Laura Zimmerman
Juneau,Alaska
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Principal with over 7 years of experience in academic administration and in fostering a collaborative educational environment. Committed to strengthening relationships among faculty, students, and administrators to create a supportive learning atmosphere.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Thunder Mountain Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Provided instructional leadership and feedback to tenured and non-tenured teachers utilizing the following tools: I-Observation, continual walk-throughs, personal conversations, and mentoring. I completed Marzano-based evaluation for half of the JDHS staff
- Facilitated teacher training in goal setting and I-Observation. Helped individual teachers with I-Observation and assisted them in furthering their understanding of what constitutes evidence of excellent pedagogy, as well as how to write a SMART goal.
- Handled student discipline issues using the adopted Discipline Grid as well as Restorative practices.
- Developed teaching schedules for part-time teaching staff based on the nature of the part-time position and coordinated with the teachers union regarding contracts.
- Attended PLC and CTI meetings, as well as Admin council, to offer support and facilitate communication school-wide. Completed follow up responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Facilitated communication between staff, students, and families in IEP and 504 meetings with follow up measures on a continual basis. Led hiring teams for hiring paraeducators for our Special Education programs and student services.
- Participated in the planning and implementation of student safety measures. Worked with JPD and all staff on fire drill and ALICE protocol drills and simulations.
- Participated in after-school activity monitoring and supervision. Communicated consistently with the Community Schools coordinator, coaches, and the Activity Director regarding building usage and security.
- Led implementation of Drug Testing in the school by coordinating staff, by keeping a testing schedule, communicating with the outside agency, and notifying parents of student-athletes.
- Helped facilitate, monitor, and troubleshoot MAPS testing throughout the school.
Assistant Principal
Dzantiki Heeni Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities in my role as Athletic Director
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Education
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
UAS
01-2013
MAT - Teaching
UAS
01-2002
BA - Biology
Western State College of CO
01-1995
Skills
- Performance monitoring for continuous improvement
- Discipline management and policy enforcement
- Critical thinking and judgment
- Communications expert
- Fostering excellent communication with parents and community members
- Faculty support
Accomplishments
Region V Assistant Principal of the Year 2024-25
Recognized for exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Passionate about driving positive change and promoting student success.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Thunder Mountain Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Dzantiki Heeni Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2024
MAT - Teaching
UAS
BA - Biology
Western State College of CO
M.Ed - Educational Leadership
UAS