Dr. Paulette Bruno
Auburndale,FL
Summary
Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top performing students and teachers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving teacher and student outcomes. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with teachers, principals and district staff to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced school settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Director ESE Instruction
Polk County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of ESE Instructional Support while overseeing multiple high need school locations to foster increased productivity with instructional strategies.
- Implemented innovative trainings to increase teacher and paraprofessional interactions in classrooms.
- Interacted well with District Leadership, principals, and teachers to build connections and nurture relationships..
- Increased teacher knowledge on instructional best practices.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by reviewing data to make decision on improvement.
- Trained and guided ESE Academic Coaches to maintain high contact with schools in our district.
- Provided professional development to schools with high populations of struggling students with instructional best practices for underperforming areas.
Principal
Polk County School Board
01.2010 - 06.2023
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from federal grant programs with well-written applications.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Managed budgets up to $750,000.00.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
- Spearheaded successful grant applications leading to increased funding for various school initiatives.
- Introduced curriculum mapping, identifying benchmarks and test item specifications along with content limitations and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
- Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators.
- Championed technology integration in classrooms to increase efficiency in lesson delivery while also preparing students for the digital age.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
Assistant Principal, Lake Marion Creek School
Polk County School Board
09.2006 - 01.2010
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
Education
Doctor of Education - Special Education
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA03.2020
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Troy University
Troy, AL05.1997
Skills
- Effective leader
- Financial Reporting
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Administrative Management
- Delegating Work
- Staff Scheduling
- Training Management
- Project Coordination
Certification
- Exceptional Student Education
- Elementary Education
- Florida School Principal
- Educational Leadership
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- English for Speakers of Other Languages
Timeline
Acting Director ESE Instruction
Polk County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Principal
Polk County School Board
01.2010 - 06.2023
Assistant Principal, Lake Marion Creek School
Polk County School Board
09.2006 - 01.2010
Doctor of Education - Special Education
Northcentral University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Troy University
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