JAMES LEE
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal, Student Support Services
LAUSD
Sepulveda Middle School, North Hills
08.2023 - Current
- Directed the implementation of district initiatives, such as the Multi-tiered Systems of Support and Trauma Informed Instructional Practices.
- Designed comprehensive plans for professional development activities that focused on improving teacher performance levels across all subject areas.
Instructional Administrator
LAUSD
Manual Arts-Vermont Square Community Of Schools, Los Angeles
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with principals by defining and articulating learning outcomes, and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
- Implemented professional development to improve performance and productivity of counselors, mental health staff and teachers.
High School Principal
LAUSD
Sylmar High School, Sylmar
07.2012 - 06.2021
- Monitored and evaluated performance of all school employees
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and school climate
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal laws related to education programs, student rights and safety regulations.
Assistant Principal, Secondary Counseling
LAUSD
John C. Fremont High School, Los Angeles
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Identified gaps in existing services and developed solutions to address them.
- Facilitated weekly team meetings to discuss caseloads, challenges, successes.
- Coordinated visits to various colleges and universities with prospective students.
Assistant Principal, Operations
LAUSD
Ulysses Grant HS, Van Nuys
09.2000 - 06.2010
- Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's academic progress.
- Resolved conflicts between faculty members and students.
Teacher
LAUSD
James Monroe High School, North Hills
09.1990 - 06.2000
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs and sports teams.
Education
Certification - College Access For Everyone (CAFE)
LAUSD
06-2024
Certification - Culturally Responsive Learning Experiences
LAUSD
03-2023
Certification - Suicide Prevention And Awareness
LAUSD
09-2022
Certification - Administrative Services Credential
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA06.2001
Master of Arts -
CSU Los Angeles
Los Angeles06.1996
Secondary Teaching Credential
CSU Northridge
Northridge, CA06.1993
Bachelor of Arts -
UC Davis
06.1990
References
Rafael Balderas, Administrator of Instruction, LAUSD. 626-644-9247.
Gabriel Ortega, Principal. Sepulveda Middle School. 818-426-5929.
Diana Delgado, College Counselor. Sylmar High School. 310-403-6708.
Timeline
Assistant Principal, Student Support Services
LAUSD
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Administrator
LAUSD
07.2021 - 08.2023
High School Principal
LAUSD
07.2012 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal, Secondary Counseling
LAUSD
07.2010 - 07.2012
Assistant Principal, Operations
LAUSD
09.2000 - 06.2010
Teacher
LAUSD
09.1990 - 06.2000
Certification - Administrative Services Credential
University of La Verne
Master of Arts -
CSU Los Angeles
Secondary Teaching Credential
CSU Northridge
Bachelor of Arts -
UC Davis
Certification - College Access For Everyone (CAFE)
LAUSD
Certification - Culturally Responsive Learning Experiences
LAUSD
Certification - Suicide Prevention And Awareness
LAUSD