Leslie Hardiman
Principal
Lakeside,CA.
Summary
- Organizational leader and educational administrator offering twenty years of experience as a teacher, Vice-Principal, Principal and equity warrior at the middle school and high school level.
- Exercises honed competencies in data-driven decision-making in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs.
- Goal-oriented administrator driven to help students focus on academic and social-emotional learning and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies.
- Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Tierra del Sol Middle School
Lakeside, CA.
08.2017 - Current
- Planned, organized, coordinated, implemented and participated in programs and activities related to the operation of an assigned school, including instruction, student discipline and other programs; enforced applicable State and District codes, policies and laws; administered District and school site discipline policies and safety programs
- Assisted with supervision and evaluation of the performance of designated certificated and/or classified personnel; assigned duties to faculty and staff as appropriate to meet school objectives; assisted with recruiting, interviewing and selecting new faculty and staff
- Assisted with development and administration of disciplinary procedures in accordance with District policies and State laws; received referrals and confer with students, parents, teachers and community agencies; respond to and resolve parent, student and staff complaints
- Supervised students on campus before and after school; monitoring students during lunch, recess and other activities
- Established, coordinated and maintained communication with community and parent groups; attend and conduct a variety of meetings and events; develop correspondence to promote school activities and achievements
- Providing direction to a variety of faculty, staff and student programs and services; participating in informal and formal classroom visitations and observations; providing recommendations and suggestions as appropriate
- Prepare and maintain a variety of District, County, State and federally mandated records and reports regarding student attendance, discipline, cumulative records and academic achievement.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Introduced modifications to English curriculum and introduced new, effective instructional techniques.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
Vice Principal
Tierra del Sol Middle School
Lakeside, CA.
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Ensured that educational programs are based on rigorous teaching and learning strategies
- Facilitated a student assessment program and analyzing student performance data
- Ensured that all students are provided with integrated and coordinated programs based on academic student needs 2
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching strategies in literacy and mathematics programs and working with teachers to establish best practices
- Ensured that all students have equitable access to high quality curricular programs and ensure the implementation of the Targeted Instructional Improvement Policy
- Worked with administrator to facilitate professional development aligned with the needs and goals of the
- Single Plan for Student Achievement
- Ensured that parents, community, business, and industry have the opportunity to assist in and support the educational process.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Interpreted district mandates and translated into actionable policies.
Academic Dean
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Program
San Diego, CA
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Assumed primary responsibility for supervising the academic staff and coordinating the academic program
- Performed duties equivalent to the dean of faculty- supported and guided instructional staff who come from a variety of educational backgrounds and have diverse teaching skills
- Through classroom observations and frequent conferences with staff, I provided feedback and mentoring on teaching strategies and classroom management
- Addressed student performance issues and oversaw the editing of student evaluations
- Furnished logistical support for field trips, class projects, and supplies
- Also required to oversee before- and after-care one to two days per week.
English and AVID Teacher
Hoover High School
San Diego, CA
01.2002 - 06.2013
- Instructed all levels of high school English, including American Literature, World Literature and AP English
- Possessed knowledge of teaching in traditional and 4x4 schedule
- Implemented AVID curriculum and strategies to maximize college-going culture
- Creates learning environments that meets the needs of all ability levels, provides timely formative and summative assessments
- Works closely with Instructional Behavior Technician to create individualized interventions
- Utilized differentiated instructional strategies for a variety of learners.
- Guided students through skillset self-discovery to navigate career and college decision processes.
- Encouraged students to develop perseverance mindset while teaching long-term visualization of success.
- Developed positive reinforcement techniques to provide feedback to students while building individual confidence levels.
- Prepared instructional materials and tutorial practice techniques for such subjects as mathematics, English and other AP classes.
- Served as academic and social resource for high school students, leading writing process improvements, study skills, note-taking, test-taking skills and overall stress management.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership (PreK-12 School Leadership)
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA12.2020
Administrative Credential
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2012
Masters of Arts - Education (Secondary Curriculum And Instruction)
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English, Single Subject Teaching Credential
San Diego State University
05.2001
Skills
- Curricula Evaluation
- Student Counseling
- Program Funding Solicitation
- Budget Recommendation
- School Improvements Planning
- Mission Statement Development
- Instructional Methods Development
- Academic Administration
- Instructional Leadership
- School Administration
- Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- State Finalist for 2022 ACSA Honoring Our Own Marcus Foster Memorial State Award.
- Delivered curriculum training opportunities to academic staff. Trained teachers in Design Thinking.
- Set high-level goals for both students and teachers to encourage both parties to strive for personal best and succeeded in implementing long-term strategy with positive results.
- Established Tierra del Sol Middle School's College and Career Fair.
Timeline
Principal
Tierra del Sol Middle School
08.2017 - Current
Vice Principal
Tierra del Sol Middle School
08.2013 - 08.2017
Academic Dean
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Program
06.2013 - 07.2013
English and AVID Teacher
Hoover High School
01.2002 - 06.2013
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership (PreK-12 School Leadership)
San Diego State University
Administrative Credential
San Diego State University
Masters of Arts - Education (Secondary Curriculum And Instruction)
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - English, Single Subject Teaching Credential
San Diego State University
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