Dr. Elizabeth Leon
636 Aria Dr., Brea,CA
Summary
Accomplished educational and organizational leader with 15+ years of career experience. Seeking to contribute my proven leadership ability, knowledge, and skills to create and sustain educational systems that strive to achieve equity and excellence for all children.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director Elementary Education
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
2021.07 - Current
- Serve as a member of the superintendent’s cabinet
- Provide direction in the refinement and implementation of the district’s vision and plan in accordance with the Board of Education policies and goals
- Plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum, instruction, intervention, and achievement in all elementary programs and assist sites in using data to better inform instructional decision-making
- Assist in the development of district policies that relate to Educational Services, ensuring compliance with Board policies; attending School Board meetings, and preparing Board items
- Direct the effective implementation, evaluation, compliance, and fiscal management to positively impact student achievement
- Supervise and evaluate 20 elementary principals, providing leadership, oversight, and guidance
- Develop new principal & AP leadership academies to provide administrator professional development
- Coordinate Elementary Principal meetings focused on instructional leadership and data-driven decisions
- Created district-wide Academic Support Teacher Intervention model for mitigating learning loss by monitoring progress using qualitative and quantitative data
- Coordinate library services and textbook adoptions
- Provide direction and leadership to support ancillary programs as assigned, including, but not limited to: budget development and administration, personnel selection, staffing, and evaluation, Local Control and Accountability (LCAP) actions, expenditures, and goal development
- Provide oversight for ancillary programs, including, but not limited to Gifted and Talented Education, Transitional Kindergarten, Music, PE, Dual Language Academy, support principals to develop Single Plan for Student Achievement
- Provide leadership and oversight to TOSAs
- Respond to elementary parent concerns, inquiries and coordinate resolutions
- Supervise the selection, adoption, and evaluation of instructional materials and textbooks
- Facilitate retention and promotion appeals
- Provide leadership to the District Curriculum Council
- Assist and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the District K-6 grade English Learner Program
- Represent the district at local, county, and state meetings as directed.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
University of Southern California, USC
2022.05 - 2023.08
- Adapted and taught doctorate online course curriculum in TK-12 Education Leadership: Leading for Instructional Excellence and Equity
- Actively participated in meetings with department leads
- Adapted lesson plans and instructional materials
- Documented student assignments, attendance, and test scores
- Sourced appropriate course materials to support a variety of student learning
- Participate actively as dissertation committee member
Acacia Elementary, Principal
Fullerton School District
2015.07 - 2021.06
- Raised student achievement on CAASPP
- National Blue Ribbon (2019) and California Distinguished (2018, 2020)
- PBIS recognition (2019, 2020) Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll (2021)
- Developed district-wide Focus Teacher Intervention model for math intervention and learning loss mitigation through progress monitoring using qualitative and quantitative data
- Represented elementary principals at K-8 Dream Big Committee for Personalized Learning and Listening Tour Committee for Culturally Responsive Teaching and GATE Equity Task Force
- Planned, led, and presented at District K-8 Management Retreat
- Represented elementary principals in union panel
- Mentored prospective administrators in FSD Emerging Leaders Academy
- Implemented data-driven strategies and action plans to foster a research-based culture
- Presented at CUE conference, Principal’s Technology Network & STEAM
- Secured a multi-year business partnership PD grant
- Cross grade-level instructional rounds
- Exemplar Administration Evaluation and District Certificate of Excellence
- Monitored expenditures of specially funded programs to maximize student achievement.
Rorimer Elementary, Principal
Rowland Unified School District
2010.07 - 2015.06
- Facilitated the successful merge of two diverse schools, staff, and communities
- Set high learning expectations to maintain high API results
- Integrated educational technology that led to effective instructional practices
- Incorporated digital learning for GATE students through robotics, podcasts, and STEM
- Coordinated, prepared, and led school-wide grade-level data analysis days to disaggregate online data, create formative assessments, and tailor instruction to target students resulting in raising student achievement
- Represented Elementary Principals and worked alongside K-12 leaders on the District English Language Arts Committee, LCAP council, District Instructional Minutes Committee, LACOE training for ELA and ELD instruction integration
- Panelist on RUSD SARB Committee; Principal interview panelist and principal mentor
- Increased student literacy achievement with Academic Impact Teachers
- Enhanced the Dual Language Immersion program
- Coordinated Categorical Program Monitoring of Title I, and III English Learner, MTSS.
