Laura Couret
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented educational leader with 28 years of proven success in driving student achievement through strategic school improvement and data-driven decision-making. Recognized for transforming underperforming schools into high-performing institutions by fostering collaborative environments, implementing targeted professional development, and engaging communities in the educational process. Expertise in curriculum innovation, staff empowerment, and student-centered strategies that lead to sustained academic excellence. Known for adaptability, accountability, and a relentless focus on aligning school goals with evolving educational standards. Ready to apply a wealth of hands-on leadership experience to state-level school improvement initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Zito Elementary
07.2021 - Current
- A-rated 2 years in a row, ESEA Distinguished Schools Program nomination for serving special populations
Interventionist & World Languages
Skyline High School
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Interventionist for high-risk students
Assistant Principal & Spanish Teacher
Coldwater Summer School
07.2016 - 06.2017
Superintendent of Instruction & COO
Bradley Academy
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Curriculum & Professional Development Director, SpEd Director, Grants Management, Human Resources, AZELLA and AzMERIT Coordinator
Independent Consultant
Self-employeed
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: Public, Private and Charter Schools in the Contiguous U.S.A
- School Improvement Strategies for School Administrators
Turn-Around Principal
Quentin Elementary School
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Instructional leader for over 900 students from Kinder to eighth grade
- Accomplished an “A” rating for our school in AZLEARNS after 1st year
Principal
Arizona Desert Elementary School
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Instructional leader for over 700 students from Kinder to sixth grade, moved school to Performing Plus status
ASU Clinical Instructor
BLE 312
01.2009 - 05.2009
- ESL methods for diverse language classrooms
Principal
Desert View Elementary School
07.2007 - 06.2008
- From Underperforming to Performing Plus in one school year
Associate Professor of SEI Endorsement Training
Arizona Western College
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: Entrepreneur Campus, Yuma, Arizona
- Instruct teachers using state-mandated pedagogy for second language acquisition
- Entrepreneur Campus, Yuma, Arizona
Education
Master of Science - Bilingual And Multicultural Education
Northern Arizona University
Yuma, AZBilingual Endorsement
Northern Arizona University
Yuma, AZBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Yuma, AZSkills
- Grants management
- Develop school improvement plans
- Monitor improvement plan implementation and growth
- Evaluate & monitor curriculum implementation
- Build partnerships between teachers, support staff and administrators
- Create professional development focused on continuous improvement
- Collect and interpret student data
- Design and execute Data Chats based on student achievement data
- Build leadership within schools and among administrators
- Build connections between families and staff for school improvement
Accomplishments
- Awarded Rodel Exemplary Principal
- Littleton Elementary School District Leadership Award
- Yuma County First-Year Teacher of the Year Award
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Principal
Zito Elementary
07.2021 - Current
Interventionist & World Languages
Skyline High School
07.2018 - 06.2021
Assistant Principal & Spanish Teacher
Coldwater Summer School
07.2016 - 06.2017
Superintendent of Instruction & COO
Bradley Academy
07.2015 - 06.2016
Independent Consultant
Self-employeed
07.2014 - 06.2015
Turn-Around Principal
Quentin Elementary School
07.2011 - 06.2014
ASU Clinical Instructor
BLE 312
01.2009 - 05.2009
Principal
Arizona Desert Elementary School
07.2008 - 06.2011
Principal
Desert View Elementary School
07.2007 - 06.2008
Associate Professor of SEI Endorsement Training
Arizona Western College
01.2007 - 12.2007
Master of Science - Bilingual And Multicultural Education
Northern Arizona University
Bilingual Endorsement
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
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