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Barbara Diaz Mills

Summary

Educational leader with extensive experience in Volusia and Flagler County Schools, specializing in data analysis and performance tracking. Achievements include enhancing student success through innovative instructional design and effective conflict resolution. Recognized for high performance ratings and mentoring educators to improve teaching practices. Demonstrates strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESE Support Facilitator, Academic Interventionist

Flagler County Schools
08.2022 - Current
  • Designed and implemented intervention course of action based on quarterly data analysis.
  • Tracked student performance monthly, resulting in improved growth metrics.
  • Maintained highest performance ratings for consecutive years through consistent goal achievement.
  • Developed data-driven reporting systems on weekly, quarterly, and yearly bases.
  • Mentored new teachers in academic strategies, management techniques, and system navigation.
  • Established new training procedures and protocols annually to enhance educational practices as part of leadership teams.
  • Utilized LMS for designing, storing, and monitoring educational content.
  • Collaborated with other professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, and social workers to identify appropriate interventions for students.

Instructional Coach, Interventionist, Support Facilitation, Tutoring Coordinator, Co-Teacher, Grade Chair, Club Coordinator, Intern Supervisor

Volusia County Schools
08.2001 - 07.2022
  • Developed coherent instructional outcomes for student and adult learners as a teacher, team leader, coach, program facilitator, District, Teacher, and School Advisory Councils.
  • Managed grant writing and budget oversight for $50,000 grants, improving Title I school performance in science, math, and reading.
  • Supervised teacher tutors while coordinating grant-funded programs, including planning and community integration.
  • Achieved highest performance ratings for 22 consecutive years while consistently exceeding annual goals by five to 10%.

Board for Florida State, County President, County Treasurer, Local Unit Treasurer, Secretary

Volusia County Council of PTAs
08.2015 - 07.2019
  • Managed Council budget and 55 school unit budgets, each totaling up to $100,000.
  • Facilitated annual training sessions for administrators and new unit board members.
  • Planned and led monthly board meetings with school board members, principals, and community liaisons.
  • Served as voting board member for FLPTA on advocacy, education, and by-laws.
  • Analyzed survey data to pinpoint areas for operational improvement.
  • Maintained effective communication channels among all stakeholders involved in organizational activities.
  • Resolved staff conflicts through attentive listening and constructive feedback.

Adjunct Professor

Daytona State College
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Facilitated remediation for adult education students to prepare for college-level coursework.
  • Developed tailored syllabus and instructional materials for lectures and labs.
  • Achieved 25% increase in student success rates for general enrollment programs.

Education

Masters of Education Leadership -

Nova Southeast University

Bachelor of Exceptional Student Education -

University of Central Florida

Skills

  • Data analysis and management
  • Instructional design and LMS management
  • Performance tracking and grant writing
  • Conflict resolution and de-escalation
  • Parent communication and classroom management

Certification

  • Civics Seal of Excellence
  • Educational Leadership
  • First Aid
  • Elementary Education
  • ESE Pre-K through 12
  • ESOL Endorsed
  • Reading Endorsed

Affiliations

  • Nature and Preservation - Beach and Park clean up
  • Community and Grass Roots movements
  • Paddle boarding and bike riding
  • Star Trek franchise and The Big Bang Theory

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ESE Support Facilitator, Academic Interventionist

Flagler County Schools
08.2022 - Current

Board for Florida State, County President, County Treasurer, Local Unit Treasurer, Secretary

Volusia County Council of PTAs
08.2015 - 07.2019

Adjunct Professor

Daytona State College
08.2015 - 05.2016

Instructional Coach, Interventionist, Support Facilitation, Tutoring Coordinator, Co-Teacher, Grade Chair, Club Coordinator, Intern Supervisor

Volusia County Schools
08.2001 - 07.2022

Masters of Education Leadership -

Nova Southeast University

Bachelor of Exceptional Student Education -

University of Central Florida
Barbara Diaz Mills