementary Education Program -
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CAMaster of Arts - M.A. Teaching, Specialization in Reading
National University
La Jolla, CASkills
- Instructional coaching
- Curriculum development
- Educational leadership
- Collaboration and communication
- Research and best practices
- Assessment design
- MTSS systems
Timeline
Principal, Stonegate
Irvine Unified School District
07.2020 - Current
Principal, Westpark
Irvine Unified School District
07.2014 - 06.2020
Assistant Principal, Multiple Sites
Anaheim Elementary School District
07.2011 - 06.2014
Teacher, GATE
Anaheim Elementary School District
07.2010 - 06.2011
Leadership Assistant/Teacher on Special Assignment
Anaheim Elementary School District
07.2008 - 06.2010
Teacher, Multiple Grades
Anaheim Elementary School District
02.2004 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Irvine
Elementary Education Program -
California State University - Fullerton
Master of Arts - M.A. Teaching, Specialization in Reading
National University