Lissa Staal
Castle Rock
Summary
Dynamic professional with more than twenty-five years of progressive accomplishments in education as a classroom teacher, Dean and Assistant Principal. Creative organizer, able to implement workable solutions to diverse situations. Inspiring leader, who thinks logically, values creativity, and cares about people. Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 10-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with all stakeholders. Motivational Assistant Principal excelling in team-building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities. Dedicated Assistant Principal with an Administrative and Curriculum and Instruction degree and high-level expertise in data-driven decision execution.
Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Cherry Creek School District
07.2022 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Assistant Principal
Campus Middle School
07.2018 - Current
- In this capacity, I served as the AVID, SPED and Social Studies administrative liaison, created the building UIP in collaboration with the Principal, served on the Master Schedule committee, provided leadership special populations and engaged in work around PBIS. I also evaluated instruction and provided instructional leadership and professional development.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment
Assistant Principal
Falcon Creek Middle School
07.2015 - 07.2018
- In this capacity, I served as the AVID, AIM and Language Arts administrative liaison, created the building UIP in collaboration with the Principal, served on the Master Schedule committee, provided leadership around our safety and security protocols and engaged in facility management. I also evaluated instruction and provided instructional leadership and professional development
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies
Assistant Principal
Sierra Middle School
07.2012 - 06.2015
- In this role, I served as the Assessment Coordinator, provided instructional leadership through evaluations, professional development and PLC facilitation, and worked collaboratively on the UIP and building budget.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment
Dean of Students/Activity Director
Lone Tree, Rock Canyon High School
07.2011 - 06.2012
- In this capacity, I worked as Activities Director, evaluated teachers, planned our Undergraduate Convocation and ran state assessments. I also was responsible for attendance and discipline.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff
Education
Administrative Licensure - Educational Administration
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, COMA - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZTeaching Licensure - Eduction
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MIBA - History
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- Creative problem-solver focused on the needs of all stakeholders, clear and consistent communicator with parents, teachers and staff, Instructional leader with 25 years of educational experience as both a teacher and leader
- Academic administration
- Staff and educator guidance
- Faculty training and development
- Group facilitation and presentations
Personal Information
Title: Assistant Principal
Timeline
Principal
Cherry Creek School District
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Campus Middle School
07.2018 - Current
Assistant Principal
Falcon Creek Middle School
07.2015 - 07.2018
Assistant Principal
Sierra Middle School
07.2012 - 06.2015
Dean of Students/Activity Director
Lone Tree, Rock Canyon High School
07.2011 - 06.2012
MA - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Teaching Licensure - Eduction
Calvin College
BA - History
Michigan State University
Administrative Licensure - Educational Administration
University of Colorado Denver
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