Kim Little
Camino,CA
Summary
Experienced educational leader and current superintendent with a strong background in district administration, special education leadership, literacy intervention, instructional improvement, and student services. Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, collaborate with families and educational partners, and support equitable outcomes for students with disabilities. Brings a practical understanding of the needs of small and rural school districts, along with established relationships throughout El Dorado County.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Pollock Pines/Silver Fork School Districts
07.2023 - Current
- Serve as superintendent and special education administrator, overseeing the provision of services for students with disabilities.
- Lead districtwide improvement efforts using student achievement, attendance, behavioral, and program data.
- Supervise and evaluate administrators, and district classified support staff.
- Present recommendations, reports, policies, budgets, and program updates to governing boards.
- Manage crisis response, personnel matters, family concerns, and sensitive student issues.
- Collaborate closely with the Geographic SELPA and EDCOE Special Services staff regarding student programs, placements, compliance, and complex cases
- Develop partnerships with county agencies, neighboring districts, community organizations, and service providers.
- Manage multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
Student Services Coordinator
Pollock Pines Elementary School District
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinated services to support diverse student needs and enhance educational access for English Learners, Homeless and Foster Youth, and Special Education students.
- Fostered strong relationships with community partners to expand resources available to students in need of special services.
- Developed individualized education plans in collaboration with teachers and parents to promote student success.
- Facilitated communication between families, educators, and external agencies to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Monitored compliance with federal and state regulations related to special services, ensuring accountability.
SIte Principal
Sierra Ridge and Pinewood Schools
07.2016 - 06.2022
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Supervised special education programs and supported inclusive instructional practices.
- Facilitated IEP, SST, Section 504, attendance, behavior, and parent conferences.
- Managed faculty evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve instructional practices.
- Directed professional development programs, enhancing staff skills and collaboration.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention and acceleration strategies to support student success.
- Promoted a positive school culture through effective communication and community involvement strategies.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
Reading Intervention Specialist
Pinewood Elementary
07.2006 - 06.2016
- Developed individualized reading plans to enhance student literacy skills.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective reading interventions and strategies.
- Organized professional development workshops for staff on literacy best practices.
- Analyzed data trends to adjust instructional methods and improve student outcomes.
- Facilitated parent workshops to engage families in supporting children's reading development.
- Facilitated small group instruction, allowing students to receive personalized attention and targeted support.
- Adapted instructional strategies to accommodate students with special needs, ensuring equal access to high-quality literacy instruction.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Californai State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01-2003
Skills
- Legal compliance
- Training management
- Project coordination
- Crisis management
- Special education management
- Staff management
- Relationship building and management
- Community engagement
Certification
- Administrative Service Credential, 260107041 - 08/31/2031
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, 260107040- 08/31/2031
Accomplishments
- Achieved full compliance for Small Cyclical Monitoring -Group A by effectively completing all project tasks.
- Spearheaded passage of Community 11M Bond Measure (2024) to improve district facilities.
- Honored as ACSA's Region 2 Elementary Principal of the Year (2019)
- Active Member of the Pollock Pines Camino Rotary (2016-2024 ), President 2022-2023
- In a commitment to learning completed ACSA Special Education, Personnel, Curriculum and Instruction, and New Superintendent Academies over the span of the last 10 years.
Timeline
Superintendent
Pollock Pines/Silver Fork School Districts
07.2023 - Current
Student Services Coordinator
Pollock Pines Elementary School District
07.2022 - 06.2023
SIte Principal
Sierra Ridge and Pinewood Schools
07.2016 - 06.2022
Reading Intervention Specialist
Pinewood Elementary
07.2006 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Californai State University, Sacramento