Colleen Hazard

Experience

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  Downey Unified and Santa Ana Unified School Districts

  Aug 1994 - Jun 2000

  Elementary School Teacher

  Responsible for the education and personal development of all students in the Elementary classrooms. Guided learning in a number of subjects including Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, English, Health, Math, and History. -Demonstrated passion educating a variety of student learners including at-risk, special need, learning disabled, and multi-cultural. -Participated in the development of a handbook to be implemented district-wide to guide and enhance the science curriculum for 2nd grade students. -Successfully implemented a team teaching rotation designed to expand the educational experience for students and teachers. -Selected as the Summer School principle for 2 consecutive summers. Responsible for fully implementing and executing the summer school program; including staff selections, curriculum development, student enrollment-Effectively communicated to all levels of academic administration including Superintendent and Board of Directors. Show less

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  Carden Academy

  Aug 2005 - Apr 2011

  Performed the daily tasks of teaching and curriculum development for 5th and 6th grade classrooms. Taught all general studies courses including Literature, Composition, Grammar, Spelling, Language Arts, Math, Science and History. Actively participated in curriculum development for all elementary grades and facilitated the after school program consisting of Debate Club, Art Club and Athletic Club. -Enriched student curriculum by planning and executing student field trips adhering to the California State requirements and providing enriching academic opportunities to all students. -Responsible for coordination of the teaching schedules and troubleshooting during staffing downturns and budget cuts. -Implemented summer school program for all grades 1st through 8th grade across 4 consecutive summers. Show less

  • Assistant Head of School

    Apr 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Elementary/Junior High Teacher

    Aug 2005 - Jun 2010
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  LePort Schools

  Apr 2012 - Jul 2018

  Head of Upper School

  As the Head of School, I am responsible for overseeing a variety of academic and administration functions for the Upper School, grades 1 through 8. I am responsible for promoting a school culture that aligns with the mission and core values of the school. -Performed supervisory responsibilities of all teaching staff including classroom observations and performance management. -Executed and maintained the master schedule for all school activities to occur within each calendar year. Including: academic classes, teaching staff, field trips and parent conferences. -Directed coordination for the summer school program including planning, scheduling, implementing, and overseeing program logistics for 2 summers. Show less

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  Great Foundations Montessori

  Jul 2018 - May 2023

  Regional Director
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  Montessori Unlimited

  Apr 2021 - now

  Area Manager - Learning Care Group