Enthusiastic Instructional Leader with over 14 years experience leading personnel, contributing to team success through hard work, problem solving, decision making and excellent organizational skills. High level knowledge and understanding of curriculum, instruction and assessment. Dynamic administrative skills able to efficiently manage programs and lead effective teams. Self-motivated strategic leader with a strong desire to excel in the Education sector.
Amarillo ISD- Assistant Principal &
Curriculum Assessment Specialist PK-6
Amarillo, TX 7/2021- current
Lead administrative initiatives delegated by the school District.
Collaborate with teams selected for committee assignments while maintaining total quality.
Develop discipline systems, monitor and maintain the safety and security of students.
Communicate and facilitate professional development along with coaching teachers throughout the year.
Supervise and evaluate the character development of students through SEL curriculum support .
Lead projects, change initiatives and board policies for integration into campus systems.
Read and interpret data to make decisions concerning instructional programs and ensure implementation with fidelity.
Remain abreast of policy and accountability guidelines that govern education in Texas.
Coordinate Campus Testing, ESL and attendance programs.
Midland ISD - Instructional Specialist/Teacher Leader PK-5
Midland, TX • 08/2018 - 7/2021
Support the development of mentees and contribute to the PLC with focus on student growth goals.
Map curriculum guides within grade/content and lesson plan utilizing TEKS resource system, Lead4ward and data analysis.
Build test using Eduphoria subsequently use information to build reports for teachers where decisions are made concerning instruction.
Support teachers is PLC with instructional design, create lesson banks, and analyze student work.
Plan and implement staff development and in-service training programs to enhance teachers knowledge and skills promoting high expectations in lesson planning, delivery and student engagement.
Exceed goals and meet deadlines through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Communicate with parents, students and staff to provide feedback to enhance and support the education environment.
Teach balanced literacy as the foundation to solid reading instruction.
Promote high expectations requiring students to self assess and regularly reflect and respond to tracked data.
Ector ISD - Campus Curriculum Facilitator 6-8th grade
Odessa , TX • 01/2017 - 08/2018
Design, implement and manage successful professional development with the use of technology to meet District in-service demands for up to 700 ELAR teachers .
Work closely with teachers 80% of time to prepare lesson materials, content, and tools to facilitate high student achievement.
Collaborate with leadership team to evaluate teacher and student learning goals and needs to improve performance.
Analyze testing data to regularly identify student learning gaps with response to intervention and develop tailored instructional practices.
Plan and lead staff development bi- weekly to enhance knowledge and skills in instructional strategies to improve engagement.
Participate in team meetings and meet individually with teachers.
Ector ISD - Assistant Principal 6-8th grade
Odessa, TX • 07/2015 - 01/2017
Supervise and evaluate 25 teachers and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
Oversee administrative functions such as campus orientation, registration and related activities.
Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Administer standardized tests to over 1500 students evaluating student performance and progress.
Manage campus discipline by grade level or of 500 students.
Monitor student behavior and enforce discipline policies.
Performed monthly classroom evaluations to assess teaching strategies and effectiveness to provide feedback.
Supported human resources aspects of campus leadership, including hiring, training, conflict resolution and disciplinary action in compliance with TEA legal guidelines and requirements.
Assist in compliance effort for safety drills.
Led CHAMPS, holding regular committee meetings.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Midland And Amarillo ISD - Teacher
Midland, TX • 10/2009 - 07/2015
Instruct students in core concepts in grades Pre- K, 1st, 4th and 6th grades.
Utilize instructional strategies to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning goals.
Develop classroom stations to support learning.
Deliver guided reading and targeted phonics lessons.
Analyze standards and write lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504, ESL, & Special Education plans as part of inclusive classroom.
Grade and evaluate student assignments and enter information into the gradebook.
Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior and positive reinforcement reward systems.
Ensure students make 1 years growth or more having high academic expectations for learning.
Prior to entering the education sector, I worked for almost 10 years in the insurance industry. Reading policy manuals, advising customers of products and provisions navigating insurance features and benefits developed my knack for administration. As a property and casualty sales agent, licensed in multiple states and winning various monthly promotional contest became a top insurance writer. As a retirement insurance agent, I advised customers of retirement plans, withdrawal provisions and financial code written by the securities and exchange commission. Both types of insurance business require the ability to operate various databases and learn processes that are a part of underwriting business. No one is successful without providing world class customer service!
EDUCATION
Harvard School of Education
Cambridge, MA • 08/2019
Certificate: Certificates in School Leadership And Management & Leading Change
Franklin University
Columbus, OH • 06/2015
MBA: Business Administration
BA: Business Administration
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
AA: Business Administration
Highly Qualified
Certified Principal K-12
Certified Business Education 6-12
Certified Special Education K-12
Elementary EC-4
Instructional Program Leadership
Office Administration and databases
Data Analysis and Reports
Professional Development & Coaching
Group Facilitation and Presentation
Event Coordination
Classroom Management
Leading Teams
Education Software
Google and Microsoft Systems
Sales & Customer Service