Kathy Mooneyham
Educator
Rancho Santa Margarita,California
Summary
Dedicated administrator with a strong work ethic, committed to building and fostering effective working relationships, and eager to contribute to team success. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel within Capistrano Unified School District.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Assistant Principal
Capistrano Unified School District
San Clemente, California
9 2022 - Current
- Partnered with principal in the development and implementation of school-wide policies, programs, and initiatives to enhance student achievement and foster a positive school environment
- Collaborated with teachers, staff, and parents to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students
- Supported the principal in conducting teacher evaluations and providing feedback to improve instructional practices
- Led student discipline efforts (PBIS), including investigating incidents, determining appropriate consequences, and utilizing restorative practices
- Organized and facilitated professional development sessions for classified staff to promote best teaching practices and curriculum alignment
- Managed daily school operations, including scheduling, supervision of students and staff, and coordination of special events
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional decisions and targeted interventions for students at risk
- Coordinated safety procedures, including emergency drills and crisis management plans, to ensure a secure learning environment
Sr. Director of College and Career Readiness
Compton Unified School District
Compton, California
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Directs District's counseling programs; confers with administrators, counselors, teachers, and staff
- Provides leadership in high school programs to enhance college attendance
- Collaborates with post-secondary institutions to ensure successful transitions
- Directs, supports, and supervises Dual Enrollment Program
- Coordinates and provides focused professional development on team/student learning, outcomes, program of study, Community of Practice, Criteria for Continuous Improvement, vertical alignment, integrated curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Seeks and identifies additional courses that meet A-G requirements, updates portal on UC Doorways
- Coordinates professional development of School Counselors, College Career Specialist, Administrators, and Teachers
- Monitors and supervises District's counseling programs in 8th-12th schools, in conjunction with site administrators, to ensure inclusiveness, effectiveness, and appropriateness of student placement and support
- Directs, supports, supervises, and reviews alternative education sites for quality service delivery, as well as student placement and supplemental and support services
- Set and administered department yearly budget, approximately 3.3 million dollars
- Provides, coordinates, and disseminates appropriate information to district offices and county, state, and federal agencies as required
- Supervises assigned certificated and classified personnel
- Directs and implements district College Entrance exams (PSAT) across 20 school sites
- Supports, supervises, and reviews Gear Up Grant with UCI and CSUDH, approximately 20 million dollars
- Manages Online Platform, Edgenuity, for all school sites
Principal K-12 Compton Virtual Academy
Compton Unified School District
Compton , California
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families
- Maintained accurate student records for attendance, grades, special education, and disciplinary actions for 600 students, grades K-12
- Updated skills and training to maintain up-to-date knowledge of courses and teach a variety of classes
- Employed creativity, innovation, and willingness to redefine traditional learning spaces
- Maintained parent contact to discuss student progress and assist students in need
- Met with students, parents, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues
- Implement board and district policies with respect to the operation of intermediate school
- Lead and direct activities of the school and its staff members
- Conduct staff meetings to communicate school issues, policies, and activities
- Develop and manage the school's operating budget
- Conduct Teacher Evaluations
Assistant Principal, Godinez Fundamental HS
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana , California
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers, and outside agencies
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification
- Manage Suspensions, Expulsions, and all discipline matters
- Work with site administrators, teachers, parents, and classified staff
- Oversee and monitor the counseling department, graduation, a-g completion rate, drop out, AP Pass rates, and CTE completer
- Monitor teacher classroom instruction/evaluation
- Oversee and facilitate the athletic department
- Supervised all night events, athletic games, dances, prom, graduation, district choice fair
- Monitored campus before and after school
- Supervised both lunch periods
- Administered and supported school with all testing (SBAC, MAP, District Writing Assessments, AP testing, PSAT, SAT)
- Supported school with WASC accreditation (6 years)
District Program Specialist
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana , California
07.2011 - 09.2014
- Serving as an educational leader and the sole site administrator/liaison for the largest district in Orange County Counseling Programs, approximately 70 counselors
- Oversee Pre K–16 College and Career Strategic Plan in Partnership with UCI, CSUF, and SAC
- Planned and coordinated professional development for district counselors, teachers, and administrators
- Presented workshops on various topics College Career Readiness
- Worked with site liaisons to develop, implement and evaluate effective College and Career Guidance using school site data
- Worked with site principals to support compliance and implementation of Ed Trust Organization
- Worked with parent advisory group (Padres Promotores) and plan parent workshops/presentations
- Collaborated with various district programs (Bilingual, Special Ed., and Homeless)
- Led team of counselors in developing SAUSD Counseling District Manual
- Develop and Disseminate information on college and career pathways k-12, presentations administrators, staff, students & community
- Oversee and manage UC Doorway System for 7 secondary school sites
- Catalyst in the implementation of Credit Recover and First Learning Online Program (Edmentum (Plato) & APEX)
- Serve as a Co-Chair for the Achieving College Committee comprised of UCI, CSUF & SAC Adelante Initiative
- Streamline College Application and FAFSA, Cal Grant, AB540 and scholarship information support processes across 16 sites schools
- Worked with field experts to create research-based staff development program in both Instructional strategies (Common Core) and social-emotional development
- College Board District Guidance and Admission Assembly Delegate
Higher Education Coordinator, Godinez Fundamental
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana , CA
08.2006 - 06.2011
- Coordinate one-stop information center of college and career and financial aid information for students, faculty and parents
- Implement Pre-Collegiate Activities SAT and ACT registration
- College Representative Visits, field trips Visit, Determine Eligibility & design and maintain data base system for tracking student progress and post-secondary enrollment
- Advance Placement Coordinator responsible for coordination of 678 test takers and 1310 AP exams
- Taught Educational Leadership Course @ Godinez via Santa Ana College
- Coordinated District College Fair (5000 attendees and 80 Universities Represented throughout Nation
- Co-Creator of Student Fly-in Program – students flew and were exposed to universities across nation (Private and Public)
Counselor Valley High School
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana , CA
09.2001 - 06.2006
- Assume full responsibility of caseload of 800+ students
- Oversaw the implementation of three collegiate programs AVID, PUENTE & Global Academy Group Counseling- abuse, substance abuse, self-esteem, bullying and self-mutilation
- Facilitated parent workshops in both Spanish and English
- Facilitated SST and IEP Meetings
- Co-Chaired that creation of Master Schedule
- Collected and analyzed data from student and parents which guided counseling practice in efforts of Closing Achievement Gap
- Coordinated classes at each site throughout year; manage yearly budget and state reporting
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA 07.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA 06.2001 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature, Minor in Education
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 09.1995 - 06.2000
Skills
Catalyst in Improving District Outcomes
Catalyst in Improving A-G Outcomes
Catalyst in Improving FAFSA Completion
Transformational Leader
Dependable and Responsible
Cultural Awareness
Bilingual
Timeline
Principal K-12 Compton Virtual Academy
Compton Unified School District
08.2021 - 08.2022
Sr. Director of College and Career Readiness
Compton Unified School District
09.2017 - 08.2022
Assistant Principal, Godinez Fundamental HS
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2014 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Azusa Pacific University
07.2014 - 06.2015
District Program Specialist
Santa Ana Unified School District
07.2011 - 09.2014
Higher Education Coordinator, Godinez Fundamental
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2006 - 06.2011
Counselor Valley High School
Santa Ana Unified School District
09.2001 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling
Azusa Pacific University
06.2001 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature, Minor in Education
University of California, Irvine
09.1995 - 06.2000
Elementary Assistant Principal
Capistrano Unified School District
9 2022 - Current
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