Lena Agulian
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Highly committed High School Teacher with over 20 years of experience instructing middle and high school grades at Title I and Honor Roll Schools. Specializes in science education, classroom teaching, and individual counseling. Excels at promoting the school and providing activities that reinforce learning and social development for children. Demonstrates a strong work ethic, dependability, and resourcefulness to effectively multitask and accomplish tasks in the classroom and in school-sponsored activities. Organized and dependable candidate who successfully manages multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Brings versatile skills in management, problem-solving, and collaboration, with a fresh perspective and a strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher/ Science Department Chair
Mayfield Senior School
08.2020 - Current
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Managed the department budget while facing addition of new courses and cuts in science spending for three years.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Dean of Students/ Science Department Chair
AGBU-MHS Vatche & Tamar Manoukian High School
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
- Improved individual departments by working closely with the Principal to reorganize class loads, improve resource utilization and modernize equipment.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
Science Teacher
Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students.
- Employed assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
- Graded tests and papers and uploaded all grading information to district system using Teacherease.com
- Maintained safe and organized laboratory environment.
- Explored different avenues of learning with students to help each prepare for later educational environments.
- Developed immersive activities to bring various scientific topics to life for students.
Site Coordinator for L.A County Science Fair
AGBU-MHS, SAHAG MESROB
Dean of Faculty
Mekhitartist Fathers' Catholic Armenian School
08.2001 - 06.2003
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
Education
M.Ed. - Masters in Educational Leadership
American Public University
W. Virginia, Distance Learning, Currently On Leave08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biological Studies
University of La Verne
06.1996
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Group leadership
- Classroom management
- IEP familiarity
- CBEST 10/97
- CSET (Life sciences) 12/19
- Fluent in Armenian
- Scientific instruction
- Background in Applied Behavioral Management
- Mentorship and training
- Improvement implementation
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Reliability
- Problem-solving aptitude
Affiliations
Golden Key International Lifetime Achievement Member
By invitation only -open to the top 15% of college & university students
Certification
- First aid and CPR certified
- School Administrator/Supervisor (SAS) Certification ( in process)
Timeline
Science Teacher/ Science Department Chair
Mayfield Senior School
08.2020 - Current
Dean of Students/ Science Department Chair
AGBU-MHS Vatche & Tamar Manoukian High School
08.2017 - 06.2020
Science Teacher
Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School
08.2010 - 06.2017
Dean of Faculty
Mekhitartist Fathers' Catholic Armenian School
08.2001 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biological Studies
University of La Verne
- First aid and CPR certified
- School Administrator/Supervisor (SAS) Certification ( in process)
Site Coordinator for L.A County Science Fair
AGBU-MHS, SAHAG MESROB
M.Ed. - Masters in Educational Leadership
American Public University
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