JOHN JOSEPH CONTRERAS
Mi Wuk Village,CA
Summary
Accomplished and energetic educational administrator and special education specialist with a proven track record of success in education. Motivated leader with exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, specializing in leadership development and team building. Adept at creating alternative multi-modal methods of instruction to cater to diverse learners. Skilled at maintaining consistency and fairness through a balance of earned praise and tough love. Proactive middle school administrator with [Number] years of experience delivering a comprehensive program of counseling and supportive services to students. Collaborative approach with school officials demonstrates mature discretion and judgment, resulting in meaningful interactions within a supportive environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Specialist
Lammersville Unified School District
07.2017 - Current
- Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
- Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
- Mentored low achieving students to develop plans for grade improvements.
- Provided comprehensive support services encompassing career and personal goals of student.
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
- Maintained 100% student retention rate by providing world-class service to over40 students by linking education to careers.
Learning Director/Athletic Director
Salida Union School District
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Participates in school-wide training, decision making, and related activities to provide the counseling perspective to school management and staff with regard to teachers, students and parents
- Develops educational plans for all students
- Serves as liaison with community agencies and organizations concerned with welfare and attendance
- Plans, organizes, and/or assists with the implementation of tests
- Daily participation in campus supervision and student discipline
- Coordinates the 6-8 athletic program in collaboration with principals and coaches to address programmatic needs on an annual basis, as well as prior to each season to insure consistency of program
- Schedules all school athletic contests, issues contracts for the contest, and maintains the proper and necessary records
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Special Education Program Specialist
Madera Unified School District
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Established and maintained cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work
- Provided assistance to special education personnel in implementing, maintaining and monitored effective special education programs
- Attended meetings and conferences as needed, assisted county programs with the development and maintenance of special education programs that are complaint and instructionally sound in accordance with all directives standards, procedures, policies, laws, rules, regulations, codes and guidelines
- Provided consultative and collaborative expert support for instructional and behavioral intervention programs to address the needs of students with disabilities
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for 450 students.
Special Education Director
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Established and maintained cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work
- Provided assistance to special education personnel in implementing, maintaining and monitored effective special education programs
- Attended meetings and conferences as needed, assisted county programs with the development and maintenance of special education programs that are complaint and instructionally sound in accordance with all directives standards, procedures, policies, laws, rules, regulations, codes and guidelines
- Provided consultative and collaborative expert support for instructional and behavioral intervention programs to address the needs of students with disabilities
- Prepared action plans to address concerns discovered through surveys, classroom observations and conversations with stakeholders.
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs.
- Developed engaging and effective curricula for students aged 11 to 18.
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
- Built rapport with young clients and families using tailored emails and newsletters.
- Reviewed and refreshed Special Education curriculum with faculty members to continuously improve quality of instruction.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
Grade Level Coordinator
Summerville Union High School District
07.2011 - 07.2016
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems
- Enforced discipline and attendance rules
- Recruited, hired, trained, and evaluated primary and supplemental staff
- Counseled and provided guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues
- Planned and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff
Special Education Teacher/Department Chair
Los Angeles USD
07.2004 - 07.2011
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students
- Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Developed and implemented strategies to meet needs of students with variety of handicapping conditions
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Employed special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
- Guided and counseled students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests
- Taught personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2004
Skills
- Consulting
- Recordkeeping
- Resource allocation
- Staff supervision
- Staff management
- Project coordination
Certification
- Educational Adminstration License - 2011-Present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Learning Director/Athletic Director
Salida Union School District
07.2018 - 06.2020
Educational Specialist
Lammersville Unified School District
07.2017 - Current
Special Education Program Specialist
Madera Unified School District
07.2016 - 06.2018
Special Education Director
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
07.2016 - 07.2017
Grade Level Coordinator
Summerville Union High School District
07.2011 - 07.2016
Special Education Teacher/Department Chair
Los Angeles USD
07.2004 - 07.2011
- Educational Adminstration License - 2011-Present
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
California State University Dominguez Hills
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