Lisa M. Garosi
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Creative school leader offering 20+ years of experience developing and implementing curriculum, policies and developing effective a culture of success. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
School Principal/Instructional Leader
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, GA
01.2016 - Current
- Increased schools state CCRPI score from 79.2 to 90.3 in two years.
- Increased school climate score from 4 to 5 stars.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
- Proposed and executed budget of $3.5 million per school year.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Improved teacher retention by 10% by empowering teachers to succeed, providing support and creating better working conditions.
- Analyzed and restructured educational programs to comply with board regulations.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 760 students and 75 instructors.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Assistant Principal
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, CA
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Trained 100+ teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses, and documented actions.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies. Reduced behavior referrals by 20%.
Literacy Instructional Coach
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, CA
01.2006 - 09.2010
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Increased literacy benchmarks by 25% through instructional strategies and feedback.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
Teacher
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, CA
08.2001 - 05.2007
Teacher and Onsite Interventionist
Savannah- Chatham County Schools
01.1995 - 01.2001
Education
Ed Specialist in Education - School Leadership
Lincoln Memorial University, Cambridge College
2008
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA2000
Bachelor of Arts - Literacy
Indiana University of PA
Indiana, PA1994
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Instructional Program Design
- Excellent Communication Abilities
- Daily Facility Operations
- Outstanding Interpersonal Abilities
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Project Management
- Results Orientation
- Strategic Vision
- Problem-Solving Skills
Timeline
School Principal/Instructional Leader
Fulton County Schools
01.2016 - Current
Assistant Principal
Fulton County Schools
01.2010 - 12.2015
Literacy Instructional Coach
Fulton County Schools
01.2006 - 09.2010
Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2001 - 05.2007
Teacher and Onsite Interventionist
Savannah- Chatham County Schools
01.1995 - 01.2001
Ed Specialist in Education - School Leadership
Lincoln Memorial University, Cambridge College
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Arts - Literacy
Indiana University of PA
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