EDWARD J. D'SOUZA

Developed a master plan and implemented for mathematics achievement in the district

Provided professional development for mathematics for K-12

Developed a roadmap for every grade level for standards covered in math

Planned both formative and summative assessments for every grade level

Worked with Valley College to plan, start and implement a dual enrollment program at each high school. Success rate for retention has been high

Helped to develop a computer science pathway at middle and high school students/

• Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Managed staff schedules, optimizing labor allocation to meet operational demands.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency across multiple departments.
• Developed training programs for new hires, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

• Lead Academic Agent, Math/Science/College & Career: To serve under the direction of the Superintendent to plan, create, support, coordinate, manage, and supervise District math, science, college and career pathways programs.
• Provides leadership K-12 in the areas of math, science, and college and career pathways.
• Advises, participates in and supports school site principals and or program/department administrators in the areas of math, science, and college and career pathways.
• Supports, plans and participates in District-wide professional growth in math, science, college and career pathways, testing and assessment, student performance, instructional materials and current research.
• Prepares and presents reports and presentations and data summaries as directed by the Superintendent or designee.
• Maintains necessary data and records within the division to provide assistance to sites in the implementation of District math, science, and college and career pathways programs.
• Assists in monitoring District curriculum-instructional programs to ensure compliance with law, District directives, research-based practices, and employee contracts.
• Supports innovation in the providing of categorical and base (core) support services and materials for students in math, science, and college and career pathways.
• Collaborates with District and site administrators in the implementation of improvement practices, math, science, and college and career pathway programs.
• Develop Board policies related to assigned services areas as necessary.
• Supervises staff as directed by the Superintendent or designee.

• Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Education: To serve under the Superintendent of Schools as the Chief Secondary Instruction Officer of the District.
• Provides leadership for all departments and services within the Curriculum-Instructional Services Division.
• Supports the Curriculum and Instruction Program through the maximization of resources directed toward accomplishing the Instructional and programmatic goals of the District.
• Serves as a member of the Superintendents Cabinet.
• Advises and supports school site principals and or program/department administrators.
• Provides for the coordination of District-wide professional growth opportunities regarding legislation; procedures and District direction for curriculum-instruction issues including professional competency, course of study requirements, testing and assessment, requirements for special needs students, student performance, instructional materials and current research.
• Prepares back-up for Instructional Consent, Discussion/Action, Board Policy, and General Function items for Board of Education Agendas and special reports, resolutions, or agenda items as directed by the Superintendent.
• Prepares and presents reports and presentations, school accountability report cards and data summaries as directed by the Superintendent.
• Maintains necessary data and records within the division to provide assistance to sites in the implementation of instructional programs and to comply with State and Federal mandates (compliance).
• Supports the goals of the District in making fiscally responsible curriculum-instructional practices for the District.

• Instructional Quality Commissioner: Serves in a non-paid position in an advisory capacity to the California State Board of Education on matters related to curriculum, instructional materials, and content standards. Was also appointed Chair of the California Mathematics Framework Committee, Representative on the Concurrence Committee of the University of California, Office of the President serving the California Subject Matter Projects, Committee Member of the California Science and Health Frameworks.

• Senior Director Professional Development and Induction: Plans, organizes, monitors and directs the development, implementation and assessment of instructional professional development programs Pre-K through 12. Provides direction and help in coordination of the BTSA and par programs.
• Collaborates with directors and district administrators to ensure the professional development activities include the effective implementation of district goals, and addresses the areas of need reflected from data from state and district assessments.
• Oversees the development and implementation of State mandated professional development and the development of training that reflects research-based instructional strategies that also includes the continuous professional development with coaching, mentoring and follow-up sessions.
• Develops, designs and implements a comprehensive professional development plan and process as an integral part of curriculum development, implementation and assessment.
• Oversees development, implementation and annual review of support providers, BTSA 2042 induction and Peer Assistance Program development.
• Maintains a qualified and skill pool of staff development trainers and evaluates the Coordinator of Professional Development, Coordinator of Professional Development and Induction and Instructional Strategists.
• Reports quarterly to the Department of Educational Services and the Professional Development Advisory Council.
• Coordinates and maintains a district professional development master calendar and the Professional Development Management System for all employees.

• Principal: Serve as the Chief Executive Officer with total responsibility of managing of all affairs at the school, including the supervision of certificated and classified personnel.
• Administered the collective bargaining contracts for certificated and classified employees as related to personnel.
• Promotes productive staff relations through effective participative management; provides leadership to the staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long and short range plans.
• Interpreted and implemented the District-approved curriculum; enlists the assistance of school resource personnel in program improvement; established an effective school administrative organization with clear lines of responsibility and necessary delegation of authority; identifies and coordinates inservice growth opportunities for personnel assigned to school site; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.
• Planned, organized, implemented, evaluated, and revised, as necessary, the student instruction master schedule.
• Made periodic appraisals of pupil progress; developed school plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of pupils; planned, coordinated, and evaluated the total program of pupil services.
• Planned, supervised and directed the business operation of the school; directed an ongoing human relations program to maintain high morale of the school staff; served as District officer in communication between central administration, teachers, and classified employees in the schools; interpreted and implemented District policies.
• Carried out a program of community relations as a means of interpreting and furthering the school program through parents, PTA and other community organizations; provided guidance for the most effective use of curriculum materials, instructional supplies, equipment, building facilities, and school grounds.

