Elba Contreras
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Self-motivated and experienced educator with 20+ years of experience in education as a teacher, instructional specialist, assistant principal, principal and accountability/assessment director. Ready to learn, grow and help the organization achieve goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Accountability and Assessment
Judson ISD
Live Oak, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Supports district and K-12 campus administrators by providing leadership, direction, and oversight to ensure aligned and articulated assessment, accountability, and data analysis program.
- Collaborates with appropriate district departments to facilitate implementation of intervention requirements for federal and state accountability systems and monitors compliance.
- Directs the review, development, revision, and communication of all procedures related to state and federal accountability
- Directs administration of state and local assessments
- Develops and provides professional development to facilitate understanding of current requirements for federal and state accountability and student assessment programs
- Compiles and disseminates data from state and local assessments for campus principals, coordinators, directors, board members and superintendent
- Collaborates with appropriate district departments to compile and track data for accountability indicators such as graduation rate, dropout rate, college ready assessments
- Guides the development, execution, and monitoring plans regarding RDA (Results Driven Accountability)
- Disseminates relevant and required information to all stakeholders through various platforms (TAPR/Federal Report Cards/Accountability Ratings/Designations) including TAPR data for board members and public hearing
- Guides (K-12) campus principals, assistant principals, coordinators and directors in the implementation of House Bill 4545
- Oversees execution of administration logistics for PSAT/SAT/ACT and CBE
- Investigates reported state assessment violations
- Oversees and guides the implementation, shipping, and reporting of state mandated assessment programs, including the operation of test management systems
- Oversees and guides the implementation, scoring, and reporting of locally administered assessments, including the test information component of the data management systems
Principal
Laredo ISD
Laredo, TX
07.2013 - 12.2020
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Prepared instructional schedules for self-contained and departmentalized models
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teaching strategies and effectiveness.
- Built positive relationships with all stakeholders.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Trained over 100 teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams' collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Supported hiring, training and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
Assistant Principal
Laredo ISD
Laredo, TX
08.2007 - 06.2013
- Supervised and evaluated over 60 teaching and support staff members.
- Supported instructional staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Created instructional schedules for self-contained and departmentalized classrooms.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Trained over 100 teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams' collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Instructional Specialist- Mathematics
Laredo Independent School District
Laredo, TX
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements.
- Collaborate with teachers to determine curriculum efficacy.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Trained and modeled instructional best practices.
- Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements
Teacher
Laredo Independent School District
Laredo, TX
08.2000 - 05.2005
- Planned and implemented integrated elementary lessons.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Studies
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TXSkills
- Leadership and Communication Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Analytical Skills
- Data Analysis
- Building Relationships
- Management Information Systems
- Team Professional Growth
- Time Management
- Personnel Accountability
- Customer Presentations
- K-12 Education
- Effective Project Completion
Accomplishments
New Principal of the Year (2013-2014 School Year)
Certification
Teacher Certificate
Principal Certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Accountability and Assessment
Judson ISD
01.2021 - Current
Principal
Laredo ISD
07.2013 - 12.2020
Assistant Principal
Laredo ISD
08.2007 - 06.2013
Instructional Specialist- Mathematics
Laredo Independent School District
08.2005 - 06.2007
Teacher
Laredo Independent School District
08.2000 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Education Administration
Texas A&M International University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas A&M International University
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Studies
Laredo Community College
Teacher Certificate
Principal Certificate
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