Erin Grady
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Administrator with a strong track record in team building, enhancing school culture, and driving performance through strategic initiatives. Recognized for fostering collaboration through adaptable leadership approaches and cultivating active staff and student engagement. Proven ability to design and implement dynamic, goal-oriented programs that support long-term student growth and achievement. Brings extensive expertise in working with English Language Learners and a deep understanding of specialized school programs including EL, GATE, PBIS, and PLCs. Experienced in overseeing ABBS Special Education Programs. Highly organized, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver consistent, high-quality results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
COHS Vice Principal
Elk Grove Unified School District
11.2023 - Current
- .Collaborated with key stakeholders—including students, parents, teachers, and administrators—to evaluate school policies and implement targeted improvements that supported academic success and a positive school climate.
- Led instructional initiatives driven by data analysis, introducing learning targets and success criteria to align classroom instruction with measurable performance outcomes.
- Monitored and enforced student and staff discipline policies, ensuring consistent application and fostering a safe, respectful learning environment.
- Promoted cross-functional collaboration by encouraging partnerships across departments to support school-wide programs, student activities, and interdisciplinary lessons.
- Conducted classroom evaluations to assess teaching strategies, provide actionable feedback, and support professional growth.
- Coordinated and managed CAASPP testing with a successful student participation rate exceeding 98%, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
Teacher-In-Charge
Joseph Kerr Middle School
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Coordinated multiple programs including PBIS, EL and CAASP testing to ensure student success.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Teacher-in-Charge EGHS
Elk Grove Unified School District
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Attended and facilitated ELAC/DELAC meetings for students and families.
- Worked cooperatively with teachers, coaches, coordinators, counselors administrators and parents to help EL students reach learning objectives.
- Supported substitute teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school intervention program for struggling students.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Held conferences with students to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Kept students motivated with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Oversaw ABBS Special Education program
Teacher
Elk Grove Unified School District
08.2014 - 10.2021
- Served as the EL Coordinator to plan, facilitate and implement EL instruction site-wide including administration of Initial ELPAC and yearly ELPAC exams.
- Instructed EL students in reading, writing, listening and speaking principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Facilitated after-school EL tutoring and mentoring program serving middle school students.
- Designed, evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for research and presentation.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Met in PLC with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Created and implemented learning targets and success criteria in daily lessons.
- Served on school committee for PBIS curriculum and program development.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and GATE coordinators to develop and implement school-wide GATE program.
- Served as Synergy TOT assisting all staff with technology.
Teacher
Lincoln Unified School District
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Collaborated to prepare district-wide ELA CCSS aligned curriculum for 7th and 8th grade.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Education
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -
SCOE Leadership Institute
Mather, CA06.2023
Master of Arts - Education
University Of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2011
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Art Institute Of Las Vegas
Henderson, NV06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing
California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01.2004
Associate of Arts - English
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA12.2001
Clear Administrative Services Credential- SCOE
Mather, CASkills
- Program implementation
- CAASPP Test Administrator
- ELPAC Test Administrator
- EL Instruction/ Coordinator
- GATE Coordinator
- PBIS Coordinator
- Differentiated Instruction
- Staff management
Timeline
COHS Vice Principal
Elk Grove Unified School District
11.2023 - Current
Teacher-In-Charge
Joseph Kerr Middle School
08.2022 - 11.2023
Teacher-in-Charge EGHS
Elk Grove Unified School District
10.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher
Elk Grove Unified School District
08.2014 - 10.2021
Teacher
Lincoln Unified School District
08.2011 - 08.2014
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -
SCOE Leadership Institute
Master of Arts - Education
University Of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Art Institute Of Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing
California State University - Sacramento
Associate of Arts - English
San Joaquin Delta College
Clear Administrative Services Credential- SCOE
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