Shauna Schmidt
Gilroy,CA
Summary
Focused professional offering several years of expertise in educational leadership. Skilled in developing and implementing strategic plans, improving school culture, and driving academic success. Strengths include effective communication, team leadership, problem-solving capabilities, and ability to foster positive relationships within school community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal of TK-2
Gilroy Prep School
Gilroy, CA
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Led implementation and oversight of all 504 and SST plans for TK–2, ensuring legal compliance and tailored student support.
- Directed TK–2 behavior response systems, integrating restorative practices, and family communication to maintain a safe, supportive climate.
- Coached early grade teachers to maintain instructional consistency and high expectations aligned to Navigator Schools’ academic standards.
- Partnered with the principal to establish and launch a new Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program aligned to Navigator’s instructional norms and classroom design standards.
- Tracked and analyzed K–2 academic data to identify trends and lead intervention efforts, including after-school and in-class acceleration programs.
- Collaborated with Student Services to uphold IEP fidelity and support inclusive practices.
- Coordinated site-wide professional learning tied to school goals and staff development needs.
Teacher
Gilroy Prep School
Gilroy, CA
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Taught math and science to 60 kindergarten students across two cohorts, delivering engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
- Developed and led an after-school math workshop program to provide targeted skill-building and enrichment for struggling learners.
- Partnered with the kindergarten team to design and deliver reading interventions during remote learning, mitigating pandemic-related learning loss.
- Collaborated across the grade level to implement consistent behavior systems, resulting in improved student self-regulation and reduced referrals.
- Maintained strong family partnerships through proactive, transparent communication and regular progress updates.
- Used formative data to differentiate instruction and adjust pacing to meet diverse student needs.
Education
Ascend in Leadership Training
Accelerate Institute
Chicago, IL05-2025
Leadership Program
Relay GSE
Emeryville, CA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Monterey Bay
Monterey, CA06-2018
Skills
- Data-driven instruction
- 504/SST plan implementation
- Behavior response systems
- Data analysis
- IEP compliance
- Professional development
- Instructional coaching
- Staff management
Timeline
Vice Principal of TK-2
Gilroy Prep School
08.2022 - 06.2025
Teacher
Gilroy Prep School
08.2019 - 06.2022
Ascend in Leadership Training
Accelerate Institute
Leadership Program
Relay GSE
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Monterey Bay
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