Brenda Ulloa Martinez
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Dynamic administrator with extensive experience at Los Angeles Unified School District, excelling in school oversight and enhancing instructional and operational effectiveness. Proven ability in data-driven decision making and fostering collaborative cultures, while effectively managing diverse teams and enhancing student support systems. Committed to excellence in educational outcomes and policy development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist, Charter School Division
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2022 - Current
- Currently serving as a Specialist with the Charter Schools Division, where I oversee between 20 and 24 charter schools. My responsibilities include conducting oversight visits, supporting charter authorization processes, and managing the review and processing of material revisions, new and renewal of charter petitions.
Assistant Principal Elementary Instruction Specialist
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Supported school policies, instructional mandates, and special education and general education programs. A central focus of my work was collaborating with school teams to strengthen school culture and climate, with an emphasis on understanding and meeting students' needs beyond academics. Supervised and supported over 130 staff members.
Specialist, Special Education Operations Unit
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for supervising a call center for the Special Education Division, which consisted of 10-12 staff. Refined coaching and leadership skills to support major district initiatives, including compliance with the Modified Consent Decree.
Program Specialist, Special Education Operations Unit
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Worked cross-functionally to support Pre-K to post-secondary transitions, enrollment forecasting (ECAST planning), Norm Day projects, and Special Education student placements.
Resource Specialist Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Supported students, families, educators, administrators, and other stakeholders within the realm of Special Education. Provided direct instruction to students in grades K–6, participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, and collaborated with outside mental health providers and community agencies.
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Taught at Dena Elementary School.
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Taught at Ramona Opportunity High School.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family and Consumer Sciences/Communication
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA06-2001
MA - Education/Administration Principal Leadership Institute
University of California, Los Angeles
Los AngelesCredential - K-12 Mild to Moderate Special Education Teaching Credential
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los AngelesCredential - Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential, CLAD, with an emphasis on Social Justice
University of California, Los Angeles
Los AngelesSkills
- Analysis and Maintenance of Data
- Knowledgeable of Special Education Law and Policy
- Charter school authorization and oversight processes
- California Education Code provisions and regulations
- Teacher credentialing requirements
- Support of Parents and Schools
- Commitment to Excellence
- Team Building
- Collaborative Cultures
- Global Strategic Thinking
- Professional Development
- Data-Driven Curriculum Development
- Instructional Best Practices
- Relationship Management
- Writing District Policy
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Mentoring Capability
- Navigating Systems
- Rapid Skill Mastery
- My Data
- MiSiS
- Parent Portal
- Summer School Application
- ESY Enrollment Portal
- Placement Portal
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- MS Word
- Prezi
- Whole Child
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Canva
- Schoology
- Zoom
- Teams
Languages
Spanish, Fluent (speaking, writing, reading)
Supervisors References
- Taylor Wichmanowski, Senior Coordinator, Charter School Division LAUSD, stw7278@lausd.net, (213)241-8628
- Fabiola Hernandez, Principal, LAUSD, fperez10@lausd.net, (323)314-1786
- Ruben Diaz, Superintendent, Baboquivari USD, Rdiaz@busd40.org, (520)975-5540
- Katrina Blackwell, Coordinator, Community Schools Initiative, LACOE, katrinablackwell33@gmail.com, (951)660-1757
- Lourdes Ramirez, Fiscal Oversight Administrator, Charter School Division LAUSD, lourdes.ramirez2@lausd.net, (213)241-0451
- Kenneth Emerich, Specialist Intensive Diagnostic Education Center (IDEC) Special Education Instruction (Retired), kennethemerich61@gmail.com, (626)827-2491
Timeline
Specialist, Charter School Division
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal Elementary Instruction Specialist
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2022
Specialist, Special Education Operations Unit
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2016 - 01.2019
Program Specialist, Special Education Operations Unit
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2013 - 01.2016
Resource Specialist Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2006 - 01.2013
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2002 - 01.2006
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
01.2001 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Family and Consumer Sciences/Communication
California State University, Long Beach
MA - Education/Administration Principal Leadership Institute
University of California, Los Angeles
Credential - K-12 Mild to Moderate Special Education Teaching Credential
Los Angeles Unified School District
Credential - Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential, CLAD, with an emphasis on Social Justice
University of California, Los Angeles