Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Related Experience
References
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Diane Standring

Rancho Cordova,CA

Summary

Passionate and driven educator with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education. Bringing understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches, instructional strategies, and school site administration.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Elk Grove Unified School District
07.2020 - Current

Responsible for day to day operations at Robert J. Fite Elementary. Responsibilities included but not limited to student safety, supervision, and discipline, supervision and evaluation of both certificated and classified staff, effective management and allocation of site funds to support the academic and social-emotional needs of all students, and developing professional learning opportunities for staff. Cultivated meaningful relationships with families to ensure their voices were heard and valued. Engaged families, teachers, and staff in purposeful dialogue in order to meet the needs of the entire school community and sought feedback and input from all stakeholders for the development of the site LCAP. Encouraged and supported family and parent engagment on campus. Developed and implemented a robust music program including regular music education in the classroom and after school band, choir, and drum offerings. Incorporated science, technology, engineering, and visual and performing arts programming into the school by way of assemblies, performances, field trip opportunities, and after-school programs.

Vice Principal

Elk Grove Unified School District
07.2016 - 06.2020

Supported the site Principal in day to day operations of the school. Coordinated the Multilingual Learner program on campus, supervised and monitored yard supervisors and classified staff, completed teacher evaluations, developed and monitored student 504 plans, planned and implemented staff professional learning programs, and monitored student safety and discipline.

Elementary Teacher

Elk Grove Unified School District
07.2002 - 06.2016

Taught grades 2, 4, 5, and 6, including combination classes. Experience teaching on both year-round and traditional calendars. Provided extra-curricular activities for students as the school choir director and talent show coordinator.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies

California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05.2013

Administrative Services Credential - Education Administration

California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05.2008

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education

California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Music

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
06.2001

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Group Facilitation and Presentations
  • Financial Leadership

Affiliations

  • Association for California School Administrators (ACSA) Memeber

Related Experience

  • Music Director, River City Theater Company - Worked with youth musical theater performers (ages 6-18) to prepare and perform musical numbers for productions.
  • Music Director / Stage Manager, Hummingbird Theatre Company - Supported the planning, development, and rehearsal schedules for multiple productions. Prepared actors/singers to perform musical numbers. Managed the backstage area and front of house, coordinated with the venue for set-up and clean up of productions, and supported the artistic director, costumer, and props manager.
  • Secretary / Venue Coordinator, Executive Board of Reconciliation Singers Voice of Peace (RSVP) Non-Profit Charity Organization - Attend monthly board meetings, support group decision making, coordinate and secure performance venues for the group, and collaborate with the board treasurer to make sure all contracts and payments are complete and on time.

References

Elizabeth Rueda, Director

PreK-6 Education, Elk Grove Unified School District

erueda@egusd.net * 916.284.3762


Sara Zettel, Vice Principal

Robert J. Fite Elementary School

szettel@egusd.net * 916.753.6284


Heather Korvink, Teacher

Multiple Sites, Elk Grove Unified School District

hkorvink@egusd.net * 916.541.0415


Michael Hemsworth, Owner/Director

NewSongs Music

michael@elkgrovemusiclessons.com * 916.714.4544


Timeline

Principal

Elk Grove Unified School District
07.2020 - Current

Vice Principal

Elk Grove Unified School District
07.2016 - 06.2020

Elementary Teacher

Elk Grove Unified School District
07.2002 - 06.2016

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies

California State University - Sacramento

Administrative Services Credential - Education Administration

California State University - Sacramento

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education

California State University - Sacramento

Bachelor of Arts - Music

University of California - Davis
Diane Standring