P R O F I L E

Forward-thinking school leader looking to join a team of dedicated professionals

focused on the needs of students. Has a proven track record of improving learning outcomes and is passionate about professional growth that leads to improved instruction. Has developed a leadership style based on trust, collaboration, and open communication that has successfully built strong school communities. Willing to solve difficult problems to ensure a quality education for all learners. E X P E R I E N C E

Director of Student Services

Juneau Borough School District / Juneau, AK / 2019 - 2020 Monitored and supported the implementation of Student Specific Plans and Individual Education Plans with school teams. Oversaw the implementation of student-specific funds to support IEP and 504 plans. Resolved family complaints informally or formally, as required. Collaborated with the Superintendent and the Director of Human Resources to administrate the collective agreement related to student services and provided monthly reports to the School Board.

• Managed assigned categorical grants.

• Recruited, supervised, and evaluated clinical service personnel.

• Coordinated outsourced clinical and student support contracts. Assistant Superintendent

North Slope Borough School District / Utqiaġvik, AK / 2017 - 2019 Managed the general fund budget and provided oversight of federal programs, supplemental programs, and special revenue for pupil transportation, food service, community schools, and employee housing. Provided monthly reports to the Board of Education and the community advisory boards. Participated in preparation for negotiations, using an interest-based negotiation process.

• Reduced the districtwide dropout rate from 9 to 3 percent.

• Chaired the certificated evaluation revision committee.

• Provided training and support for all administrative staff in the school district. Building Principal

Kodiak Island Borough School District / Kodiak, AK/ 2014 - 2017 Increased the graduation rate for the English Language Learns from 42 to 100%. Led teachers in improving instruction and assessment in each department, including substantial reforms in science, social studies, and career and technical education curricula, created international award-winning STEAM programs in 2015 and 2016.

• Raised the High School Graduation Rate from 87% to 96%.

• Guided school through its regional accreditation process.

• Lowered the school dropout rate to 0.4% in my final year. Chief of Staff for Academic Affairs

Paul Quinn College / Dallas TX / 2013 - 2014

Overhauled PQC’s major fields of study, including adding new majors; developed the set of required lower-division courses to be taken by all PQC students; and created a new sequence for STEM students.

• Supervised the expansion and daily operations of technology services provided to students and staff on campus.

• Worked with and supervised external consultants in the creation, development, and launch of an online bachelor’s degree-completion program. E X P E R T I S E

• Standards-Based Instruction

• Professional Development

• Vocational Education

• Instructional Technology

E D U C A T I O N

BA/Geography

Humboldt State University

Arcata 1985 - 1992

MA/Educational Technology

Pepperdine University

Culver City, 2000 - 2001

518-***-****

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C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

Superintendent Endorsement

State of Alaska/ 2019

Administrator (Type B)

State of Alaska / 2015

School Administrator and Supervisor

New York State / 2002

Vocational Instructor – Digital Media

New York State / 2000

New York City Leadership Academy

New York State / 2006

S K I L L S

• Interpersonal Communication

• Project Management

• Leadership & Conflict Resolution

• Public Speaking

• Initiative & Problem Solving

• Coaching & Mentoring

Stewart McDonald

Executive Director

Co-occurring Disorders Institute

Palmer, AK

Phone: 907-***-****

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Nancy Levi

Teacher

Brooklyn Technical HS

Brooklyn, NY

Phone: 907-***-****

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Bridget Weiss

Superintendent

Juneau Borough School District

Juneau, AK

Phone: 907-***-****

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R E F E R E N C E S

E X P E R I E N C E C O N T I N U E D

Founding Principal

City Polytechnic High School / Brooklyn, NY / 2009 - 2013 Built a strong collaborative relationship with New York City College of Technology. Recruited and collaborated with a school Advisory Board of higher education and industry leaders. Hired, supervised, evaluated, and provided professional development for all faculty. Worked cooperatively with the National Academy Foundation, which recognized City Poly as one of its “distinguished” academies.

• Founded the city’s first Career and Technical Education Early High School.

• Developed a standards-based curriculum for the trimester schedule.

• 65% of the first class of students qualified for graduation in their junior year. Assistant Principal

High School of Hospitality Management / Manhattan, NY/ 2008 - 2009 Provided instructional support to all subject area teachers. Conducted classroom walkthroughs and instructional observations for nine subject area teachers. Increased attendance by implementing a school-wide improvement plan. Led a multidisciplinary data team focused on improving learning for the lowest-performing third of students—conducted student disciplinary conferences for all grades.

• Responsible for all student discipline conferences.

• Lead school data team.

• Increased school attendance.

Director of Vocational Education

Kodiak Island Borough School District / Kodiak, AK / 2005 - 2006 Collaborated with faculty to create high-quality career and technical education programs. Professional responsibilities included curriculum development, writing learning standards, overseeing the federal funding grant for CTE programs. Worked with CTE teachers to align lesson plans to state CTE and subject area standards and worked with local businesses to improve the quality of all program curriculums.

• Authored the Perkins Grant for the 2006-2007 school year.

• Increased grant funding by aligning program curriculum to industry standards.

• Oversaw the onsite state CTE program evaluation for the 2005-2006 school year. Regina Paul

Vice President

Policy Studies in Education

Brooklyn, NYC

Phone: 646-***-****

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C O N F E R E N C E S

Career and Technical Education Reform

NY State Board of Regents / 2009

Online Learning National Conference

iNACOL/2010

Education Reform

Ohio Academy of Superintendents / 2011

A W A R D S

Demonstration Site

New Department of Education / 2009

Distinguished Academy Honor

National Academy Foundation / 2012

Partnership Award

Stoked / 2013

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