LaVerne Outen

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Arlington, VA 22206

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Citizenship: United States Veteran Preference: N/A

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Executive Level Manager, Organizational/Leadership Development & Implementation Management

Highly skilled educational administrator, uniquely qualified with over 20 years of organizational, strategic planning, development and management experience in Adult instructional leadership; systemic federal educational

policy and standards development; program evaluation, development and performance; systemic review and development

of curriculum; professional development; distance learning; executive writing skills; supervision and administration at the school, district, state, federal and international levels. Proven leader as an administrator, both stateside and abroad. A visionary change agent who actively searches for ways to improve the education of students.

Education Licensure Analyst August 2020 -Present

Europe South and West HQ Regional Support Team

Department of Defense Education Activity

4800 Mark Center Drive

Alexandria, VA

Salary $112,000.00 annually

Hours per week: 40+ hours per week

Major Duties:

Work at a high level within a team on most phases of service analysis and consider the business implications of technology applications to the current and future business environment

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into systems requirements and scoping

Contribute to the definition of systems requirements, conduct gap analysis, and identify feasible alternative solutions that meet defined business objectives

Perform user needs analysis, product evaluation, selection, customization, implementation, and support

Establish protocol for conducting evaluations in accordance with the Department's Evaluation Policy in a transparent, independent, and ethical manner.

Consult with the Senior Department staff, and effectively assessing standards and practices for government-wide implementation of evaluations.

Assist and advise department managers in how best to collect, compile, and utilize pertinent data, and to identify areas of strength and weakness relating to the Department's programs or operations.

Communicates clearly with internal and external stakeholders and shares accurate information that is used to support other program areas within established timeframes.

Prepares complex written documents and/or presentation materials that are clear, concise, and understandable; as well as follows

Prescribe procedures and are prepared within established timeframes with no more than 3 unjustifiable exceptions.

Regularly shares program/project information for which one is responsible with staff to increase awareness of all program areas within timeframes established by management.

Provides sound and effective advisory services (internal) to DoDEA headquarters/field supervisors/managers,

administrators, HR reps. Educators, and (external) to teacher applicants, etc.

Community Superintendent, Pacific East and West Districts June 2016 – August 2020

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)

Salary: $125,735.00 annually

Hours per week: 40+ hours per week

Major Duties:

Serves as alter ego to the District Superintendent, fully sharing the duties, responsibilities, and operation of the assigned District Office or District Field Office. Provides educational leadership and administrative direction to school administrators and teachers within the district field area.

Supervises and evaluates performance of assigned district or field office staff. Identifies training and developmental needs of subordinates and works with the area office in arranging for appropriate training or developmental assignments.

Provides leadership and support to core curriculum programs as well as special education, continuous school improvement

/Accreditation, and professional development. Provides input, guidance, and recommendations to the District Superintendent on program effectiveness, continuance, and expansion or modification.

Ensures the implementation of DoD, DoDEA policies, programs, and directives throughout the district. Provides policy guidance and professional leadership to assigned staff to encourage achievement of the highest possible level of educational excellence.

Works with officials of the service commands to ensure the educational programs meet the needs of students in the area, and recommends changes and improvements to the District Superintendent. Works with command officials,

Administrators, parents, and teachers on school policies and programs, command-school relations, community relations, emergency operations, etc.

6 Liaises with the District Chief of Staff to monitor, and coordinate supply, equipment, facility, transportation, and personnel requirements for the schools in the district. Monitors and provides feedback to the Chief of Staff on all aspects of logistical support, and recommends solutions to regulatory and policy problems to appropriate offices.

Coordinates with Forward Integrated Support Team (F.I.S.T.) and command officials on facility planning, funding, and accomplishment of facilities projects, on a short and long-term basis.

Monitors operating budget, staffing allocations, and financial plans as needed to ensure that approved educational programs and services are provided.

Coordinates with command officials on changes in force structure and personnel populations to accurately forecast need for changes in school programs, and ensures that adequate staffing is provided in accord with current authorization criteria.

Supports the area’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plan and demonstrates commitment to program through actions and through meeting goals and objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reviews assigned programs for potential efficiencies based on joint service initiatives and/or federal partnership opportunities.

Prepares testimony for principal members of OSD appearing before Congress. Prepares decision briefs, action memos, and other pertinent material and data to facilitate decision making by ODASD (FE&

Prepares speeches and presentations for delivery by DoD officials. Delivers presentations and provides training to military and civilian audiences on the full scope of programs and services available for service members and their families.

