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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, California
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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