Dr. Lesley McDonough
231 Loretta Drive Monroeville,PA
Summary
Results-driven educational leader with a proven track record of enhancing school performance outcomes, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Eager to leverage experience and skills in teacher accountability to contribute to the district's mission of creating a supportive learning environment that aligns with the vision for academic and personal growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Woodland Hills High School
06.2024 - Current
- Lead professional learning communities to drive data-informed instruction and improve student achievement
- Implemented and monitored school-wide behavior management systems to create a positive learning environment
- Collaborated with teachers to develop curriculum aligned with state standards and instructional best practices
- Assists in the creation and implementation of the building master schedule
- Planning and implementation of professional development
- Execution of Title I plan and expenditures
- Coordinates AEDY referrals and AEDY processes
- Planning and coordination for the administration of Keystone exams
- Coordination and administrator of SAP team
- Serves as LEA in IEP and GIEP meetings
- Serves as a liaison for mental health partnerships
- Scheduling of and overseeing of special programs
- Administer and monitor student discipline
- Administer staff discipline
- Scheduling and oversight of paraprofessionals
- Observations and evaluations of professional and support staff
- Served as a mentor for two principal interns
TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Woodland Hills School District
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinates all Title IX complaints for the Woodland Hills School District
- Serves as a liaison between the district, complainants, and respondent
- Assign investigators to all Title IX complaints
- Provided supportive measures to complainants and respondents
- Execute all Title IX reporting including conclusions of complaints and respondents
- Responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance with Title IX policies and procedures
- Developed and conducted training programs on Title IX regulations for staff and students
- Maintains confidential records and documentation related to Title IX investigations
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Edgewood Elementary STEAM Academy
07.2015 - 06.2024
- Implemented and monitored school-wide behavior management systems to create a positive learning environment
- Assisted in the creation and implementation of the building master schedule
- Created student schedules
- Planned and coordinated for the administration of PSSA exams
- Coordinated and served as the administrator of SAP team
- Served as LEA in IEP and GIEP meetings
- Administered and monitored student discipline
- Administered staff discipline
- Scheduled and supervised paraprofessionals
- Conducted observations and evaluations of professional and support staff
GIFTED COORDINATOR
Woodland Hills High School
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Three years of experience coordinating gifted education programs for high school students
- Created and monitored GIEPs
- Facilitated GIEP meetings
- Managed and facilitated advanced learning opportunities for gifted students in a diverse, urban school district
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for students identified as gifted and talented
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and community partners to support the needs of gifted learners
- Taught pull-out workshops in the areas of Language Arts and Social Studies for gifted students
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR
Woodland Hills High School
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Served as a liaison between the administration and the social studies staff
- Coordinated department scheduling
- Coordinated and planned department meetings
- Managed department budget expenditures
- Assisted department members in the implementation of district and state educational initiatives
- Assisted in revising the district course selection catalog
- Assisted principal with teacher and course scheduling
- Presented to students and parents at the annual course selection night
- Organized various enrichment programs for students interested in social studies
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Woodland Hills High School
11.2004 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented engaging social studies lessons for high school students
- Designed curriculum materials and assessments aligned with state standards
- Utilized technology to enhance student learning and participation
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities
- Provided individualized support and feedback to students to improve academic performance
- Implemented various aspects of differentiated instruction, formative assessments, summative assessments, student-driven instruction, and project-based assessments
- Assisted in curriculum writing for the social studies department
- Assisted in course mapping for various social studies classes
- Wrote the course mapping for the Psychology and Legal Issues courses
- Taught online courses for the district's cyber academy
Education
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION - ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP
Penn West University California
07.2023
MASTER'S DEGREE - INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
Robert Morris University
05.2006
BACHELOR OF ARTS - POLITICAL SCIENCE
University of Pittsburgh
04.2002
Skills
- Staff accountability
- School district policy enforcement
- Execution and modeling of district vision and mission
- Faculty support
- Student and parent relations
- Student achievement
- Relationship building and networking
- Instructional leadership
- Performance evaluations
Certification
- Administrative II, Principal K-12 Certificate, Pennsylvania, 08/01/20
- Instructional II, Social Studies 7-12 Certificate, Pennsylvania, 03/01/08
Trainings
- Penn Literacy Network
- National Institute of School Leadership Course I
- National Institute of School Leadership Course 2
- Principals Understanding Leadership in Special Education
- PASCD Evaluation Academy
- Trauma Informed Care University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Restorative Practices: Oakland Unified Schools
- Educational Leadership Initiative: University of Pittsburgh
- Crisis Prevention Institution Training
- Gifted Boot Camp: Allegheny Intermediate Unit
- IPads in Education I Training
- Marine Boot Camp Educators Workshop
- Olweus Anti-Bullying Training
- Technology Enhanced Literacy and Learning: Allegheny Intermediate Unit
- Three Rivers Education Technology Conference
Timeline
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Woodland Hills High School
06.2024 - Current
TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Woodland Hills School District
07.2023 - Current
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Edgewood Elementary STEAM Academy
07.2015 - 06.2024
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR
Woodland Hills High School
08.2013 - 07.2015
GIFTED COORDINATOR
Woodland Hills High School
08.2012 - 08.2015
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Woodland Hills High School
11.2004 - 06.2015
MASTER'S DEGREE - INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
Robert Morris University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - POLITICAL SCIENCE
University of Pittsburgh
- Administrative II, Principal K-12 Certificate, Pennsylvania, 08/01/20
- Instructional II, Social Studies 7-12 Certificate, Pennsylvania, 03/01/08
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION - ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP
Penn West University California
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