ISABEL CERVANTES-FALK

Identifying and assessing gifted and talented students. Communicating and collaborating with classroom teachers and families to develop and update Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) goals. (Part-Time)

Translated documents from English to Spanish. Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation. Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations from English to Spanish. Provided oral interpretations for families during parent meetings and parent-teacher conferences.Part-Time / On Call)

Supported the new Director of Secondary Education by overseeing the following projects: curriculum adoption for multiple content departments (ELA, ELD, Math, Biology), independent studies, credit recovery, and tutoring services. (Remote Work)

Promoted a culture of collaboration among educators by facilitating open communication. Spearheaded initiatives aimed at integrating technology into classrooms, enhancing learning experiences for students across all grade levels. Guided strategic planning efforts, aligning goals with organizational objectives for long-term success. Collaborated with site administrators and teacher leaders in all aspects of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development.

Oversaw the development and implementation of the Local Control Accountability Plan. Assisted principals in solving problems related to the program offerings, students and/or parent concerns. Coordinated and implemented the Federal Program Monitoring (FPM) for the District and identified sites and programs. Oversaw the identification, monitoring, and reclassification of English Learners. Planned and monitored the implementation of categorical and grant funded programs.

Promoted and advocated for academic achievement and instructional excellence for English Learner students. Provided instructional leadership by guiding teachers and administrators in implementing research-based English Language Development strategies across content areas. Developed and implemented districtwide policies/procedures to adhere to federal and state laws with respect to categorical programs. Hired, supervised, and evaluated department staff. Oversaw the district Bilingual Family Liaisons and translation/interpretation services.

Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities. Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly. Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers. Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.

Provided comprehensive support services to school districts to improve student performance and outcomes. Mentored/guided district and school administrators on the implementation and/or monitoring of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, as well as analyzing data. Oversaw the proper implementation and monitoring of the AVID Program county-wide by providing coaching and administrative support to AVID Districts and Schools.

Established a positive learning environment. Fostered a culture of discovery. Created engaging lesson plans. Worked closely with counselors to identify potential AVID candidates. Conduct student interviews to determine eligibility for AVID program participation. Collaborated with teachers to integrate AVID methodologies into their daily instruction. Mentored new AVID teachers.