Enthusiastic Assistant Principal adept at supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to foster positive and collaborative educational environments by enhancing relationships among faculty, students, and administrators.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/ Team Leader/Social Studies Department Chair
North Shore Ninth Grade Campus, Galena Park I.S.D
08.2023 - Current
Served as acting Assistant Principal during administrative absences.
Managed student discipline, including investigations, documentation and parent communication.
Led development of TEKS-aligned curriculum and lesson plans across social studies department.
Mentored new teachers and modeled effect teaching strategies.
Built collaborative team culture and supported teacher morale.
Served on campus CPAC committee, leadership team, and as a Girl's Club sponsor.
Social Studies Instructional Coach/Teacher/Head Coach
Mathis I.S.D
07.2019 - 05.2023
Coordinated large-scale student events such as softball tournaments.
Served as acting administrator for baseball games during COVID.
Collaborated with administrators on campus initiatives such as HB4545.
Analyzed STAAR and benchmark data to identify trends and gaps.
Conducted classroom observations as a social studies instructional coach at the middle school and high school campus.
Led professional development at the campus and district level.
Social Studies Teacher/Girls Head Coach
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School
08.2017 - 05.2019
Developed and implemented lesson plans for multiple classes, including World History, Government, Economics, and AP US History
Provided differentiated instruction using research-based strategies
Implemented effective classroom management structures while creating a positive classroom environment
Actively participated in PLCs to analyze data and develop tutorial plans based on student needs
Maintained routine parent and student communication to promote student success
Sponsored UIL Current Events and UIL Social Studies teams
Maintained 96% and above passing rate on US History EOC
Head Volleyball Coach, JH Basketball Coach, Assistant Softball Coach
Santa Gertrudis Academy
08.2017 - 05.2019
Oversaw schedule management and protocols for related activities.
Managed budgets and resources
Implemented school safety and security policies.
Stayed in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
US History Teacher/Coach/Department Chair
Mathis ISD
07.2013 - 05.2017
Prepared various classroom activities and assessment methods to promote retention of study materials.
Participated in departmental curriculum development
Served on academic and administrative committees dealing with institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues.
Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
Communicated with parents to encourage parental participation in education
6-8 Social Studies Teacher
Kingsway Academy
08.2012 - 05.2013
Student Council Sponsor
HS Social Studies Teacher/Coach
Agua Dulce High School
08.2010 - 05.2012
Head Basketball Coach
Multiple classes including World Geography, US History, Government, and Economics
Education
M.A. - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
University of Texas Arlington
01-2022
B.A. - History with Social Studies Composite
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
01-2009
Skills
Department Chair
Head Coach (Volleyball and Softball)
Training and Mentoring
Galena Park Aspiring Administrators Academy
Leading Professional Development
Academic Team Leader
Certification
Principal as Instructional Leader (EC-12)
Social Studies, Grades 8-12
Accomplishments
Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Mathis High School in 2015.
Won "Teacher of the Month" award at Santa Gertrudis Academy in 2016.
Won "Teacher of the Year" award at Mathis High School in 2018.
Nominated for "Teacher of the Year" award at North Shore Ninth Grade Center in 2026.
Professional References
Barika Noris, Principal, North Shore Ninth Grade Center, Galena Park I.S.D., 13501 Holly Park Drive, Houston, TX, 77015, bnoris@galenaparkisd.com, 832-386-3400
Christopher Johnson, Associate Principal of Operations, North Shore Ninth Grade Center, Galena Park I.S.D, 13501 Holly Park Drive, Houston, TX, 77015, cdjohnson@galenaparkisd.com, 832-386-3400
Ruby Bonilla, Assistant Principal, North Shore Ninth Grade Center, Galena Park I.S.D, 13501 Holly Park Dr, Houston, TX, 77015, rbonilla@galenaparkisd.com, 832-386-3400
Timeline
Teacher/ Team Leader/Social Studies Department Chair
North Shore Ninth Grade Campus, Galena Park I.S.D
08.2023 - Current
Social Studies Instructional Coach/Teacher/Head Coach
Mathis I.S.D
07.2019 - 05.2023
Social Studies Teacher/Girls Head Coach
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School
08.2017 - 05.2019
Head Volleyball Coach, JH Basketball Coach, Assistant Softball Coach
Middle School Teacher; Social Studies Department Chair and Cluster Leader at Bibb County School DistrictMiddle School Teacher; Social Studies Department Chair and Cluster Leader at Bibb County School District