AMADEO VILLANUEVA III
Houston,TX
Summary
I am eager to enhance my skills as an educational leader and contribute to the development of students, families, teachers, and the community. I aim to progressively apply my qualities as a patient, kind-hearted, value-based, and knowledgeable educational leader. My goal is to impact the rejuvenation of minds through education positively. Leveraging my extensive leadership and business background, along with my expertise in education, I am ready to bring value to an organization as an Educational Leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Lamar High School
05.2025 - Current
- Assists the Principal in developing and implementing plans to: Increase student achievement, increase attendance, and increase graduation rates
- Assists the principal in communicating, collaborating, and building solid relationships with key stakeholders, including teachers and staff, students and parents, community and business partners, and other members of the school and district community
- Assists the principal in teacher evaluation and development, student discipline management, supervision of extra-curricular activities, and the preparation of required reporting
- Support the campus principal in identifying areas of need for a systemic approach and implement the necessary systems to support the campus efficiently
- Comply with federal, state, and local laws, board policies and procedures, and other school district initiatives
- Assists the principal in selecting and mentoring a high-quality school staff
- Strengthen instructional opportunities
- Provide a safe learning environment and student services
- Responsible for teacher and staff recruitment and retention
Assistant Principal
James Madison High School
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Assists the Principal in developing and implementing plans to: Increase student achievement, increase attendance, and increase graduation rates
- Assists the principal in communicating, collaborating, and building solid relationships with key stakeholders, including teachers and staff, students and parents, community and business partners, and other members of the school and district community
- Assists the principal in teacher evaluation and development, student discipline management, supervision of extra-curricular activities, and the preparation of required reporting
- Support the campus principal in identifying areas of need for a systemic approach and implement the necessary systems to support the campus efficiently
- Comply with federal, state, and local laws, board policies and procedures, and other school district initiatives
- Assists the principal in selecting and mentoring a high-quality school staff
- Strengthen instructional opportunities
- Provide a safe learning environment and student services
- Responsible for teacher and staff recruitment and retention
Assistant Principal
San Marcos High School
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Support the campus principal with operations and logistics, including scheduling, master schedule, facilities, and maintenance
- Identify, coordinate, and facilitate professional development opportunities for teachers and staff.
- Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate
- Analyze student performance data to identify areas of improvement. Collaborate with campus administrators and teacher leaders to enhance student achievement.
- Facilitate the use of technology in the teaching/learning process
- Build positive relationships with parents and the local community. Collaborate with community organizations to enhance school programs.
- Observe, evaluate, and coach teachers’ performance. Provide constructive feedback and support teachers’ implementation of the lesson plan
- Collaborate with school security personnel to ensure a safe learning environment. Develop and implement emergency response plans, monitor, and enforce safety protocols
- Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds and employ effective interpersonal skills
- Participate in collaborative processes to develop campus improvement plans with parents, staff, and community members
- Support the campus principal in identifying areas of need for a systemic approach and implement the necessary systems to support the campus efficiently
- Responsible for teacher and staff recruitment and retention
GEAR UP Coordinator
San Marcos High School
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Monitor GEAR UP cohort student grades, attendance, and transcripts to promote on-time promotion and graduation, and completion of appropriate rigorous coursework
- Assess the academic and personal needs of GEAR UP students through transcript evaluations, student interviews, and school counselor recommendations
- Collaborate with the school site team to develop and implement a service plan to meet students' specific needs and monitor the progress of high school graduation and college readiness
- Maintain GEAR UP cohort student information, including files on academic and advisement progress and student participation in GEAR UP, using a caseload management approach through a grant-sanctioned data system
- Supplement the school's efforts to help GEAR UP cohort students meet passing standards in STAAR and EOC assessments and meet criteria in PSAT, SAT, ACT, or TSI 12
- Leverage grant resources to ensure GEAR UP cohort students’ availability of partner-provided services in academic and non-academic fields
- Organize group events such as student assemblies and pep rallies, family night events, and other student and parent support activities (before school, during school, and after school) that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities
- Work with local community groupsnon-profit organizations, community groups, churches, boys and girls clubs, and social service providersto offer group events outside the school setting and hours
- Recognize and celebrate students, and help motivate GEAR UP cohort students to do better in school
- Provide one-on-one admissions and financial aid advice to any GEAR UP cohort student or their family seeking assistance
- Develop for each GEAR UP cohort student a comprehensive college timeline, including application deadlines for admission and financial aid
- Assist each GEAR UP cohort student in interpreting correspondence from colleges, including offers of admission and financial aid
AVID/Special Education Teacher/Athletics Coach
Owen Goodnight Middle School
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Establish and maintain high expectations for AVID students' achievement
- Collect and analyze AVID student data and regularly monitor AVID students' academic progress
- Advocate for AVID students' access to and success in rigorous courses
- Teach and promote WICOR instructional strategies across content areas
- Collaborate with tutors to effectively implement the tutorial process
- Maintain a constant check of the student-athletes ' grades and conduct
- Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions, and organizes and schedules practice sessions