Oversees, conducts and reviews existing programs. Establishes feedback mechams through the military services and reserve component program managers to conduct ongoing information and needs assessment.

In this position I am responsible for serving as a liaison between DoDEA licensure and current and potential employees seeking to meet certification requirements or add certifications to their license. I translate DoDEA regulations to employees and the public at large. I administer regulations and related licensure information and processes to employees and the

public. Supervise Licensure Associate in assigned duties. I analyze and pre-screen credentials for prospective administrative/instructional licensure and credentialing additions. I review and maintain documentation for DoDEA regulation changes in licensure and provide counsel on advanced degrees in education for administrative/instructional staff and the public. I coordinate with regional headquarters personnel for new endorsement/curriculum area requirements.

Some of the essential tasks I have performed related to Human Resources and Licensure are:

Analyze credentials of prospective administrative/instructional employees. • Review course syllabus for approval for added endorsements – instructional/administrative. • Confer with colleges/universities on coordination of program requirements vs. DoDEA requirements for employees seeking added endorsement areas. • Advises of known changes in procedures from college/universities related to certification areas. • Obtain college/university program information, Educational Testing Services exam information for employees/public; distributes as necessary. • Approve coursework/degree supplements, college verification forms and other paperwork necessary to elevate license, add endorsements, degrees, renew licenses, change names. • Career counsels employees/public in routes to obtaining other endorsements or second careers in

education. Advise foreign applicants on routes to licensure. • Notify HR specialists of licensure/endorsement needs and trends. • Confer with Instructional staffing specialists/directors for contract and licensure procedures on new Curriculum areas (gifted, computer resource, etc). • Meet with Instructional staffing specialists on allocation changes to ensure there are no assignment conflicts. • Meet with Staffing Specialists, Superintendent's staff for recruitment on problem cases - unendorsed teachers, teachers being terminated due to licensure deficiencies etc. • Keep abreast of DoDEA licensure changes as they change; attend Human Resources/Licensure meetings; and support HR functions i.e.- new teacher

orientation, recruitment fairs, etc. • Working knowledge of the full licensure circle, including renewal procedures and

policies; thorough knowledge of DoDEA licensure requirements and processes; depth of knowledge of the philosophies, principles and practices of personnel administration.

Accomplishments:

Facilitated District course of study for DoDEA school leaders

Served on the DoDEA Comprehensive Assessment Committee for College and Career Standards Assessments

Successfully implemented a mentoring plan for the Yokosuka and Sasebo Complex schools

Received high ratings from AdvancED for quality schools in the Pacific East

Created a common model for a plan of action which was adopted by community superintendents in the Pacific East District.

Provided direct oversight of the re-zoning of military schools in the Sasebo Complex

Became a trainer for the DoDEA Learning Walkthrough Implementation Guide

Successfully led the initiative of implementing the Japanese Language Support Program at elementary school in Yokosuka, Japan – Partnership with DoDEA schools and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

School Administrator August 2001 – June 2016

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Salary: $111,790.00 annually

Hours per week: 40+ hours per week

Sollars Elementary School, Misawa, Japan (August 2011 - June 2016) Sullivans Elementary School Yokosuka, Japan (August 2008 – 2011) Yokosuka Middle School, Yokosuka, Japan (August 2007 – June 2008) Darby Elementary School, Sasebo, Japan (August 2001 – 2007)

Education Administration: Uses student achievement data and related data to make decisions regarding the school improvement plan, teacher professional development requirements, and programmatic changes. Thoroughly understands the relationship between school improvement and student achievement and implements, supports, and assesses programs to enhance instruction and achievement. Models continuous personal professional development. Communicates vision to all stakeholders. Establishes and maintains a

professional learning community for staff and a positive school climate for students. Promotes student growth and achievement, as described by the Community Strategic Plan, through leadership, support, and collaboration. Provides leadership for standards-based instruction and assessment of all educational programs. Aligns fiscal, human, and material resources to support student learning and achievement. Consults with area, district, and school staff to formulate procedures to ensure the educational needs, including any legal requirements, of eligible students are met. Gathers and analyzes student achievement and other related data to inform the decision- making process, especially regarding school improvement efforts. Develops a school master schedule, which is based upon student learning needs and which takes into consideration available resources, school environment, local culture, and/or any supplemental curricula. Advises school personnel of computer hardware, software, and related supply availability to support individual classroom needs. Ensures the integration of DoDEA-approved technology into all curricular areas. Provides professional development opportunities that both enhance teacher growth and advance the school improvement goals. Plans, directs, and evaluates all extracurricular activities. Ensures ongoing communication with the school community regarding academic progress and goals. Conducts parent-teacher meetings. Takes appropriate action on pupil discipline and behavior problems to include providing students with counseling.

