Charles Arroyave
North Wales,PA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record of driving successful projects and initiatives across educational institutions. Expertise in strategic planning, budget management, and stakeholder engagement, complemented by a talent for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving project requirements. Renowned for consistently achieving objectives through innovative problem-solving and impactful leadership. Committed to delivering measurable results that align with organizational goals and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director- Katherine Drexel Program
Merion Mercy Academy
Bryn Mawr, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Supported the collaboration between Merion Mercy Academy and local Catholic partner schools for academic enrichment for girls in grades 6-8.
- Guided strategic planning efforts, setting long-term goals that support institutional growth and sustainability.
- Oversaw evaluation processes for academic progress. Admissions rate for students graduating program and being accepted into Merion Mercy increased from 50%-94% over a period of three years.
- In the class of 2025 , 8/12 students in the program were awarded a Howley scholarship, which covered 95% of the tuition for each student for all 4 years of their high school experience.
Principal, St. Rose of Lima 2021-present
Independence Mission Schools
Philadelphia, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Led instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize school operations and resource allocation.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to enrich educational opportunities for students.
- Managed budgetary planning and fiscal oversight ensuring financial sustainability of schools.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
- Cultivated partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students in need.
- Spearheaded successful grant applications leading to increased funding for various school initiatives.
- Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
- Devised creative fundraising strategies which significantly bolstered available financial resources needed for academic enrichment activities.
- Oversaw annual budget planning process, allocating funds strategically to areas of greatest impact.
- Worked in collaboration with advisory council to create a vision for the school.
- Supported the advisory council in the planning and execution of all fundraising events.
Program Director
Inn Dwelling
Philadelphia, PA
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Monitored the progress of 90 7th-12th graders in the program.
- Successfully completed the the College admissions process for 10+ seniors
- Responsible for the preparation of 12+ current eighth graders and their admissions process to private high schools.
- Advocating for students at their perspective schools.
- Met with corporate foundations to assist in the organization's fundraising endeavors.
- Oversaw project timelines, ensuring milestones were met while adapting to changing priorities and needs.
- Delivered outstanding program results by setting clear objectives and proactively addressing potential challenges.
Principal
Independence Mission Schools
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Improved median Math achievement percentile in standardized testing from 38%-52%
- Improved median Reading achievement percentile in standardized testing from 42%-50%
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Oversaw the effective implementation of the Eureka Math curriculum.
Teacher
Independence Mission Schools
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
08.2008 - 06.2018
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA05.2008
High School Diploma -
West Catholic High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2002
Skills
- Effective leader
- Understanding of human resources
- Strategic leadership
- Customer service experience
- Administration Knowledge
- Middle School Education
- Staff Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- Achieved Teacher of the Year form Children's Scholarship fund of Philadelphia for being an inspire leader inside and outside the classroom.
- Graduating class of 2026 will have been awarded 3 million dollars in scholarships and financial aid. 35% of the 8th grade graduating class will have been awarded scholarships that will cover more than 95% of their tuition to their prospective high schools. These High schools include Merion-Mercy Academy, Holy Ghost Prep, The Shipley school, The Haverford School, St. Joseph's Preparatory school,Malvern Prep and Church Farm.
- Enrollment at St. Rose of Lima increased by 54% under my tenure.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Director- Katherine Drexel Program
Merion Mercy Academy
08.2023 - Current
Principal, St. Rose of Lima 2021-present
Independence Mission Schools
08.2021 - Current
Program Director
Inn Dwelling
06.2020 - 07.2021
Principal
Independence Mission Schools
07.2018 - 06.2020
Teacher
Independence Mission Schools
08.2008 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Chestnut Hill College
High School Diploma -
West Catholic High School
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Chestnut Hill College