Sammy Lee

• Achieved successful implementation of peer literacy mentoring program through effective oversight and collaboration.
• Enhanced mentor performance by leading comprehensive hiring, training, and evaluation initiatives. Improved mentor training outcomes by applying research-based instructional practices.
• Strengthened partnerships with education and custody staff to ensure program success, including managing reports and referrals.
• Increased recruitment efficiency of literacy students through data-driven insights from Oracle reporting.
• Streamlined operations by managing tutorial session scheduling and inventory tracking.
• Developed and implemented individualized literacy plans to enhance reading skills.

• Achieved timely resolution of inmate grievances related to education through effective review and response processes, enhancing compliance with CDCR policy.
• Advanced ADA compliance and equitable access to instructional programming by actively participating in the reasonable accommodations process committee.
• Improved academic placements by representing the education department in unit classification committees and collaborating with custody leadership to align with rehabilitative and security priorities.
• Enhanced instructional quality by designing and delivering professional development on evidence-based instructional methodologies for all staff.
• Supported strategic alignment of educational programming with CDCR standards and institutional goals through contributions to WASC accreditation and self-study initiatives as part of the institutional leadership team.

WASC Self-Study Leader (10/2023 to 06/2023)

• Principal author of the 2024 Self-Study Document.
  Collaborated with Self-Study Coordinator to organize and conduct WASC focus group sessions, establish timelines, and plan for a successful walkthrough.
• Vaca Valley Adult School received a six-year accreditation after the conclusion of the recent WASC cycle.

ASE Teacher (07/2023 to 09/2023)

• Provided instruction rooted in research-based and targeted instructional practices using OCE-adopted curriculum in reading, math, writing and math.
• Maintained records attendance, student achievement data, educational progress reports, disciplinary, etc.

• Planned and delivered standards-aligned instruction in American History, Ethnic Studies, Psychology, Social Justice, and Technology, utilizing differentiated strategies and educational technology to support diverse learners.
• Collaborated on curriculum design, PLC initiatives, standards-based grading, RTI implementation, and faculty hiring committees.
• Led development of the WASC Self-Study (2022–2023), analyzing institutional data, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and aligning findings with accreditation standards and strategic goals.
• Directed student activities programming (2016–2022), establishing ASB leadership structures, ensuring FCMAT-compliant financial oversight, coordinating schoolwide events, and strengthening community partnerships.
• Implemented and oversaw schoolwide AVID initiatives (2018–2019), expanding A–G course access and promoting college-readiness pathways for historically underrepresented students.
• Managed distance learning and credit recovery programming (2017–2018) through Edgenuity, collaborating with counselors and faculty to design individualized learning plans and monitor student progress toward graduation.

• World Civilizations

• World Civilizations, American History: Race and Social Justice

• Day-to-day substitute teacher

• Planned and delivered interactive English conversation classes to students of various proficiency levels, adapting lessons to address diverse needs and learning styles.
• Designed and implemented curriculum and lesson plans that aligned with course objectives, ensuring consistency and effectiveness in English language instruction.
• Assessed student progress and provided timely feedback to facilitate continuous improvement in English acquisition.
• Created and graded quizzes, exams, and other assessments to evaluate student learning and advised students on language learning strategies and resources.

• Planned and delivered interactive English language lessons to primary school students, tailoring curriculum and lesson plans to meet individual needs and course objectives.
• Assessed student progress, provided regular feedback, and communicated with parents and academy administration about student performance and concerns.
• Participated in meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities to continuously enhance teaching skills and effectiveness.

• Collaborated with a global team of employees to resolve discrepancies and errors related to the display of digitized materials.
• Extensive use of Linux, Photoshop CS4, and other proprietary in-house scripts and tools.
• Interacted and coordinated with prominent national and international libraries to correctly reproduce text on Google Books.

• Hardware and software troubleshooting and resolution across ten car dealerships
• Provided training and support for a wide range of communications equipment: computers, security cameras, biometric authentication, contract printers (Okidata and Ricoh), and audio and visual equipment.
• Reviewed technology licensing agreements.