Ramona Pimentel
Napa,CA
Summary
Seeking a flexible, part-time role or project-based consultancy where proven educational leadership, strategic planning, and data analysis skills can drive positive results. Eager to take on challenging new assignments that offer professional growth and a chance to apply high-impact expertise in a different environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Principal of Curriculum and Academics
Napa Christian Campus of Education
Napa, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Curriculum Leadership: Collaborated with the Principal to ensure vertical alignment of grades TK-8 curriculum by conducting formal and informal classroom observations and providing targeted, constructive faculty feedback.
- Data-Driven Instruction: Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional decisions and developed data-driven intervention programs for at-risk students, improving academic outcomes.
- School Culture & Discipline: Oversaw most aspects of student discipline, administering policies consistently and fostering a positive school culture by establishing clear behavioral expectations and developing social-emotional learning (SEL) programs.
- Administrative & Event Coordination: Managed the master school schedule (classes, facility use, and extra-curriculars) and coordinated major school events, including graduation, open house, and Parent-Teacher Association activities.
- Stakeholder Relations: Served as the primary liaison between students, parents, and community stakeholders.
Director of Fine Arts
Los Gatos Christian School
Los Gatos, USA
08.2013 - 06.2023
- Program Growth & Development: Directed the comprehensive K-12 Arts Program, successfully organizing and producing high-grossing campus events.
- Cross-Curricular Integration: Partnered with core subject teachers to develop project-based learning (PBL) activities that enhanced students' musical experience and knowledge.
- Recruitment & Outreach: Organized monthly recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach and contributed to overall school enrollment and retention goals.
- Performance & Production: Coordinated all rehearsals for musical theater productions and individual grade performances, serving as the lead for audio-visual and sound production for all school events.
- Instruction: Taught vocal and instrumental appreciation, music history, and technical fundamentals to students of all skill levels.
- Communications: Developed and managed content for school social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook) and newsletters, enhancing community engagement.
Music Teacher
Foothill SDA Elementary School
Milpitas, USA
08.2009 - 08.2013
- Instructed students from Kindergarten to Middle School in vocal studies and general music appreciation (Kodály and Orff Methodologies).
- Scheduled and directed regular Concert Choir performances for church constituents.
Music Teacher
Community School of Music Arts
Mountain View, USA
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Instructed students from K-8 in vocal studies, band, and general music appreciation.
- Taught music theory and composition with a focus on cultural representation in the classroom.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Music Education
Teachers College Columbia University
New York, NY06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA06.2005
Skills
- Staff leadership and recruitment
- Project management and scheduling
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace applications
- Social media management
- Cross-curricular development
- Data analysis
- Student intervention strategies
- Social-emotional learning (SEL)
Certification
- North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Teaching Credential - Music K - 12, 06/22
- Association of Christian Schools International - Music Credential, 03/22
- New York Single Subject Teaching Credential - Music K - 12, 06/09
References
References are available upon request.
Languages
Tagalog
Limited
Timeline
Vice Principal of Curriculum and Academics
Napa Christian Campus of Education
08.2023 - Current
Director of Fine Arts
Los Gatos Christian School
08.2013 - 06.2023
Music Teacher
Community School of Music Arts
01.2010 - 08.2010
Music Teacher
Foothill SDA Elementary School
08.2009 - 08.2013
Master of Fine Arts - Music Education
Teachers College Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
La Sierra University