Human Resources Management: Establishes DoDEA educator performance elements and evaluates teacher work. Models professional and ethical standards, and personal integrity in interactions. Conducts staff meetings and ensures open communications. Counsels teachers regarding their professional growth. Proposes, as appropriate, formal disciplinary actions. Explains human resources policies to include transfers, benefits, and grievances/appeals. Administers leave in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance. Receives and attempts to resolve complaints and grievances. Interviews applicants and makes final selections. Establishes working relationship and meets periodically with union/professional association representatives. Ensures adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity program requirements and affirmative action goals and objectives.

In this position I was responsible for serving as a liaison between DoDEA licensure and current and potential employees seeking to meet certification requirements or add certifications to their license. I translate DoDEA regulations to employees and the public at large. I administer regulations and related licensure information and processes to employees and the public. Supervise Licensure Associate in assigned duties. I analyze and pre-screen credentials for prospective administrative/instructional licensure and credentialing additions. I review and maintain documentation for DoDEA regulation changes in licensure and provide counsel on advanced degrees in education for administrative/instructional staff and the public. I coordinate with regional headquarters personnel for new endorsement/curriculum area requirements.

Some of the essential tasks I have performed related to Human Resources and Licensure are:

Analyze credentials of prospective administrative/instructional employees. • Review course syllabus for approval for added endorsements – instructional/administrative. • Confer with colleges/universities on coordination of program requirements vs. DoDEA requirements for employees seeking added endorsement areas. • Advises of known changes in procedures from college/universities related to certification areas. • Obtain college/university program information, Educational Testing Services exam information for employees/public; distributes as necessary. • Approve coursework/degree supplements, college verification forms and other paperwork necessary to elevate license, add endorsements, degrees, renew licenses, change names. • Career counsels employees/public in routes to obtaining other endorsements or second careers in education. Advise foreign applicants on routes to licensure. • Notify HR specialists of licensure/endorsement needs and trends. • Confer with Instructional staffing specialists/directors for contract and licensure procedures on new Curriculum areas (gifted, computer resource, etc). • Meet with Instructional staffing specialists on allocation changes to ensure there are no assignment conflicts. • Meet with Staffing Specialists, Superintendent's staff for recruitment on problem cases -unendorsed teachers, teachers being terminated due to licensure deficiencies etc. • Keep abreast of DoDEA licensure changes as they change; attend Human Resources/Licensure meetings; and

support HR functions i.e.- new teacher orientation, recruitment fairs, etc. • Working knowledge of the full licensure circle, including renewal procedures and policies; thorough knowledge of DoDEA licensure requirements and processes; depth of knowledge of the philosophies,

I have evaluated educator qualifications, certifications, and recertification programs to determine educator eligibility. I provide problem solving guidance and advice to management and employees. I screen employee documentation to assure that documents are complete and review certification documents and advise on completion of minimum licensure qualifications. I assure applicants possess minimum DoDEA qualifications and certification/licensure to serve as professional educators. I review occupation and specialization documentation across certification areas. I serve as a technical expert to school level supervisors on issues related to certification, qualifications, and training and development of educator personnel. I provide consultation to staffing specialists as needed. I provide technical guidance on program policies and procedures and explain, justify, and secure agreement with the policies and procedures and other matters of a

controversial nature. I interpret and analyze specialized statutory and regulatory requirements and precedents.

I research and review programs, pertinent studies, and reports prepared by authorities and Federal and State agencies, educational institutions, and research-based organizations regarding standards, training and development, and technological changes designed to maintain proficiency and improve performance of educators in their current positions. I have served as a subject matter expert for DoDEA accrediting associations. I analyze and prepare specific recommendations for improvements to programs and identifies trends that affect educational processes. I develop program materials and provides training to DoDEA staff

and school administrators. I coordinate and arrange with staff of the Human Resource Development office for in- house training and developmental experiences for employees and arrange for employees to take advantage of the offerings. I draft guidance for DoDEA personnel to ensure they are aware of new procedures, case decisions, and legislative and regulatory changes in the education field. I provide specific advice in oral and written form in response to inquiries from superiors, field managers, employees, support staff, applicants and potential applicants. I prepare correspondence relating to educator pay changes and Congressional inquiries. I review progress toward certification for educator staff not meeting requirements by due dates. I ensure employees are held accountable for deficiencies and for failing to meet recertification requirements. I recommend and am deciding official for

