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LIANE DONOVAN

Summary

  • Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in pressure situations.
  • Diverse experience in roles including: school administrator, teacher, mentor, department chair, consultant, instructional leader, private tutor, and strategic planner.
  • Strong belief in people enables me to establish high standards for all children, teachers, and parents through a solution based lens.
  • Relationship-based leader; prioritizes active listening as a means to address long-standing issues. Also helps faculty & staff envision a path to success that builds on their individual strengths which is imperative to my success.
  • Utilizing data-driven decision-making processes, I ensure that decisions are made utilizing data to drive the decision process.
  • Difficult conversations as necessary. Clear is kind.
  • With my Special Education Endorsement, I possess a comprehensive understanding of both the practical aspects and research-based methods necessary to support the success of identified students.
  • I leverage tools such as AVID, PBIS, and an Equity Lens to foster a positive culture of learning within our school community.
  • Through my active involvement, I have successfully improved attendance rates in both Astoria and Tucson while fostering strong school-community relationships as a valued Community Partner.
  • Goal-oriented principal driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies.

Work History

Principal

Tucson Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals. Moved a long time D/F school to a C+ grade.
  • Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
  • Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify areas for instructional improvement, leading targeted interventions.

Assistant Principal

Astoria School District
07.2015 - 06.2022
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Reduced instances of student tardiness and absenteeism through introduction of rewards-based attendance system.

Teacher, Special Education

Astoria School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Enhanced student performance through individualized attention and support.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Teacher, Mathematics, Special Education

Clackamas ESD
10.2010 - 08.2014
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Calendared and ran successful IEP meetings for all students.

Independent Consultant

Self-employed
08.2000 - 12.2011
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and collaboration.

Teacher, Mathematics

Marana School District
09.1987 - 05.1999

Education

Professional Administrator -

Concordia University-Portland
Portland, OR

Special Education Endorsement -

Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR

BS & M.A. - Mathematics Education

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Decision-making
  • School culture
  • Instructional leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and mentoring
  • School data evaluation
  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Staff management
  • Relationship building and networking

Certification

  • Professional Administrator license

Timeline

Principal

Tucson Unified School District
07.2022 - Current

Assistant Principal

Astoria School District
07.2015 - 06.2022

Teacher, Special Education

Astoria School District
08.2014 - 06.2015

Teacher, Mathematics, Special Education

Clackamas ESD
10.2010 - 08.2014

Independent Consultant

Self-employed
08.2000 - 12.2011

Teacher, Mathematics

Marana School District
09.1987 - 05.1999

Professional Administrator -

Concordia University-Portland

Special Education Endorsement -

Lewis & Clark College

BS & M.A. - Mathematics Education

University of Arizona

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