Leann Lear
Torreón
Summary
Dedicated educational leader with expansive career in international schools. Eager to provide enriching opportunities for innovative education, promoting project based learning and STEM education through teacher development and community engagement. Well-versed in leading engaging professional development and skilled in implementation of long term strategic plans. Passionate about culturally sustainable education and closing the gender gap in STEM fields of study.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director for Teaching and Learning
Colegio Americano de Torreón
Torreón
07.2023 - Current
- Directs strategic planning initiatives and K-12 committees aimed at school improvement
- Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for the organization.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify areas for improvement and implement change.
- Created a culture of accountability within the organization.
- Engaged stakeholders by providing regular updates on progress toward goals.
Elementary Principal
Colegio Americano de Torreón
Torreón
07.2020 - 06.2024
- Led team of 56 staff members
- Facilitated engaging and bilingual PD for teachers and staff
- Directed Elementary human resources including recruitment and training for school employees
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees
- Coordinated with school personnel, parents and students to determine restorative practices for behavioral issues
- Developed and managed budget for academic and student affairs
Elementary Principal
Colegio Panamericano
Bucaramanga
06.2015 - 07.2020
- Led schoolwide transition to standards based grading
- Adopted project based learning pedagogy for elementary section
- Worked closely with support staff to ensure differentiated instruction for diverse learners
- Facilitated changes to teacher evaluation system
- Recruited and retained high quality educators
- Participated on internal (2) and external (2) accreditation teams
- Led teacher professional development
Humanities Teacher
Colegio Panamericano
Bucaramanga
06.2012 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with grade level teachers to meet academic, social and emotional needs of students
- Developed schoolwide literacy expectations as K-12 literacy coordinator
English Teacher- Teach for America
Ranson IB Middle School
Charlotte
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Developed and implemented rigorous sixth grade curriculum
- Participated in Common Core and MYP training
- Recruited high quality teachers for Teach For America through targeted marketing strategies
Education
Ed.D. - Leadership and Innovation
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2024
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Relations And Policy
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan06.2010
Skills
- Staff development
- Program evaluation
- Data-driven instruction
- Team player
- Building and sustaining trusting relationships
- Cognitive Coaching
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Professional Development
- Project Based Learning- High Tech High, PBL Works
- Principals' Training Center: Creating an Effective School, Curriculum, Leadership and Team Dynamics, Instructional Supervision, Assessment
- YouCubed Mathematics Training
- Cognia Accreditation Team Member
- Cognitive Coaching
- Tri-Association (participant & presenter)
Authors & Inspiration
- Tony Wagner
- Ken Robinson
- A.J. Juliani
- John Spencer
Accomplishments
STEM Accreditation- Cognia
- Led team to become first STEM accredited school in South America
Data Dialogue Facilitator
- Facilitated schoolwide transition to use of data dialogues
Project Based Learning
- Successfully transitioned two elementary schools to use PBL best practices
Timeline
Deputy Director for Teaching and Learning
Colegio Americano de Torreón
07.2023 - Current
Elementary Principal
Colegio Americano de Torreón
07.2020 - 06.2024
Elementary Principal
Colegio Panamericano
06.2015 - 07.2020
Humanities Teacher
Colegio Panamericano
06.2012 - 07.2015
English Teacher- Teach for America
Ranson IB Middle School
06.2010 - 06.2012
Ed.D. - Leadership and Innovation
Arizona State University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Lehigh University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Relations And Policy
Michigan State University