Dr. Elysse Versher
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Principal
West Contra Cost Unified School District
03.2024 - Current
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to develop interdisciplinary curricula for a more holistic educational experience.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
Co-Principal TK-5 (412 Students)
Fortune School of Education
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinated administrative oversight and planned all phases of instructional leadership for the school including educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and counseling services.
- With an equity lens, promoted and cultivated a school climate that values student voice and designed authentic student learning experiences
- Supported systems for promoting positive behavior and tiered intervention to meet the academic and social emotional needs of a diverse student body; maintained high expectations and motivation for all students to engage in continuous learning and development
- Oversight over SBAC testing, ELPac, accommodations, and quarterly NWEA MAP test administration
- LEA for IEPS and Coordinator for 504 Plans
- With support from Human Resources, participated in recruitment fairs, interview process, onboarding and training of new employees, and followed the graduated discipline matrix for all employees.
Vice Principal 9th-12th (1000+ Students)
Sacramento City Unified School District
07.2019 - 06.2022
- WASC Coordinator, LEA for IEPs and 504 Plans, aPLC lead for English, Science, Special Education, and World Language Departments, and oversight and coordination of the master schedule.
- Oversight and coordination of SBAC, ELPAC, AP exams, PSAT, SAT, and ACT administration.
- MTSS, Title IX, and Cost referral coordinator
- Implemented and monitored school-wide behavioral expectations and policies including monitoring attendance trends and overseeing truancy interventions; address safety and welfare issues by holding meetings with parents, investigating incidents, documenting findings, contacting proper authorities and conforming to legal requirements and regulations
Vice Principal 7th-12th (869 Students)
Summit Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Participate in the certificated and classified staff evaluation process, goal setting, observation cycle
- Assist with schoolwide assessment coordination such as NWEA, CAASPP, etc
- Participate in a variety of meetings and monitoring student achievement, growth, behaviors, and development, including, MTSS, IEP, 504 and SST meetings
- Represent the school to outside agencies and the community in the absence of the Principal; maintain effective community relations
- Oversight over the master schedule and coordination of SBAC, ELPAC, AP exams, PSAT, SAT, and ACT administration
- Maintain effective communications with parents; provide information on school policies and procedures; participate in parent, student and teacher conferences, as appropriate
10th, 11th, AP Literature and AP Composition
Moreau Catholic High School
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans to engage students using multimedia strategies and technology, Socratic Seminar(s), and Expeditionary learning models.
- Monitored conversations between native speakers and nonnative speakers in order to provide real-life examples of how the language is used.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogues about their children's academic performance.
Adjunct Professor
Merritt College
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Middle School English Instructor
New Designs Charter School Watts
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Established and maintained student behavioral standards to achieve functional learning environment.
Education
EdD - Organizational Leadership K-12 Schools
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZMaster of Science - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor of Arts - English
University of California - Davis
Davis, CAAffiliations
- Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 3, VP of Membership 2019-2021
- California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA)
- Choices Wellness Academy, Board of Director
- NAACP Sacramento Chapter, Education, Committee Vice Chair
- United Professional Educators Union, Steward and Board of Director (2019-2022)
Accomplishments
- Nexstar and Fox 40 "Remarkable Woman of the Year" Northern California Recipient, 2023
- Voice of the Youth "Educator of Excellence" Recipient, 2023
- Black Youth Leadership Project (BYLP) "Community Advocate of the Year" Recipient, 2022
- National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. "Community Educator of the Year Recipient", 2022
- Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) "Co Principal of the Year Silver Star" Recipient, 2021-2022 school year
- New Design Charter School's "Teacher of the Year" Recipient, 2012
Certification
- Administrative Services Credential
- Clear Single Subject Credential- English
- Mindfulness Based Strategic Awareness Tier I, II, and III Certification, 2023
- Center for Adolescent Studies, Trauma Informed Practice Certification, 2023
- Center for Adolescent Studies, Mindfulness Based Substance Abuse for Teens Certification, 2023
Timeline
Interim Principal
West Contra Cost Unified School District
03.2024 - Current
Co-Principal TK-5 (412 Students)
Fortune School of Education
08.2022 - 12.2023
Vice Principal 9th-12th (1000+ Students)
Sacramento City Unified School District
07.2019 - 06.2022
Vice Principal 7th-12th (869 Students)
Summit Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019
Adjunct Professor
Merritt College
05.2015 - 09.2015
10th, 11th, AP Literature and AP Composition
Moreau Catholic High School
08.2013 - 06.2017
Middle School English Instructor
New Designs Charter School Watts
09.2012 - 06.2013
EdD - Organizational Leadership K-12 Schools
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California - Davis
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