Karla Reina
South Gate,CA
Summary
Experienced instructional leader with over 30 years in secondary education and a Clear Administrative Services Credential. Proven ability to lead schoolwide improvement, build teacher capacity, and use data to drive student achievement—particularly for English Learners, LTELs, and diverse student populations. Skilled in facilitating professional development, supporting equitable instructional practices, and fostering positive, inclusive school cultures. Bilingual Spanish.
Professional educator skilled in fostering engaging and inclusive learning environments. Strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. Highly collaborative, dependable, and adaptable to evolving educational needs. Expert in language instruction with passion for nurturing student growth and academic success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
ELD/English Teacher
Orchard Academies 2B, LAUSD
01.2011 - Current
- Use student achievement data (MyData) to guide instruction and interventions.
- Collaborate with colleagues and administration to align curriculum and instructional practices.
- Implement project-based learning to increase student engagement and rigor.
- Provide informal coaching and mentorship to colleagues to strengthen instruction.
- Support English Learners, LTELs, and students with IEPs in inclusive classroom settings.
LAUSD & CUSD
01.1996 - 01.2011
- Delivered standards-based instruction in English, ELD, and literacy across middle and high school settings.
- Contributed to WASC accreditation processes and schoolwide planning.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the needs of multilingual and at-risk learners.
ELA Specialist, Secondary Literacy Branch
LAUSD
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Led implementation of districtwide literacy initiatives across secondary schools.
- Designed and facilitated professional development for administrators, coaches, and teachers.
- Analyzed large-scale student achievement data to inform district and site-level decisions.
- Co-developed instructional guides and assessments aligned to district goals.
- Collaborated with school leaders to implement culturally responsive instructional practices.
Literacy Coach, Local Districts 4 & 6
LAUSD
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Partnered with site administrators to improve instructional quality and student outcomes.
- Facilitated professional learning communities and data-driven instructional planning.
- Provided job-embedded coaching to teachers aligned to schoolwide goals.
- Supported implementation of literacy strategies across content areas.
Professional Development Coordinator
South Gate Middle School, LAUSD
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive schoolwide professional development plan.
- Managed IIUSP funding to support instructional priorities and student achievement.
- Collaborated with school leadership on improvement planning and staff development.
- Led parent engagement efforts and strengthened school-community relationships.
Education
Master of Arts - Multicultural Education
CSU Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
CSU Dominguez Hills
Skills
- Instructional Leadership & Teacher Supervision
- Schoolwide Data Cycles & SPSA Implementation
- MTSS & Tiered Intervention Systems
- Professional Development & PLC Facilitation
- ELD Program Leadership & Equity-Focused Instruction
- Culturally Responsive Teaching & Learning
- School Culture, Climate & Student Engagement
- Family & Community Partnerships
- Distributed Leadership & Staff Collaboration
- Student motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- Student support
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Teaching strategies
- Student-centered learning
- ESL methodologies
- Curriculum implementation
- Group leadership
Accomplishments
- Led districtwide literacy initiatives supporting 250,000+ secondary students, contributing to improved alignment of instruction, assessment, and intervention practices.
- Designed and facilitated professional development for administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers across multiple districts and schools.
- Strengthened data-driven instruction by analyzing CST, EAP, CAHSEE, and periodic assessment data to guide instructional priorities and targeted interventions.
- Improved instructional capacity by coaching teachers and facilitating PLCs, resulting in more consistent use of evidence-based literacy and ELD strategies.
- Developed and implemented schoolwide professional development systems, aligning funding (IIUSP) and resources to student achievement goals.
- Supported achievement of English Learners and LTELs through culturally responsive instruction and integrated language development strategies.
- Contributed to WASC accreditation and schoolwide improvement efforts through curriculum alignment and collaborative planning.
- Leveraged MyData and formative assessments to monitor progress and support targeted interventions for students with diverse learning needs.
Certification
- Clear Administrative Services Credential
- Professional Clear Single Subject Credential (English)
- CLAD Authorization
Languages
Spanish
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
- Cognitive Coaching
- Data-Driven Dialogue
- SEL Implementation
- Equitable Grading & Instruction
- Instructional Technology Cadre
- Critical Friends Group (UCLA)
- Adolescent Literacy
- Second Language Acquisition
- Writing Across Content Areas (UCLA)
Timeline
ELD/English Teacher
Orchard Academies 2B, LAUSD
01.2011 - Current
ELA Specialist, Secondary Literacy Branch
LAUSD
01.2005 - 01.2009
Literacy Coach, Local Districts 4 & 6
LAUSD
01.2001 - 01.2005
Professional Development Coordinator
South Gate Middle School, LAUSD
01.2001 - 01.2002
LAUSD & CUSD
01.1996 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
CSU Dominguez Hills
Master of Arts - Multicultural Education
CSU Dominguez Hills