Arcelia Leon
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Organizational leader, and expert curriculum, instruction data analysis offering 20 years of experience as a district-level instructional strategist and educator for public schools and charter districts across Texas. Academic and operational leader with 6 years of experience as Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Special Programs with an emphasis in diversity and inclusion. Professional Educator with certifications in Principalship, General Education, Bilingual Education, Language Acquisition, TPESS, and TTESS. Highly knowledgeable in grant writing, fundraising and community involvement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
- Coordinated professional development activities for faculty members to enhance instructional practices.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, reviews of lesson plans and feedback from parents and students.
- Analyzed data collected from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement in instruction or curriculum design.
- Participated in committees responsible for evaluating proposed changes to curricula or assessment systems.
State Level Literacy Consultant
Abydos Learning International
Houston, TX
08.2004 - Current
- Provide high-quality, literacy training for teachers K-12 specializing in STAAR testing, TEKS alignment and curriculum integration
- Deliver in-depth training to administrators and educators to promote and strengthen mission alignment and instructional philosophy
- Present customized literacy workshops at educational and leadership conferences in Texas.
Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Jubilee Academies Charter ISD
San Antonio, Texas
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with TEA Texas Partnerships SB 1882 as a thought partner from the charter school perspective.
- Developed the district's continuity of education plan when COVID-19 caused a international shutdown.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational and academic direction.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize student outcome.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance academic achievement and organizational efficiencies.
- Managed Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment across 12 campuses in 5 cities from RGV to Austin.
Chief Academic Officer
Medina Valley ISD
Castroville, TX
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Directed and managed the growth, improvement and standardization of curriculum in literacy, math, science, social studies, bilingual, fine arts, dual credit, and career and technical education (CTE)
- Provided strategic, impactful, data-driven professional and leadership development to all levels: teachers, campus administrators, instructional coaches, principals and district leaders
- Collaborated with campus and district leaders on Campus Improvement Plans, District Improvement Plan, Targeted Improvement Plans, TEA Audits, and TEA reporting and accountability.
Principal
Medina Valley ISD
Castroville, TX
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed budgeting process for school operations including personnel hiring, supplies procurement and facility improvements.
- Oversaw compliance with state and federal laws related to education programs, student rights and safety regulations.
- Directed the implementation of district initiatives such as Response to Intervention program, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system and 1, 1 technology integration plan.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
Executive Director Curriculum and Instruction
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Built relationships with the Mayor, business partners, philanthropic community, and faith-based leaders to increase our impact on literacy across the district
- Managed district-wide professional learning, curriculum and instruction for literacy and curriculum K-12
- Directed and managed instructional programs and supervised operations and personnel at the district level
- Ensured compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, literacy curriculum and training.
Associate Principal
Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Provided leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service as well as compliance with district policies
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies
- Supported and increased teacher capacity, managed evaluations, and campus initiatives
- Designed and directed instructional programs and campus initiatives: RTI, GT, Tier I, testing plans, summer plans, volunteers, transportation.
Educator and District Leader
Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
08.2001 - 02.2013
- Campus Administrator/ Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, and Data Analyst from 2005-2013
- Led the management of special programs: 504, GT, Spec
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- ESL Supplemental 4-8, ESL supplemental 1-8
- Classroom teacher from 2001 - 2007
- Taught all content areas, then specialized in literacy
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Education
Ph.D.: Education And Organizational Change -
Baylor University
05.2025
Master of Arts: Educational Leadership -
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts: Education -
Trinity College of Vermont
Skills
- Strategic Planning for Organizational Impact on Academic Achievement
- Student Performance Data Analysis
- Program Fundraising and grant writing
- Curriculum Development, and Auditing
- Federal, State and Local Regulations Adherence
- Professional Development Planning, Training and Implementation
Certification
- Principal EC-12
- TPESS and TTESS
- Self-Contained 1-8
- Bilingual Spanish Supplemental 4-8
- ESL supplemental 1-8
Languages
English and Spanish, Native Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Recognized in Fort Worth ISD as Newcomer Leader of the Year for outstanding performance and team contributions.
- Recognized as Teacher of the Year for outstanding student performance and academic growth.
- Led team to raise TEA ratings of an F campus to a C in one school year, earning recognition state wide.
- Recipient of the Abydos Award for Excellence and Leadership
- Promoted from Principal to Chief of Operations within one school year.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Houston ISD
11.2023 - Current
Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Jubilee Academies Charter ISD
07.2019 - 06.2021
Principal
Medina Valley ISD
07.2017 - 06.2019
Chief Academic Officer
Medina Valley ISD
06.2017 - 07.2019
Executive Director Curriculum and Instruction
Fort Worth ISD
08.2016 - 07.2017
Associate Principal
Aldine ISD
02.2013 - 07.2015
State Level Literacy Consultant
Abydos Learning International
08.2004 - Current
Educator and District Leader
Aldine ISD
08.2001 - 02.2013
Ph.D.: Education And Organizational Change -
Baylor University
Master of Arts: Educational Leadership -
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts: Education -
Trinity College of Vermont