Tresa Albertini-Rast
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced educational leader with strong track record in fostering positive learning environment. Adept at team collaboration, adapting to change, and driving results. Skilled in curriculum development, staff management, and student engagement. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Principal
THE MADELEINE SCHOOL
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Promoted diversity within the school community by cultivating an inclusive atmosphere that respected individual differences among students and staff members alike.
- Developed a comprehensive strategic plan that guided the school''s direction while adhering to state standards and requirements.
- Mentored new teachers through observation feedback sessions, contributing to their growth as educators within the school system.
- Managed staffing decisions by hiring qualified candidates who aligned with the school''s values and mission statement while balancing budgetary constraints effectively.
- Streamlined administrative processes for improved efficiency in areas such as budgeting, scheduling, and staff evaluations.
- Spearheaded school-wide initiatives aimed at reducing the achievement gap among diverse student populations by targeting specific areas of need through targeted interventions.
- Established a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff members.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing data-driven strategies and collaborating with teachers on instructional practices.
- Reduced disciplinary issues by developing and enforcing clear expectations for student behavior and academic progress.
Principal
RESURRECTION CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
08.2013 - 06.2023
- Open pre-3 through 4th grade school in 2013 that has grown from 12 students to nearly 140.
- Empower students, staff and families to own vision and mission that reflects commitment to equity and aspirations of each student.
- Develop shared vision for high-quality, culturally responsive teaching and learning that underscores high expectations for every student.
- Collaborate with teachers to align goals, decisions and actions to vision and mission of our school.
- Create safe, inclusive and culturally sustaining environment that attends to well-being of staff and students in our community.
- Sustain culture characterized by focus on high expectations and growth mindset for students and staff.
- Continuously evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, developmental appropriateness and data driven, equitable outcomes.
- Foster a culture in which all staff and stakeholders see themselves as a team of learners and problem-solvers with agency and accountability for student learning.
- Cultivate positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Establish positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
First, Second & Third Grade Teachers
HOGAN CEDARS/HOLLYDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
08.1995 - 06.2007
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods that honor the whole child and provided authentic context for learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their educational and emotional needs.
- Planned and conducted activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Served on district team to open and teach at new elementary school in Gresham, Oregon.
- Led teacher professional development in Arts and literacy.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Education
Principal Administrative License -
Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR07.2022
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Lewis & Clark College
06.1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Elementary Education
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA06.1993
Skills
- School Improvements Planning
- Staff Training
- Complex Problem Solving
- Curriculum Development
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Relationship Building
- Operational Budgets Preparation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Promotional Material Development
- Instructional leadership
- Collaborative learning
- Teacher evaluation
SELECT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FALL-SPRING 2021 NEW PRINCIPAL COLLABORATION TRAINING
ARCHDIOCESE OF PORTLAND
FALL 2021 PARTNERS IN MISSION WORKSHOP FOR PROCURING FUNDING
FALL 2021 WEEKLY STRATEGIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT WITH SALAM NOOR
FALL 2021 DANIELSON FRAMEWORK TRAINING
SPRING 2019 ANNIE PAINTER ART INSTITUTE TRAINING
3 day workshop in Sisters, Oregon
FALL 2019 REGGIO-EMILIA TRAINING
Helen Gordon - Portland State University
SPRING 2018 CULTIVATING CULTURE WITH INTENTION
Capturing Kids Hearts online training
SELECT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2002 -2007 FIRST STEPS LITERACY TRAINER
2002 - 2006 DISTRICT GRANT WRITER
2000 - 2010 TRAINER FOR ANNIE PAINTER ART INSTITUTE
2005 PORTLAND ART MUSEUM GRANT DESIGN TEAM
2003 ART & LITERACY PRESENTER YOUNG AUDIENCES
2000 - 2007 DISTRICT ARTS & TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP TEAM
2002 NEW SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM
Hogan Cedars Elementary, Gresham, OR
2000 - 2003 District Math Leadership & Adoption Team
Gresham-Barlow School District
Timeline
Elementary School Principal
THE MADELEINE SCHOOL
06.2023 - 06.2025
Principal
RESURRECTION CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
08.2013 - 06.2023
First, Second & Third Grade Teachers
HOGAN CEDARS/HOLLYDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
08.1995 - 06.2007
Master of Arts in Teaching -
Lewis & Clark College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Elementary Education
Santa Clara University
Principal Administrative License -
Lewis & Clark College