Cecilia Holt
Argyle,TX
Summary
Skilled leader and problem-solver well-versed in leadership, staff oversight and best learning practices in education. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and diplomatic communication style to build long-lasting connections.
Compassionate, creative and effective Director with valuable experience in district and school administration and professional development. Equipped with background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Early Childhood Education
Denton ISD
01.2021 - Current
- Plans and oversees all aspects of early childhood programs for Denton ISD
- Collaborates with Pre-K elementary principals and support team to coordinate strong academic program
- Communicate with families about all district prekindergarten programs
- Organizes and conducts long-range staff development opportunities based on needs of principals, teachers, and students.
- Collaborates on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior with principals and teachers
- Develops, evaluates, and recommends improvement in curriculum and other instructional support program
- Supports district prekindergarten instructional coaches
- Completes Texas Education Agency's Early Childhood Program Self-Assessment for Pre-Kindergarten
- Attends professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
Principal, Newton Rayzor Elementary, Title 1 & IB
Denton
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Served as primary campus instructional leader by disaggregating data, implemented Lucy Calkins Reading and Writing, and became Project School, TTESS evaluator, leading staff development, and attending grade-level PLC and IB alignment meetings
- Ensured all campus staffing (over 90 employees) was in best interest of students
- Maintained standard of building strong relationships to minimize school and classroom interruptions and enhance learning
- Coordinated and evaluated all campus and community involvement programs including ESL/Bilingual, Gifted and Talented, Special Education, Parent Involvement Projects, and DMTSS
- Managed fiscal responsibilities and compliance for Title I Campus
- Collaboratively coordinated building schedule, maintenance, food service, and transportation for 600 students
- Leader of multiple committees: Campus Improvement, Special Education, DMTSS, Curriculum, Attendance, Grade Placement, and PLC's
- Maintained school climate which encourages cooperative and participating attitude on part of all teachers and students
- Maintained effective communication to keep staff, students, and parents properly informed.
Principal, L.A. Nelson Elementary
Denton ISD
06.2005 - 05.2011
- Served as primary campus instructional leader by disaggregating data, implementing “Assessment for Learning Strategies”, PDAS evaluator, leading staff development, and attending grade-level PLC
- Ensured all campus staffing (90 employees) was in best interest of students
- Coordinated and evaluated all campus and community involvement programs including ESL, Gifted and Talented, Special Education, Parent Involvement Projects, and DMTSS
- Managed fiscal responsibilities and compliance for campus
- Collaboratively coordinated building schedule, maintenance, food service, and transportation for 600 students
- Leader of multiple committees: Campus Improvement, Special Education, RTI, Curriculum, Attendance, Grade Placement, and PLC's
- Maintained school climate which encourages cooperative and participating attitude on part of all teachers and students
- Maintained effective communication to keep staff, students, and parents properly informed.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers
Assistant Principal (E.P. Rayzor/Lee Elementary)
Denton ISD
09.2006 - 09.2008
- Trainer and organizer of TAKS/STAAR testing during spring and summer administration
- ·Oversaw set-up/ distribution of supplies for summer school
- Reviewed data/ assisted in data-driven staffing decisions
- Assisted in reviewing applicants and conducting interviews
- Monitored student behavior/ implemented behavior systems previously put into place
- Attended school board meetings
- Planned professional development sessions for staff members
- Observed the creation of master schedule
- ·Supervised PDAS observations/ reviews
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, Texas Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05.1992
Skills
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Achieved increased growth of early childhood programs in Denton ISD
- Supervised all enrollment procedures for the early childhood program
- Implemented new curriculum for the district, as well as oversee the Curriculum Writing Team for the district
- Organized and implemented "Instructional Rounds" to improve the practice of new and experienced teachers
- Collaborated with principals and teachers to bring Conscious Discipline to the district based on post pandemic
- Organized Pre-K parent training and family engagement opportunities with the community for involvement in the school community.
- Raised ethical standards in the early childhood program in relation to children, parents, and employees
- Developed summer school curriculum for the districts summer school program
Affiliations
- TAASPYC (Texas Association of Supervision & Administrators of Programs for Young Children)
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Certification
- Principal Certification -EC-12, Texas
Teacher Certificates:
- Pre-K-KG Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Endorsement
- 1-8 Elementary Self Contained
- Pre-K-8 English as a Second Language
- 1-8 Elementary Physical Education
Timeline
Director of Early Childhood Education
Denton ISD
01.2021 - Current
Principal, Newton Rayzor Elementary, Title 1 & IB
Denton
06.2016 - 01.2021
Assistant Principal (E.P. Rayzor/Lee Elementary)
Denton ISD
09.2006 - 09.2008
Principal, L.A. Nelson Elementary
Denton ISD
06.2005 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Midwestern State University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of North Texas