SANDY LARSON
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
New and enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering extensive knowledge in supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Educational Philosophy
To create and cultivate a love of life-long learning infused with the core competencies of CASEL's social and emotional learning. The combination of a love of learning and SEL will facilitate the growth of teachers so they can create successful members of global community.
Work History
TEACHER - FORENSIC SCIENCE
Coppell ISD
Coppell, Texas
08.2019 - Current
- Used real life experiences as a DNA Analyst for the FBI to infuse practical knowledge into lessons
- Taught scientific application to criminal law
- Used real life forensic cases to bring forensics to life and give context to each unit.
- Each year about 15% of students are interested in a career in forensics, but the end of the year, that number goes to around 40%
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
ASSISTANT PRINCIPLE INTERN
Coppell ISD
Coppell, Texas
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Shadowed different APs to learn different leadership styles
- Observed teachers and 504 meetings from administrative viewpoint
- Managed student discipline, investigations
- Submitted application for Coppell HS as a School of Character
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
TEACHER - SCIENCE
Keller ISD
Keller, TX
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Classroom teacher certified in any science, responsible for using innovation to teach students in chemistry and aquatic science
- Used Apple technology to create learner driven iTunes U courses
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
SUPERINTENDENT INTERN
Keller ISD
Keller, Texas
05.2018 - 08.2018
- As a summer intern reviewed all administrative regulations for Keller ISD
- Created new grading policies for Keller ISD
- Proposed an Early College High School to Keller ISD
- Interviewed various members of Keller ISD leadership to fully understand all aspects of the Superintendency and upper level leadership.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
TEACHER - FORENSIC SCIENCE
Coppell ISD
Coppell, Texas
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Used real life experiences as a DNA Analyst for the FBI to infuse practical knowledge into lessons
- Taught scientific application to criminal law
- Used real life forensic cases to bring forensics to life and give context to each unit.
- Each year about 15% of students are interested in a career in forensics, but the end of the year, that number goes to around 40%
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
TEACHER - SCIENCE
Cedar Hill ISD
Cedar Hill, Texas
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Pre-AP biology teacher at Cedar Hill Collegiate High School
- Students were taught at college level to prepare them for the EOC and also for college level courses.
- Students earned an Associates Degree or 60 hours of college credit in conjunction with a high school diploma.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
FORENSIC SCIENTIST - DNA ANALYST
University Of North Texas Health Science Center, Human Identification
Fort Worth, Texas
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Researched new technologies including mass spectrometry and development of new SNP markers, as well as new STR and Mitochondrial DNA assays for use in the forensic community
- Other duties included various work with amplification kits such as Applied Biosystems Identifiler, Identifiler Plus, and Y-filer
- Criminal case consultation
- This job required that I carry a secret security clearance.
- Attended and examined scenes of crimes
- Carried out laboratory examinations and analysis submitted by law enforcement and examiners
- Carried out tests using scientific techniques and processes
- Trained new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2022
Master of Science - Forensic Genetics
University of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX05.2010
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.2008
Bachelors of Science - Molecular Biology
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2005
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Written Communication
- RTI understanding, IEP familiarity, Autism spectrum awareness, and special education documentation
- Organized and team oriented
- Policy development and enforcement
- Relationship building and networking and Student and parent relations
- School administration
- Staff Development and scheduling oversight
- Multitasking ability
- Budgeting
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, various LMS and Apple Products
Certification
- Composite Science 7-12
- Principal EC - 12
Timeline
TEACHER - FORENSIC SCIENCE
Coppell ISD
08.2019 - Current
SUPERINTENDENT INTERN
Keller ISD
05.2018 - 08.2018
TEACHER - SCIENCE
Keller ISD
08.2017 - 05.2019
ASSISTANT PRINCIPLE INTERN
Coppell ISD
01.2017 - 05.2017
TEACHER - FORENSIC SCIENCE
Coppell ISD
08.2014 - 05.2017
TEACHER - SCIENCE
Cedar Hill ISD
08.2013 - 05.2014
FORENSIC SCIENTIST - DNA ANALYST
University Of North Texas Health Science Center, Human Identification
09.2010 - 08.2013
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
University of North Texas
Master of Science - Forensic Genetics
University of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of North Texas
Bachelors of Science - Molecular Biology
SUNY College At New Paltz
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