Rosalyn Book
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Summary
Dynamic leader with expertise in strategic initiatives, member engagement, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to negotiate successful outcomes and enhance governance structures, driving impactful initiatives in educational advocacy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Association President
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Monterey, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Set and executed strategic initiatives to increase membership engagement across 22 worksites through direct outreach, education, and organizing.
- Strengthened governance infrastructure by clarifying budget processes, bylaws, and standing rules to improve transparency and accountability.
- Built sustainable systems for membership tracking and site representative training, enhancing leadership capacity and operational efficiency.
- Led collective bargaining negotiations and impact bargaining related to staffing reductions and fiscal constraints.
- Directed a successful member-driven insurance transition campaign, negotiating cost structures and managing strict implementation timelines.
- Co-led a countywide organizing effort opposing Navigator Charter Schools expansion through coalition-building and coordination with elected officials.
- Served as official spokesperson to the press and school board, representing member interests in public forums.
Central Coast Counties Service Center Chair
CTA
Salinas RRC
08.2024 - Current
- Built the Service Center’s governance structure and operational systems from the ground up, creating sustainable infrastructure for regional coordination.
- Provided strategic leadership and developed structured education pathways to orient and empower local association presidents on CTA governance, processes, and decision-making.
- Chaired Service Center Council meetings, guiding agendas and regional decision-making.
- Led regional leadership and organizing trainings to strengthen site-level engagement and bargaining capacity, including SPED, School Finance, Get out the Vote, School Safety, and Coordinated Bargaining
- Oversaw Service Center budgets, compliance, and operational accountability.
Teacher, Grade 2,3,6
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Seaside, CA
08.2018 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom management strategies to promote positive student behavior.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects enhancing student learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance using various evaluation methods to track progress.
Teacher, Grades 2,3,4,5
Fremont Unified School District
Fremont, CA
08.2000 - 06.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented assessment tools to measure student understanding and progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Analyzed student performance data to drive instructional improvements and interventions.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted student engagement and participation.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
National University
La Jolla, CA2008
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA2000
No Degree - Teaching Certification
Project Pipeline Teacher Credentialing
Sacramento, CA2003
Skills
- Vice Chair of CTA Service Center Chair's Council
- CTA At-Large State Council Representative
- CTA EMEID Participant
- NEA RA Delegate (8 years)
- IIRP, Licensed Trainer in Restorative Practices
- Participant, Beyond Diversity
- Coordinator and Presenter, Fremont Unified Educator's Conference
- Trainer, Denormalizing Literature, MPUSD
- IPD, Equity and Human Rights,
- Negotiations Team- FUDTA and MBTA
- Lead Negotiator- MBTA
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Timeline
Association President
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
06.2025 - Current
Central Coast Counties Service Center Chair
CTA
08.2024 - Current
Teacher, Grade 2,3,6
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
08.2018 - 06.2025
Teacher, Grades 2,3,4,5
Fremont Unified School District
08.2000 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
National University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley
No Degree - Teaching Certification
Project Pipeline Teacher Credentialing