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Stephanie Scala

South San Francisco,CA

Summary

I am a dedicated and passionate educational leader with over a decade of experience in elementary education and administration. Committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment for students and staff. Skilled in relationship building, curriculum development, instructional coaching, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Enthusiastic about collaboration and empowering educators to create a culture of lifelong learning.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

Sandpiper School
Redwood Shores, CA
06.2022 - Current
  • Provide leadership and support to teachers, staff, students, and families to create a positive and equitable school culture.
  • Implement and oversee PBIS strategies, student support systems, and data-driven decision-making to enhance academic and behavioral outcomes.
  • Facilitate professional development and coaching for teachers to strengthen instructional practices and student engagement.
  • Foster collaboration among teams to support student achievement and social-emotional growth.
  • Managed school administration operations: emergency drill schedule, assemblies, organized teacher/student schedules, and class orientation sessions.
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior, and instructional strategies.
  • Case manager for 504 student plans, meeting with parents and teachers to create and implement plans.

4th and 5th Grade Teacher

Sandpiper School
Redwood Shores, CA
08.2014 - 06.2022
  • Cultivated a classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
  • Maintained a positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
  • Prepared, administered, and graded daily work and tests to evaluate students' progress. Improved the delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
  • Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
  • Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to meet the individual needs of 4th and 5th grade students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.

Tutor

Tutor House
San Mateo, CA
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
  • Encouraged a love for learning by making lessons interesting and relevant to students' lives.

Summer School-Principal

Hillsborough School District
Hillsborough, CA
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
  • Provided guidance to teachers on lesson plans, curricula development and instruction methods.
  • Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.

Preschool Teacher

SOMACC-Yerba Buena Gardens
San Francisco, CA
08.2012 - 04.2013
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.

Preschool Teacher/3rd-5th After School Teacher

Children's Creative Learning Center
Redwood Shores, CA
02.2011 - 08.2012
  • Established relationships with parents to ensure open communication about their child's progress.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated fun, hands-on activities for students.
  • Fostered a culture of respect, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning among students.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Notre Dame De Namur
Belmont

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -

San Mateo County Office of Education
San Mateo, CA
02-2021

Elementary Multiple Subject Credential -

Notre Dame De Namur
Belmont
12-2014

Bachelor of Arts - Geological And Earth Sciences

Bridgewater University
Bridgewater, MA
05-2010

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Skyline College
San Bruno, CA
05-2008

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership & Coaching
  • Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
  • Curriculum Development & Implementation
  • Equity & Inclusion Advocacy
  • Team Building & Collaboration
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Student Engagement & Differentiation
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Sandpiper School
06.2022 - Current

Tutor

Tutor House
09.2021 - 08.2022

Summer School-Principal

Hillsborough School District
04.2021 - 07.2021

4th and 5th Grade Teacher

Sandpiper School
08.2014 - 06.2022

Preschool Teacher

SOMACC-Yerba Buena Gardens
08.2012 - 04.2013

Preschool Teacher/3rd-5th After School Teacher

Children's Creative Learning Center
02.2011 - 08.2012

Master of Arts - Education

Notre Dame De Namur

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential -

San Mateo County Office of Education

Elementary Multiple Subject Credential -

Notre Dame De Namur

Bachelor of Arts - Geological And Earth Sciences

Bridgewater University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Skyline College

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