John Paramo
Pasadena
Summary
Experienced educational leader with a strong background in relationship building and key decision making, ready to transition to an online English Teacher role. Skilled in developing strategies and managing complex projects, eager to apply expertise in fostering engaging learning environments. Committed to supporting diverse learners and enhancing educational outcomes in a digital setting.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Superintendent
Burbank Unified
06.2023 - 06.2025
Assistant Superintendent
Burbank Unified
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Managed multiple tasks within tight timelines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Established clear expectations for all personnel in order to promote accountability.
- Provided leadership and direction to staff, ensuring compliance with district policies and procedures.
- Developed strategies for recruiting highly qualified educators in accordance with district standards.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to ensure collaboration on educational initiatives.
Director of Secondary Education
Burbank Unified
06.2014 - 06.2020
- Directed all aspects of project management including planning, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
- Mentored and coached staff members, enabling them to reach their highest potentials.
- Provided leadership in times of crisis or change initiatives.
- Cultivated relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Implemented effective policies and procedures that enabled the organization to meet compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated and supported continuous improvement and growth mindset.
High School Principal
Burbank Unified
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to address student needs within budgetary constraints.
- Created a positive learning environment that fostered academic excellence, collaboration, and personal growth.
- Assisted in developing programs designed to meet individual student needs.
- Conducted regular evaluations of faculty performance to ensure quality instruction was being provided in all classrooms.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling classes, assigning duties to staff members.
- Monitored campus security procedures on a regular basis to ensure safety protocols were followed.
Middle School Principal
Burbank Unified
07.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed daily operations of a middle school including budgeting, scheduling classes, hiring staff, and overseeing extracurricular activities.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between faculty members when necessary by implementing mediation processes and communication protocols.
- Fostered relationships with external partners such as local businesses or universities in order to create meaningful partnerships.
- Maintained consistent communication with families about their child's academic progress via newsletters or phone calls.
- Organized various committees such as safety council meetings and parent-teacher conferences to promote collaboration between stakeholders in education.
Assistant Principal
Burbank Unified
07.2005 - 06.2010
- Oversaw daily operations of the school including scheduling classes, activities; maintaining order in hallways, classrooms; monitoring lunchroom behavior; supervising afterschool activities.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student achievement in a diverse school setting.
- Provided support services for at-risk students including counseling referrals and academic intervention plans.
- Facilitated collaboration among staff members to foster a positive learning environment for students.
- Provided leadership in the development of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development.
- Monitored campus activity by supervising facilities during class time.
- Counseled and provided guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
English Teacher
Baldwin Park
07.2002 - 06.2005
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged students to take risks and explore their own ideas.
- Taught skills in English grammar and syntax, vocabulary, and proper word usage.
- Developed and adapted curriculum to encompass English reading, writing and comprehension skills.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments such as quizzes, tests, essays, presentations, and portfolios.
- Collaborated with faculty and administration to evaluate and improve learning outcomes.
- Arranged classroom and lessons to provide opportunities for students to observe, question, and investigate new concepts.
English Teacher
Arroyo High School
07.2001 - 06.2002
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged students to take risks and explore their own ideas.
- Taught skills in English grammar and syntax, vocabulary, and proper word usage.
- Developed and adapted curriculum to encompass English reading, writing and comprehension skills.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments such as quizzes, tests, essays, presentations, and portfolios.
English Teacher
Don Bosch Tech
07.1992 - 06.2001
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged students to take risks and explore their own ideas.
- Taught skills in English grammar and syntax, vocabulary, and proper word usage.
- Developed and adapted curriculum to encompass English reading, writing and comprehension skills.
- Developed and implemented creative, engaging lesson plans to foster student learning in English language arts.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments such as quizzes, tests, essays, presentations, and portfolios.
- Utilized various teaching strategies such as cooperative learning and project-based instruction.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06-2015
Masters of Education - undefined
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA06.2004
Master of Arts (M.A.) - English
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English
Whittier College
Whittier, CA06.1997
Skills
- Quality standards
- Process updates
- Relationship building
- Key decision making
- Construction supervision
Certification
- Single Subject Credential English
- Cleared Administrative Credential
Timeline
School Superintendent
Burbank Unified
06.2023 - 06.2025
Assistant Superintendent
Burbank Unified
06.2020 - 07.2023
Director of Secondary Education
Burbank Unified
06.2014 - 06.2020
High School Principal
Burbank Unified
07.2012 - 06.2014
Middle School Principal
Burbank Unified
07.2010 - 06.2012
Assistant Principal
Burbank Unified
07.2005 - 06.2010
English Teacher
Baldwin Park
07.2002 - 06.2005
English Teacher
Arroyo High School
07.2001 - 06.2002
English Teacher
Don Bosch Tech
07.1992 - 06.2001
Masters of Education - undefined
Azusa Pacific University
Master of Arts (M.A.) - English
California State University-Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English
Whittier College
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) -
University of Southern California
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