Lori Riggs
Summary
As a driven educational leader, I am seeking an Assistant Principal position to contribute to a dynamic school that is committed to student growth and academic excellence. My leadership, instructional expertise, and student-centered approach enable me to foster a safe, inclusive, and academically enriching environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
School District of Philadelphia
George Washington HS
08.2021 - Current
- Lead and mentor a Professional Learning Community (PLC) of 26 teachers, facilitating weekly meetings, instructional best practices, and school-wide initiatives.
- Conduct formal and informal teacher observations using the Danielson Framework, providing actionable feedback to promote professional growth, and enhance instructional outcomes.
- Monitor academic progress, attendance, and social-emotional well-being of 12th-grade students.
- Collaborating with counselors and families to support student success.
- Oversee Math Department operations, guiding teachers on effective pedagogical strategies and curriculum implementation through weekly meetings.
- Act 158 Compliance Manager.
- Lead Internal Coordinator for Middle States Accreditation.
- Create and maintain a yearly internal school calendar.
- Serve as the Testing Coordinator for Keystone Exams, AP, IB, and SAT assessments.
- Support day-to-day school operations, including student scheduling, transcript management, and managing main office operations and staff.
Board Member
Lower Moreland Swim Team
03.2022 - Current
- Suburban Aquatic League (SAL) representative for the girls’ team
- Participate in monthly board meetings to discuss team operations and improvements
- Work in conjunction with coaches for the smooth implementation of the swim program
- Organize swim meets, including logistics, and volunteer coordination
- Oversee parent volunteers to ensure smooth event execution and team support
- Assist with team discipline and conflict resolution as needed
- Annually revise swimmer and parent handbooks for clarity and accuracy
AP Reader
College Board
06.2020 - Current
- Evaluate AP student responses with accuracy and consistency, adhering to the College Board's scoring rubric.
- Collaborate with fellow educators and table leaders to ensure standardized grading practices.
- Maintain efficiency while upholding high-quality assessment standards within strict deadlines.
Middle States Team Member
MSA-CESS
01.2018 - Current
- Served as an evaluator for Middle States Accreditation at schools in NY, NJ, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.
Teacher & Roster Chair
School District of Philadelphia
George Washington HS
09.2008 - 08.2021
- Developed and maintained the master schedule for a diverse student body, ensuring balanced class sizes and course availability.
- Instructed AP Psychology, IB Psychology, and U.S. History
- Created the master schedule for students and staff.
- Monitored student transcripts and collaborated with staff to support academic success.
- Worked closely with the principal on the school budget for staff allotment.
School Growth Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
William Penn HS
10.2006 - 09.2008
- Partnered with school leadership and community stakeholders to implement initiatives aimed at increasing student achievement
- Provided coaching and support to teachers, promoting effective classroom practices
Teacher & Co-Roster Chair
School District of Philadelphia
Germantown HS
09.1999 - 10.2006
- Taught AP U.S. History, American History, World History, and Freshman Seminar.
- Created the master schedule and completed transcript evaluations for a large urban high school.
- Served as Team Leader for the 9th Grade Academy, guiding 200 students in their transition to high school.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PABachelor of Arts - Secondary Education, Social Studies, History
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Progress monitoring
- Master class schedule
- Team collaboration
- Budget development
- Documentation
- Standardized testing coordination
- Instructional leadership
- Data-driven instruction
Certification
- Administrative Principal PK-12 (1115)
- Instructional II Social Studies 7-12 (8875)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Board Member
Lower Moreland Swim Team
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
School District of Philadelphia
08.2021 - Current
AP Reader
College Board
06.2020 - Current
Middle States Team Member
MSA-CESS
01.2018 - Current
Teacher & Roster Chair
School District of Philadelphia
09.2008 - 08.2021
School Growth Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
10.2006 - 09.2008
Teacher & Co-Roster Chair
School District of Philadelphia
09.1999 - 10.2006
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education, Social Studies, History
Holy Family University
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