Kathleen Paradis
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Experienced educational leader with diverse skillset that is committed to creating and maintaining successful, inclusive, rigorous, and individualized student learning experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Principal
Vancouver Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Cultivate positive relationships between community members, students, families, and teachers.
- Set and maintain high standards of rigor, equity, and data based decision making.
- Partner with OSPI and WALA around ALE best practices in ALE and Open Doors settings.
- Establish and continually assess instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Keep school in full compliance with ALE established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Support development of comprehensive school counseling program.
- Collaboratively developed and fine-tune full spectrum of Special Education services for all programs on campus which is model for ALE in Washington State.
- Assist in overseeing three different entities and four different programs within one campus.
- Collaborate with district and school partners for student success.
Dean of Students
Vancouver Public Schools
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Supported the creation and implementation of MTSS systems within comprehensive High School.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for struggling students.
- Maintained a clear focus on equity in policy and actions.
- Partnered with families, communities and outside agencies for student success.
School Climate and Equity TOSA
Portland Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Effectively built working partnerships with with high, middle, and elementary school administration to implement systems change.
- Developed and led trainings for administrators in effort to eliminate disproportionate discipline.
- Supported schools in creating MTSS systems using evidence based frameworks and practices.
- Developed and led trainings for school staff in climate, culture, and equity.
- Supported process transitioning PPS schools from exclusionary discipline practices to proactive, restorative and equitable model.
Program Site Manager
Open School NW
07.2010 - 08.2015
- Ran 9th grade transition program and student support program for historically underserved populations within public high schools
- Increased number of students on track to graduate from 17-83% in three years.
- Developed and facilitated social emotional, academic and family support groups.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans outlining goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Participated with school team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Hired, supervised, and trained staff on racial equity, facilitation, and tutoring.
Education
School Administration
University of Portland
05.2021
Masters of Education - School Leadership
University of Portland
Portland 05.2013
Skills
- Culturally Responsive and Restorative MTSS
- Special Education in ALE and Open Doors Programs
- Student and Family Engagement
- K-12 ALE Programming
- Alternative Learning Options
- Student Re-engagement
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- School Community Relations
- Systems and Program Development and Management
- DEI
Timeline
Associate Principal
Vancouver Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
Dean of Students
Vancouver Public Schools
08.2019 - 07.2021
School Climate and Equity TOSA
Portland Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2018
Program Site Manager
Open School NW
07.2010 - 08.2015
School Administration
University of Portland
Masters of Education - School Leadership
University of Portland
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