Carol Rupp
San Diego
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record, excelling in strategic leadership and enrollment management. Enhanced school performance through data-driven strategies and fostered a culture of diversity and inclusion. Achieved high parent satisfaction ratings while ensuring fiscal responsibility, successful accreditation management, and meeting service needs of students and staff. Skilled at marketing and optimizing resources to drive measurable results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of School
Fusion Academy
06.2015 - Current
- Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
- Established effective communication channels between administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
- Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and curriculum adjustments.
- Achieved consistently high parent satisfaction ratings by addressing concerns promptly and transparently.
- Ensured fiscal responsibility through careful budget management and resource allocation.
- Led the accreditation process for the institution, successfully maintaining high standards of excellence in education.
- Improved staff retention rates by fostering a culture of collaboration, support, and ongoing professional development.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
Center Director
Huntington Learning Center
06.2006 - 01.2016
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
- Led team of educators in creating innovative curriculum that aligned with state standards and promoted student success.
- Oversaw daily operations, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observations, providing actionable feedback that led to professional growth.
- Implemented data-driven decision making to improve overall center performance in key areas.
- Organized special events such as open houses or workshops to showcase center achievements while engaging parents in their children''s education.
- Managed center budget for optimal resource allocation and financial stability.
- Enhanced center's reputation by implementing community outreach programs that established strong local partnerships.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, contributing to culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Optimized scheduling and staffing to ensure optimal student-teacher ratios, enhancing individualized attention.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNNo Degree - Certificate - Higher Education Enrollment Manageme
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Chico
Chico, CASkills
- Fundraising strategies
- Diversity and inclusion
- Visionary thinking
- Strategic leadership
- Staff development
- Enrollment management
- Teacher training
- Facilities management
- Accreditation management
- Academic advising
- Fiscal management
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Head of School
Fusion Academy
06.2015 - Current
Center Director
Huntington Learning Center
06.2006 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Capella University
No Degree - Certificate - Higher Education Enrollment Manageme
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Chico
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