ALICIA NELSON
Silsbee,TX
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Principal at Silsbee ISD, Texas, with a proven track record in instructional leadership and staff management. Excels in enhancing teacher effectiveness and student performance through innovative strategies and compassionate leadership. Skilled in restorative practices and organizational leadership, significantly improving school operations and academic excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Silsbee ISD
07.2023 - Current
- Assist the principal in managing school operations including management of staff, discipline and handling administrative tasks
- Work with parents, teachers and students to address behavioral, academic and attendance needs
- Enhance teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions
- Develop and lead professional development sessions based on teacher needs
- Oversee the implementation of high-quality instructional materials in all classrooms
- Work alongside the curriculum dept to enhance teachers' understanding of data, grade level TEKS and effective planning
- Conduct T-TTESS appraisals
- Coordinate and oversee SES Summer School sessions, afterschool sessions and UIL Academics
Elementary Instructional Coordinator
Silsbee ISD
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Lead grade level PLCs
- Develop and lead professional development based on teacher needs
- Develop testing items and common unit assessments based on grade level standards
- Guide teachers in data disaggregation and analysis
- Guide teachers in examining grade level TEKS and developing STAAR aligned assessments
- Conduct classroom walk-throughs
- Help implement the current School Improvement Plan following the Effective Schools Framework
- Coach teachers in areas of need
Dyslexia Department Representative/Dyslexia Interventionist
Silsbee ISD
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Conduct and score dyslexia testing
- Evaluate dyslexia testing results and write dyslexia testing reports for the 504 and ARD committees
- Represent the dyslexia department at ARD and 504 meetings for students receiving dyslexia services
- Collaborate with teachers on student's needs
3rd Grade Reading, Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Silsbee ISD
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Developed lessons to promote student achievement
- Served on Textbook Adoption Committee and Forethought Lesson Planning Implementation Committee
- Provided training to staff members on the use of the new Forethought lesson planning system
- Use DMAC to input data, track student interventions, analyze test scores, and drive instruction
- Worked collaboratively with teachers to create assessments that align with TEKS and lessons
PreK - 5th Grade ESL Summer School Teacher
Silsbee ISD
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided classroom instruction to district students identified as English Language Learners in grades Prekindergarten - 5th
2nd Grade Self Contained Teacher
Silsbee ISD
08.2010 - 01.2015
- Taught reading, language arts, math, social studies and science
- Developed lessons to promote student achievement
- Used DMAC to input data, track student interventions, analyze test scores and drive instruction
- Used AIMSWEB to progress monitor and track student achievement
2nd Grade Self Contained Teacher
Newton ISD
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Voted Teacher of the Year for Newton Elementary School 2008-2009
- Served as lead teacher 2008-2010
- Planned lessons, guided the second grade team in decision making
- Served on the site-based decision making committee and textbook adoption committee
4th Grade Self Contained Teacher
Newton ISD
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Taught all subjects
- Gave the 4th grade Reading, Writing and Math TAKS test
- Coached UIL Oral Reading
Education
Masters of Education - Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX10-2019
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX01.2005
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Multitasking ability
- Organizational Leadership
- Relationship building and networking
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Staff Management
- Student and parent relations
- Performance standards and analysis
Certification
- Principal Certification, TEXAS
- Classroom Teacher Generalist grades (EC-4), TEXAS
- English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC-12), TEXAS
- Legacy Master Reading Teacher (EC-12), TEXAS
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Silsbee ISD
07.2023 - Current
Elementary Instructional Coordinator
Silsbee ISD
03.2022 - 07.2023
Dyslexia Department Representative/Dyslexia Interventionist
Silsbee ISD
08.2021 - 03.2022
PreK - 5th Grade ESL Summer School Teacher
Silsbee ISD
07.2018 - 07.2019
3rd Grade Reading, Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Silsbee ISD
08.2015 - 05.2021
2nd Grade Self Contained Teacher
Silsbee ISD
08.2010 - 01.2015
2nd Grade Self Contained Teacher
Newton ISD
08.2007 - 05.2010
4th Grade Self Contained Teacher
Newton ISD
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Principal Certification, TEXAS
- Classroom Teacher Generalist grades (EC-4), TEXAS
- English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC-12), TEXAS
- Legacy Master Reading Teacher (EC-12), TEXAS
Masters of Education - Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lamar University
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