Gary L Saunders II

Administrator, Teacher Educator, and University Faculty

Proven successful track record in teacher education, innovation, and curriculum development

thegiftedandtalentedschool@gmail.com 323.496.1474

LOS ANGELES, United States

EDUCATION SKILLS
Doctorate in Educational Leadership: Leading Maker Learning STEAM Education
Instructional Change
Gifted Education Curriculum Development
University of Southern Calilfornia
2022, Los Angeles, CA Educational Technology Teacher Education
Dissertation:
Making Them Gifted: How
Elementary Makers’
Spaces Reveal Giftedness ORGANIZATIONS
Masters of Arts, Educational Leadership and Alliance for Asian Pacific Administrators
Policy Studies Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted
California State University, Northridge
2011, Korean Language Teachers Association
Los Angeles County Teachers of Math Association
Mathematics Subject Matter Authorization
Association of California Administrators
University of California, Los Angeles
2003, California Association for the Gifted
Los Angeles County Association for the Gifted
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Theatre
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, National Science Teachers Association
VA Board President/ Board Member
1991, Southern California Wrestling Officials Association; Southern California
Volleyball Officials Association

CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS

Google for Education Certified
California Administrative Services Credential
California Multi Subject Teaching Credential
California Mathematics Subject Matter Authorization
California Theatre Subject Matter Authorization
Common Sense Media Certified School
National Magnet Schools of America Designation
National Blue Ribbon School
California Gold Ribbon School

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LANGUAGES
Principal (Preschool - 12th Grade) English Spanish
Professional Working Proficiency Limited Working Proficiency
Los Angeles Unified School District
07/2017 - Present,
Achievements/Tasks
Created weekly Professional Development (PD) on CCSS Math INTERESTS
(CGI) California State Standards and the Next Generation
Science Standards and Integrated Content Lessons using
Entrepreneurial Development Maker Learning
blended learning/Google/Apple
Successfully wrote and submitted the state LCAP and
developed an all-stakeholder-inclusive decision-making Gifted and Talented advocacy
governing process; ensured Brown Act and Greene Act
compliance Educational Technology Teacher Training
Facilitated grade/department-level collaboration/planning and
created PD for all stakeholders to promote UDL
Promoted the achiements of benefits of dual language
learning programs (Korean, Spanish)
Strategically developed all budgets, Safe School Plan and
school site operations resulting in high attendance an hybrid
participation
Collaborated with Community Representatives and booster on
parent involvement and training
Transacted certificated/classified supervision of instruction
(Educator Development and Support) that led to professional
growth and reflection
Administrated and conducted school tours, daily whole school
morning meetings, recruiting
Led organizational change efforts to increase educational
technology and innovation practices
Promoted Python, Logo, Scratch coding language learning

University Student Supervisor

California State University Northridge
01/2022 - Present, Northridge, California
Achievements/Tasks
Support effective growth between site principal, mentor
teacher and student teacher
Observe and provide feedback on student teacher
instructional lessons
Monitor and support state credential and program compliance
for student teachers
Contact : Greg Knotts, Ph.D. - greg.knotts@csun.edu

Guest Presenter
University of Southern California
2019 - Present,
Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Achievements/Tasks
Presented to teacher candidates perspectives from
administration
Presented on gifted education in public schools
Presented on innovation practices to science teacher
candidates

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Conference Presenter
multiple organizations
2004 - Present,
Achievements/Tasks
California Association for the Gifted Annual Conference
Los Angeles County Gifted Association Annual Conference
Los Angeles County Teachers of Math Annual Conference
Los Angeles Unified School District Annual GATE conference
College of William and Mary Center for Gifted Education

Salary Point Curriculum Writer/Instructor

Los Angeles Unified School District
2016 - Present,
Achievements/Tasks
Developed and conducted salary point classes for teacher
development
Facilitated Google Educator certification courses
Facilitated training for LMS Schoology integration into blended
learning environments

Teacher Educator
University of California at Los Angeles - Center
X
2002 - 12/2004,
Achievements/Tasks
Facilitated university credit courses in mathematics
Developed curriculum and facilitated class in mathematical
pedagogical practices
Facilitated Cognitively Guided Instruction pedagogical
approach to teachers and district Math Coaches

Teach Educator
Green Dot Charter Schools
2010 - 2013,
Achievements/Tasks
Induction specialist overseeing new teachers
Coached, observed, provided feedback for new teachers
Approved induction program requirements to clear credentials

Teacher Educator
Los Angeles Unified School District
2009 - 2012,
Achievements/Tasks
Beginning Teacher Support Assessment (BTSA) specialist
Coached, observed, provided feedback for new teachers in
LAUSD and charter schools
Approved induction program requirements to clear credentials

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher Educator
Teach For America
2006 - 2006,
Achievements/Tasks
Mentored new teachers entering secondary mathematics
Observed and provided feedback to lessons
Approved process for new teachers to promote to school sites

Assistant Principal/Instructional Specialist

Los Angeles Unified School District
2014 - 2017,
Achievements/Tasks
Established differentiated staff PD and differentiated
intervention that included enrichment classes for students
· Promoted our Positive Behavior Tribes program and Mastery
Learning
· Promoted our Positive Behavior Tribes program and Master
Learning
Foster Youth and Homeless youth liaison
Secured grants for STEAM, website administrator
· Coached/Supported effective integration of and
Writers/Readers Workshop, SHEG lessons

School Site Coordinator

Los Angeles Unified School District
2009 - 12/2014,
Achievements/Tasks
Oversaw and ensured compliance for Federal and State
programs (Title I, Title III, English Learners)
Oversaw and promoted success and compliance for federal
magnet program
Established, trained, ensured compliance for gifted and
talented programs
Led parent workshops on A-G, gifted, Title I, English Learner,
State Standards, and parental support for student success
Chaired School Site Council, English Learner Advisory
Committee, Local School Leadership Team
Developed and maintained school site budgets and accounts
receivable
Developed Response to Intervention and Instruction and
enrichment systems through data analysis, teacher training
and program design
Oversaw positive behavior support plan, student discipline,
and Student Support and Progress Team

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Instructional Coach (K-12)
Los Angeles Unified School District/ Los
Angeles Education Project
2006 - 2009,
Achievements/Tasks
Modeled Universal Access Strategies for General Ed, SAS Dual
Language and Special Day classrooms
Increased achievement by 20+ API points, including all
subgroups; achieved highest API in the District
Formulated and facilitated PD for Specially Designed Academic
Instruction in English (SDAIE) & MELD and Culturally Relevant
and Responsive Education (CRRE), Cognitively Guided
Instruction (CGI), MIFF strategies
Led professional learning and teacher planning for integrated
English Learner Development

Teacher (Secondary)
Los Angeles Unified School District
2004 - 2006,
Olive Vista Middle School, USC STEAM Magnet (K-12 span school), Arleta
High School
Achievements/Tasks
Mathematics (Algebra, Pre-algebra)
Sciene (Life Science, Physical Science)
Health
Creative Expression/Theatre

Teacher (Elementary)
Los Angeles Unified School District
1998 - 2010,
Carpenter Avenue Elementary, Cowan Avenue Gifted Magnet, Arleta High
School

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