With 40 years of experience in the education field, Dr. Ajala is an accomplished life-long learner and educator who possesses an intensive nine-page resume with job experiences in Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), Compton Unified School District (CUSD), Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), and School of Education: California State University – Dominguez Hills (CSUDH).
EXPERIENCE:
- Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services (CUSD)
- Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources (CUSD)
- Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services (CUSD)
- Associate Superintendent for Elementary Schools, Curriculum & Instruction (CUSD)
- Executive Director, Pupil Services (CUSD)
- Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Coach (LACOE)
- Clear Administrative Services Credential Coach (LACOE)
- Elementary School Principal (CUSD-Bursch Elementary School)
- Elementary Assistant Principal (CUSD-Kelly Elementary School)
- Curriculum Specialist (CUSD-Lincoln and Carver Elementary Schools)
- Classroom Teacher K-12 (CUSD-Lincon Elementary School)
- Course Instructor in Reading & Math (Consortium on Reading Excellence)
- BTSA Instructor in Equity & Diversity (CUSD)
- Adult School Teacher at Fremont Adult School (LAUSD)
- Adjunct Professor CSUDH
- Presenter/Facilitator
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
- Dedicated professional with 16 years’ experience as an Assistant Superintendent/Executive Director in multiple key departments in the school district, Educational Services, Human Resources and Pupil Services.
- Accomplished Executive level administrator with proven record of success in promoting quality education, student achievement and academic excellence at the school and district levels. Oversight of approximately 22,000 students, 24 principals, Senior Directors, directors and several other administrators.
- Exemplary leadership in coordinated student services, mental health services, equity, community partnership, coordinated system of social, emotional and behavioral health support.
- Exemplary leader focused on providing students with a rigorous and challenging 21st Century education, addressing the need of the whole child, using the multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to build and advance a framework of success.
- Accomplished leader experienced in developing and implementing initiatives for academic improvement, student engagement, student wellness, child welfare and attendance and support services.
- Effective communicator and skilled facilitator that understands the collective bargaining process and believe in a collaborative, inclusive decision-making process involving all stakeholders.
- Accomplished leader with multi-cultural awareness, diversity experience that builds trust by listening and responding to the needs of parents and the community.
- Experienced district leader that promotes the district’s values, vision and goals, leads the development of programs that challenge and motivate students toward lifelong achievements— enhancing positive educational experience.
EDUCATION:
- Doctorate in Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University—Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction with Option to Teach
California State University—Dominguez Hills, California (CSUDH) June 1993
- University of Ibadan—Ibadan, Nigeria
Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts
- University of Ibadan—Ibadan, Nigeria
Diploma in Theater Arts (AA)
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Negotiators Certification School Employers Association of California (SEAC)
- Personnel Academy Certification (ACSA)
- Superintendent Certification (ACSA)
- California Professional Clear Administrative Services Credential
California State University—Dominguez Hills, California (CSUDH)
- CA Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (K-12)
California State University—Dominguez Hills, California (CSUDH)
- California Language Development Specialist Certificate