Learning Specialist Assistant Principal
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Contact
Chelsea, MI *****
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gan-leo-cavallaro-03152
Skills
Teacher evaluation
Classroom observation
School improvement
Instructional coaching
Diversity awareness
Language arts instruction
Accreditation process
Teacher training
Educational leadership
Multicultural education
Staff leadership
Organizational change
RL
Reagan
Leo-Cavallaro
Learning Specialist / Attendance
Interventionist Tier 2/3
Committed Assistant Principal with strengths in educational leadership and planning. Collaborated with teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods. Maintain a strong vision to provide teachers with intervention services to struggling readers. Well-organized and friendly with a successful track record of implementing effective programs in Title I schools. Well-versed in student needs assessment and providing creative instruction and constructive feedback. Ambitious and energetic with a welcoming and understanding demeanor. Strong creativity, logic and analytical skills. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Outstanding in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting teachers and educational assistants as advocate leader. Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals.
Work History
Learning Specialist - Attendance
Interventionist
Northwest High School, Jackson, Michigan
2023-08 -
Current
Documented student behaviors, interventions,
and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address
pertinent issues.
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Delivered personalized educational, behavioral,
and emotional support to individual students to
enable positive learning outcomes.
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Maintained inclusive learning environment to
enable students to gain maximum benefit from
lessons.
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Monitored student classroom and outdoors
activities to promote student safety.
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Supported interaction between students during
group work activities using guided conversation.
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Monitored and maintained attendance
interventions for over 100 chronically absent
scholars
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Implemented innovative teaching techniques to
keep students engaged and motivated
throughout the learning process.
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Assessed student progress through ongoing
evaluations, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for optimal results.
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Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights
on effective classroom management strategies
and instructional techniques.
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Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of improvement and adjust teaching strategies
accordingly, enhancing student outcomes.
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Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear
expectations and consistently enforcing
classroom rules.
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Streamlined data collection processes for better
tracking of student growth and achievement in
intervention programs.
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Encouraged parental involvement in the
education process through consistent updates on
student progress, recommendations for at-home
support, and invitations to school events.
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• Identified patterns indicating at-risk students. Reduced truancy rates by developing targeted
outreach programs for at-risk students, focusing
on engagement and support.
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Assisted school administration in maintaining
accurate enrollment records, ensuring
compliance with district policies and state
regulations.
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Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local
policies related to attendance reporting by
consistently updating relevant documentation
and databases.
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• Located habitually missing students.
• Streamlined attendance tracking processes for
increased efficiency in record-keeping and data
analysis.
Monitored occurrences of extreme absenteeism,
unexcused absences and excessive tardiness.
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Worked with teachers to implement absence
mitigation strategies.
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Increased awareness of the importance of daily
attendance through informative presentations at
parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and
other community events.
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Assistant Principal of Instruction
IDEA Public Charter School, San Antonio, TX
· also Summer School Principal
Monitored student progress and implemented
intervention strategies to support student success.
· Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
· Communicated with parents to encourage active
parental participation in education.
· Developed and coordinated after-school
programs, summer school, and activities.
· Monitored progress of students to ensure ALL
students are on-track for college
· 96% of students passed all classes
· 90% Approaching 60% Meets 30% Mastered on
STAAR/EOC
· Led instructional staff to achieve measurable and ambitious results
· Lead instructional staff to improve their teaching quickly and measurably through daily observations, on-the-spot coaching, data conversations, and
effective evaluations
· Review teachers' weekly lesson plans and provide feedback
· Synthesized, analyzed, and prioritized data and
opportunities to develop strategies that achieve
quantifiable goals
· Conduct 1:1 meetings with direct reports to monitor progress towards student goals and provide
coaching
2021-07 -
2023-06
· Oversaw schedule management and protocols for
orientation, registration, and related activities.
· Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
· Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
· Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget,
tracked expenses, and documented actions.
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Monitored student behavior and enforced
discipline policies.
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Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and
requirements.
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Partnered with principal to administer school
program in alignment with vision and goals,
providing positive, high-expectation academic
environment.
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Streamlined administrative processes for
efficiency, significantly reducing paperwork
turnaround time.
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Evaluated teacher performance against
established benchmarks, providing actionable
feedback for improvement purposes.
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Built productive relationships with parents of
students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
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Managed budget allocations for academic
programs, ensuring responsible use of resources
for maximum educational impact.
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Advanced Placement Teacher &
Coordinator
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, Waianae,
Hawaii
2017-08 -
2021-05
Maintained accurate records of student progress,
attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing
communication with parents about their child''s
educational journey.
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Administered diagnostic assessments to
determine each student's specific educational
and social needs, increasing Lexile levels 2 to 3
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levels and passing AP Exam scores 20%.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course
content to facilitate and moderate classroom
discussions and student centered learning.
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Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate
approaches to presenting lessons to increase
student understanding.
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Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide
range of instructional approaches and innovative
classroom activities.
