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David Maldonado

Colorado Springs

Summary

Educational professional adept at managing school operations and fostering positive learning environment. Known for collaborative leadership and focus on student achievement. Reliably adapts to changing needs and drives team success through effective communication and problem-solving.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Science Teacher

Sierra High School
07.2018 - Current
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
  • Grew the AP Environmental Science program by 20%.
  • Conducted multi-lingual science classes that increased the grades of the NEP and LEP students by 33%.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.
  • Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.

Sergeant First Class

US Army
10.1997 - 11.2018
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, fostering a positive work environment, and promoting teamwork.
  • Streamlined operational processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Conducted regular operations audits to identify potential improvement areas or cost-saving opportunities.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Contributed valuable insights during strategic planning sessions that improved deployment preparation and execution.
  • Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts swiftly, maintaining a positive working environment for all personnel.
  • Improved training outcomes with the development of comprehensive training programs tailored to individual skill levels.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
02-2025

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

American Military University
Charleston, WV
02-2018

Skills

  • Behavior intervention
  • Parent-teacher relations
  • Student engagement
  • Discipline management
  • Crisis management
  • Curriculum planning
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational leadership
  • Classroom management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Critical thinking and judgment
  • Teacher mentoring
  • Lesson planning

Affiliations

  • Board Member of Colorado ASCD

Certification

  • Principal Licensed, endorsed K-12.
  • Professional Teaching license with endorsements in Science 6-12 and Spanish K-12.
  • Instructional Design Basic Course (U.S. Army).
  • Test Construction Course (U.S. Army).
  • Training and Education Developers Middle Management Course. (U.S. Army)
  • Systems Approach to Training Basic Course (U.S. Army)
  • Primary Leadership Development Course (U.S. Army)
  • Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course Phase 1 and 2 (U.S. Army)
  • Senior Leader Course (U.S. Army)
  • Over 21 years of practical leadership experience.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Science Teacher

Sierra High School
07.2018 - Current

Sergeant First Class

US Army
10.1997 - 11.2018

Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

American Military University

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