Karen Wright
Makawao
Summary
Results-driven Vice Principal excelling in team-building, culture-improving, and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrates versatility in leadership approaches to promote authentic participation in collaborative activities. Well-versed in communication strategies and strong organizational skills, including consistent attention to detail and effective time management. Skilled mentor with success in meeting the needs of diverse students and colleagues, facilitating the development of consistent learner outcomes through steadfast attendance and participation in curricular, extracurricular, and cross-disciplinary committees. Talented at inspiring and engaging students to higher levels of academic success, experienced in establishing and maintaining lasting rapport with paraprofessionals, colleagues, parents, students, and community members. Continues to be a leader by seeking opportunities to support and assist all school community stakeholders.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Principal
HIDOE: Kalama Intermediate
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborate closely with administration, support staff, teachers, educational assistants, custodial and cafeteria staff.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Continuing to build relationships and connect with our school community to assess their needs.
- Participated in collaborative roles to support and improve the quality of instruction through data driven decision making.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Maintained records for school, district, state, and federal requirements.
- Oversaw scheduling, orientation, and other support areas.
- Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
Site Coordinator and Facilitator
STEMworks
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Created and implemented STEM curriculum for the after school programs to provide students with access to 21st Century Learning skills as well as exposure to STEM jobs and opportunities.
- Organized STEM competitions and parent nights multiple times throughout the school years to promote interest in Science curriculum.
- Collected and organized data to track student academic success.
- Ordered and trained the STEM team on equipment for STEMworks program supporting success in student engagement.
Secondary Teacher
Hawaii Department Of Education
07.2014 - 05.2020
- Experienced in a variety of current, innovative teaching strategies to motivate, inspire, and encourage student-centered learning.
- Designed NGSS units to maximize student engagement with technology and resources.
- Raised funds for classroom materials and supplies through Donors Choose to expand resources available for students.
- Student activities coordinator- implemented school-wide activities, renaissance program, intramural during each grade level lunch recess, and school-wide advisory activities.
- Met and exceeded class-wide achievement and proficiency standards as established by state testing departments.
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI05-2025
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI01.2022
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification - undefined
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, Arizona01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona01.2012
Skills
- Process improvement
- Business operations
- Relationship development
- Supervision
- Solution-oriented
- Team management
- Prioritization
- Employee oversight
- Student achievement
Certification
- Hawai'i, Principal-ISAC
- Hawai'i, Vice Principal-ISAC
- Hawai'i, K-5, 5-9, and Science
- Arizona, K-8
Timeline
Vice Principal
HIDOE: Kalama Intermediate
06.2023 - Current
Site Coordinator and Facilitator
STEMworks
08.2016 - 06.2020
Secondary Teacher
Hawaii Department Of Education
07.2014 - 05.2020
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification - undefined
Scottsdale Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Chaminade University of Honolulu
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
Chaminade University of Honolulu
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