Jami Daniels
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Education leader with experience in CALTPA assessment, teacher coaching, and student performance analysis. Supports effective instruction through rubric-based scoring, curriculum alignment, and feedback that strengthens teaching practice, assessment quality, and student success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CalTPA Assessor
Pearson Scoring Services
Iowa City, Iowa
2023.07 - Current
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
- Evaluated teacher candidates' lesson plans, instructional strategies, assessment practices, and reflective analysis to ensure alignment with CALTPA standards.
- Reviewed teacher performance assessments using standardized CALTPA rubrics and scoring guidelines.
- Applied consistent, objective scoring criteria to enhance accuracy, reliability, and fairness in assessments.
- Examined evidence of differentiated instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and equitable teaching practices.
- Participated in assessor training, calibration, and scoring validity activities to uphold and enhance assessment standards.
- Protects confidentiality and follows professional assessment protocols.
Adjunct Professor
National University
2022.01 - Current
- Established authentic relationships with students to foster trust and engagement
- Provided targeted assessment and performance feedback to guide student improvement
- Promote inquiries, student leadership voice and participation
- Maintained a positive, safe, and student-centric learning environment to enhance overall student experience
- Apply learning modalities and materials to facilitate the learning process
- Deliver collaborative class instruction to meet course competencies
- Partner with student to identify strengths and obstacles to secure academic professional success
- Worked remotely to support students
Assistant Principal
March Mountain High School
2023.01 - 2023.11
- Manage student assessment programs and student performance data
- Coordinate and facilitate school site CAASSP Testing and preparation
- Conduct classroom observations and teacher coaching
- Provide leadership and teacher coaching
- Created and conducted advisory system fostering community-building, behavior management, and conflict resolution strategies
- Coordinated and facilitated campus athletics programs to enhance student engagement and teamwork
- Pursued, established, and maintained community partnerships to support school initiatives and resources
- Collaborated with WASC Committee on accreditation processes
- Coach site focus groups: self-study development
- Strategize LCFF budgetary affairs
Assistant Administrator of Instructional Improvement and Academic Coaching
Valley View High School
2022.02 - 2023.01
- Ensure educational programs are based on rigorous standards
- Ensure that all students have equitable access to high quality curriculum
- Monitored and evaluated effective teaching strategies in literacy and mathematics to improve student engagement and learning outcomes
- Implement student assessment programs
- Coordinate and facilitate school site CAASSP Testing and preparation
- Coordinate Schoolwide SAT Testing and preparation
- Strategize with PLC and department collaboratives
- Established and maintained community partnerships to enhance educational resources and support for students
- Developed and delivered professional development training for certificated and classified staff to strengthen instructional practices
- Interpret and apply administrative and school board policies, laws, and regulations
Secondary English Teacher
Valley View High School
2014.08 - 2022.02
- Teach 9th - 12th English Honors/AP Courses
- Taught English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism aligned with state framework
- Develop and teach CTC Law Academy
- Facilitated independent and group activities to engage students in the learning process
- Evaluated student progress and communicated findings to parents for academic support
- Coached students in Mock Trial competitions to enhance their legal knowledge and debate skills.
- Led teacher coaching sessions
- Serve as collaborative Instructional Leadership Team member
- Participated in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities
Middle School English Teacher
Aveson Global Academy Charter School
2009.01 - 2014.05
- Teach project-based learning 6th – 8th grade Language Arts
- Utilized diverse teaching and learning strategies to enhance student engagement and comprehension
- Utilized advanced technology to enhance learning experiences in the classroom.
- Developed and implemented advisory system incorporating community-building, behavior management, and conflict resolution strategies
- Collaborated with students and parents to create individualized Mastery Learning Plans
- Conference with students to discuss their progress
Primary SDC Teacher (Mild/Moderate)
Altadena Elementary School
2005.11 - 2008.12
- Teach to each student's IEP and/or 504 plan to utilize measurable goals
- Delivered individualized and small-group instruction to support diverse learning needs
- Coordinated instruction with GE teachers to ensure alignment and support for all students
- Taught 4th – 6th grade cross-curricular academic and social content, fostering holistic student development
- Arranged classroom layout for effective learning and gave direction to paraprofessional
- Administer group and individual standardized tests
- Attend pertinent District committee meetings, placement, and student evaluations
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
National University
San Diego, CA2013-01
Bachelor of Arts - English
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS2011-07
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA1997-12
Credential - Administrative Services
CCTC
Credential - Single Subject English
CCTC
Credential - Career Technical Education
CCTC
Skills
- Assessment standards
- Assessment feedback
- Tactics execution
- Instructional coaching
- Data analysis
- Research and analysis
- Performance analysis
- Performance improvement
- Staff development
- Instructional leadership
- Project management
- Training methodologies
- Tactics execution
- Performance analysis
Certification
- Secondary Social Studies Certification
- ICF, DCI and CCE Coaching
Accomplishments
- • CSBA Golden Bell Nominee
• Pasadena EF Grant Teacher of the Year Award
• Speech & Debate Competition Finalist
• Riverside County Mock Trial Competition Elite
• AP Collegeboard District of the Year Recipient
Timeline
CalTPA Assessor
Pearson Scoring Services
2023.07 - Current
Assistant Principal
March Mountain High School
2023.01 - 2023.11
Assistant Administrator of Instructional Improvement and Academic Coaching
Valley View High School
2022.02 - 2023.01
Adjunct Professor
National University
2022.01 - Current
Secondary English Teacher
Valley View High School
2014.08 - 2022.02
Middle School English Teacher
Aveson Global Academy Charter School
2009.01 - 2014.05
Primary SDC Teacher (Mild/Moderate)
Altadena Elementary School
2005.11 - 2008.12
Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
National University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Ottawa University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Azusa Pacific University
Credential - Administrative Services
CCTC
Credential - Single Subject English
CCTC
Credential - Career Technical Education
CCTC