Mary J. Reagan
Lancaster,CA
Summary
A highly motivated, goal-oriented leader with over 20 years experience working with K-12 students in both the charter school and comprehensive school programs. Adept in working with diverse demographics and in facilitation of program and strategic actions plans directed at increasing student achievement and educational goals. Consistent commitment to building authentic relationships and partnering with others to meet set goals and objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Site and Regional Principal
AV Regaion
07.2015 - Current
- Served as site principal for 4 of 6 sites in AV Region
- Supervise teams of 30 to 80 staff members
- Worked closely with all departments including to help establish good communications between departments.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Oversaw development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond classroom setting.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing strategic plans and collaborating with fellow administrators.
- Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
- Fostered positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Mentored new teachers during their induction period resulting in higher retention rates of quality educators.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Principal
High Desert Middle School
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Received Schools to Watch Recognition
- Leveled up school site culture through effective supervision, instructional observation, and partnering with parents.
- Implemented Medal of Honor Program School Wide a
- Established site logistics and systems that were effective and efficient through observation, professional development, relationship building, and consistency in follow through.
- Mentored school site personal in meeting professional needs of site as well as their own development.
Educator
William S. Hart High School District
06.2001 - 06.2013
- ASB Director Junior High School
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering supportive network for student success.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or study groups, promoting intellectual curiosity outside classroom setting.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within school community.
- Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at institutional level.
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols as a BTSA Support Provider
- Teacher of the Year Recognition
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of La Verne
La Verne, CABachelor of Science - Exercise Science And Health Education K-12
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
LaCrosse, WISkills
- Skilled in professional presence, confidentiality, and poise in all professional settings
- Have worked collaboratively with principal colleagues, regional personnel, and extended leadership with in the company to develop strategic plans that ensure student success
- Have worked with and developed budgets at school site level to prepare annual site costs for Superintendent
- Skilled in developing and implementing educational programs and quality professional development in one on one, small group and large group settings followed by measure of impact using cycle of improvement
- K-12 Comprehensive, Independent Study, and Home School experience and knowledge of curriculum, high quality student engagement opportunities, teacher coaching support, and taking school sites to high levels
- Highly effective problem solver who seeks to understand, partners to determine route, and follow through to meet most needs
- Highly self-directed and driven
- Ability to efficiently and effectively navigate fast pace, high stress, multi task requirements of leadership positions
- Willingness to always learn, be reflective, take constructive criticism, and "where there's will there's way" mantra to move people and sites forward
- WASC, LLCAP, SARC, and SPSA experience
- Experience in mega and small school site development
Accomplishments
Successfully partnered with school site team, regional team, students and families to level up a 9-12 school site, on the brink of closure, and a K-8 Home School program to the two top performing school sites in our region with sustainability and expectation of excellence. As a result, our school sites have received multiple awards acknowledging our student engagement metrics and increased trust and positive culture within our team. In addition, we have increased our at grade level on track progress through 40% credit completion at a 5cr average.
Timeline
Site and Regional Principal
AV Regaion
07.2015 - Current
Principal
High Desert Middle School
07.2013 - 06.2015
Educator
William S. Hart High School District
06.2001 - 06.2013
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science And Health Education K-12
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse