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PAULA REYNOLDS

Canyon Lake,California

Summary

Experienced educational leader with proven track record in educational leadership and student development. Successfully implemented programs that enhanced student performance and supported teacher growth. Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative environment and effectively manage administrative tasks.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher on Special Assignment -Grants, CTE, Athletics, PE

Santa Rosa Academy K-12 Public Charter School
Menifee, CA
09.2025 - Current
  • Implemented strategies to ensure adherence to grant requirements by fostering community partnerships, controlling budget allocations, managing purchasing activities, and structuring committees.
  • Delivered targeted coaching sessions, including lesson modeling and strategic feedback, to strengthen instructional practices and foster professional growth among educators.
  • Lead program improvements by engaging in weekly collaboration with leadership teams to advance PBIS initiatives, intervention strategies, CTE program restructuring, and restorative justice practices.
  • Organized assessment data collection to evaluate student performance and ensure alignment with educational standards.
  • Designed and implemented curriculum frameworks to meet state A-G requirements and enhance College & Career Indicator (CCI) outcomes.
  • Demonstrated creative educational techniques aimed at enhancing overall student performance and learning experiences.
  • Modeled application of specific techniques to effectively reduce classroom disruptions, enhancing student focus, for new teachers.

Lead Teacher/Site Director

National University Academy K-12
Cathedral City, CA
  • Developed and implemented strategic programs to enhance student engagement and performance.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
  • Led daily operations of school site, ensuring compliance with educational standards.
  • Coordinated staff training sessions to promote professional development and best practices.
  • Fostered partnerships with local organizations to support community involvement in school initiatives.
  • Managed budget allocations for programs, optimizing resource utilization across departments.
  • Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and inform instructional strategies.
  • Increased parent involvement in school activities by organizing regular communication channels and meetings.
  • Supervised faculty members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and maintaining high standards of instruction.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas of improvement within the school curriculum.

Middle School Core Subject Teacher/ ASB Advisor

CA Raymond Cree Middle School
Palm Springs, CA
  • Managed planning and implementation of various school events, fostering community engagement and promoting a positive school culture.
  • Coordinated supervision duties for campus safety and provided behavioral support to students during various school activities and events.
  • Managed ASB budgets, coordinated fundraising efforts, and implemented financial accountability measures following school and district guidelines.
  • Developed and executed attendance and behavior improvement strategies by mentoring at-risk students and conducting support groups alongside personalized interventions.
  • Led character education initiatives and leadership development efforts to cultivate student engagement and strengthen school culture.

K-5 Elementary School P.E. Teacher

Roosevelt Elementary
Indio, CA
01.2013 - 01.2025
  • E-LOP Teacher - Robotics, Coding, STEM, Music, theater art, and Math Field Day Teacher, Academic Support Teacher

K-5 Elementary Intervention Teacher

Rio Vista Elementary School
Cathedral City, CA
01.2012 - 01.2013

K-5 Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Palm Springs Unified
01.2006 - 01.2011

6th Grade Math/ Science, Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher

Palm Springs Unified
01.1999 - 01.2006

Education

Ed.D - Educational Leadership And Management

Trident University International
Cypress, CA
05-2022

Master of Arts - Education

California State University
San Bernardino

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

San José State University

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Parent engagement and communication
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Restorative practices
  • School improvement
  • Staff development
  • Discipline management
  • Organizational leadership
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Master class schedule
  • Progress monitoring
  • Behavioral intervention

Related Professional Experience

  • Managed data systems within the Student Information System (SIS), including upload, categorization, ordering workflows, and compliance tracking.
  • Served as primary curriculum consultant for staff supporting students with IEPs, 504 plans, ADHD, hearing impairments, and highly mobile or nontraditional learning situations.
  • Coordinate suspensions, behavior contracts, re-entry meetings, and parent conferences.
  • Maintain accurate discipline records and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Lead staff meetings, provided professional development and instructional support, and maintained master schedule and instructional blocks for elementary, middle, and high school.
  • Analyze discipline data to identify trends and develop proactive behavior supports and interventions.
  • Budget collaboration with principal and stakeholders to strategically align expenditures to link directly to the school's mission, vision, and instructional goals.
  • Facilitated and coordinated state testing, ensuring compliance, security, and standardization for administration of assessments to ensure accurate, fair, and reliable student results in compliance with state regulations.

Timeline

Teacher on Special Assignment -Grants, CTE, Athletics, PE

Santa Rosa Academy K-12 Public Charter School
09.2025 - Current

K-5 Elementary School P.E. Teacher

Roosevelt Elementary
01.2013 - 01.2025

K-5 Elementary Intervention Teacher

Rio Vista Elementary School
01.2012 - 01.2013

K-5 Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Palm Springs Unified
01.2006 - 01.2011

6th Grade Math/ Science, Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher

Palm Springs Unified
01.1999 - 01.2006

Master of Arts - Education

California State University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

San José State University

Lead Teacher/Site Director

National University Academy K-12

Middle School Core Subject Teacher/ ASB Advisor

CA Raymond Cree Middle School

Ed.D - Educational Leadership And Management

Trident University International