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Implemented reading and writing workshops to
increase student literacy and support school
reading programs.
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Supervised learning groups of students in
classroom stations including .
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Prepared lesson plans according to assessment of
student needs and learning ability.
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Coordinated with College Board to schedule
Advanced Placement exam for all subject
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Developed strong relationships with students,
parents, and colleagues by maintaining open
lines of communication and fostering a supportive
learning environment.
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Managed classroom behavior effectively by
establishing clear expectations, modeling
appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing
established rules and consequences.
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Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices
and providing guidance to help them adapt to
their new roles successfully.
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Served on school committees focused on
curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or
community outreach initiatives to contribute
positively to the overall school climate.
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Instructional Coach
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, Waianae,
Hawaii
2017-08 -
2021-05
Conducted ongoing evaluations of school-wide
improvement and communicated results to 90+
teachers and administrators.
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Guided teachers to collect and analyze data
and developed action plans in response to
determined student writing needs, improving ACT
writing scores to 71% passing.
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Designed, implemented and managed successful
training programs to meet department and
school needs; SWAWP (School-wide
argumentative writing process)
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Collaborated with administrators to determine
course objectives.
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Supported data-driven instruction by assisting
teachers with analyzing assessment results and
adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
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Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs
and ongoing support.
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Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for
grade-level teams to establish learning goals and
align curriculum across subjects.
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Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and
knowledge through various professional
development targeted topics.
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Implemented data-driven instruction strategies,
significantly improving student learning outcomes
in targeted areas.
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Registrar
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, Waianae, HI
2012-07 -
2017-05
Verified paperwork accuracy; checked for
completion of over 90 teachers input prior to
secure processing.
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Tracked and analyzed reports for over 90
teachers and 20+ educational assistants to
determine where improvements in school-wide
procedures could be made to assist with making
key decisions.
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Increased school registrations by 88% with
improved promotional approaches, outreach
strategies and parent engagement plans.
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Completed master schedule with minimal
supervision, contributing to successful
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improvement in overall school registration.
Electronically generated daily attendance
reports, monthly registration (admit/withdrawal)
reports, quarterly/yearly report cards, transcripts and other reports aiding in instruction.
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Responded to emails and other correspondence
to facilitate communication between
department heads and administration.
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Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for
secure recordkeeping.
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Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for
completion prior to processing.
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Developed and implemented registration
policies, procedures and timelines for smooth
administration processes.
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Updated computer system with latest information
to keep records current and accurate.
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Supported academic advising efforts by
providing timely access to student records,
enabling informed decision-making about course
selections and degree progress.
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Prepared balanced course schedules, student
rosters and class lists.
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Literacy Coach
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, Waianae,
Hawaii
2010-07 -
2012-05
Performed administrative duties, including class
visits and district walk-throughs for 16 teachers
(both middle and high school)..
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Developed team communications and
information for school-wide literacy initiative daily meetings.
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Worked with all teachers to understand needs
and provide instructional strategies for struggling readers, increasing state test scores to 51%
passing on first attempts.
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Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing
student data and current curriculum.
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Guided teachers to collect and analyze data
and developed action plans in response to
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determined student needs.
Effectively implemented best training practices
and adult learning principles in planning and
creation of instructional materials.
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Promoted a culture of collaboration among staff
members through regular team meetings focused
on sharing best practices in literacy instruction.
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Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy
improvement action and communicated results
to teachers and administrators.
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Served as a mentor to new educators, sharing
expertise in curriculum planning and classroom
management techniques.
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Participated in ongoing professional
development opportunities to stay current with
literacy research and best practices, ensuring
continued growth as an educator.
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Enhanced student literacy by implementing
targeted reading strategies and interventions.
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Contributed to the development of school-wide
literacy initiatives that promoted student
achievement across all subject areas.
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Collaborated with teachers to develop
individualized literacy plans for struggling
students, resulting in improved reading levels.
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English Teacher
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, Waianae, MI
2008-07 -
2010-05
Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all
students and visitors.
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Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for
136 freshmen.
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Established appropriate deadlines and provided
complete instructions for reading assignment and
homework.
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Prepared students for Hawaii State Assessment
(HSA) standardized testing, resulting in 51%
passing scores on first attempt.
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Provided personal guidance for students
struggling both in and out of classrooms,
maintaining professionalism while helping students
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feel safe.
• Facilitated department meetings
Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for
multiple classes.
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Worked with other teachers to support struggling
students and provide thorough help to rectify
comprehension issues.
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Education
Master of Arts: Education - Curriculum
And Instruction
University of Hawaii At Manoa - Honolulu, HI
2011-10 -
2012-05
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching
Certification : English K-12
Kean University - Union, NJ
1998-01 -
1999-05
Bachelor of Arts: English Composition
High Point University - High Point, NC
1993-08 -
1997-05
References
Scott Buchler
Principal
Northwest High School
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Desiree Novodovrschi
Principal
IDEA Montopolis College Prep
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Lane Emery
Principal
IDEA Eastside
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