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Rebecca Noonan

Louisville

Summary

An educational leader with proven track record of driving academic success and fostering collaborative school environment. Expertise in curriculum development, staff training, and student engagement. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-driven approach that aligns with institutional goals and changing educational needs.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal

Presentation Academy
07.2018 - Current
  • Led school through Cognia Accreditation process twice, earning top scores in both 2018 and 2023
  • Hire, supervise, and support faculty and staff of 40
  • Report regularly to governing Board of Trustees
  • Developed multi-year professional development program targeted specifically at issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Restructured counseling department to better respond to student needs and concerns
  • Collaborated with external group to lead strategic planning process
  • Oversaw growth in and retention of diverse student population from 12% to 34%
  • Revised several employee policies, including remote work options, parental leave, and paid time off
  • Restructured college readiness program to address diverse student body, including targeted college application and financial aid workshops
  • Developed Freshman Success Program to help with transition to high school, leading to a 70% decrease in course failures
  • Led implementation of new student information system
  • Reorganized professional development program to allow more time for teacher collaboration
  • Collaborated with technology team regarding implementation of 1:1 student device program
  • Led school through COVID-19 pandemic, including offering in-person classes 5 days/week as well as remote learning options
  • Investigate and respond to daily concerns of teachers, staff, parents, and students

Assistant Principal

Presentation Academy
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Collaborated with teachers and visited classrooms on a daily basis
  • Provided professional development targeted at teacher and school needs
  • Revised teacher review process to allow for more frequent reflection and communication

Principal

Our Lady of Tepeyac High School
07.2011 - 06.2017
  • Led school of 160 young women (93% qualified for free or reduced lunch; 42% were first in family to graduate from high school; 79% Latina; 20% African American)
  • Revised teacher review process to include more frequent collaboration and reflection
  • Developed new structure for extracurricular activities to encourage more participation
  • Led school through successful accreditation reviews with AdvancEd and Illinois State Board of Education
  • Supervised all teachers, Assistant Principal, Director of College Readiness, Campus Minister, and Director of Technology
  • Collaborated with the Archdiocese of Chicago, Big Shoulders Fund, and various other organizations to support the school and its students
  • Led efforts on schoolwide data analysis and curriculum alignment project, aimed at improving ACT scores
  • Collaborated with President to ensure sound financial management, recruitment of new students, and implementation of marketing plan
  • Oversaw all financial operations, including managing grant funds and preparing and reviewing monthly reports

Director of College Readiness

Our Lady of Tepeyac High School
07.2008 - 06.2011
  • Created a 4-year college readiness program targeted at first-generation high school and college students
  • Implemented college visit program, pairing current students with alumnae
  • Built relationships with admissions representatives to better advocate for students
  • Worked one-on-one with students of all grade levels to ensure high school and college success
  • Developed a system for keeping in touch with alumni and helping them navigate college-related problems
  • Collaborated with students and parents to determine best college fit for students who were undocumented, low-income, and/or first-generation college students
  • Increased college enrollment rate among graduates to 100%

English Teacher

Our Lady of Tepeyac High School
08.2004 - 06.2008
  • Taught freshman-, sophomore-, and senior-level English classes
  • Pioneered an AP English Literature course for seniors
  • Collaborated with other teachers to build cohesive English curriculum
  • Mentored several first-year teachers

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL
12.2010

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
05.2004

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff development
  • Public speaking
  • Team collaboration
  • School community relations
  • Curriculum development
  • Instructional leadership
  • Organizational leadership
  • Student and parent relations
  • School administration
  • Strategic leadership

Certification

  • Kentucky Rank II License #200222809
  • Professional Certificate for Instructional Leadership: Principal, All Grades, Level 2
  • Professional Certificate for Middle Grades English and Communications, Grades 5-9
  • Professional Certificate for Teaching English, Grades 8-12

Awards

  • St. James School Distinguished Alumni, Septemeber 2025
  • Our Lady of Tepeyac High School Heart of the School Award, May 2017
  • Presentation Academy Tower Award for Women Leaders, October 2013
  • Amate House Founders Award, April 2012

Timeline

Principal

Presentation Academy
07.2018 - Current

Assistant Principal

Presentation Academy
07.2017 - 06.2018

Principal

Our Lady of Tepeyac High School
07.2011 - 06.2017

Director of College Readiness

Our Lady of Tepeyac High School
07.2008 - 06.2011

English Teacher

Our Lady of Tepeyac High School
08.2004 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Marquette University

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Concordia University Chicago

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