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Certification
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Adela Troncoso

Adela Troncoso

Houston,Texas

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented leader with a proven track record of driving success through collaboration and exemplary leadership. Seeking the next professional challenge after making significant contributions in a school district serving over 2,000 employees and 14,000 students. Expertise in cultivating relationships and fostering cross-functional teamwork to achieve organizational goals. Dedicated thought partner committed to empowering organizations to realize their full potential while continuously evolving and expanding capabilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership

Donna ISD
12.2019 - 01.2024
  • Conduct thorough investigation into employee, student and parent complaints and grievances documenting findings and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Partnered with departments, campus principals and district counsel to assess risk and ensure practices and guide sensitive investigation matters.
  • Mediate and resolve employee disputes providing guidance and management to parties involved.
  • Directed and oversaw the development, implementation and enforcement of HR policies and procedures ensuring compliance of labor laws and district policies.
  • Promoted a culture of open communication by implementing initiative to facilitate easier communication.
  • Directed talent management of highly qualified staff and evaluation process that aligned with school district’s performance objectives.
  • Directed and conducted training on conflict resolution, communication skills and performance management for management staff.
  • Prepared reports to Superintendent of Schools that provided employee relations trends and issues that provided insights and recommendations to leadership.
  • Served as an advisor to managers and employees on employee related issues and best practices.
  • Guided and provided academic and operational support to seven secondary campuses to ensure goal attainment that aligned with school district's strategic plan.

Principal

Donna ISD/Office of Refuge Settlement School
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Directed academic instruction and center operations for male refugee students.

Middle School Principal

Donna ISD
07.2013 - 01.2019
  • Instructional campus leader and manager of school’s daily operations.
  • Evaluated staff and curriculum development, set academic goals and organized professional teacher development.
  • Managed budgets, continuously worked at campus culture development that ensured student safety and academic success.

Assistant Principal of Instruction

IDEA Public School
07.2011 - 01.2013
  • Supported campus leader and manager of school’s daily operations.
  • Evaluated staff and curriculum development, set academic goals and organized professional teacher development.
  • Managed budgets, continuously worked at campus culture development that ensured student safety and academic success.
  • Provided leadership and guidance for successful implementation of 504, ELL, TELPAS and STARR assessment protocols.
  • Principal opportunity

HS Principal/District Administrator

Progreso ISD
09.2009 - 07.2011

Served as interim chief executive of a school responsible for academic leadership, operational manager while cultivating school culture.

As a district administrator, I provided oversite and guidance to academic grant funded programs to ensure operational and budget expenditure compliance.

Education

MASTER’S DEGREE - Educational Leadership

Texas A & M - Kingsville

MASTER’S DEGREE - Guidance & Counseling

Texas A & M - Kingsville

Completed Superintendent Coursework - undefined

Texas A & M - Kingsville

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish/Bil Ed-ESL

Texas A & M - Kingsville

Coursework in Adult Ed - undefined

Texas A & M - Kingsville

Skills

  • Effective team leadership
  • Commitment to accountability
  • Enhancing operational efficiency
  • Strategic decision making
  • Flexible problem-solving
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Organizational strategy
  • Data-driven approach
  • Effective communication

Certification

School Administration

School Counselor

Vocational Counselor

Elementary and Secondary Teacher

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Principal

Donna ISD/Office of Refuge Settlement School
12.2020 - 06.2021

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership

Donna ISD
12.2019 - 01.2024

Middle School Principal

Donna ISD
07.2013 - 01.2019

Assistant Principal of Instruction

IDEA Public School
07.2011 - 01.2013

HS Principal/District Administrator

Progreso ISD
09.2009 - 07.2011

MASTER’S DEGREE - Guidance & Counseling

Texas A & M - Kingsville

Completed Superintendent Coursework - undefined

Texas A & M - Kingsville

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish/Bil Ed-ESL

Texas A & M - Kingsville

Coursework in Adult Ed - undefined

Texas A & M - Kingsville

MASTER’S DEGREE - Educational Leadership

Texas A & M - Kingsville