CHRISTINA TRISTAN
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated educational leader with 15 years of experience, including 13 years as a Basketball, Track & Cross Country coach, and a proven record of developing students, leading teams, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Experienced in collaborating with administrators, teachers, students, and families to support campus goals, improve student achievement, and promote positive school culture. Serves in leadership roles such as the Operational Leadership Team, Instructional Leadership Team, and Attendance Committee. Experience in mentoring staff, analyzing student data, and helping implement initiatives that enhance student engagement and academic success. Aspires to leverage instructional, organizational, and servant leadership skills as an Assistant Principal at Bandera High School to support teachers, empower students, and advance campus-wide excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
Castroville
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and adapted curriculum to encompass English reading TEKS, writing and comprehension skills.
- Utilized MAP assessment data and other formative and summative assessment tools to monitor student growth, evaluate academic progress, identify learning gaps, and inform data-driven instructional decisions.
- Served on the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and provided mentorship and support to new teachers, facilitated professional development initiatives, and collaborated with campus leadership on instructional improvement strategies.
- Selected to serve on the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), providing mentorship and support to new teachers, facilitating professional development initiatives, and collaborating with campus leadership on instructional improvement strategies.
- Served on the Attendance Committee, partnering with campus administrators, counselors, teachers, and families to address attendance concerns, review attendance data, implement intervention strategies, and support initiatives designed to improve student attendance, engagement, and overall academic performance.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Education Administration
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX, USSkills
- Parent Square
- Skyward
- Eduphoria
- Formative
- Google Sheets
- Google Docs
- Canva
- Curriculum development
- Mentorship skills
- Classroom management
- PLC leadership
Certification
- English Language Arts and Reading Grades (8-12)
- English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades (EC-12)
- Physical Education Grades (EC-12)
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
08.2023 - Current
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Education Administration
Texas A&M International University