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Laurie Armino

Morgan Hill

Summary

Dedicated, organized, passionate, and approachable educational leader looking for an elementary principal position where I can work to foster an experience where there is equity and access in education for all students. I seek to provide a supportive environment where people can be creative, take risks, and have freedom while still staying true to the shared vision. I really believe that ALL students are OUR students.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Milpitas Unified School District
07.2014 - Current
  • Build relationships with students by stepping in for classroom teachers and being visible and available during unstructured times. Taught a weekly music lesson to a first grade classroom be stay connected.
  • Facilitate and/or am an active member of IEP teams across grade levels.
  • Perform classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Foster a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Manage budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Monitor student behavior through PBIS initiatives and collaboratively developed behavior matrices. Use restorative practices that value all parties.
  • Cultivate positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers by always being available and visible.
  • Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly by effectively implementing Professional Learning communities.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
  • Address discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
  • Collaborate with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
  • Facilitated professional learning communities, encouraging collaboration and shared best practices among faculty.
  • Worked with both classified and certificated staff to provide intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.

Assistant Principal

Milpitas High School
01.2011 - Current
  • Developed a master schedule to meet the needs of over 3000 students, academies, project based learning cohorts, AVID, and much more
  • CELDT Testing Coordinator
  • Extensive training and experience in Professional Learning Communities
  • Member of site and District Curriculum & Instruction committees
  • Project-Based Learning training through Buck Institute
  • Fixed Assets Coordinator
  • Member of the Student Review Team (SRT)
  • Alternative Education Transition Coordinator
  • Athletics Liaison, member of CCS Board of Managers
  • Classified and Certificated performance evaluations
  • Responsible for UC course submissions, Eligibility in the Local Context, and Cal Grant submissions
  • Advanced Placement Coordinator, responsible for College Board AP Audit submittals and AP Testing
  • Attendance and Discipline for 750+ students
  • Trained in SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol)
  • Trained in California-adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards through Santa Clara County Office of Education
  • Oversight of CASSY (mental health counselors), Academic Counseling, and Registration departments
  • Oversight of the Special Education Department, IEP team member
  • Started Professional Learning Community for the MHS Paraprofessionals
  • Science graduation pathway and course restructuring
  • Member Community Board Advisory Council and District English Language Acquisition Committee
  • “Every 15 Minutes” Sober Graduation Program Coordinator
  • Attended multiple professional conferences including: ASCA, SELPA’s Principal Institute, SJ 20/20: Culturally Responsive teaching, “Mean Girls” anti-bullying

Science Teacher

Milpitas High School
01.1999 - 01.2011
  • Science Department Lead
  • College Board Certified AP Teacher
  • Biology, AP Biology, and Integrated Science teacher
  • Member of School Leadership Team
  • Member of district Family Life Committee
  • Member of School Site Council
  • Member of Student Review Team
  • Class Advisor from 2000-2008
  • Mentor and Fundraising Coordinator for the Engineering and Technology Academy

Education

B.A. - Biological Sciences (Physical Science Minor)

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
01.1998

M.A. - Education Administration and Supervision

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
01.2004

Skills

  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Staff management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and mentoring
  • Collaborative learning
  • Instructional leadership
  • Student and parent relations

Affiliations

  • Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
  • Association of California School Administrators
  • SCCBEP, Santa Clara Biotechnology Education Partnership

Timeline

Principal

Milpitas Unified School District
07.2014 - Current

Assistant Principal

Milpitas High School
01.2011 - Current

Science Teacher

Milpitas High School
01.1999 - 01.2011

M.A. - Education Administration and Supervision

San Jose State University

B.A. - Biological Sciences (Physical Science Minor)

San Jose State University

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