LINDA LAIM
Director Of Instruction, Dean Of Student Affairs & Title IX Deputy
Bellflower,United States
Summary
Director of Instruction/Dean of Student Affairs/Discipline Chair/Vice Principal
High-mission-critical, results-oriented, system driven leader who effectively aligns and supports key initiatives to build and retain high performance in student affairs, policies, and initiatives to promote student growth and achievement. Passionate education advocate driving regulatory and standards compliance, to meet the needs of students, and building top-performance committed to success of each student. Serving as a mentor to colleagues and a collaborator with other administrators, interprets policies, leads faculty in important processes that shape the curriculum and have an impact on the learning of students, and effectively articulates the school's missions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Director of Instruction & Athletic Director
Alliance School
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course and assesses quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit accreditation reports.
- Scheduled weekly educational activities, teacher lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Dean of Student Affairs & Title IX Deputy
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Inglewood, CA
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Promote strategies and programs designed to positively impact student persistence and increase student satisfaction at the school
- Assure access protocols and services in support of student needs including maintaining a comprehensive list of referral resources and appropriate intervention mechanisms/programs
- Supervise the registration services employees and put in place systems to ensure that all student files are in compliance throughout the student life cycle.
- Plan and coordinate orientation, commencement, and other ceremonies for the campus
- Boosted effectiveness of department personnel by conferring with Dean of Academics and Dean of Infrastructure to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
- Devised strategies in collaboration with the Campus President to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Created course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments through the utilization of PowerBI, Nexus, and CampusVue.
- Consulted and participated in training with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards for COE and ACCSC.
- Liaised with risk management, internal audit and employee services departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Managed the Career Services Department by assisting students and graduates with securing employment by building relationships with employers on regional and national levels.
- Activated and maintained relationships with graduates up to and beyond successful placement within field or related field of study.
- Implemented review and motivational strategies to elevate student retention.
Associates Degree Coordinator/Professor
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Inglewood, CA
10.2015 - 09.2021
- Providing supportive educational environment for students to actively participate in learning; to provide quality career-oriented higher education Council of Occupational Education Auditing Committee: Objectively review organization's business processes.
- Advisory Board Member: serve the college community and contribute to its betterment (programs, scholarships, mission, goals) Transcript Evaluator: administering a comprehensive system of transcript evaluation for domestic and international students; compliance related documentation.
- Use of course management system (Canvas/Blackboard/Web CT) as a repository for course documents.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Discipline Chair/Vice Principal
Lifeline Education Charter School
Compton, CA
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Provide academically challenging curriculum to create a learning community for each student to reach his/her highest individual potential Initiates and assists the principal in developing, planning, implementing, and administering goals and objectives related to the assigned area including course and program curriculum development.
- WASC Committee Member: Ensure that there is a culture of involvement and collaboration of leadership, staff, students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinates observation of teachers; conducts evaluation; provides information to the principal to aid in the evaluation process.
- Assists the principal with scheduling of classes; inputs class schedule into the computer; assigns part-time teaching schedules; coordinates teachers’ schedules; recommends to division director on class cancellations; coordinates room scheduling; proofreads the class schedule.
- Use student performance data derived from teacher-created and standardized assessments to drive instructional decision-making.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Interpreted district mandates and translated into actionable policies.
- Administered school budget and tracked expenses.
Instructional Coach, Teacher, ASES Coordinator
Life Science & Physical Science, Lifeline Education Charter School, School
Compton, CA
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Differentiate curriculum, instruction, and individualized learning plans to meet individual student needs.
- Teaching small groups and leading whole-class instruction using an inquiry-based, rigorous curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity, reinforces the joy of learning, and enables all students to thrive.
- Engaging in training with school leaders to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback on instruction, accelerating learning and growth with unparalleled support.
- Developing meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to love learning and make exceptional academic gains.
Compliance Coordinator/Teacher
Learning Charter School
Bellflower, CA
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Prepare students for success through career exposure, networking events, college and career entry planning, and internship opportunities.
- Compiles, stores, maintains, updates, and retrieves management data and prepares reports as requested on ISIStrac and similar databases.
- Obtain official student records from referring schools (Official transcripts, immunization records and state testing scores).
- Acts as liaison for Director or General Manager in routine administrative activities and phone calls.
- Prepare and deliver engaging lectures to students on topics such as matter and energy, cell structure and function, density, evolution, reproduction of organisms, genetics, the history of life on earth, and physical and chemical changes.
- Educated employees by conducting compliance training programs and issuing periodic communications to refresh knowledge of compliant work practices.
Science Instructional Coach, Disciplinary Coach
Wisdom Academy for Young Scientists
Los Angeles, CA
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Make recommendations on best practices for supporting curriculum alignment across all grade levels and individual schools; continue to advise and monitor this progress as schools grow by grade level by creating an aligned curriculum for K-5th grade.
- Work with science teachers, school leaders, and regional leaders to create and improve aligned science curriculum resources.
- Support science teachers by providing feedback on lessons and assessments that align with college readiness standards.
- Serve as expert in national trends and best practices in science curriculum development and instructional strategy for historically underachieving students.
- Collaborate with principals in determining appropriate resources and support for teachers.
High School Chemistry Teacher
Lynwood Highschool
Lynwood, CA
11.2013 - 09.2014
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare and deliver engaging lectures to students on topics such as matter and energy, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, chemical changes, chemical bonding, acid-base reactions, stoichiometry, and the atomic theory.
- Worked with English Language Learners and Mild to Moderate Disabled students.
- Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
Education
Master of Science - Higher Education Administration
National University
10.2021 - 08.2022
Adult Teaching Certificate - Chemistry
California State University Dominguez
08.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Chemistry
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA 06.2006 - 06.2012
Skills
Organization and Time management
Certification
LACOE: CAST Practice
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Director of Instruction & Athletic Director
Alliance School
11.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Higher Education Administration
National University
10.2021 - 08.2022
TESOL Certified
09-2021
Council of Occupational Education Certificate
07-2021
Council of Occupational Education Certificate
12-2020
Dean of Student Affairs & Title IX Deputy
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
08.2020 - 09.2021
CPR & First Aid Certified
07-2020
COVID-19 Contact Tracing
07-2020
Foundations of Virtual Instruction
07-2020
LACOE: NGSS Rollout 1 and NGSS Rollout 2
07-2019
Southern California Association of Science Specialists
03-2019
LACOE: CAST Practice
10-2018
County Offices of Education, CSTA Project
05-2017
NGSS: Science Instructional Materials
09-2016
LACOE: NGSS Summer Institute
06-2016
Associates Degree Coordinator/Professor
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
10.2015 - 09.2021
Discipline Chair/Vice Principal
Lifeline Education Charter School
08.2015 - 08.2020
Instructional Coach, Teacher, ASES Coordinator
Life Science & Physical Science, Lifeline Education Charter School, School
08.2015 - 08.2020
Compliance Coordinator/Teacher
Learning Charter School
05.2015 - 08.2015
Science Instructional Coach, Disciplinary Coach
Wisdom Academy for Young Scientists
09.2014 - 01.2015
Adult Teaching Certificate - Chemistry
California State University Dominguez
08.2014 - 01.2016
High School Chemistry Teacher
Lynwood Highschool
11.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology, Chemistry
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
06.2006 - 06.2012
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