Trent Citrano 272-1-211 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku ♦ Yokohama, Japan 231-0862 ♦ Cell: 81-80-4008-6585

citranot@gmail.com ♦ tcitrano@stmaur.ac.jp EDUCATION

Administrative/Principal Certificate K-12 2003 M.Ed.: School Administration, Western Washington University 2003 B.A.: Bilingual Multicultural Liberal Studies, California State University, Chico 1991 B.A.: Latin American Studies, California State University, Chico 1991

Minor: Spanish, California State University, Chico 1991 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Secondary School Principal (Grades 6-12) 2010-Present Saint Maur International School - Yokohama, Japan

Served as Acting Head as Directed ♦ Collaborated with Board, Admin Team, IB & IGCSE Coordinators, Teachers, Support Staff, Students, and Parents to Ensure High Levels of Student Achievement & Successful Transition into Higher Education ♦ Reviewed, Adjusted, Allocated, and Monitored Secondary School Educational Operations Budget and Resources Based on Strategic Goals and School/Student Needs ♦ Analyzed Student Achievement Data to Drive School Initiatives and Individual Student Interventions to Increase Levels of Student Achievement ♦ Reviewed and Revised School Policies and Procedures for Staff & Student-Parent Handbooks as well as Teaching and Learning Practices and Assessment for Learning ♦ Coordinated with Board, Head, Admissions Director, and Public Relations Director to Increase Student Enrollment ♦ Advised Redesign of School Website for Improved Marketing and Communication ♦ Led Staff Assessment of & Action Plan Implementation for Improved School Culture ♦ Co-Developed and Implemented an Collaborative Teacher Evaluation & Feedback System to Improve Professional Growth, School Culture, Collegiality, Classroom Practice, and Student Achievement ♦ Served on Student Secondary Support Team Member ♦ Led Process of Redesigning Calendar and Student Schedules to Ensure Increased Time for Learning, Programmatic Needs, Professional Development, and Staff Collaboration ♦ Reviewed, Revised, and Fostered Implementation of School Philosophy, Essential Outcomes, and International Mindedness ♦ Advised, Revised, and Implemented Emergency Preparedness Practices, Especially in light of 2011 Great Japan Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster ♦ Practiced Restorative Practices to Enhance School Climate for Students & Staff ♦ Co-Facilitated CIS/NEASC Reaccreditation Process for School Improvement ♦ Served on CIS/NEASC Visiting Accreditation Teams ♦ Served at Fine Arts/Sports/Clubs Coordinator and League Fine Arts Administrative Liaison ♦ Monitored and Worked with Students and Families to Ensure Consistent Student Attendance ♦ Led Redesign of Middle School Program to Meet Student Academic and Pastoral Needs ♦ Implemented Student Advocacy Program ♦ Recognized and Celebrated Student, Staff, & School Achievement in Authentic Ways ♦ Co-Facilitated Online Curriculum Design & Mapping Process ♦ Partnered with Parent Support Group, Families, Community Organizations, Local Partner Schools, Universities & Volunteers ♦ Led Various Staff Developments – including Differentiation & Meeting the Needs of All Learners, Restorative Practices, Middle School Mindedness, Advocacy for Students, Technology Integration, & Developing 21

st Century Critical Thinkers

Principal (PreK-Grade 12) 2008-2010 Access International Academy Ningbo - Ningbo, China

Served as Acting Head as Directed ♦ Collaborated with All Stakeholders to Increase Student Achievement ♦ Supervised and Evaluated Certificated and Classified Staff ♦ Advised Students for Academic, College and Career Opportunities ♦ Administered Student Discipline & Climate ♦ Facilitated WASC Accreditation Leadership & Planning Teams ♦ Earned First-Ever WASC Accreditation for AIAN in Accelerated Process ♦ Coordinated After-School Activities, Athletics, Events Programs ♦ Refined Emergency Response Plans ♦ Managed Student Database & Academic Data Tracking Systems ♦ Organized & Supported Online Curriculum Mapping Process with Faculty ♦ Partnered with Families, Community Organizations, Universities & Volunteers ♦ Led Various Staff & Parent Development - including ELL Strategies & Cyberbullying

Principal (National Distinguished School Award Winner) 2005-2008 Neely-O’Brien Elementary School - Kent, WA, USA

Collaborated with Asst. Principal, Instr. Coach, Staff to Increase Student Achievement ♦ Supervised and Evaluated Certificated and Classified Staff ♦ Administered Student Discipline ♦ Facilitated Student Success Team ♦ Developed School Improvement & Technology Plans ♦ Coordinated Extended Day & Year Programs ♦ Screened, Hired, and Directed Staff ♦ Focused Vision and Mission ♦ Refined Emergency Response Plan ♦ Managed Building Budgets ♦ Partnered with Families, Community Organizations, Mentors, & Volunteers ♦ Trainer of Trainers for Certificated Teacher Assessment Model ♦ Led Various Staff Development - including ELL Strategies ♦ Coordinated Staff Task Force in Enhancing School-Family Communication ♦ Guest Professor at Central Washington University - Teacher Intern Program

