Evelyn Cortes
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I am seeking a position within Catholic education utilizing my extensive knowledge in planning, organizing, and executing multi‐faceted, complex activities; a position offering opportunities for professional contribution to the education field in the areas of curriculum, instruction, professional development, teacher training and / or assessment as well as in the development of the hearts and Faith life of students. An academic, operational, and Faith leader with over 8 years of experience as a Catholic elementary school Principal. Professional educator in elementary instruction with superior communication and team-building abilities. Highly-knowledgeable in proposal writing, fundraising and community involvement initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Principal
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
07.2017 - Current
- Set direction, coordinate, and evaluate all aspects of academics in a manner consistent with catholic school identity
- Work with teachers to improve instruction, supervising and providing consistent feedback to help them realize human and academic excellence for all students
- Ensure development and implementation of curriculum so all students can achieve at their highest level
- Lead teachers in interpreting and using student achievement data to adapt instruction to support and challenge all learners
- Develop and review school campus policies and procedures
- Recruit, select, and retain faculty and instructional and extracurricular staff who are best suited to the school's mission
- Foster strong interpersonal and professional relationships with parents, faculty, staff, pastor and other school stakeholders
- Work to ensure that academic and instruction expenditures operate within budgetary guidelines
- Report at regular intervals on student academic progress to parents, faculty, related school committees and other stakeholders
- Coordinate and supervise accreditation processes
- Work with local school district in regard to Title Funding and testing for students with exceptionalities
- Implemented online learning platform within one day to maintain student teaching continuity during the peak of the COVID‐19 pandemic crisis
- Tuition and campus student levels adequately maintained throughout the pandemic
- Developed and implemented Return to Learning Plan in January, 2021
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Developed and implemented a plan to create a Transition Kindergarten class in August of 2019
- Conceptualized and executed the Our Lady of Lourdes Children's center set to begin construction in summer 2024
Vice Principal/1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
08.2011 - 06.2017
- Assisted the principal in providing the overall leadership for Our Lady of Lourdes School while providing quality instruction to a classroom of 1st grade students
- Monitored student data, both behavioral and academic to ensure student success
- Worked in conjunction with the principal to recruit and hire effective teachers
- In the absence of the principal, led staff development meetings and complete classroom observations of all teachers
- Collaborated with parents, teachers and parish members planning fundraising events including the Family Fun Days Carnival and the school Gala
Kindergarten Teacher
Holy Redeemer School
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA05.2007
Skills
- Academic administration in early childhood, elementary and middle school settings
- Teacher mentoring & development in early childhood, elementary, and school settings
- Instructional leadership
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Fundraising event planning
- Eucharistic Minister
- Basic Catechetical Certification
- Student information systems (Grade Link, FACTS/SIS)
- Relationship building and networking
- Policy development and enforcement
- Student achievement
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Safety and security procedure
- STAR Standardized Testing (Renaissance Learning)
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite as well as Google Suite
- Budget planning, forecasting and adherence
Additional Information
- CPR Certified Instructor
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Timeline
School Principal
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
07.2017 - Current
Vice Principal/1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
08.2011 - 06.2017
Kindergarten Teacher
Holy Redeemer School
08.2009 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Education
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Pacific Oaks College