Diana Ayala
McAllen,TX
Summary
Passionate and results-driven educational leader with over 13 years of experience in teaching, instructional coaching, academic counseling, and school leadership. Proven success in driving student achievement, leading professional development, and managing high-stakes compliance processes. Bilingual and highly skilled in curriculum implementation, data analysis, and instructional strategy. Seeking to contribute my leadership and program coordination skills to a mission-driven organization.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal of Instruction
IDEA Public Schools
2012 - Current
- - Lead coaching and professional development for over 15 teachers across K–5 to drive instructional excellence.
- - Design and monitor intervention plans for students in grades 3–5, serving as the point person for critical intervention.
- - Serve as EB (Emergent Bilingual) Coordinator for the past 3 years, managing all LPAC processes and TELPAS administration.
- - Increased student proficiency through targeted data analysis and personalized instructional strategies.
- - Oversee curriculum implementation and classroom observations to ensure alignment with state standards and student outcomes.
Academic Counselor (Interim)
IDEA Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2019
- - Supported students in academic planning and goal-setting.
- - Partnered with families and teachers to address academic and behavioral challenges.
Elementary Teacher (ELA & Interventionist)
IDEA Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2019
- - Taught Kindergarten and 1st Grade ELA, consistently achieving strong academic results.
- - Served as 4th Grade Interventionist, delivering targeted instruction to at-risk students.
- - Selected as High-Performance Teacher (2017–2021); named 2020–2021 Teacher of the Year.
- - Led grade-level teams in Kindergarten (3 years) and 1st Grade (2 years), facilitating collaboration and planning.
- - Participated in Direct Instruction Program, Teacher Advisory Council, and Teacher Leader Foundations.
Manager & Office Assistant
Regia’s Used Clothing Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2012
- - Managed bookkeeping, sales, and customer service.
- - Prepared financial statements and processed purchases/payments.
- - Maintained general office functions including payroll, A/P, and A/R.
Education
Diploma - Computerized Accounting Specialist
Southwest School of Business
McAllen, TX01.2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design, Minor in Spanish
University of Texas–Pan American
Edinburg, TX01.2009
Skills
- Instructional Leadership: Teacher Coaching, Curriculum Development, Data-Driven Instruction, Professional Development, Critical Intervention Coordination
- Compliance & Program Management: LPAC Processes, TELPAS Administration, EB Program Oversight
- Technology: PowerSchool, Ellevation, MClass, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, QuickBooks, Publisher, Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite
- Communication: Bilingual (English/Spanish), Family & Community Engagement, Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Teacher Leader Foundations
- Direct Instruction (DI) Program
- [Add any teaching or administrative certifications if applicable]
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Awards
Teacher of the Year, IDEA Public Schools | 2020–2021, High-Performance Teacher Recognition | 2017–2021
Timeline
Academic Counselor (Interim)
IDEA Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2019
Elementary Teacher (ELA & Interventionist)
IDEA Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2019
Manager & Office Assistant
Regia’s Used Clothing Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2012
Assistant Principal of Instruction
IDEA Public Schools
2012 - Current
Diploma - Computerized Accounting Specialist
Southwest School of Business
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design, Minor in Spanish
University of Texas–Pan American
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