Hi, I’m
Laine Obando
Education
Clermont,FL
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting educational mission and increasing student achievement outcomes. Passionate about managing and overseeing curriculum, instruction and assessment. Skilled at grants management including multi-million dollar budgets. Successful communication and collaboration with stakeholders to develop organizational strategic plans.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lake County Schools
Executive Director
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Create and maintain Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment department goals and objectives in alignment with district vision and mission.
- Acquire and manage over 2 million dollars in federally-funded grants to support district strategic plan goals.
- Oversee compliance with Florida statute and educational policy.
- Manage financial, operational, and human resources within department to optimize performance in support of district strategic plan.
Lake County Schools
Director, Professional Learning
07.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Supported district and school leaders in strengthening Professional Learning Community (PLC) process, including identification of essential standards and development of common formative assessments.
- Responsible for district professional learning catalog, course-offering and management of in-service points.
Lake County Schools
Principal, Pine Ridge Elementary
07.2016 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Achieved highest academic achievement results in school history, resulting in FLDOE school rating of ‘A.’ Maintained an ‘A’ rating for the first time in school history.
- Established instructional practices in alignment with district strategic plan.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Scheduled and coordinated student activities throughout school year.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Promoted positive environment for students learning.
Lake County Schools
Assistant Principal, Pine Ridge Elementary
07.2014 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Lake County Schools
Assistant Principal, Windy Hill Middle School
07.2012 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Education
National Louis UniversityChicago, IL
Master of Arts from Educational Leadership
06.2009
Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism And Communications
12.2003
Skills
- Federal and State Program Monitoring
- Professional Learning and Development
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Team Leadership
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Grant Writing
- Mission and Vision
- Student Achievement Outcomes
Timeline
Executive Director
Lake County Schools
07.2022 - Current
Director, Professional Learning
Lake County Schools
07.2021 - 07.2022
Principal, Pine Ridge Elementary
Lake County Schools
07.2016 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal, Pine Ridge Elementary
Lake County Schools
07.2014 - 07.2016
Assistant Principal, Windy Hill Middle School
Lake County Schools
07.2012 - 06.2014
National Louis University
Master of Arts from Educational Leadership
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism And Communications