Julia Chavez
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Proven success in the development of educational materials to meet the identified need with engaging and fun presentation skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Las Cruces Schools/Clark County School District
08.2023 - Current
- Teacher, Las Cruces Public Schools, New Mexico and Clark County School District, Nevada
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Director of Special Education, Region 1
Clark County School District
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Provide technical support, oversight, and professional development for special education programs in 110 Region I schools
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Director of Special Programs
Clark County School District
01.2015 - 08.2019
- Managed the Student Education Management Systems (SEMS) program and staff.
- Supervised the Foster Care and Childfind Departments.
- Led and guided program planning, coordination and evaluation.
- Identified priorities for program improvement based upon analysis of data and achievement indicators.
- Prepared drafts of needed board policies and administrative rules.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Supervised activities of teams, related services and external programs.
Director of Initiatives
Clark County School District
12.2011 - 01.2015
- Collaborate with CCSD divisions to create and promote new programs for the success of all students
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential partners to drive development of new opportunities for students.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting partner relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Worked closely with CCSD leadership and Board members to foster positive relationships.
Coordinator, Student Services Division
Clark County School District
01.2005 - 12.2011
- Provided supervision to the Occupational and Physical Therapy Deportment.
- Supervised special education programs at 25 CCSD schools.
- Collaborated on the development of policy and procedures that comply with state and federal law.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Prepared agendas and provided professional development at school and district level.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Interceded between stakeholders (administration, teachers, parents, etc.) during arguments and diffused tense situations.
Principal
Clark County School District
06.2002 - 01.2005
- Academy For Individualized Study
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools/Clark County School Dist
07.1994 - 06.2002
- Teacher (HS ELA and social studies), Las Cruces Public Schools, New Mexico
- Teacher (HS ELA, social studies, and publications) Clark County School District, Nevada
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMJ.D. - Law
Southwestern University School of Law
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts, Sociology -
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CASkills
- Understanding of family and criminal law
- Extensive experience with creating educational materials and planning and delivering high impact presentations
- Budget management experience
- Successful leadership of a team of over forty direct report staff
- Ability to learn quickly and generalize information in diverse settings
References Available
Upon Request
Timeline
Teacher
Las Cruces Schools/Clark County School District
08.2023 - Current
Director of Special Education, Region 1
Clark County School District
08.2019 - 08.2023
Director of Special Programs
Clark County School District
01.2015 - 08.2019
Director of Initiatives
Clark County School District
12.2011 - 01.2015
Coordinator, Student Services Division
Clark County School District
01.2005 - 12.2011
Principal
Clark County School District
06.2002 - 01.2005
Teacher
Las Cruces Public Schools/Clark County School Dist
07.1994 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
New Mexico State University
J.D. - Law
Southwestern University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology -
University of California, Riverside
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