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IDEA Public SchoolsDirector of Leadership Development
Jul. 2021San Antonio, Texas, United StatesLeverage experience in educational leadership to direct professional development designed to empower and support faculty to become effective and innovative educators focused on student learning and success. Prioritize the needs of leaders and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness to continuously evolve a comprehensive and integrated development strategy based on current data that drives high performance. Coordinate crucial conversations and crucial accountability training. Perform one-on-one coaching at seven college prep and six academy campuses to guide and facilitate best practices, improvement planning, teacher observation, and feedback.
• Established strong working relationships and successfully improved communication systems for new leaders.
• Promoted learning as an Affinity Space facilitator, served on the Teacher Career Pathway Committee and as a member of the GET Rubric Revision Committee.
• Manage a group of Principals (6-8) and ensure effective professional development and ongoing support.
• Provided mentorship as the point of contact for Principals in Residence/Cadre of Aspiring Principals.
• Applied an understating of curriculum and instructional theory to foster higher academic achievement and build positive environments, leading to increased exam data from 2021 - 2022 in all core subjects/grades.
• Functioned as interim Principal in 2022, set clear and rigorous expectations and led English Language Arts teachers in grades 3,4 & 5 to exceed objectives and enhance weekly data points.
• Contributed to the strategic direction of the learner experience and developed a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing coaching resulting in 77% of leaders attaining higher student achievement.
IDEA Public SchoolsSenior Regional Director of Leader Development
Jul. 2021Houston, Texas, United States
Northside ISDElementary School Principal
Jul. 2017 - Jul. 2021Lockehill ElementaryEstablished instructional practices driven by statistical performance data of 737 K-5th grader students led by 83 teachers, specialists, special educators, aides, and staff through the development of instructionally sound lessons to help meet the needs of all students through implementation of the writing process, incorporating science labs in all grade levels, and small group instruction to focus on specific TEKS for each core subject.
Northside ISDElementary School Principal
Jul. 2015 - Jun. 2021Aue Elementary/Locke Hill ElementaryOversaw the school's administrative operations, inspiring and leading the faculty to work at the highest capacity to create an environment where children are able to reach full potential. Built a learning culture of shared responsibility with sound planning, decision-making, and supportive instructional leadership. Interviewed, selected, oriented and supervised staff and acted as liaison between teachers, parents, and the community. Assessed school progress and student achievement and modified the curriculum according to needs. Directed the planning of staff development activities and in-service day programs. Managed resource allocation, revenue and expenses and prepared budgets to adequately support school programs.
• Kept abreast of successful instructional methodologies and shared knowledge to elevate 4th-grade results from 2019 - 2020: Math 66%, 65% to 76% and Reading 63%, 75% to 79%.
• Analyzed school data and implemented strategies and topics to improve teaching practices through coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning.
Comal Independent School DistrictElementary School Assistant Principal
Jul. 2012 - Jul. 2015Timberwood Park ElementarySupported the principal in family relationship building through conferences with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and student behaviors or learning problems and encouraged cross-functional teams collaboration in development, support, and technology integration of student activities, programs, and lessons.
Comal Independent School DistrictMiddle School Math Specialist
Jul. 2007 - Jul. 2013Utilized researched-based methodology to develop instructional practices and present lessons to facilitate student understanding of mathematical concepts. Designed interactive student activities and innovative techniques to achieve measurable student gain in a diverse group with unique skill sets. Created the district- level benchmarks (quarterly/semester exams) and analyzed the data to guide decision-making. Developed professional learning communities and collaborated to contribute to student achievement. Accurately organize and maintain student records and all necessary documentation.
• Appropriately used resources and technologies and strengthened math data yearly by over 8% during tenure.
• Delivered high-quality support to reach growth goals and improve results in testing for 89% of all students and personalized lessons to guide grade 8 algebra students to all pass state assessment exams (End of Course EOC).
• Exhibited a collaborative and exploratory approach, researched best practices in peer learning and learning assistant pedagogy and generated benchmark tests for the district at the 6-8th grade level.
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