Heather Durant
Cerritos,CA
Summary
Effective school principal with can-do attitude and expertise in instructional leadership. Creative and smart with excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Background in English Learner Programs and public school administration with an equity lens.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
ABC Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
Principal
Linda Verde TK-8 Dual Language Immersion School
07.2019 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships and a shared vision with teachers, staff, students and families.
- Expanded the Dual Language Immersion program within the school to a schoolwide K-8 DLI academy.
Assistant Principal
Victor Valley High School
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
District Coordinator
Victor Valley Union High School District
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed and monitored district and school site EL Master Plan compliance, including EL funding
- Administration and evaluation of multiple measures of English Learner student achievement
English Learner Program Coach
Berkeley Unified School District
08.2010 - 04.2014
- Developed and implemented the District EL Master Plan
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
English Learner Programs Coach
Oakland Unified School District
09.2004 - 07.2010
- Established a comprehensive Newcomer Program for English learners new to U.S Schools
- Developed curriculum and benchmark assessments for English Language Development courses
Teacher
Arrowsmith Academy
09.2001 - 07.2004
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
Spanish Bilingual Teacher
Allendale Elementary School
08.1996 - 08.2001
- EL Site Coordinator
Education
Admin Credential Program - CLEAR Administrative Service Credential Program
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05.2019
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
National University
La Jolla, CA05.2010
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Rhetoric
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.1995
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- School event coordination
- Restorative practices
- PBIS and Social Emotional Learning
- Family and community engagement
- SPSA development and implementation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Principal
ABC Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
Principal
Linda Verde TK-8 Dual Language Immersion School
07.2019 - Current
Assistant Principal
Victor Valley High School
07.2016 - 06.2019
District Coordinator
Victor Valley Union High School District
04.2014 - 06.2016
English Learner Program Coach
Berkeley Unified School District
08.2010 - 04.2014
English Learner Programs Coach
Oakland Unified School District
09.2004 - 07.2010
Teacher
Arrowsmith Academy
09.2001 - 07.2004
Spanish Bilingual Teacher
Allendale Elementary School
08.1996 - 08.2001
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
National University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University - East Bay
Bachelor of Arts - Rhetoric
University of California, Berkeley
Admin Credential Program - CLEAR Administrative Service Credential Program
University of La Verne
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