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ANDREA GUAYDACAN

Palm Desert,CA

Summary

Dynamic educational leader excelling in program development and relationship building. Spearheaded professional development initiatives, enhancing teaching practices and student engagement. Skilled in strategic planning and budget management, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes academic success and staff growth.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principal

Cabot Yerxa Elementary School
Desert Hot Springs , CA
07.2022 - Current
  • Led instructional programs to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops for staff to improve teaching practices.
  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Created an environment where all students feel valued regardless of their background or cultural identity.
  • Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
  • Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.

Assistant Principal

John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
Indio, CA
12.2018 - Current
  • Partner with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Supervise and evaluate teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Build productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Monitor student behavior and social emotional health through research based practices while leading Tier I and Tier II teams

Instructional Coach/Admin Designee

Kennedy Elementary School
Indio, CA
08.2015 - 12.2018
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based
  • Provided academic assistance to students with subject-specific problems and questions to improve student academic achievement.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs including MTSS/PBIS by sharing student behavior data and insights.

Classroom Teacher/BTSA Support Provider

Eisenhower, Carrillo Ranch, Indio Middle
Indio, CA
10.1998 - 06.2015
  • Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
  • Using both formative and summative data, worked with professional learning teams to develop instruction to promote student achievement
  • Grade level lead and department head
  • BTSA Coach

Magnet Grant Coordinator

Carrillo Ranch Elementary
Indio, CA
01.2010 - 06.2013
  • Planned and implemented an integrated arts program
  • Planned, managed, and utilized federal grant funds from the Magnet Schools Assistance Program and created community partnerships and sustainable fundraisers
  • Managed the installment and modification of facilities
  • Oversaw staff of consultants and maintained action forms and timesheets

Education

Ed.D. - Organizational Leadership K-12 Emphasis

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Brandman University
Palm Desert, CA

Multi Subject Teaching Credential - Education

Chapman University
Palm Desert, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Law and Society

University of California At Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Skills

  • Program Development and Management
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Group Facilitation and Presentations
  • Discipline Management
  • Staff and educator guidance
  • Scheduling and Budget
  • Strategic planning
  • Collaborative problem solving
  • Relationship building and networking

Certification

  • Desert Sands Leadership Academy partnership with NISL inaugural cohort
  • Safe School Climate Certification – Sol Price School of Public Policy at USC
  • Association of California School Administrators Principal’s Academy - Facilitator
  • Building Successful Teams Training
  • 7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders
  • LETRS for Admin

Timeline

Principal

Cabot Yerxa Elementary School
07.2022 - Current

Assistant Principal

John Glenn Middle School of International Studies
12.2018 - Current

Instructional Coach/Admin Designee

Kennedy Elementary School
08.2015 - 12.2018

Magnet Grant Coordinator

Carrillo Ranch Elementary
01.2010 - 06.2013

Classroom Teacher/BTSA Support Provider

Eisenhower, Carrillo Ranch, Indio Middle
10.1998 - 06.2015

Ed.D. - Organizational Leadership K-12 Emphasis

Grand Canyon University

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Brandman University

Multi Subject Teaching Credential - Education

Chapman University

Bachelor of Arts - Law and Society

University of California At Santa Barbara

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