Céline Laurent
Secondary School Assistant Principal | Educational Leadership & Curriculum Coordination
Toulouse
Professional Summary
Secondary school leader with extensive experience in academic administration, faculty supervision, and student support services across secondary education institutions in southwestern France.
Demonstrated track record in operational scheduling, regulatory safety compliance, curriculum alignment, and multi-tiered academic interventions.
Professional Experience
Lycée Polyvalent Capitole Horizon
Toulouse, France
Assistant Principal
Sept 2020 – Present
- Oversee daily academic operations, master scheduling, and student conduct for an institution serving 1,150 secondary students.
- Coordinate annual teacher appraisals, instructional observations, and professional development programs across humanities and STEM divisions.
- Direct the school crisis management team, modernizing safety protocols, evacuation procedures, and digital attendance tracking systems.
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary curriculum committees to align national baccalaureate pathways with individualized student guidance frameworks.
Collège International Garonne Val
Toulouse, France
Assistant Principal
Sept 2014 – Aug 2020
- Administered student discipline, pastoral support, and parent-educator relations for 680 lower-secondary students.
- Led pedagogical councils focusing on digital classroom tools, literacy remediation initiatives, and inclusive learning accommodations.
- Supervised examination logistics for the Diplôme National du Brevet, maintaining strict compliance and test administration protocols.
Collège des Violettes d'Occitanie
Toulouse, France
Secondary Education Teacher & Grade Coordinator
Sept 2006 – Aug 2014
- Delivered secondary instruction in Modern Languages and coordinated grade-level pastoral care and interdisciplinary teaching teams.
- Organized regional exchange initiatives and integrated cross-curricular project-based learning units across key stage cohorts.
Education
Université Toulouse-Jean Jaurès
Master of Education (M.Ed.) · Educational Administration and Leadership · Toulouse, France · Mention Bien · Sept 2004 – Jun 2006
Specialized in secondary educational management, administrative law, institutional policy, and pedagogical leadership frameworks.
Université Toulouse Capitole
Bachelor of Arts · Modern Languages and Literature · Toulouse, France · Mention Bien · Sept 2001 – Jun 2004
Completed coursework in linguistic analysis, educational methodologies, and secondary curriculum development.
Key Projects
Hybrid Learning & Digital Portal Integration
Jan 2021 – Jun 2022
- Steered the deployment of an integrated learning management and parent communication portal across 55 teaching teams.
- Conducted faculty development workshops that achieved 95% staff adoption within the first two academic terms.
Core Competencies
Master Scheduling
Faculty Supervision & Evaluation
Pastoral Care & Student Discipline
Crisis Management & School Safety
Curriculum Implementation
Educational Data Analysis
Parent & Community Relations
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Coordination
Examination Logistics
Budget & Resource Allocation
Languages
French
C2
English
C1
Spanish
B2
Certifications & Accreditations
Certificat d'Aptitude aux Fonctions d'Encadrement Scolaire
Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale · Jun 2014
Advanced First Aid and Crisis Response in Schools
Croix-Rouge Française · May 2023
Community & Volunteer Leadership
Association Midi-Pyrénées d'Accompagnement Scolaire
Toulouse, France · Oct 2018 – Jun 2024
- Academic Support Mentor
- Coordinated weekly after-school tutoring sessions and guidance mentoring for secondary students in priority education zones.