Daniel Calvo Montes

• Strengthened student achievement through data-driven instruction, increasing math growth by 36% and reading MAP growth by 18%, leading to a campus performance improvement from an F rating to a D rating. Developed an assessment analytics system to track progress, enabling early interventions and strategic resource allocation for student success.
• Fostered a positive school culture, increasing staff trust (+40%), feedback culture (+40%), and overall climate (+17%) by promoting collaboration and shared vision. Enhanced family and community engagement through innovative programs, including a house and awards system to recognize student growth, performance, and attendance across academics and athletics.
• Led Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to elevate teacher effectiveness, providing actionable feedback through instructional walks to drive continuous improvement and TEKS-aligned instruction. Spearheaded the implementation of Amplify and Eureka, integrating instructional strategies and data-driven interventions for measurable impact.
• Optimized master schedules to maximize instructional time and improve school-wide operations. Managed school budgets, tracking expenses to ensure responsible fund allocation and financial sustainability.
• Directed school human resources, overseeing hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance while monitoring and evaluating staff performance. Cultivated strong relationships with parents, students, and the community, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Oversaw the construction of a new campus from inception, ensuring alignment with operational goals and educational priorities. Maintained compliance with Special Education, MTSS, 504, attendance, and grading procedures, safeguarding student rights and regulatory standards.

Core Competencies

• Instructional Design, Teacher Development & Differentiated Instruction
• Data Analysis & Performance Assessment
• Strategic Planning & Goal Alignment
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Behavior Systems
• Operational Leadership & Compliance Management
• School Culture & Community Engagement
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership

Strategic Impact

• Strengthened student achievement through data-driven instruction, ensuring +60% of students met TEA growth goals, contributing to a B-rated school performance and recognition as the 9th most Pandemic Resilient School (2021).
• Used assessment analytics to align curriculum to TEKS and implement targeted interventions that drive academic success.
• Led Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to enhance teacher effectiveness, providing data-driven feedback through instructional walks to foster continuous improvement.
• Developed Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS) and trained staff in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to improve classroom management and student engagement.
• Oversaw high-stakes assessments, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and grading accuracy.
• Strengthened school culture, increasing staff trust (+40%), feedback culture (+40%), and positive climate (+17%), fostering a collaborative environment centered on student success.

Core Competencies

• Instructional Design, Teacher Development & Differentiated Instruction
• Data Analysis & Performance Assessment
• Strategic Planning & Goal Alignment
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Behavior Systems
• Operational Leadership & Compliance Management
• School Culture & Community Engagement
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership

• Achieved 96%–100% Approaching, 37%+ Mastery, and 153% overall growth, with 30% of students advancing two or more academic years, demonstrating data-driven instruction, targeted interventions, and effective leadership.
• Over 12 years of bilingual Math and Science teaching across Roach Elementary (2015–2019) and Bradfield Elementary (2007–2014) in Garland ISD, as well as A.S. Johnston Elementary in Irving ISD (2014–2015). Strengthened student achievement through TEKS-aligned instruction, differentiated learning, and educator mentorship, fostering academic growth and instructional excellence.
• Led Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and contributed to campus-wide instructional improvements.