Karina Hale
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Experienced educational professional with 22 years in education, including classroom teaching, student support, and campus leadership. Proven leader with experience in instructional coaching, student advocacy, professional development, and community engagement. Fluent in Spanish with a strong commitment to equity and student success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Advisor
Wigwam Creek Middle School
- Support a large and diverse student population through academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to address student needs and improve outcomes
- Serve as an active member of the school leadership team, contributing to campus-wide decision-making
- Lead and facilitate professional development at the school and district levels (LOL meetings, LIFT)
- Advocate for students and staff while fostering strong school-community partnerships
- Provide Spanish translation and support for students and families
- Split assignment with Western Sky for one year
Classroom Teacher – English Language Arts & History
Verrado Heritage Elementary School, Wenden Elementary School and Daytona Middle School
07.2003 - 05.2019
- Delivered engaging, standards-aligned instruction in ELA and History
- Built positive classroom culture and managed student behavior effectively
- Used data to inform instruction and support diverse learners
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to improve instructional practices
- 10 Years
ELL Coordinator / Migrant Liaison / RTI Lead
Wenden Elementary School
- Coordinated ELL services to ensure compliance and equitable access for students
- Served as Migrant Liaison, strengthening communication between families and schools
- Led RTI program implementation, monitoring student progress and interventions
- Supported teachers with instructional strategies and data-driven decision-making
- 5 Years
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Eduction
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2003
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Mohave Community College
Lake Havasu City, AZ05-2001
High School Diploma -
Lake Havasu High School
Lake Havasu City, AZ05-1999
Skills
- Educational Leadership & Campus Decision-Making
- Student Support & Behavior Intervention
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Family & Community Engagement
- RTI & Data-Driven Instruction
- Fluent in Spanish
- Middle School Instruction (ELA & History)
Leadership & Professional Development
- Completed District Administrative Training Program (2-year program, monthly meetings)
- Facilitated professional development at both campus and district levels
- Member of campus leadership teams across multiple roles
- Experienced in instructional leadership, systems thinking, and student advocacy
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Classroom Teacher – English Language Arts & History
Verrado Heritage Elementary School, Wenden Elementary School and Daytona Middle School
07.2003 - 05.2019
Student Advisor
Wigwam Creek Middle School
ELL Coordinator / Migrant Liaison / RTI Lead
Wenden Elementary School
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Eduction
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Applied Science - Education
Mohave Community College
High School Diploma -
Lake Havasu High School