Raina Hodge Royale
Concord,CA
Summary
Dynamic and joyful Director of Education with a strong focus on equity, student well-being, and academic success; excellent at building authentic relationships with students, faculty, and families. Particularly passionate about working with middle school students, supporting their personal development, and guiding them through key transitional moments; my leadership style emphasizes collaboration, cultural competency, and community engagement, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Education
Aurum Prep Academy
Oakland, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Directed day-to-day operations of middle school education, including staff supervision, training, curricula implementation, and student assessment.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Provided guidance for faculty on best practices in expanding existing teaching methodologies and varying assessment strategies.
Professional Development Specialist
Catapult Learning
, USA
07.2022 - Current
- Organized engaging workshops to promote professional growth for teachers, academic growth for students, and increased community engagement.
- Designed and delivered customized training sessions on identified areas for growth such as classroom management, curriculum implementation, differentiated instruction, etc.
Curriculum Coach
Catapult Learning
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Developed or improved, deployed and maintained robust training programs, to accomplish department goals with excellence.
- Coached teachers on effective strategies for delivering instruction that aligns with state standards, including creating engaging curricula.
Assistant Director
Arbor Learning Community
Fullerton, CA
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
- Resolved parent inquiries and concerns requiring management-level escalation, as well as vendor-related concerns, with 100% retention.
Education
Master of Arts - Diverse Community Development Leadership
CSUN
Northridge, CABachelor of Science - Education
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Hempstead, NYAssociate of Arts - Psychology
WLAC
Culver City, CASkills
- Educational administration
- Differentiated and detailed instruction
- Implementing goal-oriented practices
- Fostering academic success
- Building authentic relationships
- Social and emotional development
- Student retention through promotion
- Cultural communication competencies
- Committed to academic growth
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Education
Aurum Prep Academy
05.2024 - Current
Professional Development Specialist
Catapult Learning
07.2022 - Current
Curriculum Coach
Catapult Learning
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Director
Arbor Learning Community
07.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Arts - Diverse Community Development Leadership
CSUN
Bachelor of Science - Education
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Associate of Arts - Psychology
WLAC
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