Steven Chai

Experience

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  New Covenant Academy (Los Angeles)

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2014

  Administrator

  • Managed academic affairs for rigorous college prep school educating grades 1-12. • Created and maintained master schedule for all students • Managed New Covenant Academy’s A-G Course List with the University of California Office of the President• Recruited students to the school through printed and digital materials and articulation events. • Spearheaded the implementation of a new organizational Student Information System (SIS). • Directed the creation and implementation of a blended/hybrid through adoption of proprietary Learning Management Systems (LMS). • Coordinated and developed curriculum for all students, including inventory and organization of curricular materials and technology.• Introduced models for analyzing student achievement data. • Created and coached teacher development through coordinated Professional Learning Communities. • Coordinated all Student Support Services; created, implemented, and coordinated academic and career counseling. • Managed and developed all athletic coaches, budgets, and programs• Coordinated Parent communication and Parent events. • Scheduled and organized cross country (New York, Washington DC) and overseas learning experiences (Brazil, China, South Korea, Japan) Show less

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  4G College Prep

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Founder and Executive Director

  - Founded an educational consulting service to provide comprehensive college counseling services to students in grades 6-12. - Identified and coordinated individual plans for holistic student academic achievement. - Provided test prep materials and instruction to students preparing for college admissions exams.- Worked collaboratively with families, determining individual needs to provide appropriate support for success.

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  Capital City Lighthouse Charter School

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

  Founding Director of Teacher Leadership

  • Coached, managed, and developed a group of nine teachers to exceptional student achievement.• Coached and developed teachers to establish the foundations for successful classrooms: ambitious vision and goals, purposeful long-term plans and unit plans, rigorous assessments, strong relationships, and positive classroom cultures.• Observed teachers weekly to gather data on student learning and teacher proficiency to diagnose teachers’ strengths and weaknesses constantly and determined strategies for improving their practice and improving student learning. Conducted formal evaluations of certificated staff using a comprehensive rubric.• Provided a wide variety of learning opportunities through coordinated Professional Development for teachers focused on analyzing student work, effective planning, targeted and differentiated instruction, as well as high expectations for classroom culture and behavior.• Served on School Leadership Team; collaborated with team to determine school-wide professional development, curriculum and assessment needs, and campus safety protocols to meet all school goals.• Coordinated and managed student testing schedules and administrations of paper and online protocols including state mandated assessments and school initiatives (NWEA MAP tests, Triand, etc.).• Used data systems to organize and analyze student achievement data; ensure the validity and reliability of student data by attending to the rigor and alignment of assessments.• Used data to inform decision making, to develop and modify curriculum, and to develop targeted and differentiated instruction.• Assisted with the creation of a school culture with staff, parents and students focused on strong academic achievement, fairness, respect, and high expectations for behavior. Dealt with student discipline through RTI intervention strategies.• Worked closely with Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation personnel. Show less

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  Wonderful College Prep Academy

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

  Assistant Principal

  Directs curriculum and staff development through high level coaching and management.Develops a culture of high expectations through coordinating counseling and guidance.Coordinates student support services and student activities.Supervised general school and campus management including safety personnel.

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  Bakersfield Christian High

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2024

  • Vice President of Academics

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2024

  • Teacher

    Aug 2017 - Jul 2020
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  Portola High School

  Jul 2024 - now

  Assistant Principal