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Amy Alejandro

Garland,TX

Summary

Dedicated educational leader with a proven track record of commended performance and unwavering commitment to optimizing school success. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in educational leadership with the goal of equity and excellence for ALL.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Improvement Coordinator

Fort Worth ISD
10.2023 - Current
  • Designs and develops processes and materials to support the activities of District school improvement, as well as supports the monitoring of school improvement grants that are administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Fort Worth ISD Division of Learning and Leading.
  • Presents and trains district personnel who are responsible for supporting low-performing
    campuses as required.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of targeted improvement plans (TIPs),
    and facilitates the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to make conclusions.
  • Attends campus and/or district leadership meetings regularly and coordinates the work of
    other district personnel who are responsible for supporting low-performing campuses.

Campus Coordinator

Dallas ISD, Haynes Global Preparatory Academy
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Lead campus leadership in implementation of programs, instructional activities, and current effective teaching practices to ensure continuous improvement in academic achievement of students.
  • Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
  • Assisted in mentoring campus staff in performing their responsibilities by providing ongoing capacity building and managing their workflow to accomplish assigned tasks.
  • Collaborated with faculty, staff, students, parents/guardians to identify and address institutional challenges.

Campus Instructional Coach

Dallas ISD, Haynes Global Preparatory Academy
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • Contributed to four 2022 STAAR Distinction Designations: Academic Achievement in ELAR, Top 25% Comparative Academic Growth, Top 25% Comparative Closing the Gaps, and Post Secondary Readiness
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Aligned training tools, resources, and systems with complex specification for Power PLCs via Data-Driven instruction
  • Mentored and supported teachers on classroom teaching practices using instructional techniques training
  • Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning



Campus Instructional Coach

Dallas ISD, Young Men's Leadership Academy
01.2015 - 05.2021
  • Increased 2019 STAAR passing rates: Reading 8 (+12%) & Reading 7 (+10%)
  • Coached multiple first-year teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.

Athletic Coordinator

Dallas ISD, Florence MS
08.2010 - 06.2015
  • Consulted with coaching staff to assess department structure and devise sustainable routines
  • Organized special events to promote sports program and cultivate positive relationships with athletes, families, and community members
  • Organized fundraising events, realizing $8,000 influx in monies for team travels and expenses

Reading Language Arts Teacher

Dallas ISD, Florence MS
08.2004 - 01.2015
  • Established positive and engaging classroom environment conducive to improving literacy skills
  • Developed lesson plans and facilitated instruction
  • Interpreted assessment data to determine instruction effectiveness and strategic next steps

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Education: Grades 1-8

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX

Mantra

"Know thy impact."

-John Hattie


Certification

"Every campus in America needs a focused and committed team member such as Amy Alejandro. The world of education is better because of her."

- Dr. Christopher Barksdale


"I can truly say she leads with integrity and her compassion towards the pursuit of excellence has impacted many lives. She has proven to be a take-charge person who is able to successfully develop plans, design and implement lessons, curriculum, and games that engage all learners."
-Dawn Walker


"One of Amy Alejandro's traits is that she is a strong advocate for children and always has their best interest in mind. She continuously evaluates programs and always considers what is needed for students in all of her decisions. Her genuine concern for students is exemplary."
-Chanel Veazy

Teacher Commendation

"As a teacher under her leadership, I knew I had a steadfast supporter in her. Amy was always present, collaborative, and at the end of the day, she is always all-in."
-Tatum Lazorchak

Leadership Practices and Ideologies

  • Leverage Leadership & Data-driven Instruction | Paul Bambrick-Santoyo
  • Visible Learning for Literacy | John Hattie, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey
  • Project Zero's Thinking Routine Toolbox | Harvard Graduate School of Education
  • Indisputable Laws of Teamwork | John C. Maxwell
  • Tracking Movements of Minds | Gretchen Bernabei

Timeline

School Improvement Coordinator

Fort Worth ISD
10.2023 - Current

Campus Coordinator

Dallas ISD, Haynes Global Preparatory Academy
07.2023 - 10.2023

Campus Instructional Coach

Dallas ISD, Haynes Global Preparatory Academy
07.2021 - 05.2023

Campus Instructional Coach

Dallas ISD, Young Men's Leadership Academy
01.2015 - 05.2021

Athletic Coordinator

Dallas ISD, Florence MS
08.2010 - 06.2015

Reading Language Arts Teacher

Dallas ISD, Florence MS
08.2004 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Education: Grades 1-8

Angelo State University

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