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Lena Agulian

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 Leave
08-2026

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
Lena Agulian