Katie Law
Aurora,CO
Summary
Obtain a position as a Principal in a Health Science school where I can combine my love for science education, CTE, and leadership to provide access and opportunities for students in Aurora Public Schools
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Principal
Aurora Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Moved from Turnaround to Performance on the 2024 SPF. Increased CMAS math proficiency by 4.5% and CMAS ELA 3.1%.
- 2024 TLCC Professional Climate positive rating at 90%. Teacher Leadership increased 7% to 88% favorable rating. 93% agree or strongly agree CMS is a good place to work.
- ADA 90.4% as of March 2025
- Participated in the Middle School Task Force Committee to make recommendations to District leadership
- Successfully implemented Yondr pouches school-wide in March 2025
- Coached ELA teachers using the e2 tool priority indicators Collaborated with TNTP to improve instructional practices identified in the e2 tool.
- Implementation and planning support of Study Sync curriculum building wide in 2023.
- Developed and refined PLC process that included long and short-range planning, lesson studies, and DDI.
- Consistently implemented DDI cycles aligned with district interims
- Successfully managed a $7 million dollar budget
Assistant Principal
Aurora Public Schools
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Serve as an instructional leader by monitoring implementation of professional development in classrooms and grade level/content area meeting in accordance to the school improvement plan
- Develop systems and structures to monitor student attendance, behavior, academic progress, and provide specific interventions
- Designed and implemented MTSS process for high school and middle school
- Lead and support Professional Learning Communities to use prioritized standards, develop assessments, and use Data Driven Instruction protocols to analyze student learning
- Oversee scheduling and programming for ESS SSN, AN, ASD center based programs, and mild/moderate program
- Transition AN program from full containment to an inclusion model
- Support opening of new ASD program in the 22-23 school year
- Equity Team Lead
- Implemented school wide professional development focused on equity issues, specifically addressing race
- Member of district ESS AN advisory committee and mild/moderate advisory committee
- NME Certified Trainer, NME Pilot School
- Supervise employees including serving as an instructional leader assigning and directing work, interviewing, evaluating performance, disciplining and resolving staffing issues
- Use of observation-feedback cycle to coach teachers
- Plan for and implement a school-wide advisory structure and enrichment courses
- Oversee CTE programs school wide, CTSO implementation, quarterly CTE meetings, and organized a school wide pathway showcase
- Development of new STEM Pathway at ACHS and Columbia MS
- Align curriculum with feeder high school STEM Pathway
- Development of Master Schedule
Science Teacher
Aurora Public Schools
02.2010 - 06.2015
- Supported the opening of VP Explore and VP Prep in 2010 and 2011
- Science Department Chair responsible for budgeting, ordering, professional development, mentoring teachers
- Teacher Coach, support teachers with instruction, classroom management
- Obtained CTE endorsement, implemented HOSA CTSO
- Member of the District Middle and High School Science committees; selection of new middle and high school science curricula
- Member of district Pathway Advisory Committee
- Planning and instruction for Active Physics, Active Chemistry, and 8th grade physical science
- PLTW Trained: Principles of Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems (Master Teacher), Medical Intervention
- Member of the school Instructional Leadership Team; responsible for planning and implementing school-wide professional development, developed school wide standards referenced grading protocol
- Student Council Sponsor
- Experience with a diverse student population including MLL, honors/GT, special education, and general population students
- Assistant Varsity boys and girls soccer coach, Assistant Varsity girls' basketball coach
Science Teacher
Denver Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Denver Teacher Award 2009
- Member of DPS Math and Science Leadership Cadre
- Planning and instruction for 7th grade life science, 8th grade physical science
- Developed and taught curriculum for High School Health and Medical Science class and High School Anatomy and Physiology
- Middle School Science Department Chair and 8th grade team leader
- Co-teach inclusion 8th grade science class with special education teacher
- Experience with MLL, honors/GT, special education, and general population students
- SALI training, Interactions in Physical Science Training, AVID Training, member of AVID site team, PBS training, Olweus Training
- Athletic Director, middle and high school
- Coach boys and girls soccer, boys basketball
Science Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Collaborative planning and instruction for 7th grade life science and health course, 8th grade physical science
- Experience with MLL, honors, special education, and general population students
- Coach and tutor for Beyond the Bell after school program
- Use of LAUSD instructional guide and inquiry based lessons
- Member of Grade Level Student Achievement Team (GSAT) to promote Academic English Mastery Program (AEMP) in the classroom
Education
Certificate - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Denver
Denver, CO06.2016
M. Ed - Teaching Education Program, Urban Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Anatomy
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.2001
Skills
- Special education
- Curriculum planning
- School culture
- Student achievement
- Student performance data
- Relationship building and networking
- Interpersonal strengths
- Financial leadership
Licenses Credentials Leadership
- Professional Principal License, Colorado, 02/15/2032
- Professional Teacher License, Science, Colorado, Expired
- Career and Technical Education Authorization, Health Science, Expired
- Leadership Aurora, Class of 2019
- Catapult Leadership Cohort, 2015-16
- LDE Certificate, Regis University, 2012
Timeline
Middle School Principal
Aurora Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Aurora Public Schools
01.2018 - 12.2022
Science Teacher
Aurora Public Schools
02.2010 - 06.2015
Science Teacher
Denver Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2010
Science Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2005 - 06.2007
M. Ed - Teaching Education Program, Urban Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Anatomy
Colorado State University
Certificate - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Denver
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