Dr. Donna Rahimian
Larchmont Charter Middle School
14
years of professional experience
Education professional with strong foundation in building school practices and leadership. Known for fostering a positive learning environment and supporting both staff and students. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, with skills in trauma-informed teaching, growth mindset and curriculum development.
Work History
Team Lead
4 Years 6 Months- Selected Member of EAG: Employee Advisory Group to help provide input to our HR
- Selected Member of ILT: Instructional Leadership Team to help with curriculum alignment across all four campuses.
- Developed comprehensive Pack plans for student activities. Coordinated detailed schedules for teachers and classes. Conducted training sessions for teachers on effective practices on student led conferences, supported teachers with their classes, served as a go-between for the 8th grade teachers and administration.
- Math Teacher - Taught 6th-8th Grade Math and Algebra using growth mindset and culturally relevant teaching practices.
Math Department Chair
2 Years 5 Months- Established school-wide character development initiative to foster positive student growth, chaired the Math department, taught 7th grade Common Core, Developed optional Math Enrichment course, enhancing support for struggling students, trained new teachers in Advisory, Integrated parent-focused initiatives into learning processes to strengthen community engagement
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Coordinated professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies and promote best practices.
- Implemented data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
Math Teacher
10 Months- Trained incoming teachers on classroom and school procedures.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation.
Founding School Member
4 Years 10 Months- Formulated school policies and procedures, authored student-wide safety survey, established school curriculum tailored to individual student needs, designed school philosophy and culture for students and staff, implemented student-led conference system, fostered school spirit.
- Developed Common Core-aligned curriculum as Math Department Chair, facilitated professional development meetings, trained new faculty in growth mindset, analyzed benchmark data to inform instructional practices.
- 6th Grade Advisory Chair – designed curriculum for 6th grade advisors, .
- Oversaw co-curricular activities including major and elective classes. – supervised 25 different major and elective classes per semester with guest teachers, produced final presentations showcasing each semester.
Education
Doctorate in Education - Educational Psychology
EdD Educational Leadership with a focus on Educational Psychology
- Jewish Studies and Interpersonal Communication
Masters in Math Education
Accelerated Collaborative Teaching Program - Single Subject Credential, Secondary Mathematics, English Learner Embedded
Skills
Data analysis
Organization
Coaching and mentoring
Team building
Conflict resolution
Communication
Timeline
Team Lead
Larchmont Charter Middle School
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
Math Department Chair
City Charter Middle School
08.2019 - 01.2022Read More
Math Teacher
Harkem Hillel Hebrew Academy
08.2018 - 06.2019Read More
Founding School Member
City Charter Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2017Read More
Accelerated Collaborative Teaching Program from Single Subject Credential, Secondary Mathematics, English Learner Embedded
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Neve Yerushalayim College for Women
from Jewish Studies and Interpersonal Communication
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University of Southern California
Doctorate in Education from Educational Psychology
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California State University
Masters in Math Education
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