STACY KAZUO SATO

Henderson, NV ***** adjek5@r.postjobfree.com 702-***-****

EDUCATIONAL LEADER PROGRAM COORDINATOR HR SPECIALIST Specializes in visionary leadership, strategic decision-making, and educational support Energetic and motivated professional with over 20-years' experience as a multi-faceted Educational Leader, Principal, Teacher, Program Coordinator, and HR Specialist teaching others how to excel within educational operations. Committed to equitable academic success for all students to guide and mentor. 8 years as the Head Administrator for Christian Schools in Nevada, Hawaii, and Maryland. Teacher of the Year for the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy. Visionary leader that fosters an environment for students to learn and harness their skills. Distilling this knowledge into tailored curriculums to train others with a likeminded approach of educational devotion and placing student care above all. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; translates complicated and technical information for non-technical audiences to engage others in problem-solving and solutions-oriented collaboration. Leader and mentor focused on results-based learning that creates revenue. Recognized as a dynamic leader and coach, relied upon by upper-management as a trusted source to offer recommendations for performance improvement and curriculum ideation and implementation.

CORE PROFICIENCIES

• Instructional Leadership

• HR Compliance

• Operational Management

• Employee Onboarding

• Employee Relations

• Curriculum Building & Teaching

• Client-Centric Customer Service

• Interpersonal Communication

• Budgeting & Accounting

• Staff Training & Development

• Mentorship & Leadership

• Project Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRINCIPAL, SPECIAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR 09/2019 TO 07/2020 St. Gabriel Catholic School Las Vegas, NV

Enthusiastic education, administrative, and special programs leader who upholds high expectations for students and adults, and to provide a balance of support and accountability for all staff. Created and sustained a learning environment that supported excellent, high quality instruction. Spearheaded the achievement of ambitious school-wide vision, goals, and targets aligned to the St. Gabriel’s vision, goals, targets, and strategic priorities, leading students to master rigorous academic content that prepares them for academic success. Ensured high-rigor, high-engagement instruction in all classrooms through instructional coaching, professional development, and performance management.

Executed on school-wide behavior management systems, expectations, and incentives and refined as necessary. Implemented a successful school budget and directed all financial operations to ensure the highest level of program success across academic, extra-curricular, and sports programs. Promoted St. Gabriel’s staff culture, mindsets, and values by managing self and others in a manner that created a healthy, high-achieving environment where staff feel challenged, supported, and valued. Planned and led teacher professional development sessions and utilized data-driven cycles with leaders and teachers to analyze academic and culture data, problem solve, and generate next steps and accountability systems. Supported the needs of diverse learners, by ensuring differentiated instruction in classrooms, appropriate tiered interventions, and attending IEP and 504 meetings

Built authentic relationships for meaningful parent involvement and championed parent engagement. Offered a unifying presence to my team by bringing optimism that we will reach our budgetary and sales goals by supplying a calming energy to hectic sales environments. This approach has excelled in each sales team in every directly- or peripherally related sales and business capacity.

5th Grade Teacher, Special Programs Coordinator 08/2017 TO 07/2019 Cornerstone Academy San Francisco, CA

Delivered innovative and strategic instruction to 5th grade students with specialized curriculum expertise in History, English, Art, Science, Religion, Physical Education, Music, and Technology. Tailored teaching strategies designed to address each student's learning style and ability.

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Demonstrated detail-oriented and analytical skills through continuously tracking and measuring academic results to meet, exceed and reinforce academic goals.

Ensured up-to-date curriculums, creating new lessons and activities, building and maintaining relationships with schools and educators, promoting the curriculum, and educating students. Built and maintained productive relationships with schools, teachers, and informal educators to promote and facilitate the use of school programs and curriculums.

Contributed to fundraising and grant writing efforts by generating grant proposal content, assisting with the creation of program budgets, and communicating enthusiastically and effectively about school projects and other education programming.

Middle School Teacher, Special Programs Coordinator 08/2013 TO 07/2017 Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School Daly City, CA

Provided second-level support to students desiring assistance academic struggles and/or extracurricular activities/programs. Implemented direct support to instructors during their application, interview, selection, hiring, and scheduling process - with a keen focus on managing school guidelines for background checks and HR compliance. Integrated first-level support for returning instructors scheduled to teach regarding their contracts, room requests, and course and enrollment management issues.

Trained instructors in the use of the student information systems so they can retrieve their rolls and rosters, as well as the use of the learning management system and electronic document distribution systems. Administrative and logistical support specialist regarding educational program issues such as program planning, student consultation and advising, registration, courses selection, ordering course materials/textbooks, class schedules and timing, time management, and the timelines to complete all items regarding their academic success. Calm and effective communicator to handle multiple tasks and requests regarding program information and scheduling. Detail-oriented, independent worker who has the ability to collaborate and contribute in a team environment. EARLY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008 – 2013 Zion Lutheran School San Francisco, CA Head of Middle School/Middle School Teacher/Special Programs Coordinator 2006 – 2008 Calvary Lutheran School, Silver Spring, MD Principal Vice Principal

2004 – 2005 Marriott/Renaissance Hotel Las Vegas, NV Security/Loss Prevention

2003 – 2004 Department of Homeland Security: Transportation Security Administration Honolulu, HI and Las Vegas, NV

2000-2001 Tommy Bahama Apparel Las Vegas, NV

Retail Sales/Floor Supervisor

1986 –1988 Department of Parks & Recreation - City & County of Honolulu Honolulu, HI Parks Director

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

K-8 Lifetime Teaching Credential: State of Hawaii

2008-Current: California Teaching Credential

Kennedy Western University Boise, ID

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Concordia University Portland, OR

Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education, Physical Education University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI

Graduate Courses in Curriculum & Instruction

Concordia University Seward, NE

Administrative Principal Training Course

Leeward College, Pearl City, HI

Associate Degree - Recreational Instructor Program (HPER)

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