Elizabeth Dagostino
Rocky River,OH
Summary
Dynamic administrator and motivational leader with expertise in quality improvement, curriculum development, and organizational operations. Committed to enhancing student performance and promoting equity in education. Skilled in adapting to evolving educational needs while maintaining high standards. Recognized for effective leadership, strong communication, and strategic planning.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Kidder Elementary, PreK-5 Principal
Brunswick. City School District
08.2022 - Current
- Managed faculty and staff to ensure effective school operations and a positive learning environment.
- Developed school policies for promoting student safety and well-being.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for teachers to improve instructional strategies.
- Monitored student progress within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to promote an equitable learning environment and ensure all students have opportunities to succeed.
- Fostered an inclusive environment, ensuring all students had access to necessary resources.
- Implemented trauma-informed protocols and practices to support students' behavioral and mental health needs.
- Redesigned the preschool program by implementing a team approach that employs play-based assessments, peer evaluations, improved data collection, curriculum adoption, and enhanced ETR and IEP writing.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure appropriate allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Planned, organized, and executed the 1st Annual Bright Beginnings Educational and Wellness Fair.
Westlake Elementary, Lead Principal PreK-4
Westlake City School District
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Provided leadership and supervision in instructional leadership, staff development, staff evaluations, data analysis, operations, and finance for a school with approximately 1,230 PreK-4 students and 90 staff members.
- Performed diverse human resource activities, including hiring, training, assignment, disciplinary actions, and termination in compliance with the union contract and legal guidelines.
- Proposed and managed a building budget of $50,000 per year.
- Facilitated the adoption of the preschool curriculum, conducted training sessions, and effectively mapped the curriculum.
- Worked in collaboration with the District Curriculum Director to design, develop, manage, and deliver an equitable curriculum.
- Developed and implemented, in conjunction with the Director of Student Services, a continuum of services to meet the individual needs of all learners across the building.
- Collaborated with school counselors and psychologists to address student needs through ETR/IEP/504 meetings, behavior contracts, and referrals to mental health services and alternative placements.
- Participated on the Strategic Planning Committee
- Elementary Administration representative on the district labor management committee, communication forum, and PTA Council.
Holly Lane Elementary Principal K-4
Westlake City School District
08.2017 - 07.2019
- International Baccalaureate School Leader
- Facilitated and led team meetings that concentrated on student data, adaptable interventions, and the Response to Intervention (RtI) process.
- Administration transition team member merging four elementary buildings into one PreK-4 in fall of 2019.
- Served as the elementary administrative representative on the district safety, labor management, and culture and climate committees
Lee Burneson MS, Interim / Assistant Principal,
Westlake City School District
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Facilitated team meetings focused on student growth, flexible interventions, and the Response to Intervention (RtI) process.
- Served as the Building 504 Coordinator, educating school counselors and teachers on writing, implementing, collecting data, and ensuring compliance with 504 plans.
- Managed academic placement requests, data, and student placements.
- Developed a school-wide positive behavior support system aligned with the Olweus program, focusing on building monthly character traits to be implemented in the fall of 2017.
- LBMS representative and member of the Continued Conversations Organization, which focuses on bridging community partnerships to support families in preventing and overcoming chemical addiction and mental health issues.
- Planned, organized, and executed a district-wide wellness fail.
Classroom Teacher, Hillcrest Elementary School
Revere Local School District
08.1999 - 07.2015
Classroom Teacher, Orchard Middle School
Solon City School Dsitrict
08.1997 - 07.1999
D.E. Lewis Elementary, Intervention Specialist
Solon City School District
08.1994 - 07.1997
Education
EdS / ABD - Teacher Leadership
Concordia University of Chicago
River Forest, IL05.2025
Administrative Licensure - Education
Ashland University
Ashland, OH05-2007
Master of Education - Reading
Ashland University
Ashland, OH05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ashland University
Ashland, OH12-1993
Skills
- School community relationships
- Curriculum development
- Organizational leadership
- Student engagement
- Understanding of special education
- Data-driven decision
Timeline
Kidder Elementary, PreK-5 Principal
Brunswick. City School District
08.2022 - Current
Westlake Elementary, Lead Principal PreK-4
Westlake City School District
08.2019 - 07.2022
Holly Lane Elementary Principal K-4
Westlake City School District
08.2017 - 07.2019
Lee Burneson MS, Interim / Assistant Principal,
Westlake City School District
08.2015 - 07.2017
Classroom Teacher, Hillcrest Elementary School
Revere Local School District
08.1999 - 07.2015
Classroom Teacher, Orchard Middle School
Solon City School Dsitrict
08.1997 - 07.1999
D.E. Lewis Elementary, Intervention Specialist
Solon City School District
08.1994 - 07.1997
EdS / ABD - Teacher Leadership
Concordia University of Chicago
Administrative Licensure - Education
Ashland University
Master of Education - Reading
Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ashland University
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