Deborah Acosta
Midland,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic educational leader from Midland ISD, skilled in creating positive learning environments, enhancing student achievement and school operations efficiency, with a knack for building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Familiar with local, state and federal standards and regulations related to academic performance, assessment programs and educational practices. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Midland ISD
06.2018 - 06.2024
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Streamlined administrative processes to maximize efficiency in daily operations at the school level.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Analyzed and interpreted government regulations and professional journals to verify educational initiative conformance to legal and quality requirements.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
Accountability Director of Graduation
Midland ISD
07.2008 - 02.2015
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations amongst departments.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources to positively impact accountability ratings.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Maintained compliance with local, state, federal policies regarding education coordination through diligent record-keeping practices.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for all stakeholders involved in the education process through open lines of communication and transparent decision making.
- Collated feedback and performance data to create insightful program reports.
- Built relationships with external stakeholders, community organizations and donors to increase program scope.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
- Facilitated strong connections between schools and community organizations by identifying partnership opportunities that enhanced program offerings for students.
- Served as a resource for parents seeking guidance on academic matters, fostering strong relationships between home and school environments.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data analysis techniques to assess student performance trends and inform future adjustments.
- Spearheaded grant writing efforts to secure funding for new initiatives or improvements to existing programs within the school district. The Whole Child Grant.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned. National Dropout Prevent Conference Presenter.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources. Recovery Walks. Learn2Laugh. FastFwd.
- Tracked educational program progress to identify strengths and opportunities.
- Assisted in the development of individualized education plans for diverse learners, ensuring personalized support for each student's needs.
Teacher
Midland ISD
07.2003 - 06.2008
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Education
Masters in Education Leadership - Education
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Odessa, TX06.2006
Bachelor of Arts For Communication - Education
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Odessa, TX2003
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Student achievement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- School Facilities and Operations
- Discipline management
- Team Collaboration
- Faculty support
- School Security and Safety Procedures
- Multitasking ability
- Organizational Leadership
- School Administration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Collaborative learning
- Performance monitoring
- Interpersonal strengths
- Professional Development Planning
- Relationship Building
- Academic administration
- Attendance monitoring
- Prioritization
- Student Performance Data Analysis
Certification
- Teacher Certification, expires 2027
- Principalship Certification, expires 2027
- T-TESS Certified, expires 2026
- RELAY Trained, 2020
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Midland ISD
06.2018 - 06.2024
Accountability Director of Graduation
Midland ISD
07.2008 - 02.2015
Teacher
Midland ISD
07.2003 - 06.2008
Masters in Education Leadership - Education
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Bachelor of Arts For Communication - Education
The University of Texas of The Permian Basin