Adriana Meza
New York
Summary
Functional Senior Director driving proven results within the national education field. Manages complex occupational issues while meeting organizational objectives. Strong operational skills and solid experience regulating policies and managing budget expenditures. Collaborates with management teams and stakeholders to uphold company vision.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director
BREAKTHROUGH NEW YORK
10.2023 - Current
- Leads middle school division streamlining operations and programming for increased efficiency and cost savings of up to $25,000 of a quarter million budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALE MASTER OBSERVER
CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE
09.2023 - Current
- Promotes high-quality early childhood education through assessment and feedback to teachers, directors, and state administrators
- Maintains certification scoring 85% and above on inter-rater reliability co-observations.
CONSULTANT
HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMIES
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered outstanding service to clients, resulting in an 88% performance score average, to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
INSTRUCTIONAL CONSULTANT
THE LAVINIA GROUP
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced learning outcomes for 100% of clients through strategic vision setting and implementation structures
- Collaborated with trainers and supervisors - virtually and in person - to design curriculum and instructional plans for 100% of clients.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION CORE TEAM MEMBER
THE LAVINIA GROUP
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Designed and delivered blended DEI training programs that averaged a 90% satisfaction rating.
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIR & COACH
UNITY PREPARATORY
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Fostered trainer improvement for approximately 90% of direct reports through ongoing management and workshop offerings evidenced by weekly trainer ratings, bi-yearly reviews, and performance test scores.
SCHOOL LEADER
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Achieved 95% and 91% proficiency average on the 6-8 NYS ELA and math tests, respectively, through data-driven learning paths, performance management, and equity-based protocols.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION ACTION GROUP LEADER
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Led organizational change including leadership and team structures, hiring practices, and feedback systems at 100% of company sites.
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Furthered approximately 90% of trainers' development, improved learner achievement, and increased satisfaction rates year over year with training materials, professional development sessions and coaching support plans.
GRADE TEAM LEADER
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Directed teams to become the highest-ranking charter 6th grade in NYS on the standardized ELA exam and #10 on the standardized math exam in 2018 using data informed learning design
- Awarded the National Blue Ribbon School Award Recognized for Excellence in Education with school in 2019.
SITE MANAGER
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Achieved 100% staff retention rate post-pandemic leading an equitable transition from an in-person learning program to live remote instruction.
DEAN OF STUDENTS
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed event planning, social-emotional learning, restorative justice, and crisis response for PK-8 community.
6th GRADE TEACHER
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Improved learner outcomes contributing to a school-wide average of 88% proficiency in ELA and 95% proficiency in math on the state test
- Awarded the National Blue Ribbon School Award Recognized for Excellence in Education with school in 2014.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
06.2002
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Project Management
- Training & Development
- Program Design
- Equity & Inclusion
- Strategic Planning
- Consulting
- Adult Education
Certification
- Leading for Equity Institute, National Equity Project
- NYS Dignity for All Students
- ASCD How to Integrate SEL into Learning
- ASCD Just in Time Strategies for Ensuring Equity
- ASCD Supporting Boys of Color
- Community Schools Anti-Racist Training, Center for Supportive Schools
- Breakthrough National, Train the Trainer Series
Timeline
Senior Director
BREAKTHROUGH NEW YORK
10.2023 - Current
ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALE MASTER OBSERVER
CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE
09.2023 - Current
CONSULTANT
HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMIES
06.2023 - 09.2023
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION CORE TEAM MEMBER
THE LAVINIA GROUP
09.2022 - 05.2023
INSTRUCTIONAL CONSULTANT
THE LAVINIA GROUP
07.2022 - 05.2023
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIR & COACH
UNITY PREPARATORY
05.2021 - 06.2022
SCHOOL LEADER
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
07.2020 - 05.2021
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION ACTION GROUP LEADER
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
06.2020 - 05.2021
SITE MANAGER
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
08.2019 - 06.2020
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
06.2017 - 05.2021
DEAN OF STUDENTS
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
08.2016 - 06.2017
GRADE TEAM LEADER
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
08.2015 - 05.2021
6th GRADE TEACHER
CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS
07.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Education
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY