Lauren Estelle Parry Falkner
Summary
Experienced educational administrator and leader with a proven track record of developing and executing performance-enhancing programs. Skilled in fostering a positive learning environment, parent communication, conflict resolution, and staff management. Recognized as a supportive advocate leader for faculty and staff.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Dougherty Valley High School
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: San Ramon Valley Unified School District
- Spearheaded academic and operational leadership at Dougherty Valley High School, impacting over 2,970 students and a faculty and staff of 190, fostering a culture of academic excellence and student success.
- Led the development and implementation of strategic plans, resulting in a 2% increase in student achievement across key metrics (e.g., CAASPP, AP exam results).
- Championed a school-wide initiative to promote social-emotional well-being, leading to a 2% reduction in chronic absenteeism and an increase in student engagement.
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation, optimizing funding for academic programs, extracurricular activities, and professional development initiatives to maximize student and staff success.
- Cultivated positive relationships with key stakeholders, including parents, community members, and district leadership, ensuring alignment with district goals and enhancing the school’s community involvement.
- Promoted innovative instructional practices, including interdisciplinary collaboration, differentiated instruction, and the integration of technology in the classroom.
- Supervised and evaluated staff performance, providing consistent feedback and targeted professional development to foster a growth-oriented culture within the school.
- Successfully navigated complex disciplinary situations, balancing the needs of the student body with the values of the school community and district policies.
- San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Coordinator, Educational Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: San Ramon Valley Unified School District
- Chaired district-wide middle school social studies instructional materials pilot and supported the implementation of elementary social studies instructional materials adoption.
- Developed district-wide instructional materials adoption toolkit.
- Led and developed the strategy for the expansion of Digital Advanced Placement (AP) Exam offerings district wide.
- Served as the district liaison to support the following departments: Career Technical Education, History-Social Science, World Language, Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education, and Health.
- San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Assistant Principal
Dougherty Valley High School
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: San Ramon Valley Unified School District
- Analyzed California Healthy Kid Survey data to identify and define site goals around Student Connectedness and provided professional development to support teaching staff in implementation of student connectedness strategies.
- Conducted district-wide and site-based professional development for faculty on assessment and equitable based grading.
- Spearheaded and developed strategy for expansion of Advanced Placement (AP) Exam offerings district wide and streamlined registration, payment, communication, and administration of AP Exams.
- Chaired two district committees Secondary Grading Reform Committee and Learning Management System Committee which led to recommendations on equitable grading practices and selection of a new learning management system – Schoology for the 2021-22 school year.
- Developed and delivered professional development on the following topics: Student Connectedness, Implementing and Enhancing Teacher Communication, Strategies for Reaching Low-Achieving Students, and Implementing Flipped Classroom Instruction.
- Created communication systems to streamline information site-wide.
- Implemented Restorative Justice Practices into disciplinary practices, which resulted in a reduction of student suspensions.
- Created and presented School Site Safety Plan to Site Council and secured approval.
- San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Principal, Summer School
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed best practices guide used by for management to help hire high-quality personnel and coordinated with district office on enrollment of students.
- Developed a master schedule which allowed counselors to identify students for academic remediation.
- Expanded the offerings of our enrichment summer school programs at the middle school level.
Assistant Principal
Charlotte Wood Middle School
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: San Ramon Valley Unified School District
- Analyzed state assessment data of student achievement to strategically identify students for math and reading intervention programs. Worked collaboratively with teachers on progress monitoring of students’ utilizing common formative and summative assessments.
- Streamlined administration of state assessments through development of resource toolkit that includes training videos, templates, FAQs for CAASPP, ELPAC, etc.
- Redesigned and led implementation of a new bell schedule which saw a 50% increase of intervention time to support student learning.
- Facilitated transition of leadership and redistribution of administrative responsibilities.
- Implemented Restorative Justice Practices into disciplinary practices that resulted in a reduction of student suspensions.
- Created and presented School Site Safety Plan to Site Council and secured approval.
- San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Teacher Induction Program Mentor
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: San Ramon Valley Unified School District
- Mentor Teacher for the San Ramon Valley Teacher Induction Program. Provided supportive environment for new teachers, which allowed for constructive feedback and encouraged professional growth.
- Used active listening and reflective conversation skills with new teachers to support development of goal setting to support student learning.
- San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Science Instructional Coach
California High School
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: San Ramon Valley Unified School District
- Reviewed district initiatives, legislation, standards, and curriculum and produced instructional material useful and relevant to teachers to best support student learning.
- Served as a liaison between State/County NGSS representatives.
- Coordinated district-wide and site-based professional development for faculty on the adoption and transition the Next Generation Science standards.
- Created and oversaw the development of an NGSS transition curriculum to be executed by the biology team for the 2016-2017 school year.
- San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Admin, Teacher on Special Assignment
California High School
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Supervised and managed site-based student attendance for 2,605 students, which saw an increase in student attendance from previous school year as evidenced by a decrease in unexcused absences (1%), cuts (6%), tardiness (18%).
- Analyzed student attendance data and provided leaders with recommendations to increase student attendance, such as creating an attendance newsletter for families and staff.
- Implemented collaboration with guidance counselors, psychologists, and student resource officers to provide support, interventions, and recommendations to students and families to increase attendance.
Biology Teacher
California High School
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: San Ramon Valley Unified School District
- San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Middle School Science Teacher
Wells Middle School
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Dublin Unified School District
- Dublin Unified School District
Biology Teacher
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Fairfield Public Schools
- Fairfield Public Schools
Education
Clear Administrative Credential Program -
LEAD Program
01.2019
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - undefined
National University
La Jolla, CA01.2017
Leadership Development Program - undefined
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Danville, CA01.2015
CLAD/EL Certificate - undefined
University of California San Diego
San Diego, CA01.2014
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cell Biology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT01.2009
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Organizational management
- Community relations
- Performance improvement
- Instructional leadership
- School data evaluation
Awards
Outstanding Secondary Co-Administrator, 06/30/21, Association of California School Administrators Region 6 Diablo Valley Charter
Timeline
Principal
Dougherty Valley High School
01.2024 - Current
Coordinator, Educational Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
Principal, Summer School
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
06.2021 - 08.2021
Assistant Principal
Dougherty Valley High School
01.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Principal
Charlotte Wood Middle School
01.2016 - 01.2019
Teacher Induction Program Mentor
01.2015 - 01.2016
Science Instructional Coach
California High School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Admin, Teacher on Special Assignment
California High School
01.2015 - 01.2016
Biology Teacher
California High School
01.2014 - 01.2016
Middle School Science Teacher
Wells Middle School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Biology Teacher
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - undefined
National University
Leadership Development Program - undefined
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
CLAD/EL Certificate - undefined
University of California San Diego
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cell Biology
University of Connecticut
Clear Administrative Credential Program -
LEAD Program
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