Altagracia Villalona
Pomona,NY
Summary
Self-motivated school administrator with an assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 20 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Principal
Department Of Education
11.1987 - 09.2021
- Improved school's overall performance by implementing innovative educational programs and curricula.
- Improved school's overall performance by implementing innovative educational programs and curricula.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency in daily operations.
- Managed budget allocations effectively to support instructional resources, technology upgrades, and facility improvements.
- Established strong relationships with community organizations to enhance student learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Developed comprehensive safety protocols to ensure a secure learning environment for all students and staff members.
- Evaluated teacher performance regularly to provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement in instruction quality.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making practices to inform instructional strategies and improve student outcomes.
- Championed diversity initiatives within the school environment, fostering an inclusive atmosphere for all students and staff members.
- Addressed disciplinary issues promptly and fairly, upholding a consistent standard of behavior expectations across the school community.
- Created opportunities for student leadership development through clubs, sports teams, and other extracurricular activities.
- Oversaw scheduling processes to ensure optimal class sizes and balanced course offerings for diverse learner needs.
- Promoted character education programs that instilled values of respect, responsibility, integrity, empathy, perseverance among students.
- Coordinated college and career readiness initiatives, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue their post-secondary goals.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Increased parental involvement by organizing informative events and fostering open lines of communication.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
Education
Doctor of Education - Leadership Effectiveness
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL05.2021
Master of Science - Administration And Supervision
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
New York, NYMaster of Science - Business Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NYSpecial Education Certification - Special Education
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NYBachelor of Science - Business Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NYSkills
- Lesson Planning
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Curriculum Development
- Student Achievement
- Training and Mentoring
- Community Engagement
- Human Resources
- Budget Creation
- Staff Development
- Relationship Building and Networking
- Program Evaluation
- Documentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Community Outreach
- Professional Development
- Strategic Planning
- Parent Involvement
- Instructional Leadership
- Special Education
- Continuous Improvement
- Academic Advising
- Inclusive Practices
- Conflict Resolution
- Social Emotional Learning
- Time Management
- Multicultural Awareness
- Effective Communication
- Student Advocacy
- Public Speaking
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Process Improvements
Certification
Bilingual Certification - English and Spanish
Special Education Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
High School Principal
Department Of Education
11.1987 - 09.2021
Doctor of Education - Leadership Effectiveness
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Science - Administration And Supervision
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
Master of Science - Business Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Special Education Certification - Special Education
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Science - Business Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York