• Director II: Provide support in mathematics and science to all grade levels (K-12) in a district of 27,000 students. Also, provided secondary support to middle and high schools in terms of course of study, UC A-G requirements, Advanced Placement, FSAT, International Baccalaureate, Master Schedule, District Curriculum Council. Given full autonomy in strategic planning and implementing processes to improve student achievement and increasing teacher content knowledge in mathematics/science. Supervise and evaluate certificated and classified staff and principals.
• Planned and implemented a strategic K-12 plan for math and science achievement for the district
• Wrote and received the CSM grant in Math and Science Grades 6- Algebra I (Math) and 6-8 (Science) bringing $6 million dollars in staff development to the district
• Developed pacing charts and assessments for mathematics and science K-12
• Provided staff development in mathematics and science to all K-12 teachers
• Developed and implemented parent training institutes in Algebra that are taught in English/Spanish
• Worked in providing an infrastructure and services for K-12 math and science coaches
• Worked with Program Improvement , IUSP, and SAITIE schools
• Developed and maintained the course of study containing all curriculum for Middle and High Schools
• Worked closely with Assistant Superintendent of Instruction on the District Curriculum Council
• Worked closely with leads to run Math and Science Curriculum Meetings
• Worked closely in articulation between five middle and three comprehensive high schools in district
• Worked closely with the instructional technology plan and staff development for math and science with the STELLAR Project
• Coordinated the PSAT in all three comprehensive high schools
• Coordinated the district family nights, parent science night, district science fair

• Co-Director: Work as a Co-Director of the California Mathematics Project. This project was initially developed in collaboration with the University of California, Riverside and is now being run by California State University, San Bernardino. Role in the university is to co-plan and present with professors staff development to California’s various schools which are primarily serving students coming from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Provided staff development in mathematics to teachers in middle and high school
• Worked with university professors to develop the policy and plan of staff development to be provided to districts in the Inland Valley
• Worked with other state directors in establishing the policy of professional development for mathematics for the State of California, that supports the California Mathematics Framework and the California Standards

• Coordinator: Worked as a Coordinator in providing staff development in math, science, and academic decathlon. Also worked with 23 districts and assisted directly with three districts in providing technical support for their IIUSP schools.
• Provided staff development in math and science to schools in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
• Developed the State Training Model in Algebra called “The Winning Equation” that was used throughout the state of California
• Coordinated the Riverside County Academic Decathlon Program and the State Academic Decathlon Program
• Coordinated the Riverside County Math Field Days & Science Fair
• Served as a liaison with the State Department of Education as a visiting team member for WASC Accreditation, Coordinated Compliance Review, California Distinguished Schools
• Served on the Riverside County Achievement Team to work with underperforming schools

• Assistant Principal: Provide administrative support to the school principal in all aspects of school management and operations. Given full autonomy in strategic planning and implementing processes to improve school discipline, attendance levels and school security. Evaluate certificated and classified staff; directly supervise the discipline, attendance and security departments and supervise students before, during, and after school and at all school activities.
• Developed policies and procedures for opening Kucera Middle School.
• Developed and implemented an effective school wide discipline program which encourages students to take responsibility for their own behavior.
• Implemented a school wide Tardy Sweep program to reduce tardies to class.
• Developed the Kucera Emergency Plan and the Emergency Handbook; created evacuation routes, maps and provided staff training on disaster preparedness.
• Developed the Kucera Staff and Student Handbook
• Developed the School Newsletter and worked on the School Report Card
• Department liaison for the Mathematics, Science and Visual and Performing Arts Departments.
• Revised and updated the School Plan based on identified school wide and departmental areas of needed improvement.
• Developed and monitored the categorical budget, and all aspects of Federally Funded programs in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.
• Utilized categorical funds to improve the instructional program school wide; especially in the area of technology.
• Planned and coordinated monthly staff development activities that addressed areas of needed improvement.
• Provided training for parents through the Parent Institute and School Site Council Meetings.

• Mathematics/ Physics Teacher Instructed Math Analysis, Algebra II, Algebra 1, Math B and Math A classes, Advanced Placement Physics and regular Physics, developing successful programs and lesson plans. Worked in establishing a quality advanced Placement and regular Physics Program. Served as Mentor Teacher, GATE Coordinator, and member of District Math Curriculum Committee, and Blue Ribbon School Committee; also served as the Academic Decathlon Coach.
• Designed innovative Math A and Math B program, enabling students to grasp pre-algebra concepts through “hands-on” approach.
• Adapted Algebra I program to include a more hands-on approach.
• Developed a successful Physics program which offered six physics classes to high school students and advanced placement classes
• Served as the lead coach of a successful Academic Decathlon and Odyssey of the Mind Teams
• Coordinated the District Science Fair

• Mathematics/Physical Science Teacher Served as a Mathematics and Science Teacher , and Math Department Head.
• Collaboratively conducted comparison and analysis of Rialto District K-12 Math Program with model curriculum standards and K-8 frameworks.
• Served as a coach for Math Counts attaining outstanding student achievement
• Consistently produced high standardized test scores due to outstanding student achievement.

• Dean of Students (1993-1994) Provide administrative support to the high school principal in the overall management of school operations. Given full autonomy in strategic planning and implementing processes to improve school discipline, attendance levels, and school security. Evaluate certificated and classified staff; direct and conduct SST and IEP meetings for assigned students; participate in Leadership Team, School Site Council, PISA, and other committees. Manage and organize programs, including Staff Recognition, and Attendance incentives; provide student support and leadership.
• Analyzed several data sources to identify strengths and weaknesses in the instructional program. Determined both individual teacher and school wide areas of improvement. Made recommendations to address these areas in order to improve the instructional program.
• Assisted with the Gifted and Talented Program and with the Coordinate Compliance Review
• Assisted with Academic Decathlon
• Improved student discipline through consistent enforcement of firm, fair, and consistent discipline policy.
• Worked closely with principal and administrative team in turning the high school both to a National Blue Ribbon School and a California Distinguished School