CARMEN FIGUEROA

Educational and organizational leader offering 35 years of career excellence. Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of teacher training and student success. Esteemed Educator and communicator proficient in teacher instruction and team building exercises with students and faculty. Attentive to pulse of school to proactively manage negative trends and recognize success.

• 1985, 1986, Quartermaster School, Fort Lee, VA, Student Officer
• 2001, 2001, Battle Projection Group, 1st Brigade, 75th Division (Training Support), Houston, Texas, Deputy Team Chief, Senior Simulation Coach, Supervised the training of combat support units on simulation software, Developed simulation battle scenarios, Supervised over 60 non-commissioned and commissioned officers
• 2006, 2009, US Army (Active Duty), HQ Army Materiel Command FT. Belvoir, and Pentagon, Washington, DC, Lieutenant Colonel of Operations, Oversaw the Department of the Army Field level RESET Program, Supervised the design and rest/restore of combat equipment, Mentored and supervised junior officers and enlisted personnel, Monitored and tracked budget of $17.1 bil for the Army Field Level Program, Prepared White Papers for members of the Congressional Staff and the Senate

• Educational Diagnostician
• Principal Grades (EC-12)
• Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS)
• Elementary Self-Contained Grades (1-8)
• Bilingual/ESL-Spanish Grades (1-8)

• Present, 2019, Anahuac Independent School District, Anahuac, Texas, Director of Special Education, Review and supervise assessments completed by evaluation staff, Supervise and monitor a staff of 60 evaluators (License Specialist in School Psychology, Speech Language Pathologist, Diagnosticians, and Related Services staff), Mentor and supervise diagnostician interns, Design and facilitate professional training for evaluation staff and district personnel
• 2009, 2019, Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, Baytown, Texas, Coordinator of Assessment, Review and supervise assessments completed by evaluation staff, Supervise and monitor a staff of 60 evaluators (License Specialist in School Psychology, Speech Language Pathologist, Diagnosticians, and Related Services staff), Mentor and supervise diagnostician interns, Design and facilitate professional training for evaluation staff and district personnel, Coordinate assessment procedures for the professional development and evaluation staff of the district, Participate in Admission Review and Dismissal Committee Meeting, Prepare reports for Director of Special and Central office staff, Attend and present at board meetings, Respond to and provide support to campus administrators and teachers, Collaborate with community leaders, district stakeholders and organizations to support student achievement, Coordinate assessment procedures for the Child Find Program, Serve as liaison between the district and state agencies (HCDE and ESC 4)
• 2000, 2006, Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, Baytown, Texas, Lead Educational Diagnostician, Administered and interpreted results of assessment instruments for special education eligibility, Supervised the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Mentored and supervised Special Education staff on campuses and district level, Served as lead bilingual special education specialist for the district, Coordinated assessment procedures for the Child Find Program
• 1993, 2000, Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, Baytown, Texas, Bilingual Education Teacher, Taught all subject areas to include English as a Second Language to monolingual Spanish speaking students, Served as Bilingual Team Leader for three years which required budget preparation, and workshop coordination and presentations, Developed, wrote, and updated District Curriculum for English as a Second Language and Spanish Language Arts, Served as Vice Chairperson on Instructional Leadership Team for two years, Participated as member of the district interview committee
• 1990, 1993, Royal Independent School District, Brookshire, Texas, English Teacher, Taught high school English (10th grade), Taught middle school (7th and 8th grade) and high school (9th to 12th grades) ESL reading, Served as district translator for letters and document to the community
• 1989, 1990, Splendora Independent School District, Splendora, Texas, Spanish as a Foreign Language, Instructed Spanish at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels, Tutored students in Spanish and reading, Sponsored the varsity cheerleading squad

• Thrive on challenges and new opportunities for leadership
• Readily inspire the confidence and trust of colleagues
• Strong understanding of special education assessment, services and special education policies and procedures
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills with a meticulous eye for details

Available upon request