Joi Tikoi
Carmichael,CA
Summary
Experienced educational leader with a strong track record in diverse environments. Skilled in leading school improvement initiatives and achieving growth for all student groups. Specializing in developing programs for English Learners, Special Education, and Socioeconomically Disadvantaged students. Committed to creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Gateway Community Charters
07.2024 - Current
- Ensuring high quality programs for all TK-8 school programs, support and present charter renewal, school improvement plans, LCAP, Title programs, CSI and Differentiated Assistance, instruction, professional learning communities, school culture
- Recommend policies and purchases to the School Board for approval
- Present regular updates to the School Board
- Responsible for Special Education and Student Services, ensuring free and appropriate educational options for students, school enrollment and lottery, discipline and safety
- Responsible for Academics Department, CA School Dashboard, Testing and Accountability for all state testing including CAASPP and ELPAC
- Principal supervision and Vice Principal support
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Gateway Community Charters
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported four TK-8 charter schools
- Supervised Principals and programs
- Oversaw CSI, school improvement, expanded learning programs, TK, enrollment, and IB programs
DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS
Gateway Community Charters
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw all state testing and teacher assignment monitoring
- Created School Improvement Plans for 9 charter LEAs
- Implementation and monitoring of ELOP programs for 4 schools for before and after school
- Wrote UPK plans and created TK programs for 5 schools
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL TK-8 (Seat-Based Program)
Gateway International School
08.2013 - 06.2022
- Managed budget, staffing, program, instruction, enrollment, safety, LCAP, SPSA, and SPED
- Led the creation of GIS with initial charter petition and two successful renewals
- Led the school through two International Baccalaureate authorizations, PYP and MYP, as well as, WASC accreditation
- Low staff turnover rate and high retention rate for students
- Achieved higher than district and state average on CAASPP ELA and Math and High Proficiency status for English Learners
- National Showcase School for Capturing Kids' Hearts- 6 years
DIRECTOR OF IB AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
Gateway Community Charters
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported three charters schools with International Baccalaureate program development, authorization, and evaluation
- Supported implementation of UPK and UTK for 5 schools, IS and Site Based
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL K-9 (Independent Study)
Community Collaborative Charter School
08.2009 - 08.2013
- Led three independent study resource centers; Sacramento, Carmichael, and West Sacramento
- Co-Led WASC accreditation for K-12
- Oversaw compliance for IS
- Worked collaboratively with other IS sites to improve student achievement and offer rigorous programs
VICE PRINCIPAL K-8
Community Outreach Academy
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Oversaw academic program and increase of API by over 100 points
- Created professional development plan for teachers and implemented curriculum training
- Created pacing charts for grade levels for ELA and Math
- Supported student discipline and family engagement
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Various
08.1995 - 06.2007
- Community Outreach Academy, Sacramento, CA 2004-2007 - 1st grade
- California Charter Academy, Sacramento, CA 2002-2004 - Kindergarten-2nd grade
- San Juan Unified School District, Discovery Club Teacher 2002 -Kindergarten-6th grade
- International School Nadi, Fiji Islands 1998 - 2nd grade and Preschool
- Nadi Airport School, Nadi, Fiji Islands 1997 - 1st grade
- Jesse Keen Elementary, Lakeland, FL 1996 - 1st grade
- Polk County Schools, Tennessee 1995 - 1st grade
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
CSU, Sacramento
Sacramento, CABachelor of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Lee University
Cleveland, TNSkills
- Integrity-Driven Leadership
- Student-Centered Approach
- Effective Relationship Management
- Ethical Decision Maker
- Technology Proficient
- Engaging Communicator
- People and Program Developer
- Proactive Risk Manager
Accomplishments
- Founding Principal for two charter schools in the Sacramento area, Gateway International School and Empowering Possibilities International Charter
- Led Gateway International through Modernization building project partnering with San Juan Unified School District
- Led three schools through IB Authorization
Recognitions
- ACSA Administrator of the Year, 2019
- Silver Star Award
Affiliations
- Member, IB Educator Network
- Member, Association of California School Administrators
Certification
IB Evaluation Leader
IB Workshop Leader
AASA National Principal Supervisor Academy
ACSA Superintendent's Academy
Websites
Timeline
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Gateway Community Charters
07.2024 - Current
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Gateway Community Charters
07.2023 - 06.2024
DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS
Gateway Community Charters
07.2022 - 06.2023
DIRECTOR OF IB AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
Gateway Community Charters
07.2021 - 06.2022
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL TK-8 (Seat-Based Program)
Gateway International School
08.2013 - 06.2022
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL K-9 (Independent Study)
Community Collaborative Charter School
08.2009 - 08.2013
VICE PRINCIPAL K-8
Community Outreach Academy
08.2007 - 08.2009
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Various
08.1995 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
CSU, Sacramento
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Studies
Lee University
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