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Raj Narayan Sharma
School Administrator
Fremont,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Principal
San Francisco Unified School District
San Francisco, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Received Distinguished School award in 2022-23 Schools Year for school improvement.
- Successfully reduced chronic absenteeism of black and brown students up to 50% through increased sense of belonging and innovative change management.
- Managed 50 staff PK, TK, RSP, SDC, K-5 on a daily basis.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
Specialist
Jordan School District
West Jordan, Utah
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Training 900 certified, classified and administrative staff for compliance software and accessibility.
- Responsible for keeping department website accessible to all learners
- Supporting secondary Special Educators team of 250 educators with data and in-service
- Evaluated existing operations and current market trends to identify necessary technology purchasing trends and capitalize on changes.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain effective fixed asset inventory.
- Used educational technology expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve staff concerns and promote loyalty.
- Communicated best practices among staff to align efforts and goals.
- Performed forecasting to identify necessary changes for information technology purchases.
Director
Utah Valley
University
Orem, Utah
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish department objectives while staying within budget.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Made recommendations for changes in funding process and policies based on data and judgment.
- Supervising Office of Accessibility staff
- ADA compliance coordinator for 40,000 Students on campus
- Responsible for updating and maintaining accessibility Policy 152 and 160.
- Served in several committees on ADA, Policy development, Equity on campus and accessibility.
Executive Director
Hays West Central Special Education Cooperative
Hays, KS
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish district objectives while staying within budget.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Optimized processes and supervised 300 employees, including overseeing administration, budgeting, recruitment and scheduling protocols.
- Directed staff of 300 personnel and managed budget totaling $15 millions annually.
- Negotiated $500000 purchase and delivery of instructional technologies
- Supported department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
Executive Director
Wellington Public Schools
Wellington, KS
07.2012 - 06.2016
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish district objectives while staying within budget.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Optimized processes and supervised 150 employees, including overseeing administration, budgeting, recruitment and scheduling protocols.
- Directed staff of 150 personnel and managed budget totaling $5 millions annually.
- Negotiated $200000 purchase and delivery of instructional technologies
Educator
Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, KS
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences, and lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Principal/Assistant, Education Director
Lawrence Gardner High School
Beloit, KS
06.2008 - 07.2009
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Educator
Dodge City School District & Wichita Public School
Dodge City/Wichita, KS
01.2005 - 06.2008
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Development
Brown University/IE/Columbia Southern University
Providence, RI & Orange Beach, AL 05.2001 -
Ph.D. - Special Education
Jaipur National University
08.2009 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Kansas
08.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services
Osmania University
08.2000 - 05.2004
No Degree - School Administration Certification
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS 05.2001 -
Skills
Issues resolution
Employee performance evaluations
Staff development
School administration
HR policies and procedures
Onboarding processes
Employee relations
Recruitment strategies
Talent acquisition
HR analytics
Strategies and goals
Business Development
Negotiation
Verbal and written communication
Financial Management
Budgeting
Staff Development
Operations management
Accomplishments
- Received IDEA Special Education Grant of 10 Millions in 2016-18.
- Presented research paper in Annual International Convention of Council for Exceptional Children,2006 Salt Lake City, UT.
- Reading Grant $25000 from KSDE in Spring 2013
- Fall 2020 Asia Talent Business Scholarship $67600 from IE Brown University
- Spring 2018 Go to Mentor award from Fort Hays State University
- Fall 2011 National Board Certification & Kansas exemplary educator award
- Spring 2008 Instructional Technology Bronze Award
- Spring 2006 Kansas State AAMR research Award
- Fall 2004 Merit Scholarship, School of Education, University of Kansas
- Spring 2005 Merit Scholarship, School of Education, University of Kansas
- Published several publications in International Journals
Software
Project Management
National Board Certification in Education (Top 1%)
CCNA
Google Certified Educator
Microsoft suites
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Languages
English and Hindi. Fully Bilingual.
Timeline
Principal
San Francisco Unified School District
07.2021 - Current
PMP - Project Management Professional
04-2021
Specialist
Jordan School District
08.2019 - 06.2021
Director
Utah Valley
University
07.2018 - 05.2019
Executive Director
Hays West Central Special Education Cooperative
07.2016 - 06.2018
Executive Director
Wellington Public Schools
07.2012 - 06.2016
National Board Educator Certification
12-2011
Educator
Wichita Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2012
Ph.D. - Special Education
Jaipur National University
08.2009 - 05.2015
Principal/Assistant, Education Director
Lawrence Gardner High School
06.2008 - 07.2009
Educator
Dodge City School District & Wichita Public School
01.2005 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Kansas
08.2004 - 08.2006
MBA - Human Resources Development
Brown University/IE/Columbia Southern University
05.2001 -
No Degree - School Administration Certification
Fort Hays State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services
Osmania University
08.2000 - 05.2004