Lindsey Keener
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and equity minded school leader, former classroom teacher and instructional coach, with 31 years working in SFUSD elementary and early education environments, seeking a retired substitute position in SFUSD.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Principal - Zaida T. Rodriguez ECC
San Francisco Unified School District
06.2021 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, students and teachers.
- Conducted informal daily learning walks providing teachers constructive feedback and celebrations around student learning and classroom environment.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and Tier 1 and Tier behavior implementations.
- Evaluated teachers using the CSTP to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness. Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Supervised afterschool programs with enrollment of 150 students, K-5, to insure a safe and engaging program.
- Maintained full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Elementary School Principal PreK-5
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2007 - 06.2021
- Enhanced school performance by implementing data-driven strategies and collaborating with teachers on instructional practices.
- Established a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
- Reduced disciplinary issues by developing and articulating clear expectations for student behavior and academic progress.
- Increased parent involvement by organizing events, workshops, and regular communication channels to keep families informed and engaged.
- Collaborated with district leaders to align school goals and initiatives with the broader educational vision.
- Championed professional development opportunities for staff members, resulting in increased retention rates and teacher satisfaction.
- Boosted community partnerships by actively engaging local businesses and organizations in support of school programs.
- Mentored new teachers through observation feedback sessions, contributing to their growth as educators within the school system.
- Promoted diversity within the school community by cultivating an inclusive atmosphere that respected individual differences among students and staff members alike.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments or grade levels to create interdisciplinary learning experiences that enriched students'' understanding of core concepts.
- Spearheaded school-wide initiatives aimed at reducing the achievement gap among diverse student populations by targeting specific areas of need through targeted interventions.
- Evaluated teacher performance using objective measures and constructive feedback, fostering continuous improvement in instructional practices.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff 12.1995
Skills
- School Administration
- Mentorship
- Professional Relationships
- Instructional Strategies
- Analyzing Performance Data
- Creative Solutions
- Special Education
- Parent Communication
- Child Development
Accomplishments
- Nominated and selected as San Francisco's Mayor's Principal of the Year, 2014-2015
- Collaborated with a team of teachers, staff and families in the success development and thriving first and only PreK-5 San Francisco Public Montesori
- Supervised teams of 15-35 staff members
- Developed the first Instructional Team at San Francisco Public Montessori and Zaida T. Rodriguez
References
- Raul E. Erazo, Director, Early Education Cohort, SFUSD, 415-828-7135 erazo-chavez@sfusd.edu
- David Wong, Assistant Superintendent, Cohort 2, SFUSD, 415-246-9898 wongd4@sfusd.edu
- Wesley Tang, Assistant Superintendent, Burlingame, 415-596-9388 wtang@burlingameschool.org
- Bonnie Lo, Education Consultant, Independent, 626-390-7909, bonnie_lo@gse.harvard.edu
Timeline
Early Childhood Principal - Zaida T. Rodriguez ECC
San Francisco Unified School District
06.2021 - Current
Elementary School Principal PreK-5
San Francisco Unified School District
08.2007 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Northern Arizona University