HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

EDUCATION

M.A., School Administration, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
B.A., History and Physical Education, University of the Pacific

Lifetime Teaching Credentials: General Elementary and Secondary
Lifetime Administrative Credentials: Standard, Elementary, and Secondary

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association of California School Administrators
United Administrators of San Francisco

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

* 19-year background in administration, at State Department of Education, high school, and university levels.
* Experience in all aspects of high school operations: curriculum, development,
academic department head, dean of students, personnel evaluation, master of schedule building.
* Effective principal of a large comprehensive high school (ADA 2300), comprising a very diverse ethnic population.
* A creative and "take-charge" type administrator;
proven ability to see what needs to be done, and do it.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1985 - Present Assistant Principal Mission High School, San Francisco, CA

• Developed a successful plan for dropout prevention featuring one-on-one instruction for truant and high-risk students: Results:
-Eliminated disruptive classroom behavior; -reduced after school detention;
-upgraded the educational atmosphere; -increased revenues for ADA.
• Recovered over $200,000 in ADA revenues for the school district:
-restructured work schedule of the attendance technician to provide needed time and facilities for documenting legitimate absences.

1983 - 1985 Management Intern AMFAC Corporation, Morgan Hill, CA • Trained staff and developed personnel for middle management positions.

1981 - 1983 Director, Special Projects Union School District, Sacramento, CA
• Oversaw implementation and evaluation of federal and state special projects and programs for the district.

1978 - 1981 Principal Union High School, Sacramento, CA
• Initiated the updating of course descriptions and expansion of course offerings, to accommodate the needs of both low achievers and gifted students.
• Originated and coordinated a highly successful "Career Day" program, which:
-provided students an in-depth exposure to a wide range of occupations;
-helpe teachers to relate their subject matter to the world of work.
• Spearheaded a successful fund-raising drive to replace antiquated lighting for school football field, raising $30,000 though specially arranged carnival.
• Coordinated the joint efforts of parents, student, community business leader, and city officials to support this project.
• Increased ADA revenues by $45,000 by initiating an in-school study hall program which tremendously reduced class-cutting.
• Effectively reduced youth gang activity on campus by bringing together a task force of parents, community representatives, including state legislators and local law enforcement agencies.
• Initiated the formation of a minority student club to increase participation in campus activities. Results:
-raised self-esteem and enhanced image with other students;
-elected the first Hispanic female student body president;
-developed a stabilizing force for working with youth gangs;
-involved minority students in sponsorship of a popular annual talent show.
• Chaired meetings for the highly sensitive process of re-leagueing 30 high schools of the Southern Conference/Central Coast Section, collaborating with 30 high school principals and athletic directors.
Won recognition for providing outstanding and effective leadership.

1976 - 1978 Assistant Principal Curriculum Everett High School, Salinas, CA
• Developed and coordinated Master Schedule.
• Chaired the District's Student Attendance Review Board.
• Represented my high school on District Professional Curriculum Committee.

1972 - 1976 Educational Consultant State Dept. of Education, Sacramento, CA
• Led instructional team in the development and review of curriculum for educationally disadvantaged students statewide.
• Oversaw disbursement of $18.3 million for compensatory education programs statewide.