removal actions for educators not maintaining their certification/recertification/licensure requirements. I participate in labor-management discussions and testify at various Government hearings in defense of Federal policies and procedures. I communicate with accrediting association staff. I have extensive knowledge of management, employment, and educator training, qualifications, development, and certification principles and practices. I have knowledge of federal, state and DoD theories principles and practices as they relate to excepted service educator certification, licensure, and utilization. I have knowledge of the theories of human behavior and development required to effectively deal with employees and develop positive employment programs, and to establish and maintain effective work relations with employees and managers. I have knowledge of current issues, practices, problems, and precedents to successfully represent management in a wide variety of meetings, conferences, and hearings. I have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to clearly present instructions, guidance, and information. I am able to assess educator qualifications by evaluating education received through colleges and universities. I have knowledge of automated data programs to extract data and conduct analysis of the data.

Public Relations: Initiates communications between school administration, students, teachers, parents, the local community, and base offices that provide services to the school and/or staff. Participates with community authorities in ensuring safety and security, including fire drills, school bus procedures and the referral of suspected illness, injury or medically related conditions and problems to the appropriate base medical authorities and the students' parents. Conducts pupil, parent and teacher orientations. Presents briefings relative to school policy to community leaders, local national authorities and visiting dignitaries. Promotes community awareness

school programs. Promotes partnerships that bring resources to support the school implementation plan, especially those that enhance student academic achievement.

Administrative Responsibilities: Serves as the responsible officer for all government-owned or leased property assigned to the school. Presents and justifies request for funds, transportation, supplies, equipment and facilities to reviewing boards and higher authorities. Possesses a working understanding of the DoDEA student information system. Directs timely and accurate preparation and maintenance of pupil records, office files, schedules, statistical and other reports, registers, work orders, and expenditure of funds. Plans and follows through on maintenance and repair requirements as well as facility use. Plans and directs the receipt, storage, issuance and accountability of supplies and program equipment. Ensures school programs include internal management control systems, which emphasize prevention of waste, fraud, mismanagement, and timely correction of specific weaknesses. Informs supervisor of education deficiencies, critical issues, and emergencies. Projects typically involve extensive research and fact finding to develop position and issue papers on subjects of critical importance to the Director of Financial Readiness, Office of the DASD (FE&T), and the Office of the ASD Readiness. Creates databases, reporting procedures, and data displays to depict the needs of service members and their families and the programs addressing those needs. Develops and coordinates Statements of Work, oversees proposal evaluations, and monitors contractor performance.

Accomplishments:

Successfully supervised the performance and task of the Continuance School Improvement for Quality Schools to ensure

Sollars ES was fully accredited through AdvancED accreditation process.

Increased student achievement as evidenced by student performance on the Terra Nova standardized test

Spearheaded a cultural exchange project with Japanese host nation schools and U.S Military school-aged students to offer language skills, cross-cultural understanding, and a deeper interest and insight into Japanese culture that will be a huge advantage in the 21st Century.

Led a systematic literacy intervention process in grades kindergarten through sixth grades. Students showed increased of as

much as ten percentage points over the previous years’ reading and math scores.

Served on the AdvancED Accreditation Team

Initiated and provided training for military spouses for substitute teachers and para-educators in Misawa, Japan militarybase

Other Business Related Experiences

A business career (ten years) with Coca-Cola International Company; Atlanta, Georgia and McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, New York. I have evaluated educator qualifications, certifications, and recertification programs to determine educator eligibility. I provide problem solving guidance and advice to management and employees. I screen employee documentation to assure that documents are complete and review certification documents and advise on completion of minimum licensure qualifications. I assure applicants possess minimum DoDEA qualifications and certification/licensure to serve as professional educators. I review occupation and specialization documentation across certification areas. I serve as a technical expert to school level supervisors on issues related to certification, qualifications, and training and development of educator personnel. I provide consultation to staffing specialists as needed. I provide technical guidance on program policies and procedures

International Business Analyst – Coca-Cola International Company

Completed internal and external forms as per regulations and international laws.

Developed business plans to facilitate project management, providing accurate and timely information as needed.

Monitored international and local project plans.

Act as a leader for assigned projects and may train and mentor junior staff.

