JUANITA MICHELLE RAINEY WOODS
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Collaborative, Organized and Passionate Educational Leader successful at Managing Multiple Priorities with a Positive Attitude.Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with School Communities, District Personnel and Board Members. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and relationship building to enhance Teaching and Learning.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Director
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
2023.07 - 2024.06
- Supported and supervised principals towards meeting the District and mutually agreed upon achievement goals
- Provided professional development for principals on academic rigor and best practices for the teaching and learning
- Conducted learning walks with principals and leadership teams to observe best strategies practices and ensure alignment to professional development offerings
- Provided intentional support, in person and verbally to communicate the vision, mission and expectations of the Local District/District
- Provided coaching conversations and reflection opportunities using the Teaching and Learning framework rubric as a guide
- Evaluated principals using the Educator Development and Support Leaders Systems
- Reviewed action and budgetary plans that address student need and monitor its implementation
- Utilized interpersonal skills to work toward the instructional goals and school targets with the principal and build cohesiveness, by publicly supporting the principal’s vision and leadership style and personality
- Utilized data protocols with principals and learning teams to decide department and school goals
- Worked collaboratively with principals and operational coordinators to provide support for school community safety and socio-emotional concerns
- Served as a facilitator and mediator for principal and school community concerns
- Worked collaboratively with school board representatives to promote school activities and address community and parent concerns
Principal
Thomas Edison Middle School
2022.07 - 2023.06
- Supervised instructional and operational tasks for 104 staff and faculty members and 878 students
- Facilitated the 2022 -2023 Western Association of Schools and College (WASC) process and was granted the six-year accreditation status through June 30, 2029
- Facilitated a Multi-tiered Acceleration program in Math and ELA to improve student outcomes, as a result, 17-point increase scaled score in Math and a 3-point score in ELA through the Renaissance Assessment
- Analyses student, teacher and parent participation data to provided necessary resources and professional development to the school community
- Provides Staff Data Analysis Professional Developments and Parent Vaping and Social Media Awareness Workshops
- Provided an action plan by communicating to parents, students and staff the importance of Acceleration days, and yielded attendance of 125 and 170 students, Winter & spring respectively
- Facilitated and worked collaboratively with staff and support staff to increase the Renaissance Assessment participation rate from 89% - 98% in Reading and 84% - 99% in Math
Interim Admin. & Director, Access, Equity & Accel.
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles
2020.01 - 2022.07
- Supervised and evaluated certificated and classified personnel in the Access, Equity and Acceleration Unit
- Supervised district partnership with UCLA to enhance college admission eligibility for underserved students
- Managed collaboration with USC to increase enrollment of underrepresented Black and Brown students in Architecture
- Developed, organized, and facilitated virtual workshop meetings for the Gifted Network for African American Students and Families in collaboration with District offices.
- Oversee and facilitated implementation of multi-tiered support framework to promote equity for underserved students.
- Facilitated strong lines of communication and fostered positive working relationships across a diverse range of individuals including students, parents, District staff, and the community.
- Planned and coordinated professional development and community events with partners and participating agencies to enhance academic outcomes for Standard English Learners.
- Implemented strategies to integrate youth leadership, parent engagement, and family support in all Access, Equity,and Acceleration Unit endeavors.
- Spearheads the supervision and evaluation processes for certificated and classified personnel in the Access, Equity, and Acceleration Unit
- Managed and supervised the Academic English Mastery Program, facilitating the development of Standard English Learners in mainstream academic English to enhance literacy proficiency levels
- Guides the planning and coordination of professional development and community events with partners, other participating agencies to accelerate academic outcomes for Standard English Learners
- Guides the integration of youth leadership, parent engagement, and family support throughout all Access, Equity, and Acceleration Unit efforts.
