Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction

• Sep 2022 - Present

Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction

• Sep 2022 - Present

Director, Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, English Learner Services & Alternative Education

• Jul 2016 - Sep 2022

Design and implement equity-centered systems to support learning needs and elevate college and career opportunities.Lead monthly professional development for principals on instructional initiatives, site-based professional development plans, analysis of student performance data and classroom walkthrough data.Develop and monitor district-wide professional development and Instructional Coaching initiative. Oversee development and implementation of CTC-accredited Induction Program supporting 150+ new teachers per year. Lead recruitment efforts for all secondary certificated staff including leading interview panels, presenting at recruitment events, and outreach to universities.Maintain regular communication with teacher’s union leadership regarding professional responsibilities, teacher working conditions, and academic freedom.Coordinate adoption and implementation of new curriculum and common assessments. Develop programs to support and monitor progress of Long-Term English Language Learners.Supervise counseling programs, services, and professional development of counselors. Establish systems for identifying goals and measuring outcomes for counseling services. Prepare LCAP Goals and Action Plan related to Curriculum, Instruction, Professional Development, and Teacher Preparation Program.Deliver presentations to Board of Education, District English Learner Advisory Committee, and Superintendent’s Cabinet on student performance data, LCAP, instructional and professional development initiatives.Manage $5 million annual budget for instructional materials and staff professional development. Expanded CTE programs and oversaw $ 4.8 million CTE Incentive grant. Show less

Principal, Leland High School

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2016

Led major, schoolwide changes including transition to block schedule, adoption of performance-based assessments, and new AP, enrichment, and support courses.Supervised 90+ staff members.Led successful WASC visit resulting in the highest possible accreditation term.Supported increased student achievement as measured by AP/PSAT/SAT/ACT scores.Maintained open lines of communication with staff and community.

Assistant Principal, Leland High School

• Jul 2010 - Jul 2012

Oversaw all Special Education programs. Managed 504 plans for over 80 students. Served as student advisor and liaison for alternative and CTE programs. Oversaw college and career programs for 1800+ students.

Instructional Coach

• Jul 2008 - Jun 2010

Designed and delivered professional development on instructional framework and writing instruction for grades 6-12 ELA teachers. Led district committees to identify vertical alignment of skills in ELA grades 6-12. Created standards-based ELA pacing calendar and rubrics for writing genres. Supervised creation and administration of district-wide benchmark assessments and performance-based assessments. Generated reports on student performance data and implemented data-driven dialogue protocol. Oversaw instructional material adoption process. Collaborated with CSU Early Assessment Program to introduce ERWC curriculum. Show less

High School English Teacher

• Aug 2001 - Jul 2008

Designed and implemented daily, interactive lesson plans that combined effective teaching strategies and content-area expertise. Designed College Board approved A.P. English Literature curriculum. Differentiated instruction for students with varied learning abilities. Assigned student population posted consistent gains in district assessments, standardized and A.P. tests. Collaborated with colleagues (onsite and district level) to develop curriculum, pacing calendars, and assessments. Analyzed data from multiple sources to assess student performance, identified problem areas, or target at-risk groups. Show less

Member of Superintendent's Cabinet

• 2015 - Sep 2022

Provide input into development of LCAP, implementation of Strategic Plan, and key initiatives.

Bargaining Team Member

• 2015 - 2016

District representative in contract negotiations with teacher’s union.

Administrative Representative

• 2015 - 2016

Oversee quality of evaluations conducted by administrators and consulting teachers for all permanent and probationary employees. Make recommendations to the Superintendent regarding employment status of employees. Oversee quality of evaluations conducted by administrators and consulting teachers for all permanent and probationary employees. Make recommendations to the Superintendent regarding employment status of employees.

Administrator Representative

• 2014 - 2015

Oversee evaluations of permanent teachers placed in the Teacher Assistance Program and make recommendations to the Superintendent regarding employment status. Oversee evaluations of permanent teachers placed in the Teacher Assistance Program and make recommendations to the Superintendent regarding employment status.