Katie Pena
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Pinnacle High School, excelling in instructional leadership. Spearheaded curriculum improvements and developed intervention strategies, enhancing student success. Known for strong organizational skills and fostering collaborative planning, driving continuous improvement in school performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Pinnacle High School
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success; improving our growth score by another .8 points.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Oversaw the Counseling and Special Education Departments.
- Completed the master schedule, annually.
- Testing Coordinator.
Assistant Principal-Student Activities
Saguaro High School
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Coordinated all student activities, such as Prom, Homecoming.
- Testing Coordinator.
Dean of Students
Desert Shadows Middle School
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives.
- PBIS Committee
- A+ Schools application writer
Education
Ed.D - Curriculum And Instruction
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2027
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12-2010
Skills
- Special education
- Instructional leadership
- Collaborative planning
- Curriculum change needs
- Continuous improvement
- Organizational skills
Certification
- K-12 Principal License
- K-8 ELA Certification
- CPR/AED
- QBS Safety Care Certified
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction
Pinnacle High School
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Principal-Student Activities
Saguaro High School
07.2019 - 06.2021
Dean of Students
Desert Shadows Middle School
07.2016 - 06.2019
Ed.D - Curriculum And Instruction
Capella University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of New Mexico
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