Gina Pleas
Vail,CO
Summary
Dynamic leader with expertise in staff development and strategic planning, currently at Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry. Enhanced program outcomes through innovative training and resource management. Achieved a 20% reduction in employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment focus on psychological safety. Skilled in persuasive communication and operational leadership, driving continuous improvement and excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Education Program Supervisor /School Principal
Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and ReEntry
08.2015 - Current
- Articulate and disseminate school's mission, instructional philosophy, and/or curriculum implementation strategies for secure care community.
- Supervised program implementation and notified regional directors of program deficiencies, critical issues, and/or emergency procedures for compromised staff and other secure care issues.
- Developed and designed staff training programs such as new teacher training and research based instructional best practices to enhance instructional delivery.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team of professionals for meetings to build and support colleagues in alignment with education objectives in order to improve outcomes for offenders.
- Evaluated program effectiveness and implemented result-producing techniques through data analysis, recommending adjustments for K-12 system to increase the impact of the education administration.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with ADCRR Employee Relations Department to resolve site based employee labor issues.
- Supervised the alignment of employee training needs by developing a comprehensive analysis of school performance data and priorities with input from employee qualitative and quantitative data.
- Managed budget allocations for rehabilitation services, optimizing the storage, issuance, accountability, and utilization of resources across programs.
- Resolved conflicts among staff to promptly to address the disciplinary or developmental needs of subordinate staff by maintaining cooperative relationships with district level and upper management.
- Oversaw and developed comprehensive performance plans to include staff training in order to rate educator performance, ensuring they have the skills needed to excel in their roles.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills under challenging circumstances, effectively managing team dynamics during periods of transition or high-stress environment.
- Sustain and maintain continuous contact with stakeholders, school district/central office and/or regional directors to solicit information or engage in critical thinking for resolutions.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to manage facilities, allocate staff, and financial management planning for a systematic review of all school processes.
- Partner with secure care community to ensure the safety and security of staff and students.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective delegation, task prioritization, and clear communication.
- Managed program budget responsibly, allocating funds for transportation , supplies, and equipment appropriately to ensure the success of all initiatives.
- Upheld strict compliance with internal policies and external regulations governing the program's activities, ensuring all appropriations and expenditures of funds are controlled using sound management practices.
- Directed team of 34 personnel, overseeing records, office files, schedules, statistical and other performance reports to ensure quality assurance protocols for the expenditure of funds.
- Streamlined communication between departments to ensure seamless coordination among multiple stakeholders to establish a network of service organizations to provide resources for transition of offenders back into the community.
- Reduced employee turnover rate by fostering a positive work environment focused on psychological safety.
- Monitor professional research on instructional best practices in order to disseminate information for the development of strategies to improve instructional outcomes.
- Championed community outreach partnerships utilizing a variety of oral and written communications to expand support networks for reentry initiatives and resources to obtain results for school's teaching and learning goals.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development to include internal management control systems for prevention of waste, fraud, mismanagement, and/or timely correction of weakness in education programs.
- Oversaw compliance with state education regulations and correctional facility policies to ensure safety and security.
- Mentored and trained administrative staff in effective leadership practices and conflict resolution strategies.
- Coordinated professional development workshops to enhance teaching methodologies and promote best practices.
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness through regular assessments, adapting strategies for continuous improvement.
- Introduced new technology tools for enhancing classroom instruction, streamlining administrative tasks, and improving communication between stakeholders.
- Promote affirmative action goals or objectives in order to ensure adherence to equal opportunity program requirements.
- Consistently align the development of training needs for employees by utilizing data analysis to reveal trends and/or patterns within school performance and/or priorities.
- Led Marzano accreditation process ensuring compliance with national standards ultimately achieving level 5 accreditation status.
- Implemented a comprehensive evaluation system for teachers, providing constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
- Oversaw faculty hiring process ensuring highly qualified educators committed to student success were recruited and retained at the school level.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the school community by creating initiatives aimed at celebrating cultural differences and fostering understanding among students, staff, and operations.
- Administer and review personnel leave policies in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance for school staff.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Studied assessment information from students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Prepared facility budget and submitted to regional directors with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
Teacher in Social Studies and English
Coronado Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2015
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that foster critical thinking skills.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
Education
Master of Arts - Education / Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11-2016
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2000
Master of Science - Political Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08-1990
Skills
- Staff training
- Staff development
- Document management
- Operational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Strategic planning expertise
- Staff evaluation
- Program optimization
- Facility management
- Persuasive communication style
- Resource management
- Needs analysis
- Staff development expertise
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded Marzano improvement plan implementation which redefined performance goals and achieved level 5 certification.
- Integrated Self Efficacy Program into daily classroom instruction which allowed students greater access to information and reduced teaching staffs administrative functions by 10%.
- Managed school operations for 311 students.
- Set high-level goals for both students and teachers to encourage both parties to strive for personal best and succeeded in implementing long-term strategy with positive results.
Certification
- School Superintendent, Arizona Department of Education - 2032.
- School Principal, PreK-12, Arizona Department of Education - 2032.
- Teacher, English and Social Studies, Arizona Department of Education - 2032.
Timeline
Correctional Education Program Supervisor /School Principal
Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and ReEntry
08.2015 - Current
Teacher in Social Studies and English
Coronado Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Education / Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Arizona
Master of Science - Political Science
Arizona State University