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Julianne Lanich-Grode

Julianne Lanich-Grode

Erie,PA

Summary

Educator, instructional leader, and educational administrator offering twenty years experience in the education field. Exercises honed competencies in the development, implementation, and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution, and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as an advocate leader. Well-versed in student and course data-analysis to make effective decisions on further plans and materials. Proven history of needs assessment, research, curriculum development and implementation for optimized learning.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

Erie's Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
  • Streamlined processes to maximize efficiency in daily operations at the school level.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates
  • Annually and bi-annually conducted formal teacher evaluations for performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
  • Developed comprehensive assessment systems to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
  • Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, parent engagement, and education events to promote a sense of community within the school.
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers, and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Verified student grades, attendance, and schedules.
  • Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Weekly collaborated with faculty teams to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
  • Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
  • Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
  • Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers, and outside agencies.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities, and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
  • Built strong relationships with local community organizations for outreach efforts supporting both student learning and school reputation.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline, and class attendance.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
  • Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.

High School English and Language Arts Teacher

Erie's Public Schools
09.2005 - 08.2021
  • Improved literacy rates by implementing reading strategies and assigning diverse, engaging texts.
  • Adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning and address areas in need of improvement effectively.
  • Expanded cultural understanding among students by introducing diverse literature selections from various time periods and regions.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
  • Managed classroom behavior consistently by setting high standards for conduct and addressing issues promptly and respectfully.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as book clubs and literary events to promote a love of reading outside the classroom.
  • Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
  • Served as an advisor for student organizations, supporting club activities and fostering leadership skills among members.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
  • Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
  • Enhanced student writing skills through personalized feedback and targeted writing exercises.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
  • Increased student engagement with interactive lessons, group activities, and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Provided tailored support for individual students by offering after-school tutoring sessions and additional resources.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through quizzes, essays, presentations, and classroom participation.
  • Produced curriculum and engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Collaborated with colleagues globally to develop interdisciplinary units that enhanced the overall curriculum.
  • Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
  • Prepared students for college-level coursework through rigorous assignments that challenged their critical thinking abilities.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open communication with students and parents.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Continuously refined teaching methods through professional development opportunities, incorporating new ideas into the curriculum.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Gained and demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions to meet curricular and academic needs.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Education

Master of Education - Instructional Leadership

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
12.2019

Master's Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education

Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA
12.2004

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Relationship building and networking
  • School Community Relations
  • Community Engagement
  • Educational Technology
  • Team Collaboration
  • Parent Engagement and Communication
  • Restorative Practices
  • Needs Assessment
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Teacher Mentoring
  • Master Class Schedule
  • Staff Management
  • School event coordination
  • School Security and Safety Procedures

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Erie's Public Schools
08.2021 - Current

High School English and Language Arts Teacher

Erie's Public Schools
09.2005 - 08.2021

Master of Education - Instructional Leadership

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Master's Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science - Secondary English Education

Clarion University of Pennsylvania