Troy Littlejohn
Pomona,CA
Summary
Adjunct Faculty well equipped to adopt new material or policy to help students comprehend subject matter. Exceedingly prepared to instruct both large class sizes and smaller groups depending on enrollment demands. Outgoing personality with outstanding history of professional relationships with students and faculty members.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Pomona Unified School District
08.1998 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
Academic Coach
Pomona Unified School District
08.1998 - 05.2019
- Assessed students for special needs and referred to appropriate services.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to address specific academic goals and challenges.
- Coordinated with other academic coaches to share resources, ideas, and best practices for successful coaching strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students.
- Instructed students in career development techniques.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse instructional methods and materials.
- Evaluated student progress using formative assessments, adjusting coaching strategies accordingly.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom setting.
- Improved student performance by providing personalized coaching and academic support.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop targeted learning strategies for individual students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and coaching.
- Assisted teachers with curriculum planning by identifying potential areas of difficulty for struggling learners.
- Led small group sessions focused on specific subject areas or skill-building exercises for targeted support.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
Education
Administrative Credential - Education Administration
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2017
Master of Arts - Counseling Marriage And Family Therapy
Argosy University
Orange, CA05.2010
Teaching Credential - Social Studies Teacher Education
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Chapman University
Orange, CA05.1992
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Student achievement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Restorative Practices
- Discipline management
- Relationship building and networking
- Student Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Faculty support
- Training and mentoring
- School Security and Safety Procedures
- Organizational Leadership
- School safety
- Classroom Management
- School Administration
- Progress Monitoring
- IEP development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Academic administration
- Teacher Training
- Teacher Mentoring
- Innovative Teaching
- Diversity awareness
- Classroom oversight
- Classroom presentations
- Lesson development
- Subject matter expertise
- Project-based learning
- Course Planning
- Career Counseling
- Differentiated Instruction
- Continuing education
- Student Evaluation
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Pomona Unified School District
08.1998 - Current
Academic Coach
Pomona Unified School District
08.1998 - 05.2019
Administrative Credential - Education Administration
California State University - Fullerton
Master of Arts - Counseling Marriage And Family Therapy
Argosy University
Teaching Credential - Social Studies Teacher Education
California State University - Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Chapman University
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