ADRIENNE THOMAS MALVEAUX, Ed.D
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Deeply rooted in my experience as a practitioner and resonant leader, I believe every student possesses untapped potential, necessitating high-quality instruction and equitable environments that foster a genuine love of learning. I am committed to robust professional development that empowers educators to innovate while cultivating deep learner awareness. Success demands prudent fiscal responsibility, aligning every dollar with strategic goals to ensure sustainable growth. Through collaborative, data-driven decision-making, we monitor progress and implementation programs and initiatives. By embracing a 'failing forward' mindset, we ensure every setback drives continuous improvement and excellence.
Professional educator with proven track record in leading and managing educational institutions. Skilled in curriculum development, staff mentorship, and fostering collaborative environment. Known for adaptability, strategic planning, and achieving measurable improvements in student performance. Effective communicator with strong problem-solving abilities and passion for educational excellence.
Experienced with educational leadership, focusing on fostering academic excellence and school improvement. Utilizes strategic planning and policy implementation to drive student success and faculty development. Track record of building collaborative environments and effectively managing school operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Culver City High School Principal
Culver City USD
Culver City
07.2023 - Current
- Leading a 2,080 diverse student body and large staff with the vision and integrity to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment focused on high academic standards, social-emotional support, innovation, and experiential experiences.
- Graduation & Academic Achievement: Increased the graduation rate by 3.7% through targeted academic supports for 11th and 12th grade students, ensuring at-promise seniors and juniors had structured pathways to on-time completion. Achieved AP Honor Roll Bronze Level recognition, reflecting a school-wide commitment to rigorous coursework and college readiness.
- Attendance & Student Re-engagement: Launched a Restorative Reflection campaign targeting chronic absenteeism, resulting in measurable year-over-year improvement in student attendance from 2023 through 2025. The sustained decline in chronic absenteeism reflected deepened student engagement and a strengthened school climate.
- Budget & Crisis Management: During a time of austerity measures, I prioritize spending and allocation funds within constraints to meet the needs of student groups, instructional growth, and student achievement overall. Established the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) as common language and systems for safety, student support, and school operations across the campus community.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
Equity Officer/Title IX Coordinator
ABC USD
Cerritos, CA
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Equity & Diversity Plan Implementation: Oversaw the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Equity and Diversity Plan for the district, addressing the Equity Board Policy and various areas of the District’s Strategic Plan. Collaborated with district departments and schools to establish concrete success metrics, resulting in measurable improvements in program accessibility and more equitable academic outcomes for all student populations.
- MTSS Tier II Community Partnerships: Vetted and partnered with community organizations to provide Tier II MTSS support options across 4 high schools, expanding access to after-school and during-school intervention programs for students most in need.
- Restorative Practices Training: Trained district administration in Restorative Practices as a framework for progressive discipline, re-engagement, and building a culture of inclusion across school sites.
- Title IX & Title VI Compliance: Served as the District Title IX Coordinator and Title VI Compliance Officer for both students and employees. Trained elementary and secondary administrators to ensure consistent compliance and awareness across all sites.
- School Culture, Climate & CTE Partnerships: Assessed improvements in school culture and climate related to inclusivity and belonging. Strengthened site CTE pathways through industry-aligned partnerships, connecting students to real-world career opportunities.
- Coordinated resource allocation across projects, ensuring optimal use of personnel and materials.
- Delivered high-quality training programs, enhancing employee skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction
Brea Olinda USD
Brea Olinda High School
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Student Support & At-Promise Intervention: Strengthened MTSS Tier supports across the school by expanding restorative practices as a framework for progressive discipline and re-engagement. Partnered with Project Kinship as one key component of this multi-tiered approach, providing targeted small-group counseling to help at-promise students remain enrolled at the comprehensive high school and avoid alternative placements.
- Counseling Department Strengthening: Restructured the guidance office of five counselors to implement individualized 4-year academic plans for all incoming 9th and 10th grade students, establishing a proactive college and career readiness culture.
- Inclusion & Special Education Redesign: Redesigned the co-teaching and SAI (Specialized Academic Instruction) classroom model to create an inclusive learning environment, improving access and outcomes for students with IEPs.
- Credit Recovery & Graduation Pathways: Rebuilt the credit recovery system with a targeted focus on juniors and seniors ensuring students behind in credits had a clear, structured pathway to on-time graduation.
- Master Schedule & EL Support: Set the annual Master Schedule, trained school leadership on the scheduling process, and developed a push-in EL Support model to better serve English Learner students within the general education setting.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Dean of Students/9th & 10th Administrator
Gahr High, ABC USD
Cerritos, CA
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Multi-Year Cohort Management: Served as the sole administrator for the 9th/10th Grade Academy, 'looping' with a student body of 532 students across two years to ensure consistent support during critical transition periods.
