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Erika Pinkerton

La Grande,OR

Summary

Accomplished Director of Student Services at La Grande School District, adept in Special Education and fostering team collaboration. Spearheaded process improvements and professional development, significantly enhancing student services. Strong knowledge base pertaining to special education law. Dedicated to ensuring equity for all students in the school system.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Student Services

La Grande School District
08.2021 - Current
  • Created a welcoming and inclusive environment that fostered positive interactions among diverse student groups.
  • Maintain a professional working environment and positive interpersonal working relationships.
  • Maintain confidentiality in all areas.
  • Assure that all state and federal laws, negotiated contracts, Board policy and District administrative and school regulations are adhered to.
  • Implement strategies that protect the legal rights of students. Protect the safety, health and well-being of all students.
  • Use independent judgment with guidance from superintendent
  • Plan, direct, and administer the District's Student Services department, including the evaluation and compliance of the specific program components.
  • Serve as the Foster Care point of contact.
  • Perform work responsibilities effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, high noise levels, and new or emergency situations.
  • Contribute to the quality education of students in the school by participating with District level personnel in the selection of staff and by monitoring and evaluating staff.
  • Contribute to student achievement by providing strong and effective educational leadership for Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
  • Conduct and attend meetings, resolve ad-hoc problems, provide directives and guidance for staff, District personnel, and the public.
  • Prepare and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files. Make recommendations to Superintendent and Board about program improvements.
  • Communicate with other administrators, District personnel and members of the public to coordinate activities, resolve issues and exchange information.
  • Assist in preparing and administering the Special Education and related grant budgets. Monitor the expenditure of allocated funds.
  • Assure the systematic implementation of program planning, budgeting, evaluation, compliance, record keeping, and internal controls for financial and property accounting by being informed and directing other in the systems and procedures.
  • Supervise and assist in evaluation of student progress through coordinating academic, health, language, and psychological testing.
  • Assist principals, assistant principals and special education teachers with student learning and behavior problems.
  • Prepare applications, reports, and documents for submission to the Local, Sate and Federal Agencies.
  • Monitor laws and regulations pertaining to special education and develop written policies and procedures to follow legal requirements.
  • Participate in special education programs with public and private organizations and the Intermountain ESD.
  • Supervise implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP's).
  • Provide information , assistance, and counseling to parents of special education students through conferences and home visits.

Superintendent & Elementary Principal

Enterprise School District
07.2016 - 08.2021
  • Chief executive officer of the District
  • Elementary Principal
  • Enforce all provisions of law and all rules and regulations relating to the management of the schools and other education,al, social and recreational activities under the direction of the Board.
  • Keep the Board informed of the condition of the District's educational system; assure effective communication between the Board and the staff of the school system.
  • Submit to Board a clear and detailed explanation of any proposed procedure which would involve either departure from established policy or the expenditure of substantial sums.
  • Develop and recommend to the Board objectives of the educational system; see to the development of internal objectives which support those of the Board.
  • Successfully passed a bond for facility improvements.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and stakeholders.
  • Developed comprehensive budgets and schedules.
  • Develop and recommend to the Board long-range plans consistent with population trends, cultural needs, and the appropriate use of District facilities, and see to the development of specific administrative procedures and programs to implement the intent established by Board policies, directives and formal actions.
  • See that sound plans of organization, educational programs and services are developed and maintained for the Board.
  • Maintain adequate records for the schools, including a system of financial accounts, business and property records, personnel records, school population and scholastic records. Responsible for such records and all contracts, securities, documents, tile papers, books of records etc.
  • See that in-service training is conducted.
  • See that the development, authorization and the maintenance of an appropriate budgetary procedure is properly administered. Prepared the annual proposed budget.
  • Establish and maintain liaison with other school districts, State Education Department, colleges and the U.S. Department of Education
  • Report directly to the Board of Education, as a Board, and as required to all appropriate governmental agencies.


