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Nadene L. Dermody

Salinas,CA

Summary

Experienced Educational Leader with over 10 years of experience in site and district school administration. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving school systems.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal TK-12

Monterey County Home Charter School - MCOE
Salinas, CA
08.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated meetings to convey policy changes related to student handbook, independent study agreements, and attendance requirements.
  • Used re-engagement strategies to revise individual learning plans and reach common agreements with students and families to increase academic participation.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher effectiveness.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures in alliance with Human Resources.
  • Designed and supervised expanded learning opportunities to promote students' academic growth.
  • Verified adherence to state, federal, and grant funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
  • Collaborated with Business and Finance to develop functional budgets within allocated funds in total of $3.8 million.

Coordinator of Online Learning

Santa Rita Union School District
Salinas, CA
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Directed day-to-day operations of Online Learning Program and supervised certificated staff providing instruction to students.
  • Oversaw learning needs of all students in grades K-8 enrolled in multiple subjects including CORE and Electives.
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents, and school officials.
  • Evaluated programs, monitored implementation, and maintained compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program monitoring to enhance operations and provide quality instruction for students.

Director of Student Services

Santa Rita Union School District
Salinas, CA
10.2017 - 06.2021
  • Maintained compliance with laws and regulations to reduce non-compliant data by leading annual reviews of IEP procedures.
  • Conferred with principals to identify instructional concerns and diversify special education services to meet needs of all student demographics.
  • Presented, managed, and updated quarterly CSBA Policy Plus actions.
  • Implemented changes in attendance practices increasing Average Daily Attendance by 10%.
  • Developed technology integration using Chromebooks and virtual platforms for related services increasing access to Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Mental Health Services for all students.
  • Provided oversight of $4.5 million Student Services budget.
  • Supervised and evaluated Education Specialists as determined by Human Resources.
  • Collaborated with social services, law enforcement, courts, public health care agencies, and mental health providers creating multi-tiered systems of supports for students and families.

Elementary School Principal

Salinas City Elementary School District
Salinas, CA
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to 35+ school staff and administrative personnel promoting positive interaction with students, families, and school community.
  • Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including modification and approval of professional staff additions, evaluations, and monitoring professional performance.
  • Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students TK- 6 facing difficult situations at school or at home through direct outreach.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies while adhering to Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modifications using district adopted PBIS program.

Superintendent/Principal

Lagunita Elementary School District
Salinas, CA
07.2012 - 06.2017
  • Established and implemented district-wide policies followed by staff and students such as anti bullying programs, healthy kids initiative, and positive behaviors and supports.
  • Built productive relationships with school leaders and staff at all levels through engaging professional development and job embedded support.
  • Compiled and presented achievement, attendance, and budget reports to school board under accountability requirements.
  • Maintained and updated board policies, administrative regulations, and exhibits per CSBA Manual Maintenance.
  • Created professional development plan to cultivate and advance skillsets of all employees.
  • Developed programs to advance student success in district, including transition to Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.
  • Maintained district data submissions to Consolidated Applications, CALPADS, CASEMIS, Mandated Block Grant.
  • Facilitated transition from Categorical Funding to Local Control Accountability Plan.
  • Managed all aspects of district $1.2 million budget.
  • Served as BTSA Site Administrator.

Classroom Teacher/Music Program Director

Spreckels Union School District
08.2000 - 06.2012
  • Music Program Director 2000-2010
  • Classroom teacher 2010-2012
  • Summer School Principal 2008 and 2009
  • BTSA Support Provider 2005-2010
  • District Teacher in Charge 2007-2010

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership & Administration

Chapman University College
Monterey, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Relationship Building
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Policy Knowledge
  • Community Outreach
  • Curricular Implementation
  • Classroom Evaluations
  • Education Programs

Certification

  • Clear Single Subject Music Education Credential, California
  • Clear Multiple Subject Credential, California
  • Clear Administrative Services Credential, California
  • Cross-Cultural, Language & Academic Development Certificate, California
  • Certified ALICE 100 Instructor
  • Title IX Trained

Web Based Proficiencies

  • Aeries Student Information System
  • SIRAS
  • ESCAPE
  • GAMUT Online
  • Special Education Compliance Monitoring System
  • CALPADS
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suite

Additional Information

Previous experience includes General Music Teacher for Salinas Union High School District and 5 years as a high school teacher in the positions of Band Director, English Language Arts Teacher, and Public Speaking Instructor at Gordon Tech High School in Chicago, Illinois.

Timeline

Principal TK-12

Monterey County Home Charter School - MCOE
08.2022 - Current

Coordinator of Online Learning

Santa Rita Union School District
07.2021 - 08.2022

Director of Student Services

Santa Rita Union School District
10.2017 - 06.2021

Elementary School Principal

Salinas City Elementary School District
07.2017 - 10.2017

Superintendent/Principal

Lagunita Elementary School District
07.2012 - 06.2017

Classroom Teacher/Music Program Director

Spreckels Union School District
08.2000 - 06.2012

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership & Administration

Chapman University College

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Eastern Illinois University

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