- Restorative Culture & Climate: Employed Restorative Practices for progressive discipline to mitigate reliance on punitive mindsets and supervised all aspects of daily campus life, including sports and extracurricular events.
- Student Achievement Programming: Developed, implemented, and monitored specialized 'flex' programs designed to drive student achievement and academic success.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
District Instructional Support Administrator (Secondary/13 Schools)
Compton USD
Compton, CA
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Strategic Curriculum and Instructional Leadership: Directed a team of eight Teachers on Special Assignment to provide district-wide curriculum guidance and professional development for teachers and administrators across the four core disciplines of Math, ELA/ELD, Science, and Social Science.
- Systems Innovation and Pathway Design: Spearheaded the design and implementation of professional development for K-8 school configurations and an early college model, ensuring specialized instructional programs met the diverse needs of student populations including GATE, Special Education, and English Learners.
- Fiscal Stewardship and Program Evaluation: Managed an annual budget of $800,000 for district professional development while overseeing the selection of core textbooks, technology integration, and the rigorous assessment of coursework to ensure sustainable instructional growth.
District Curriculum Specialist (ELA/ELD)
Compton USD
Compton, CA
07.2011 - 04.2013
- Secondary Literacy Framework and Curriculum Design: Developed and refined rigorous ELA curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards for grades 6 through 12, ensuring a cohesive progression of skills and knowledge across all secondary grade levels.
- Systemic Instructional Development and Literacy Support: Orchestrated targeted professional development for secondary ELA/ELD teachers and administrators focused on best practices in literacy instruction, differentiated learning strategies, and technology integration based on Common Core standards alignment.
- Data Driven Assessment and Renaissance Collaboration: Partnered with Renaissance to train staff on Lexile levels to improve cross curricular reading literacy while designing a comprehensive assessment system; including formative, summative, and performance-based measures to analyze student performance data.
- Developed and aligned curriculum frameworks with state standards to enhance educational outcomes.
- Collaborated with educators to implement instructional strategies that support diverse learner needs.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teachers on best practices in curriculum design.
- Participated in state-wide conferences to stay current on industry trends and emerging research in education methodologies.
Education
Ed.D. - K-12 Leadership Urban Education
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA01-2022
Admin Credential - Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2011
MA - Literacy
Loyola Marymount University
Westchester, CA05-2007
BA - Mass Communications
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-1993
Skills
- Fundraising and Grant Management
- Design & Facilitation of Professional Development
- MTSS Framework and Restorative Practice Trained
- Equity and the LCAP
- WASC Coordinator (District and School Site)
- Candidate for Compton USD School Board Trustee, Area E November 2022
- Management Negotiating Team
- Systemic Master Schedule Optimization
- Strategic Data Analytics & Performance Monitoring
- Andragogical Leadership & Inclusive Frameworks
- High-Leverage Collaboration & Governance Protocols
- Labor Management Initiative Trained
- Improvement Science & Scalable Innovation
- Fiscal Stewardship & Strategic Resource Alignment
Affiliations
- Affiliations
- UCLA Extension-Education Instructor
- CAPP Leadership Network Certified Equity Leadership
- LACOE Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Facilitator
- UCLA Principal Leadership Institute Forum 13
- ACSA Region 14 Member
- 1993-1998 newspaper reporter (articles upon request)
- 2004-2010 Subrogation Investigator for Homeland Security (3-5 cases per year)
Timeline
Culver City High School Principal
Culver City USD
07.2023 - Current
Equity Officer/Title IX Coordinator
ABC USD
07.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction
Brea Olinda USD
07.2019 - 07.2021
Dean of Students/9th & 10th Administrator
Gahr High, ABC USD
08.2015 - 07.2019
District Instructional Support Administrator (Secondary/13 Schools)
Compton USD
04.2013 - 07.2015
District Curriculum Specialist (ELA/ELD)
Compton USD
07.2011 - 04.2013
Ed.D. - K-12 Leadership Urban Education
University of Southern California
Admin Credential - Education
University of California, Los Angeles
MA - Literacy
Loyola Marymount University
BA - Mass Communications
University of Missouri
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Lead English Teacher, 7th/8th - Willowbrook MS, Compton USD 7/07 - 7/11
- English Teacher, 7th - Wilder’s Prep Academy Charter School 8/06 - 7/07
- 5th Grade Teacher - Normandie Christian School, Los Angeles, CA 8/04 - 6/06
- Think Together Area Manager - Baldwin Park USD, Baldwin Park, CA 8/03 - 8/04
- PM Counselor I (Per Diem) - Phoenix House, Lake View Terrace, CA 8/03 - 8/05
- English Teacher, 9th/10th - Centennial High School, Compton USD 7/00 - 8/03