Secondary Director
Local District West
2015.07 - 2020.01
- Supported and supervised principals in the attainment of District and agreed-upon achievement goals
- Provided professional development training to principals on enhancing academic rigor and implementing best practices for effective teaching and learning
- Conducted learning walks with principals and leadership teams to observe effective strategies, ensuring alignment with professional development offerings
- Provided intentional in-person and verbal support to effectively communicate the vision, mission, and expectations of the Local District
- Provided coaching conversations and reflection opportunities using the Teaching and Learning framework rubric as a guide
- Evaluated principals using the Educator Development and Support Leaders Systems
- Reviewed action and budgetary plans that address student need and monitor its implementation
- Utilized interpersonal skills to work toward the instructional goals and school targets with the principal and build cohesiveness, by publicly supporting the principal’s vision and leadership style and personality
- Utilized data protocols with principals and learning teams to decide department and school goals
- Worked collaboratively with principals and operational coordinators to provide support for school community safety and socio-emotional concerns
- Served as a facilitator and mediator for principal and school community concerns
- Worked collaboratively with school board representatives to promote school activities and address community and parent concerns.
Principal
King Drew Magnet High School
2001.03 - 2015.06
- Managed diverse responsibilities relating to staff and students, overseeing instructional and operational tasks
- Achieved an API score of 799
- Designed and executed targeted intervention program to provide support for at-risk students. As a result, achieved a pass rate of 98% in Math and 94% in English.
- Established All-Male Academies, achieving a 100% pass rate for the CAHSEE & CST exams
- Created a Male Adult Mentor to Student Social Emotional Help Group as a forum for at-risk students.
- Established Senior Mentor and Principal Council Advisory teams, enabling peer intervention and social-emotional enrichment opportunities.
- Collaborated with Zeta Rho Foundation and AEG to enhance student achievement, offer service-learning opportunities, and facilitate job shadowing experiences
- Analyzed student and teacher data, informing and implementing educational programs while adopting best practices
- Conducted parent workshops to enhance understanding of the significance of home-school collaboration
- Contracted with support agencies and organizations to identify best practices that engaged students in their learning
- Responded promptly to resolve operational issues like lockdowns, emergency medical situations, and school day disruptions
- Collaborated with School Site Council to develop and maintain school budget, aligning budget allocations with student needs assessment through data analysis
- Effectively communicated to diffuse confrontational situations with parents.
- Facilitated interactive gatherings to foster communication with the school community
- Facilitated and led parent meetings in small and large group settings.
- Supervised and monitored student data analysis to inform instruction.
Teacher, Magnet Coord. Advisor, Assist. Principal
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles , CA
1987 - 2001
- "Helped students to acquire knowledge, competence via the practife of teaching".
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
University of Southern California
12.2009
M.A. Degree - Education
Pepperdine University, Los Angeles
05.1989
B. S. Degree - Applied Mathematics
University of California, San Diego
11.1987
Skills
- Executive Team Leadership
- Courageous Leader
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Data Based Decision Maker
- Community Builder
- Cultivator of Leadership Skills
- Risk Taker
Affiliations
- ACSA, Association of California School Administrators
- AALA, Associated Administrators of Los Angeles
- COBA, Council of Black Administrators
- NABSE, National Alliance of Black School Administrators
- PDK, Phi Delta Kappa
References
- Andre Spicer, Region South Superintendent, andre.spicer@lausd.net, (213) 393-9301
- Dr. Michael Romero, Retired Chief of Transitional Programs, (310) 433-0922
- Carlos Montes. Ed.D., Rivera Community of Schools, Region South Administrator, Cmont3@lausd.net, (310) 613-8978
Accomplishments
- NAACP Los Angeles Youth Council Meritorious Women Award
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, INC Citizen of the Year Award
- APADRC Educational Excellence Award
- The Stovall Educational Uplift Foundation Award
- Renaming : Dr J. Michelle Rainey Woods, King Drew Magnet HS of Medicine & Science AdminstrationOffice
- The Drew League Foundation Award
- Principal Diamond Award
Timeline
Regional Director
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
2023.07 - 2024.06
Principal
Thomas Edison Middle School
2022.07 - 2023.06
Interim Admin. & Director, Access, Equity & Accel.
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
2020.01 - 2022.07
Secondary Director
Local District West
2015.07 - 2020.01
Principal
King Drew Magnet High School
2001.03 - 2015.06
Teacher, Magnet Coord. Advisor, Assist. Principal
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
1987 - 2001
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
University of Southern California
M.A. Degree - Education
Pepperdine University, Los Angeles
B. S. Degree - Applied Mathematics
University of California, San Diego
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