Passionate educational social justice leaders with 25+ years in education. Primed to provide equity-centered coaching and support to school leaders and instructional coaches. Proven track record in delivering exceptional education at elementary to graduate levels. Andragogy reflects the pedagogy we expect to see in classrooms; known for innovative teaching methods, fostering critical thinking. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies. Demonstrated strong problem-solving and communication skills to foster team collaboration. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Known for reliability and adaptability.
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Christina Velasco
5800 3rd Street, Unit 1402, San Francisco
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
San Francisco Unified School District
Supervisor, Leadership Coach
07.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Designed, implemented, and regularly evaluated the effectiveness of one-to-one leadership coaching for new site administrators and assistant principals, in 2 year coaching cycles.
- Co-developed program content, performance tasks, metrics, and facilitated professional learning for new leaders.
- Incorporated innovative performance tasks to cultivate social justice oriented leadership impacting diversity, equity, and inclusive goals: examples include cultivating habits of reflection, self-awareness, cultural competence, racial equity consciousness, continuous improvement skills, mindsets and practice among new leaders.
- Collaborated with a wide array of internal and external partners to coordinate and provide technical full-day professional development sessions.
- Work together with District leadership to align essential and robust support for new leaders in service of their effective equity leadership and their longevity.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Monitored operations of the our team, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
East Carolina University
Teaching Instructor
08.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Designed and facilitated internship course focused on conceptual understanding of leadership and doctoral students leadership actions and influences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, providing students with a holistic learning experience.
- Established positive relationships with doctoral students, fostering open communication regarding academic progress.
University of California, Berkeley
Associate Field Program Supervisor
08.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Designed and facilitated monthly seminars on school leadership wellness and resiliency.
- Provided coaching and support to school leaders in translating theory to practice, utilizing the equity-centered coaching approach.
- Collaborated with University partners for strategic planning.
San Francisco Unified School District
Principal, Bryant Elementary School
06.2011 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Brough together a divided community with a clear vision of collaboration and team approach on behalf of all students. Brought consistency in leadership and teaching staff.
- Lead a community school with a full implementation of Bryk's model and in partnership with the Mission Promise Neighborhood Federal grant.
- Collaborated with groups of parents and nonprofit organizations to create comprehensive after-school programs.
- Managed a school 2.5 million dollar budget that included a School Improvement Grant for three years.
- Evaluated and implemented Spanish bilingual and English pathway programs to serve all students in a rigorous and supportive learning environment.
- Implemented and facilitated structures and systems for grade-level collaboration, coaching, and professional development for staff.
- Made progress monitoring and accountability a focus and ensured evidence-based decision-making school-wide.
Education
East Carolina UniversityGreenville
Ed.D., Educational Leadership
05-2021
University Overview
- Dissertation: Espacio Sano: Social Justice Educational Leaders Cultivate Caring and Sharing
University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
Masters of Arts, Educational Leadership
12-2009
University Overview
- Master's Thesis: Tracking, Tethering, and Transfer: The Expedition of a Second Grade Team
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA
California Teaching Credential, Multiple Subjects
06-2000
University Overview
University of California, IrvineIrvine, CA
Master of Arts from Sociology And Spanish
06-1994
University Overview
Skills
- Equity Coaching and Mentoring
- Responsive Professional Development
- Cross-cultural competency
- Attention to detail
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Technology Integration
- Documentation and reporting
- Problem-solving and adaptability
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Effective communication
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Rebel Leadership Collective Fellow, National Equity Project- (2022)
- Latin American Teacher Association (2005-present)
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (2010-present)
Certification
- Institutional Review Board Certification (IRB) (2019)
- Teaching Credential, Multiple Subject Grades k-8 (2000)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Conference Presentation
Conference Presentation
National Community School and Family Engagement Conference, Los Angeles, CA (2022)
National Equity Project Fellowship Group Lead-Rebel Leader Collective Berkeley, CA (2022)
Wallace Foundation Equity Centered Pipeline Initiative Invitees Conference Santa Barbara, CA (2021)
University Council of Educational Administration, New Orleans, LA (2019)
Publications
Publications
Velasco, C (2022, March) The MeWe: Self-care as Collective Care. Imagining a Different Way for School Leaders. https://www.educationthatinspires.ca/2022/03/06/the-mewe-self-care-as-collective-care-imagining-a-different-way-for-school-leaders/
Timeline
Teaching Instructor
East Carolina University
08.2024 - 01.2025
Associate Field Program Supervisor
University of California, Berkeley
08.2021 - 06.2022
Supervisor, Leadership Coach
San Francisco Unified School District
07.2019 - Current
Principal, Bryant Elementary School
San Francisco Unified School District
06.2011 - 06.2018
- Institutional Review Board Certification (IRB) (2019)
- Teaching Credential, Multiple Subject Grades k-8 (2000)
East Carolina University
Ed.D., Educational Leadership
University of California, Berkeley
Masters of Arts, Educational Leadership
San Francisco State University
California Teaching Credential, Multiple Subjects
University of California, Irvine
Master of Arts from Sociology And Spanish
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