Esther Reyes
Miami
Summary
Dynamic educational leader specializing in organizational leadership and budget administration, with a proven track record of enhancing student performance through data-driven evaluations and effective instructional strategies. Demonstrates expertise in training and mentoring staff, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes academic excellence and ensures regulatory compliance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Principal
iMater Academy Middle/High School
Hialeah
07.2023 - Current
- Assist the school principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff
- Assist in Title I Budget ensuring all purchases are made correctly
- Review state standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance
- Visit classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of the annual evaluation cycle
- Instruct teachers on classroom management, behavior, and instructional strategies
Assistant Principal
iMater Academy Middle/High School
Hialeah
07.2015 - 06.2023
- Oversee school budgets, document changes, and track expenses to allocate and manage school funds
- Assist the school principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff
- Review state standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance
- Visit classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of the annual evaluation cycle
- Instruct teachers on classroom management, behavior, and instructional strategies
Lead Teacher / Test Chairperson / ESOL Chairperson
iMater Academy Middle/High School
Hialeah
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Served as a liaison between the faculty and the principal of the school
- Mentored and assisted beginning teachers
- Coordinated After School and Saturday Tutoring Program funded by Title I
- Provided school-level test training for the entire school faculty
- Processed test materials for state and national scoring
- Ensured ESOL students were tested accordingly and placed in appropriate classes
- Conducted parent and teacher meetings regarding student progress in the ESOL program
- Certified ESOL folders and documentation complied with District and State rules
High School Language Arts Teacher
Mater Academy Middle/High School
Hialeah
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Taught the CollegeBoard's SpringBoard ELA Curriculum to foster critical thinking and collaboration among students
- Collaborated with teachers to create rigorous and creative assessments and projects
- Tutored students requiring additional assistance and exam preparation
High School Language Arts Teacher
Youth Co-Op Preparatory School
Hialeah
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Taught the CollegeBoard's SpringBoard ELA Curriculum to encourage critical thinking
- Coordinated after-school tutoring hours with other teachers to support students needing extra help
Middle School English and Literature Teacher
St. Timothy Parish School
Miami
08.1999 - 06.2012
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to ensure consistent education for all students
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Taught level-appropriate grammatical rules and corrected language problems
- Administered tests, quizzes, and other assignments to assess student learning
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement
- Encouraged independent reading through the use of diverse fiction and non-fiction texts
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaBachelor of Arts - English / Secondary Education
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FloridaSkills
- Organizational leadership
- Student performance data
- Performance evaluations
- Budget administration
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Classroom evaluation
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Instructional leadership
- Regulatory compliance
- Team collaboration
- Parent engagement
- Staff management
- Classroom management
- Standardized testing and scoring
Certification
- State of Florida Department of Education Educational Leadership, Expiring June 2028
- English for Grades 6-12, Expiring June 2028
- English for Speakers of Other Languages, Expiring June 2028
Timeline
Vice Principal
iMater Academy Middle/High School
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
iMater Academy Middle/High School
07.2015 - 06.2023
Lead Teacher / Test Chairperson / ESOL Chairperson
iMater Academy Middle/High School
06.2014 - 07.2015
High School Language Arts Teacher
Mater Academy Middle/High School
08.2013 - 06.2014
High School Language Arts Teacher
Youth Co-Op Preparatory School
08.2012 - 06.2013
Middle School English and Literature Teacher
St. Timothy Parish School
08.1999 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - English / Secondary Education
University of Miami
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