JANNA KASMANIAN

EDUCATION
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Master of Science in Administration, Educational Leadership Academy
July 2013
Action Research: Creating and launching school-wide mentoring program for at-risk students
University of the Pacific, Professional & Continuing Education
BTSA Year 1 & 2

July 2009

Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology

Master of Arts in Education

June 2007

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Science in Family Consumer Science Education

June 2006

CREDENTIALS & CERITIFICATIONS

California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training & Certification
Child Development: Director, Preschool
California Professional Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential: Home Economics
Cultural Proficiency Training & Certification
Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certification
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Common Core State Standards Learning Leader & Curriculum Writer
Develop, modify and adapt curriculum and assessments for Career Tech & Arts
Design and present professional development to staff quarterly
Provide assistance and support to teachers as they implement CCSS lessons
Collaborate with colleagues on lesson design

July 2013
April 2013
June 2011
July 2009
April 2008
July 2007
2014 present

Department Chair for Electives

Plan and lead monthly department meetings aligned to our school-wide PD
Organize school-wide walk-thrus & observations
Attend and represent the Electives department in district meetings
Manage budget & organize fundraisers
Oversee the transition to Common Core as it relates to Career Tech & the Arts

2008 present

Instructional Cabinet Member

Collaborate with other department chairs to develop mission & vision for school
Conduct PD trainings for staff members
Facilitate school-wide walk-thrus & observations

2008 present

Rising Stars Mentoring Coordinator

2011 present
Initiate and launch school-wide mentoring program for at-risk students
Conduct and facilitate weekly support sessions to address social/emotional needs of at-risk students
Collaborate with teachers and administrators to secure an accountability system
Empower and inspire teachers to motivate students
Analyze data and evaluate effectiveness of the program
Ararat Charter School Association Trustee
2010 2013
Led the opening of the second Charter School
Oversaw the writing of the new charter school petition

Planned and facilitated events and organized fundraising activities

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Glendale Unified School District
2007 present
Rosemont Middle School
7th & 8th grade Foods & Nutrition
Develop and implement curriculum for 7th-8th grade aligned with the National CTE Standards & CCSS
Facilitate daily instruction, food science labs and cooking labs through project-based learning
Organize cooperative groups according to student abilities
Incorporate technology in everyday instruction
Create a unique culture of trust and respect with students and parents
Accommodate to students with special needs, ELL and GATE
Glendale Unified School District
Rosemont Middle School
8th grade Fashion Introduction & Production
2009 2012
Developed and implemented curriculum for 8th-12th grade aligned with the California CTE Standards
Facilitated project-based learning through daily instruction and labs
Created a unique culture of trust and respect with students and parents
Motivated students by conducting fields trips to museums, fashion district in Los Angeles/New York City
Orchestrated end-of-the-year Fashion Shows featured in media and press
STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles Unified School District
Sept. 2006 Jan. 2006
Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies
7th grade Health Science
Developed and implemented curriculum for 7th grade aligned with California State Standards
Taught ITUs on Diseases, Body Systems, Sex Education, Nutrition & Healthy Choices for the Body
Emphasized positive reinforcement to drive good behaviors in managing my classroom
Communicated with parents via phone & written notification to encourage parental support
Los Angeles Unified School District
Feb. 2007 June 2007
Van Nuys Senior High School
10-12th grade Life Skills & Management
Developed and implemented curriculum for 9th-12th grade aligned with California State Standards
Utilized SDAIE techniques for students diverse abilities
Stimulated self-reflection by daily journal writing and constructive feedback on a weekly basis
Created effective classroom management to maintain a safe and thriving learning environment of mutual
respect & trust
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Common Core Training
I Understand: Tools for Schools Behavior Management Seminar
California Charter School Conference
Kagan Strategies Training in Student Engagement
Frank Rodriguez - Brain Research & FASST

2013 present
May 2013
April 2013
2012 2013
2012 2013

COMMITTEES
Common Core Site Representative
OWELUS Bullying Prevention
School Site Council
School Safety Team

2013 present
2012 present
2012 present
2011 present

CSC Consumer Science Secretary

GUSD FOCUS on Results Committee Member

2010 present
2010 2013

REFERENCES
Cynthia Livingston, Ed.D., Principal Rosemont Middle School (GUSD)
Kristen Holm, Ed. M., Principal Washington Elementary (RBUSD)

818.679.0861 cell
310.256.1293 cell

Jennifer Rumack, Ed. D, Professor Pepperdine University

626.616.2060 cell

Robert Barner, Ph. D, Professor and Academic Chair Pepperdine University

323.810.1737 cell