Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Diana Saucedo

Pharr

Summary

Experienced education leader with strong focus on fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Skilled in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and conflict resolution. Known for adaptability, reliability, and commitment to meeting evolving needs of both students and faculty. Equipped to make significant impact through effective team management and strategic planning.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Juarez-Lincoln High School
08.2020 - Current


  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
  • Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.

Assistant Principal

La Joya ISD Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School
12.2016 - 06.2020
  • Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
  • Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
  • Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
  • Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.

PE Teacher

La Joya ISD Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of healthy lifestyle choices through the integration of nutrition education in lesson plans.
  • Managed extracurricular athletic programs successfully, coaching various sports teams and coordinating tournaments.
  • Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to promote growth.

Assistant Head of School

United Day School or Laredo
07.2014 - 07.2016
  • Worked with investment committee on investment and endowment issues.
  • Worked with appropriate board committees in developing strategic financial plan.
  • Increased parent engagement by organizing informative meetings, workshops, and events throughout the year.
  • Led successful fundraising campaigns that generated additional revenue for essential programs and initiatives.

Teacher/coach

United ISD, John B. Alexander H.S. Magnet for Health and Sciences
08.2005 - 07.2014
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment with a focus on mutual respect and collaboration among students.
  • Improved student communication skills by incorporating group activities and presentations into the curriculum.
  • Mentored new teachers to help them successfully navigate their first years in the profession, contributing to higher teacher retention rates.
  • Developed individualized learning plans to address diverse student needs and support academic growth.

Teacher

MCISD, Veterans Memorial High School
08.2003 - 05.2005
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

University of Texas– Arlington Academic Partnership
12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology minor English

University of Texas– Pan American
05.2003

Associate of Arts - Teacher Education Preparation-Secondary

South Texas Community College
12.2002

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Parent engagement and communication
  • Student achievement
  • Data-driven instruction

Certification

  • Principal EC-12
  • English Language Arts and Reading 8-12
  • All-Physical Education PK-12
  • English as a Second Language Supplemental PK-12
  • Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)
  • Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS)
  • Texas-Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)
  • Texas- Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS)

LNGG

English
Spanish

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Juarez-Lincoln High School
08.2020 - Current

Assistant Principal

La Joya ISD Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School
12.2016 - 06.2020

PE Teacher

La Joya ISD Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School
08.2016 - 12.2016

Assistant Head of School

United Day School or Laredo
07.2014 - 07.2016

Teacher/coach

United ISD, John B. Alexander H.S. Magnet for Health and Sciences
08.2005 - 07.2014

Teacher

MCISD, Veterans Memorial High School
08.2003 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology minor English

University of Texas– Pan American

Associate of Arts - Teacher Education Preparation-Secondary

South Texas Community College

Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

University of Texas– Arlington Academic Partnership