Derek Kostelecky
ALBUQUERQUE,NM
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 2-year history of supporting academic administration functions, over 10-years of educational experience in multiple roles. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Principal
Van Buren Middle School, Albuquerque Public
International District, Albuquerque, NM
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Support and utilize Six Pillars of Community Schools: school enrollment is 100% Free and Reduced Lunch, approximately 30% Individualized Education Plan
- Applying learnings of Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (Dr. Sherroky Hollie) and trauma-informed (Dr. Stacy Gherardi) lenses to build relationships with exceptionally (six non-English home Languages) diverse population: 51% chronic absenteeism (2021/22 sy) reduced to 26.2% (first half of 2023/24 sy)
- Collaborative Leader, centered on accountability with support, data-driven decisions: ELA proficiency increased from 19% (2021/22 sy) to 25% (2022/23 sy); Math EOY increased from 43% (2021/22 sy) to 48.2% (2022/23 sy)
- Responsible for grounds (8 buildings) and maintenance operations (5 staff and generation/tracking of work orders) of aging (built 1960) and large (approximately 17 acres) campus.
Transformation Coach / Teacher Level III
Whittier Elementary School, Albuquerque Public Schools
International District, Albuquerque, NM
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Awarded highly competitive Woodrow Wilson Fellowship 2018
- Advanced to Level III, achieved Library Media Specialist certification
- Worked collaboratively with Dr Kimberly Finke to guide school through MRI (Most Rigorous Intervention) process, applying new skills as acquired through MBA work
- Collaborated with legislators, NMLESC (New Mexico Legislative Education Study Committee), community leaders, district and school administrators, Transformation Coaches from multiple schools, and other educational experts to develop what would become 2023 Regular House Bill HB130
- Centered data in decision-making process by organizing staff training from APS' Strategic Analysis and Program Research (SAPR)
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Middle School Teacher, Level II
Wilson Middle School, Albuquerque Public Schools
International District, Albuquerque, NM
08.2011 - 12.2018
- Golden Apple Nominee, Level II Teacher: ELA, Math, Social Studies certifications
- Department Chair (English Language Arts, Social Studies) using data to guide instructional decisions for experienced staff
- IC (Instructional Council) Chairperson guiding decision-making process related to budget, policy, and instructional goals
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program site coordinator, instructor guiding students to college and career readiness
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience for diverse student population
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide rigorous and safe learning environment for children
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
Education
Certification - Project Management
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 12.2023 - 02.2024
Master of Business Administration - Educational Leadership
Anderson School of Management, University of New Mexico, Institute of Citizens
Albuquerque, New 05.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
College of Santa Fe
Albuquerque, New 01.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
- Staff and Student Mentorship
- Policy Implementation
- Stakeholder Relations
- Behavior Management
- School Facilities and Operations
- Instructional Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Collaborative Planning
- Public Speaking
- Team Building
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- New Mexico Licensed K-12 Administration: 2020 - 2024
- New Mexico Level III Instructional Leader K-8: 2020 - 2029
- Endorsed in ELA, Math, Social Studies and TESOL
Languages
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Certification - Project Management
University of New Mexico
12.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Principal
Van Buren Middle School, Albuquerque Public
11.2021 - 12.2023
Transformation Coach / Teacher Level III
Whittier Elementary School, Albuquerque Public Schools
01.2019 - 11.2021
Master of Business Administration - Educational Leadership
Anderson School of Management, University of New Mexico, Institute of Citizens
05.2018 - 05.2020
Middle School Teacher, Level II
Wilson Middle School, Albuquerque Public Schools
08.2011 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
College of Santa Fe
01.2007 - 05.2009