ALFONSO ORTIZ GARAGARZA
Chico,CA
Summary
Bilingual Superintendent/Principal with 25 years experience, strong leadership qualities and focus on achieving program goals. Oversaw internal administrative activities through program planning, guidance and leadership. Expert at coordinating program logistics, HR and Business. Highly organized with vision and enthusiasm to achieve program goals and objectives.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Assistant Principal
Dorris Unified School District
01.2022 - Current
- Led schoolwide implementation of RTI, PBIS, and Student Study Teams, K-8
- Structured Success For All schoolwide leveled reading/writing group intervention strategies
- Focus on: staff supervision and evaluation, student discipline, curriculum/instruction, campus safety, and State and Federal reporting (LCAP, Wellness Plan, Civil Rights Review, Safety Plan).
Security Dispatch/Patrol Officer
Elite Universal Security
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordinate and monitor surveillance of restricted areas for the Department of Water Resources, Oroville Field Division
- Responsible for all Daily Activity Reports and incident reports, officer and public safety protocols, and communications and outside agencies in a timely, professional manner
- Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in six months.
Superintendent in Residence
Teacher's Pension & Insurance Services
Sacramento, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Financial literacy consulting and retirement education for County/District superintendents, principals, and site Certificated/Classified staff
- Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
- Managed projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks.
- Met and worked with internal teams to recognize and discuss current and future needs.
Superintendent/Principal
Butteville Union Elementary School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Implemented staff development in Responsive Classroom Pedagogy for Certificated and Classified Staff that increased school of choice (inter-district transfers) to 36%
- Led schoolwide implementation of Ukuleles in the Classroom, K-8
- Served as a resource for project based instruction (PBI) and effective questioning strategies
- Led school wide focus on science resulting in vertical articulation of science curriculum, K-8.
Principal
Spring Hill Continuation High School, Mariposa Unified School District
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Led staff development and implementation of Project Based Instruction (PBI)
- District grant writer and assisted Cabinet with Federal Program Review requirements/reporting resulting in 25% increase in General Funds.
Principal/Superintendent
Sierra Foothill Charter School District
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided staff development on Project Based Instruction and STEAM integration resulting in a 20% increase in ADA over 3 years and a 98% parent satisfaction survey
- Developed and supervised all critical areas of operation including Marketing, Curriculum and Instruction, Business, Human Resources, Facilities, Technology, Transportation, and Nutrition
- Attained State/Federal grants over $900,000.
Principal
Soledad High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Established a Schoolwide culture that fostered positive relationships among all stakeholders, leading to an increase of 15 points in API and a graduation rate over 98%
- Expanded the strength of the English Learner program to include ELL Resource teacher, Family Advocate, and Intervention Specialist
- Redirected Advisory Period into an Intervention/Acceleration 6 week block rotation program focused on developing literacy monitored quarterly by departments and counselors.
Principal
Lompoc High School
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Exceeded the Academic Performance Index schoolwide growth target by 20% and increased Hispanic subgroup scores by 40%
- Led the district’s efforts to implement Instructional Rounds by negotiating embedded collaboration within the regular school day
- Implemented a parent institute that graduated over 200 parents (PIQUE) and conducted over 400 home visits for students who were failing 3+ classes that reduced the failure rate by 80%.
Assistant Principal
Santa Paula High School
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Of Athletics, Discipline, AP and CAHSEE testing coordinator that resulted in an increase of 40 students passing the Spanish AP exam, 10% increase in 10th grade CAHSEE passing rate and reduced suspension and expulsion rate by 30%
- Redesigned Master Schedule to support innovative programs and 3 academies.
Assistant Principal
Zane Middle School
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Evaluations for 30 classified and credentialed personnel, directed student discipline, campus safety programs, monitored school budget, master calendar, extracurricular activities.
BCLAD Teacher
Escondido Union School District
01.1993 - 01.2005
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Coach
San Diego County Science
- Science Department Chair
- Bilingual Classes 6th- 8th grade general science
Education
School Development Center - Public Finance
Charter School Development Center
01.2014
Leadership Development Leadership Institute and CBO Program -
Redesigning High Schools for Improved Instruction, Harvard Graduate School, University of California
01.2010
Master of Arts - Education
California State University
San Marcos, CA06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Economics
University of California
01.1989
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Discipline Management
- Faculty Support
- Performance Evaluations
- Teacher Mentoring
- Budget Development
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Program Evaluation
- Team Building
Timeline
Interim Assistant Principal
Dorris Unified School District
01.2022 - Current
Security Dispatch/Patrol Officer
Elite Universal Security
01.2020 - 01.2022
Superintendent in Residence
Teacher's Pension & Insurance Services
01.2018 - 01.2020
Superintendent/Principal
Butteville Union Elementary School District
01.2017 - 01.2018
Principal
Spring Hill Continuation High School, Mariposa Unified School District
01.2016 - 01.2017
Principal/Superintendent
Sierra Foothill Charter School District
01.2013 - 01.2016
Principal
Soledad High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Principal
Lompoc High School
01.2009 - 01.2012
Assistant Principal
Santa Paula High School
01.2006 - 01.2009
Assistant Principal
Zane Middle School
01.2005 - 01.2006
BCLAD Teacher
Escondido Union School District
01.1993 - 01.2005
Coach
San Diego County Science
School Development Center - Public Finance
Charter School Development Center
Leadership Development Leadership Institute and CBO Program -
Redesigning High Schools for Improved Instruction, Harvard Graduate School, University of California
Master of Arts - Education
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Economics
University of California
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