- Teach life skills and develop character and leadership traits
- Timely and effective communication with the athletic director, parents, players, and administrators
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff. Teacher/Coach to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) through the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process for each student assigned
- Conduct formal and informal assessments of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents consistently
Project Coordinator
The University of Texas at Dallas
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Develop and deliver Web-based training programs and courses, including all course material, exercises, and skill evaluations, to all incoming faculty and students
- Collaboratively identify and plan the coordination of business management, administrative, and staff services of Organizational Behavior, and Executive Coaching Program within Executive Education at Jindal School of Management
- Support the department to monitor and supervise project service units; maintain contact and liaison with administrative offices; assign and review work of non-academic staff
- Collaborate with third-party providers of educational materials and resources to ensure that organizational training goals and objectives are met
- Communicate software application problems and issues through appropriate channels
- Manage online, live courses via WebEx and Adobe Connect software, and provide supervision and management of graduate student workers
- Provide problem-solving support for the executive education department and execute policy and procedures within the areas of student records and admissions
- Monitor the progress of applicants for timely submission of required materials to the Graduate Admission Committee for review and final approval
Branch Manager
Scotts Miracle-Gro
03.2012 - 09.2013
- Managed a branch with an estimated revenue budget between $500,000 to $5,000,000 and staff of 40-50
- Responsible for all phases of branch operations and results, including staffing and associate retention training, budgeted production, sales, and service goals, customer service, quality, and compliance
- Responsible for developing annual and seasonal operational plans and successfully executing strategies to achieve revenue and profit goals while delivering exceptional service
Senior HR Manager
Brigade Adjutant
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Supervised the human resource section of six soldiers and two Department of the Army (DA) civilians
- Responsible for personnel accountability of 428th Field Artillery Brigade, comprising three battalions, one headquarters battery, Field Artillery Commandant's staff, and numerous directorates equating to over 1500 soldiers, marines, and DA civilians
- Responsible for personnel management in support of Advanced Individual Training for Field Artillery Military Occupation Specialties (MOSs), Warrant Officer Basic and Advanced courses, Basic Officer Leadership Course phase II, and Field Artillery Captains Career Course. Oversaw all personnel actions, including strength management, duty rosters, awards, evaluations, orders, and distribution, to track processes and ensure compliance with Army regulations
Captain, Senior HR Manager
United States Army
05.2008 - 03.2010
- Headquarters Commander of U.S. Army 5th Recruiting Brigade, comprising seven battalions, 48 companies, and 333 recruiting stations geographically dispersed over the 13-state area, with assigned strength of over 2200 military and civilian personnel
- Responsible for command, control, discipline, safety, training, force protection, and welfare of over 90 military and civilian personnel; adjust to rapidly changing priorities, conditions, and resources
- Areas of responsibility included supervising 13 staff sections, management of over $400,000 worth of property items
- Primary advisor to Brigade Commander and Battalion Commanders on all human resource matters, policies, and creation of a command climate that supported safety, families, and overall mission
Captain, Brigade S1, Human Resources Manager
United States Army
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Responsible for accountability of all military and civilian personnel assigned to the brigade, including 13 staff sections at Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC)
- Completely revamped the brigade's staff functions to include leave and evaluation tracking systems, which resulted in improved accuracy and timeliness
- Primary advisor to Brigade Commander and Battalion Commanders on all human resource matters and policies; ability to deliver and receive pertinent information in a timely and accurate manner
- Served as liaison between subordinate units and the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) to ensure regulatory and policy compliance
Lieutenant, Platoon Leader
United States Army
10.2004 - 05.2007
- Directly responsible for the health, welfare, training, readiness, and morale of 25 soldiers and the accountability of equipment
- Responsible for monitoring the overall battle and planning of future operations, enforcing standard operating procedures, and ensuring battalion readiness and deployment
- Coordinated all aspects of personnel services, finance services, Education Skills Certifications & Courses, Honors & Awards, command information services, and legal support services
- Coordinated correspondence, classified document control, printing and reproduction files management, forms and publication management, official mail/distribution, and Privacy Act
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Administration
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX05-2020
MHRM - Human Resources Management
Webster University
St Louis, MO05-2011
BBA - Business Administration
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05-2004
Skills
- Visionary Thinking
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership and Military Discipline
- Project Management/Resource Management
- Superior Analytical Abilities
- Professional Development
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Lamar High School
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Principal
James Madison High School
03.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Principal
San Marcos High School
10.2022 - 03.2024
GEAR UP Coordinator
San Marcos High School
04.2019 - 09.2022
AVID/Special Education Teacher/Athletics Coach
Owen Goodnight Middle School
08.2016 - 03.2019
Project Coordinator
The University of Texas at Dallas
10.2013 - 07.2016
Branch Manager
Scotts Miracle-Gro
03.2012 - 09.2013
Senior HR Manager
Brigade Adjutant
03.2010 - 03.2012
Captain, Senior HR Manager
United States Army
05.2008 - 03.2010
Captain, Brigade S1, Human Resources Manager
United States Army
05.2007 - 05.2008
Lieutenant, Platoon Leader
United States Army
10.2004 - 05.2007
M.Ed. - Educational Administration
Texas A&M University-Commerce
MHRM - Human Resources Management
Webster University
BBA - Business Administration
Tarleton State University