Research Analyst – McGraw-Hill Publishing Company

Collected documents of client companies and researched background information about client companies

Conducted in-depth data analyses

Developed reports and documents containing actionable recommendations for book publishers

Provided business consulting services to portfolio and outside clients

EDUCATION

Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction & Educational Administration; San Diego State University

Master of Education in Reading; The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina

Bachelor of Science in Business Education; Voorhees College, Denmark, South Carolina

CERTIFICATIONS

DoDEA Administration Certification: Principal and Assistant Principal ES, MS, JHS, HS, Community Certification

DoDEA Teaching Certifications: Reading Specialist, Business Education, Elementary Grades 1-8

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Skillful Teacher

Performance Management Analysis and Planning Process

Portfolio Management

Baldridge – Guided School Improvement Process

Observing and Analyzing Teaching I & II The Facilitative Leader

Seven Habits of Highly Effective Leaders

Institute for Learning

Universal Design for Learning Framework for Teaching I. II, & III Anti-Terrorism Training Ethics Training

True Colors Professional Development

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Conference training

PDMS training

Defense Travel System training

Differentiated Instruction Training Contracting Officer Representative Course College and Career Readiness Standards training

21st Century Learning training

Data Driven Decision Making

Pre-Decisional Involvement Training AdvancED External Review (Accreditation) DoDEA Pacific ScholarVersity

Aspiring Leaders Workshop

Principles of Learning

Cognitive Coaching

Six Traits of Writing/Writer’s Workshop

Principles of Guided Reading

Success with Differentiated Instruction

Department of Defense Information Assurance Awareness

Diversity Training

Educators’ Day Training

Building the Primary Classroom Training

NCA/CASI Accreditation Team

Curriculum Implementation Facilitator Conference

Pacific Literacy Project Training

Continuous School Improvement Leaders Conference

READ 180 Training

Developmental Reading Assessment Training

Clinical Supervision and Performance management

Leadership Matters: Leveraging Ambitious Instructional Leadership for College and Career Ready

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Dr. Jeff Arrington

Superintendent, Pacific West District Department of Defense Education Activity DoDEA Pacific West District Office

Office of the Superintendent

Unit 15006

APO, AP 96271-5006

Dr. Steven Bloom (Retired) Superintendent, Pacific East District Department of Defense Education Activity DoDEA Pacific East District Office

Office of the Superintendent

Unit 5072APO, AP 96328-5072

Email: adv8cz@r.postjobfree.com

Mrs. Lois Rapp

Director, DoDEA Pacific Regional Office

Department of Defense Education Activity

DoDEA Pacific Area Office

Unit 35007

APO, AP 96376-5007

Telephone Number: DSN 644-5878

Email: adv8cz@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Linda Curtis (Retired)

Principal Deputy Director and Associate Director of Academics

7805 Marymount Drive

Wilmington, NC 28411-8706

Email: adv8cz@r.postjobfree.com

Ms. Jean Grice

PACOM Liaison (LNO) HQ PACAF/A1

Hickman AF Base, HI Comm 808-***-****

Mr. Henry Paul Stuart

DGC, DAC

USAG Humphreys Office: 757-9049

Commercial: 050*-***-****

Cell: 010-****-****

Email: Stuart, Henry Paul (Paul) CIV USARMY USAG (USA) adv8cz@r.postjobfree.com

SGM Luis O. Perez

SGS and Command Group Operations Sergeant Major

Eighth U.S. Army, Republic of Korea

Telephone +81-10-212*-****

Email: adv8cz@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Hideki Yamaji, Senior Coordinador, First North America Division North American Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan Telephone: 03-5501-8276

107, 2-1-15 Kosaku, Funabashi Chiba, Japan

LaVerne Outen, xxx-xx-7777 9

LaVerne Outen, xxx-xx-7777 1

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Dr. Jeff Arrington

Superintendent, Pacific West District Department of Defense Education Activity DoDEA Pacific West District Office

Office of the Superintendent

Unit 15006

APO, AP 96271-5006

Dr. Steven Bloom (Retired) Superintendent, Pacific East District Department of Defense Education Activity DoDEA Pacific East District Office

Office of the Superintendent

Unit 5072APO, AP 96328-5072

Email: adv8cz@r.postjobfree.com

Mrs. Lois Rapp

Director, DoDEA Pacific Regional Office

Department of Defense Education Activity

DoDEA Pacific Area Office

Unit 35007

APO, AP 96376-5007

Telephone Number: DSN 644-5878

Email: adv8cz@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Linda Curtis (Retired)

Principal Deputy Director and Associate Director of Academics

7805 Marymount Drive

Wilmington, NC 28411-8706

Email: adv8cz@r.postjobfree.com

Ms. Jean Grice

PACOM Liaison (LNO) HQ PACAF/A1

Hickman AF Base, HI Comm 808-***-****

Mr. Henry Paul Stuart

DGC, DAC

USAG Humphreys Office: 757-9049

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