Julie Sorbello
Discovery Bay,CA
Summary
I possess over 30 years of experience as an accomplished and dynamic educational leader. With a strong record of success in establishing effective learning environments and enhancing students' academic abilities, I now seek a principal position to address student needs and foster the growth of every school member. I am dedicated to delivering a high-quality education to all students, and to collaborate with the educational community to accomplish shared objectives.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Principal
Oakley Union School District
07.2024 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Created beginning of the school year polices, schedules and orientations
- Set the school theme to create an inviting climate for returning students, families and staff
Assistant Principal
Oakley Union Elementary School District
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and promotion ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
- Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
- Built strong relationships with local community organizations for outreach efforts supporting both student learning and school reputation.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Streamlined administrative processes to maximize efficiency in daily operations at the school level.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
- Arranged school wide assemblies that addressed current needs of the students
BTSA Coach
Oakley Union School District
- Mentored new teachers to help them successfully navigate their first years in the profession, contributing to higher teacher retention rates.
Math Curriculum Specialist
Oakley Union School District
- Mentored new teachers in best practices for effective lesson planning, assessment strategies, and classroom management techniques.
- Participated in state-wide conferences to stay current on industry trends and emerging research in education methodologies.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of each student population.
- Led curriculum review committees in evaluating potential textbook adoptions, ensuring high-quality resources were selected for instruction.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for a diverse range of subjects, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Coordinated cross-curricular projects that encouraged interdisciplinary connections and enriched student understanding.
- Enhanced curriculum effectiveness by collaborating with teachers and administrators to identify areas of improvement.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Oakley Union School District
07.2019 - 06.2021
Sixth Through Eighth Grade Mathematics Teacher
Oakley Union School District
07.2012 - 06.2019
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Oakley Union School District
06.2005 - 07.2012
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
Oakley Union School District
07.2002 - 06.2005
Teacher on Special Assignment—Math Mentor
Oakley Union School District
07.1999 - 06.2002
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Devised differentiated instruction strategies that met the diverse needs of students, providing tailored support for learners at varying levels of proficiency.
- Implemented diverse teaching approaches to accommodate various learning styles, ensuring all students had the opportunity for success.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Oakley Union School District
07.1991 - 06.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science -
California State University, Chico
Chico, CABachelor of Arts -
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CAMaster of Science - Administrative Credential
National University
Skills
- Assist with curriculum development instructional strategies and lesson planning and oversee classroom activities creating an environment conducive to learning
- Facilitate professional development experiences for faculty to support excellence throughout the school
- Promote professional development experiences for faculty to further school’s vision of excellence
- Assist with daily school operations including staff member coverage and analyzing daily attendance
- Able to clearly communicate which builds constructive positive relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Able to build trustworthy, strong and lasting relationships, with mutual respect and trust, establish and maintain rapport, while collaborating with others
- Able to identify areas for improvement, proposing ways to improve them, and implementing the changes
- Effective Communication
- Personable and friendly
Presentation Experience
- Two years presenter at Asilomar for language arts and mathematic
- Presenter for the California Reading Conference, Two Years
- Co-leader Oakley Union School District’s Math for the Millennium monthly teacher workshops for two years
- Thirty-one years of presenting at numerous Staff Development Days for Oakley Union School District
Timeline
Interim Principal
Oakley Union School District
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Oakley Union Elementary School District
07.2021 - 07.2024
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Oakley Union School District
07.2019 - 06.2021
Sixth Through Eighth Grade Mathematics Teacher
Oakley Union School District
07.2012 - 06.2019
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Oakley Union School District
06.2005 - 07.2012
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
Oakley Union School District
07.2002 - 06.2005
Teacher on Special Assignment—Math Mentor
Oakley Union School District
07.1999 - 06.2002
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Oakley Union School District
07.1991 - 06.1999
BTSA Coach
Oakley Union School District
Math Curriculum Specialist
Oakley Union School District
Bachelor of Science -
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Arts -
California State University, East Bay
Master of Science - Administrative Credential
National University
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