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Carmen Soto

Assistant Principal
East Stroudsburg,PA
Carmen Soto

Summary

Educational leader with extensive experience at the Department of Education, focused on improving student performance through data-driven curriculum design. Expertise in bilingual communication and emergency preparedness, successfully implementing RTI strategies that led to measurable advancements in reading levels. Proven ability to create inclusive learning environments and drive professional development initiatives. Strong background in strategic planning, team collaboration, and enhancing teacher effectiveness through innovative leadership.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Dept of Ed, District 28
Jamaica

Assistant Principal
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Led BRT/Safety initiatives, conducting mandated emergency drills and monthly meetings for compliance.
  • Collaborated with the Safety Team and principal, achieving a 26% incident reduction by June 2024.
  • Implemented best practices in ELA instruction, increasing K-2 reading data by 20% on i-Ready assessments.
  • Enhanced kindergarten phonics instruction, resulting in 45% improvement on Acadience assessments.
  • Applied RTI strategies and provided feedback, contributing to a 31% increase in Grade 2 i-Ready Reading scores.
  • Conducted formal and informal teacher observations, aligning feedback with instructional standards.
  • Facilitated intervisitation visits to strengthen pedagogical practices, based on observation and feedback.

Dept. of ED. District 32
Brooklyn

Assistant Principal
11.2016 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Developed teacher improvement plans through intervisitations, professional learning, and coaching sessions.
  • Conducted formal observations of 3K and PreK teachers using DECE standards to ensure instructional quality.
  • Scheduled and performed formal and informal observations for 22 K-5 teachers, utilizing the NYC Advance Danielson Framework.
  • Led capacity-building efforts in special education supervision, including IEP development and implementation.
  • Facilitated monthly PPT meetings focusing on academic support and progress monitoring for student needs.
  • Served as BRT/Safety leader, overseeing 12 emergency drills and safety meetings annually.
  • Implemented RTI support, resulting in students advancing up to two reading levels within four weeks.
  • Organized school events to enhance parent involvement, such as Wellness Day and Game Night.

Dept. of ED. District 32
Brooklyn

Academic Intervention Teacher/Data Specialist
09.2016 - 11.2016

Job overview

  • Analyzed Math and ELA data to identify school-wide student needs, achieving a 5% increase in performance.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated ELA and Math curricula aligned with New York Common Core State Standards.
  • Created testing materials for teachers using benchmark assessments via School Net.
  • Designed daily Tier 3 Intervention sessions that advanced students two reading levels in four weeks.
  • Formulated action plans for AIS learning cycles, enhancing student reading and math levels by 5%.

Dept. of ED. District 32
Brooklyn

Classroom Teacher Bilingual Teacher, General Education Teacher, ICT Teacher
09.2002 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Maintained an excellent educational environment for all students.
  • Delivered instruction to diverse learners, including ELLs and Special Education, using best practices.
  • Analyzed data to inform instructional strategies and differentiate learning experiences.
  • Organized school events, including talent shows and concerts, fostering community engagement.
  • Supervised Summer Success Program for grades four and five, ensuring student participation and support.
  • Collaborated with grade teams to develop curriculum maps and unit plans aligned with state standards.

Education

The College of Saint Rose
Albany, N.Y

Advanced Education Leadership/School Building Leader
06.2009

Touro College
Manhattan, N.Y.

Master of Science from General Education, Students with Disabilities
06.2006

Boricua College
Brooklyn, N.Y.

Bachelor of Science from Childhood Education (1-6)
05.2002

Skills

  • Bilingual communication (Spanish and English)
  • Data analysis
  • Curriculum design
  • Instructional leadership
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Professional development
  • Classroom observation
  • Behavior management
  • Special education oversight
  • ENL/ML supervision

Certification

  • New York State Professional Certification in School Building Leader Pre K - 12
  • New York State Common Branch Permanent Certification (Pre-K-6)
  • Principal Pool Candidate Spring 2018
  • District 28 Principal’s Pipeline Participant SY 2022-2023

Personal Information

Title: Assistant Principal

Professional Growth

  • Principal’s Pool Candidate
  • CSA/Educational Leader Institute SIBI Series 1 and 2
  • Attended out-of-state NABE conferences

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Dept of Ed, District 28
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Principal

Dept. of ED. District 32
11.2016 - 06.2022

Academic Intervention Teacher/Data Specialist

Dept. of ED. District 32
09.2016 - 11.2016

Classroom Teacher Bilingual Teacher, General Education Teacher, ICT Teacher

Dept. of ED. District 32
09.2002 - 06.2016

The College of Saint Rose

Advanced Education Leadership/School Building Leader

Touro College

Master of Science from General Education, Students with Disabilities

Boricua College

Bachelor of Science from Childhood Education (1-6)

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