Stephanie Pavlenko
Livermore
Summary
Accomplished Vice Principal successful at training and mentoring teachers to develop more effective educators. Dynamic Principal with expertise in educational program development, fostering a safe learning environment, and promoting diversity. Committed to enhancing student achievement and building strong relationships with staff and the community.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Pleasanton Unified School District
Pleasanton
07.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented educational programs aligned with district goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
- Managed school operations to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
- Engaged parents and community members in school activities and decision-making, fostering a collaborative school culture.
- Evaluated student performance data to inform instructional adjustments and improvements.
- Led initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the school community.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Established an inclusive environment where all students felt valued and respected, regardless of background or identity.
- Evaluated teaching methods and provided targeted feedback to staff, enhancing instructional effectiveness.
Vice Principal
Pleasanton Unified School District
Pleasanton
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with departments to establish programs and activities that enhanced student engagement.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Resolved conflicts to strengthen relationships with students and parents, fostering a supportive school environment.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Outlined and implemented personnel policies to ensure compliance and support staff effectiveness.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Enforced student and faculty discipline policies.
Intervention Specialist
Pleasanton Unified School District
Pleasanton
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to a broad range of students.
- Fostered relationships with students to enhance engagement, periodically reporting progress to parents/guardians and school leadership to ensure alignment.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials and reports to support effective teaching and communication.
- Conducted small group and individual activities tailored to differentiated learning needs, promoting personalized learning experiences.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Director of Special Education
TriValley Learning Corporation
Livermore
08.2008 - 06.2017
- Directed Special Education programs across five K-12 schools.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs and using wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Developed individual educational plans (IEP) to enhance students' educational, physical, and social development.
- Led Professional Development in the areas of Co-Teaching, Behavioral and Academic strategies, IEP writing and implementation.
- Hired and evaluated special education staff to build a high-performing team aligned with program goals.
- Maintained and updated state and federal mandates for students with disabilities, ensuring compliance and support for diverse needs.
- Led departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
Education
Admisistrative Credential -
Bridges To Leadership
Madera County 06-2017
Master of Science - Special Education
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA06-2011
Master of Arts - Masters of Education/Multiple Subject Credentail
University of Phoenix
Pleasanton, Ca12-2006
Skills
- Program management
- Program implementation
- Educational program development
- Administrative leadership
- Policy enforcement
- Employee oversight
- Teacher training
- Team development
- Discipline management
- Organizational leadership
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Student and parent relations
- Parent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal strengths
Timeline
Principal
Pleasanton Unified School District
07.2021 - Current
Vice Principal
Pleasanton Unified School District
07.2019 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Pleasanton Unified School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
Director of Special Education
TriValley Learning Corporation
08.2008 - 06.2017
Admisistrative Credential -
Bridges To Leadership
Master of Science - Special Education
Saint Joseph's University
Master of Arts - Masters of Education/Multiple Subject Credentail
University of Phoenix