La Seda Elementary, Principal
Rowland Unified School District
2009.06 - 2010.07
- Raised student achievement results by 34 API points
- Created school-wide PLC focused on professional development that resulted in an increase in student achievement
- Facilitated closure of school while maintaining positive community, district, and staff relations
- Managed budget expenditures of specially funded programs
- Presenter at RUSD Management Retreat via Ball Foundation Literacy Network
- Participant in Think Tank: Reorganization and reconfiguration of RUSD.
Northam Elementary, Vice Principal/Program Specialist
Rowland Unified School District
2006.06 - 2009.07
- Successful coordination of GATE, Literacy Enrichment, M.I.N.D
- Categorical program monitoring of Title I, III, and ELL compliance programs and assessment
- Effective and nurturing behavior management systems and interventions
- Planned and led School Site Council, ELAC, and Title 1 parent meetings
- Coordinated SART and SARB and summer school.
Cherryland Elementary School, Assistant Principal
Hayward Unified School District
2005.06 - 2006.07
- Supervised, evaluated, and supported the professional development of staff
- Arranged, led, and maintained the GATE program & three site counseling programs
- Test site coordinator
- Provided staff development training
- HUSD Expulsion Committee
- Assisted in the creation of district-wide standards-based report card.
Education
Doctorate in K-12 Leadership -
University of Southern California
Master of Arts in Education -
University of California at Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/ Minor in Education -
University of California Berkeley
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential/BCLAD -
University of California Berkeley
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Performance Evaluations
- School Board Proposals
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Community Relations
Publications Presentations
- USC Leadership Conference Presenter (Summer 2019 and 2020)
- USC EDUC 718 Leading for Instructional Improvement guest speaker
- USC DSAG Presentation and Dean’s Guest Speaker
- USC Dissertation Publication: “Identifying Resiliency Factors Viewed By Teachers That Foster Academic Success in Elementary Minority Students”
- ACSA/OCDE Leadership for Aspiring Leaders presenter
- CUE Conference Presenter: Administrator’s Journey With Technology Integration
- FSD Emerging Leaders Academy & Management Retreat Presenter/Sessions
- RUSD Management Retreat via Ball Foundation Literacy Network.
- Cotsen Foundation Principal’s Technology Network
- Cotsen Presenter: STEAM Ahead Conference; Moderator for Empowered Learning Conference; Presentations: Results & Sustainability
Awards Distinctions
- USC DSAG- Dean’s Superintendent Advisory Group Scholarship
- FSD Exemplary Administrator Evaluation Certificate of Excellence
- LACOE Bilingual Administrator of the Year
- National Blue Ribbon (2019)
- California Distinguished (2018, 2020)
- PBIS Silver & Gold Award (2019, 2020)
References
- Dr. Linda Adamson, Superintendent Pacific Unified School District, (949) 209-7972
- Dr. Jim Elsasser, Superintendent, Claremont School District, (714) 984-3819
- Dr. Rick Lopez, Asst. Superintendent Human Resources, Claremont School District (714) 906-9133
- Dr. Mike Matthews, Superintendent PYLUSD (Former), (310) 910-3336
- Dr. Maria G. Ott, Professor, USC Rossier School of Education, (213) 821-5690
Timeline
Adjunct Assistant Professor
University of Southern California, USC
2022.05 - 2023.08
Executive Director Elementary Education
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
2021.07 - Current
Acacia Elementary, Principal
Fullerton School District
2015.07 - 2021.06
Rorimer Elementary, Principal
Rowland Unified School District
2010.07 - 2015.06
La Seda Elementary, Principal
Rowland Unified School District
2009.06 - 2010.07
Northam Elementary, Vice Principal/Program Specialist
Rowland Unified School District
2006.06 - 2009.07
Cherryland Elementary School, Assistant Principal
Hayward Unified School District
2005.06 - 2006.07
Doctorate in K-12 Leadership -
University of Southern California
Master of Arts in Education -
University of California at Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/ Minor in Education -
University of California Berkeley
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential/BCLAD -
University of California Berkeley
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