GREGORY MARRERO
HUNTINGTON BEACH,USA
Summary
Experienced strategic operations leader with over 15 years of expertise in enhancing school performance through systems design, compliance oversight, facilities management, and student enrollment. Demonstrated track record of successfully expanding charter operations, guiding cross-functional teams, and achieving top-notch results within multi-site educational networks. Dedicated to promoting equity, excellence, and advancing instructional objectives by providing seamless operational assistance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations and Implementation
Pathways Management Group
04.2018 - Current
- As the Director of Operations and Implementation is responsible for overseeing Facilities & Maintenance, Compliance & Accountability, and Quality Assurance. Works directly with school leaders to ensure enrollment and fiscal goals are met.
- Negotiate contracts for all schools in the network, including leases, hiring external vendors, and all educational service providers, including SpEd providers, Online Learning Platforms, Student Information Systems, and curriculum and assessment providers.
- Coordinate with the instructional team to identify gaps in student results and develop solutions, resulting in all schools meeting or exceeding state report card results for the most recent academic year.
- Built, managed, and developed a Compliance & Accountability team, and provides coaching and mentorship, conducts performance evaluations, and established an inclusive work culture.
- Managed five center buildout projects valued at $500,000 to $3,000,000 each, oversaw all phases of hiring and construction, and ensured on-time and on-budget completion.
- Identified process improvement opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness in the purchasing department and improve team productivity, resulting in the reduction of processing time from over three days to less than 24 hours.
- Works with the Accounting department and school-level Directors to develop enrollment targets, staffing levels, and spending levels so that instructional and operational goals are met.
- Meet monthly with school leaders to review enrollment and spending, making adjustments as needed to maintain school budget goals.
- Works with the marketing team and local leadership teams monthly to ensure that advertising and social media campaigns are implemented and driving enrollment to meet monthly and annual goals.
Manager of School Implementation
Pathways Management Group
11.2013 - 03.2018
- Instrumental in hiring, training, and coaching new leadership and staff on Pathways In Education’s school model and culture.
- Acted as liaison between the California-based educational departments and instructional teams and out-of-state schools.
- Responsible for ensuring that all educational systems were effectively implemented and administered. Specific projects included overseeing Online Course Systems (Apex, Edgenuity), Student Skills Benchmarking (Renaissance Star), and Student Information Systems implementation (StudentTrac, PowerSchool).
- Managed the Quality Assurance Department.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure academic program was effectively implemented.
- Was part of the team that opened seven new school campuses in four states.
Lead Teacher (Assistant Principal/ Academic Recovery Teacher)
Opportunities For Learning
10.2008 - 10.2013
- As Lead Teacher (Assistant Principal) was responsible for the direct supervision of assigned teaching staff and day-to-day operations of the two learning centers.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive academic recovery programs to support struggling students in improving grades and overall academic performance.
- Collaborated with teachers and support staff to assess student learning needs and customize interventions to address individual academic challenges.
- Utilized data analysis to track student progress, evaluate program effectiveness, and make data-driven decisions to continuously improve academic recovery initiatives.
- Additional duties included membership on the Academic Equity Committee, Teacher Advisor for Get Lit Spoken Word Class, and WASC Committee Member.
- Identified process improvement opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness and improve team productivity, resulting in [#,$,%] reduction in [work hours/labor costs].
Education
Administrative Clear Credential - California Administrative Clear Credential
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA12.2014
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, California Administrative Credential
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA12.2012
Clear Credential - California Clear Credential
University of California San Diego
San Diego, CA12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Preparation Program, Social Science (5 –12)
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2007
Undergraduate coursework -
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12.1993
Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Ability to Multi-task
- Creative Problem Solver
- Excellent communicator
- Team Player
- Strategic planning and execution
- Operational efficiency
- Strategic planning
- Operations oversight
Certification
- Administrative Clear Credential (State of California), 11/01/13
- Single Subject Teaching Credential (Social Science) (State of California), 12/01/07
Timeline
Director of Operations and Implementation
Pathways Management Group
04.2018 - Current
Manager of School Implementation
Pathways Management Group
11.2013 - 03.2018
Lead Teacher (Assistant Principal/ Academic Recovery Teacher)
Opportunities For Learning
10.2008 - 10.2013
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, California Administrative Credential
California State University Northridge
Clear Credential - California Clear Credential
University of California San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Preparation Program, Social Science (5 –12)
Western Governors University
Undergraduate coursework -
California State University Long Beach
Administrative Clear Credential - California Administrative Clear Credential
California State University Fullerton
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