Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at St. Patrick Catholic School, excelling in curriculum development and stakeholder collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement through innovative classroom management techniques. Adept at policy development and fostering strong parent communication, driving effective solutions and promoting academic growth in diverse learning environments.
Worked closely with other stakeholders to immediately address issues and implement effective solutions throughout the school year.
Collaborated with other schools regarding admission requirements to ensure students were registered for appropriate levels.
Reviewed operational activities to better determine which strategies were working and which ones required improvements.
Provided updated content for quarterly parent communication.
Elementary School Teacher - St. Patrick Catholic School (Larkspur, CA ) August 1992 - September 2014
Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments. Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Taught Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade
Administrative Team Member - St. Patrick School (Larkspur, CA ) August 2007 - June 2010
Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
Developed policy, assessment, and executed all primary grade admissions.
Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
Elementary School Teacher - Payne Elementary School (Inglewood, CA ) June 1991 - July 1992
Taught a multicultural, multilingual First Grade classroom.
Multitasking ability
Classroom management
Professional development
Compliance standards
Multidisciplinary Team collaboration
Parent communication
Curriculum development