Elementary Principal

Winston-Dillard School District
07.2007 - 06.2016
  • Elementary Principal
  • Acted as superintendent and assumed all responsibilities when the superintendent is not in the school district
  • District 504 Coordinator and District TAG Coordinator 2011-2015
  • Title Director and Curriculum Coordinator 2010-2011
  • Direct all aspects of educational programs and activities for two separate elementary school facilities consisting of approximately 425 students. Supervise, train, and mentor 45 staff members and evaluate all teacher and support staff during the 2010-2011 school year
  • Manage budgetary. business while working closely with the district business manager
  • Involved with budgeting and maintaining building maintenance
  • Fully trained in PBIS and have implemented this system building wide which entails review of behavioral data and ongoing re-teaching of building wide expectations
  • Active in Parent Group assisting with coordination of school fundraising, community service activities and building relationships within the community
  • District Reading/Language Arts leader unwrapping of Common Core standards, implementation of common vocabulary, teaching strategies, fully involved with the transition of implementation of Common Core standards and key role in the district's instructional program working with representative teachers from each school level (k-12) on Math and Lit teams
  • Collaboration/PLC is embedded within the instructional day for teachers to meet weekly to review student data, instructional practices and fluidity of small group instructional placements which aligns with our multi-tier instructional practice. In addition, all specialists and myself rotate through all grade levels to ensure effective communication occurs building wide.
  • Assisted with our newly designed teacher and administrator evaluation system based on Charlotte Danielson. Our evaluation systems mirror that of both Springfield School District and Lebanon School District
  • Strong understanding and implementation of Special Education and 504 laws
  • Open to constructive discussion and problem solving. Great listener who seeks input from all involved and assists in productive collaboration
  • Continually seeking programs and activities to enhance the educational experiences for students and their teachers; modeling the lifelong learner

Literacy Coach

Lebanon School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
  • Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
  • Served as a mentor to new educators, sharing expertise in curriculum planning and classroom management techniques.
  • Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers.
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
  • Designed staff development activities including curriculum mapping, retrieval and analysis of data.
  • Modeled research based instructional reading strategies
  • Coordinated and directed monthly PBIS meeting.
  • Supported all teachers with issues surrounding assessment and instructional placement of students, community building within the classroom, materials, behavior management and instructional practices
  • Led Critical Friends Group focusing on educational dilemmas and student work.
  • Introduced diverse literature selections into the curriculum, encouraging cultural awareness and empathy among students of all instructional levels.

Instructional Consultant-TOSA

Lebanon School District
08.2005 - 08.2006
  • Delivered high quality staff development that resulted in increased teaching and learning capacity for appropriate classified, certified, and administrative staff
  • Staff development included Student Achievement System; Continuous Progress

Elementary Teacher

Lebanon School District
09.2001 - 07.2005
  • Taught grades 3-5th in one classroom
  • Designed multiple grade level lessons
  • PBIS school-wide
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated
  • Corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
  • Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
  • Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Improved students'' reading comprehension levels by implementing interactive and engaging literacy activities.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.

Day Treatment Supervisor/Residential Counselor

St. Mary's Home For Boys
07.1996 - 09.1998
  • Managed the transition of children back to surrounding school districts, provided oversight to a cottage of emotionally disturbed and behaviorally challenged youth, ages 9-14
  • Individual Education Plan team member
  • Data tracking
  • Small group counseling
  • Children Services Division liaison
  • Delegated duties and responsibilities to staff
  • Oversaw professional development of staff
  • Evaluated staff

Education

Continuing Administrative Licensure

Concordia
Portland
05.2016

Administrative Licensure

Willamette University
Salem, OR
05.2006

Master of Science - Elementary Reading/Literacy

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2005

Early Childhood/Elementary Teaching Licensure

Corban University
Salem, OR
05.2001

B/S Psychology

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
06.1997

Skills

  • Student Advocacy
  • Special Education
  • Team Collaboration
  • Professional Development Planning
  • Process Improvements
  • State Reporting

Timeline

Director of Student Services

La Grande School District
08.2021 - Current

Superintendent & Elementary Principal

Enterprise School District
07.2016 - 08.2021

Elementary Principal

Winston-Dillard School District
07.2007 - 06.2016

Literacy Coach

Lebanon School District
08.2006 - 06.2007

Instructional Consultant-TOSA

Lebanon School District
08.2005 - 08.2006

Elementary Teacher

Lebanon School District
09.2001 - 07.2005

Day Treatment Supervisor/Residential Counselor

St. Mary's Home For Boys
07.1996 - 09.1998

Continuing Administrative Licensure

Concordia

Administrative Licensure

Willamette University

Master of Science - Elementary Reading/Literacy

Walden University

Early Childhood/Elementary Teaching Licensure

Corban University

B/S Psychology

Western Oregon University

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