Dana R. Cervantes
Orange,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering over 20+ year combined history of teaching and supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
SAUSD
07.2020 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment in grades 6/7/8
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Supported attendance
- Facilities
- 504 Coordinator
- ASB/Leadership
- Master Schedule
- Testing
- Student Recognition/End of the Year Activities
- IEP's
Teacher
SAUSD
06.2019 - 07.2020
Teacher On Special Assignment (TOSA)
Heroes Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2019
- On Special Assignment (TOSA), Monitored progress of interventions through data review
- Organized and conducted SST process as it relates to student intervention
- Served as admin designee for IEP’s, assigned supports and accommodations for testing
- Established relationships with school community to increase parental involvement
- Coordinated and scheduled district and state assessment administrations, including ELPAC, MAP, and SBAC, PBIS participant that helped coordinate implementation
- Created schedules for activity monitors and provided them with monthly professional development on restorative practices
- Instructional Leadership Team
- Submitted orders to print shop for PBIS incentives and school-wide needs
- Conferenced with students referred for behavioral incidents, contacted parents, counseled and documented into AERIES
- Organized all aspects of School Site Council including overview and revisions of our SPSA
- Experience in online education and/or virtual distance learning
- Excellent management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines and schedule school-wide events
Teacher
Heroes Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Outreach Consultant
Valley High School
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Assisted, supervised, and counseled at-risk students with attendance issues
Teacher - 8th Grade
Carr Intermediate School
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Yearbook Advisor
- Washington DC Trip Coordinator
Teacher - 1st/2nd Grade/Bilingual Resource Teacher
Adams Elementary School
07.2001 - 07.2008
- Constructed and implemented lessons according to the California State Standards
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies to enhance the learning of English Language Learners and native English speakers, such as GLAD, Thinking Maps, SDAIE, ELD, scaffolding, and technology
- Taught Bilingual, Structured English Immersion, and English only classes
- Assessed students in all curricular subjects using district and state assessments such as, STAR, CST, CELDT, ADEPT, SCOE, DRA, MAP, SBAC, Common Assessments, district benchmarks and Writing proficiencies
- Conducted parent/teacher conferences
- Collaborated with parents to increase parental involvement
- Applied classroom management techniques to establish personal responsibility, including positive reinforcement, rewards, and consequences
- Adapted lessons to meet the needs of struggling students; After-school tutor, in which provided supplemental instruction to struggling students
Teacher - 1st Grade
Calexico Unified School District, Rockwood Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2001
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration, Services
Concordia University, Credential
Irvine, CA8.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Spanish
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA8.1999
Skills
- Documentation
- Community Engagement
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Behavioral Intervention
- Team Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Principal
SAUSD
07.2020 - Current
Teacher
SAUSD
06.2019 - 07.2020
Teacher On Special Assignment (TOSA)
Heroes Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2019
Teacher
Heroes Elementary School
08.2013 - 06.2017
Outreach Consultant
Valley High School
07.2012 - 06.2013
Teacher - 8th Grade
Carr Intermediate School
07.2008 - 07.2012
Teacher - 1st/2nd Grade/Bilingual Resource Teacher
Adams Elementary School
07.2001 - 07.2008
Teacher - 1st Grade
Calexico Unified School District, Rockwood Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Educational Administration, Services
Concordia University, Credential
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Spanish
San Diego State University
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