Assistant Principal 2003-2005 Neely-O’Brien Elementary School, Kent, WA, USA

Similar Roles as Listed Above

Principal Intern 2002-2003 Kennydale Elementary School, Renton, WA, USA

Acting Principal as Directed ♦ Supervised and Evaluated Certificated and Classified Staff ♦ Administered Student Discipline ♦ Co-facilitated Student Guidance and Evaluation Team ♦ Coordinated After-School Learning Support Program ♦ Screened, Hired, and Directed Staff ♦ Redefined Vision and Mission Statements ♦ Developed Comprehensive School Safety Plan ♦ Managed I-728, Building, and ASB Monies ♦ Served as PTA Administrative Liaison ♦ Facilitated Curriculum Mapping in Mathematics and Writing ♦ Led Staff Study Group in Strategies for English Language Learners ♦ Coordinated Red Cross Safety Education Grant and Program

School District Leadership Kent School District, Kent, WA, USA

On-going Participation in District Administrative Prof Development ♦ Served as Trainer of Trainers for Certificated Assessment Model ♦ Key Member of KSD ELL Comprehensive Model Team

Renton School District, Renton, WA, USA Co-developed Consistent District ESL Policies and Practices ♦ Aligned District ESL Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment ♦ Coordinated Development of District Long-Range ESL Plan ♦ Led Team in Developing Elementary ESL Instructional Guide ♦ Presented Staff Development on Best Practices for ELL Students ♦ Consulted District Diversity Commission ♦ Participated in OSPI Transitional Bilingual Consortium Meetings

Building Leadership Tiffany Park Elementary, Renton, WA, USA

Served on Consulting Team for Construction of New School Building ♦ Co-created Comprehensive School Improvement Plan ♦ Developed Comprehensive School Safety Plan ♦ Facilitated Building Homework Policy Development ♦ Served as Building Technology Liaison ♦ English as a Second Language Specialist ♦ Renton Education Association Building Representative ♦ Created and Advised Site Student Council

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

District English as a Second Language Resource Teacher: Grades K-12 2002-2003 Various Schools, Renton, WA, USA Elementary English as a Second Language Teacher: Grades K-5 1995-2002 Various Schools, Renton, WA, USA Bilingual, Self-Contained Elementary Teacher: Grade 4 1992-1995 Grapevine Elementary, Vista, CA, USA

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Speaker, Reader, and Writer of Spanish

CERTIFICATION State of Washington Professional Education Certificates

Administrative/Principal Certificate K-12 (Current)

English As A Second Language Teacher K-12 (Previously Active) Elementary Education Teacher K-8 (Previously Active)

Bilingual Education Teacher K-12 (Previously Active)

Spanish Teacher K-12 (Previously Active)

AWARDS/HONORS Two-Time NEASC/CIS Accreditation Visiting Team Member 2013-2014 National Distinguished School Award-Winning Principal 2006-2007 State Funded Principal Intern Grant Winner 2002-2003 Rotary Teacher of the Year 2001-2002

CONTINUING EDUCATION AISH New and Aspiring Heads Institute 2015 EARCOS Middle School Leaders Conference Presenter 2015 Certificate of Educational Technology and Information Literacy 2013-2014 EARCOS Leadership Conference - Various Seminars 2010-2013 ACAMIS Administrators Conference - Various Seminars 2009 Kent School District Administrative Professional Development 2003-2008

Cultural Appreciation and Supporting All Students for Success

Comprehensive Assessment of Student Learning Model

Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Workshop Models

Student School Achievement Data Analysis

Standards-Based Reporting System

Evaluation of Staff

Budget Monitoring Project Leadership - Washington Association of School Administrators 2002-2008 National Association for School and Curriculum Development Conference 2005-2008 National Title 1 Conference Presenter and Participant 2007 Charlotte Danielson Components of Professional Practice Trainer of Trainers 2004 Assessing & Developing the 21st Century Principal - Assoc. of Wash. School Principals 2003 Working with the Media - Randy Mattheson 2002 40 Developmental Assets Training - Clay Roberts 2002 Evaluation of Special Education Staff - Buzz Porter 2002 Leaders Influencing Teaching and Learning - Nancy Skerritt 2002 English as a Second Language Compliance - Office of Civil Rights 2002 Issues and Consideration of the 504 Process - Office of Civil Rights 2002 Issues in Assessment of Culturally Linguistically Diverse Students – Julie Esparza 2002

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools Teachers of English to Students of Other Languages Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Jeanette Thomas Chairperson of Board, Head of School Emerita, Director of Human Resources Saint Maur International School – Yokohama, Japan jthomas@stmaur.ac.jp Work: 81-45-641-5751 Cell: 81-90-3085-6721 Catherine Endo School Head Saint Maur International School – Yokohama, Japan cendo@stmaur.ac.jp Work: 81-45-641-5751 Cell: 81-90-2536-0468

Shirley Davis School Head American International School Kingston – Kingston, Jamaica (Former Director: Access International Academy Ningbo – Ningbo, China)

sdavis@aisk.com Work: 1-876-702-2070