Karla Zamora-Urban
Albuquerque,New Mexico
Summary
To obtain the principal position at Bernalillo Elementary School where I can utilize my strong leadership and facilitation skills, and provide a safe and caring environment for children that allows them to grow, develop, and gain academic skills for success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal Shining Stars Preschool
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Served in the role of acting principal at Shining Stars Preschool from January 25, 2023 to February 15, 2023
- Work with State Department of New Mexico's Early Childhood Department to ensure that Shining Stars Preschool is meeting all of the requirements set forth by the state of NM. This includes reporting schoolwide data, completing compliance documents throughout the year to show the implementation of PreK requirements, helping to manage the ongoing communication between RRPS, ECECD, and SSPS, and working collaboratively with the principal Kim Johns to create a process within our school that addresses the requirements set forth by the State of New Mexico Early Childhood Department.
- Work collaboratively with Child Find to identify the needs of students and find the most appropriate placement based on the individual needs of students.
- Completion of yearly evaluations for teachers and staff within the Canvas Teacher Evaluation Platform. This includes formal evaluations, walkthroughs, and providing authentic and purposeful feedback to teachers and staff
- Work collaboratively with RRPS Food Services to improve the snack process for the students at SSPS, and to ensure that students are receiving the appropriate snack based on their specific health needs and allergies.
- Responsible for providing school wide discipline to 3Y and 4Y students at SSPS. This includes being a member of the Star Team which frequently responds to kids in crisis and help support teachers with whatever they may need to ensure the safety of the student, teacher, and classmates.
- Responsible for the implementation of safety procedures throughout the school. Duties include running schoolwide safety drills running schoolwide safety drills throughout the year, and making sure that safety supplies throughout the school are updated, replenished, and in good working order.
- Communicate with all stakeholders through the use of weekly memos to communicate with staff and monthly newsletters to communicate with families.
- Meet in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) biweekly with staff to facilitate discussions with staff around the Social and Emotional well being of students, and strategies to help students and get ready to learn.
- Meet with Instructional Coach and teachers biweekly to review schoolwide data and plan for interventions and instruction.
- Bus duty in the AM and PM
English Language Development Coordinator
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Eagle Ridge Middle School
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Create a supportive and positive classroom environment.
- Building trusting relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Design and deliver lessons that cover all aspects for English Language Learners whether written or verbal
- Customize and develop individual plans to meet the specific learning needs of students.
- Provide professional development for staff on best practices for working with English Language Learners and their families.
- Create schedules for administering and preparing students for the ACCESS Tests.
- Attend 505, SAT, and IEP meeting for students.
- Organize family engagement nights for students and families.
- Member of school leadership team at Eagle Ridge Middle School.
Assistant Principal
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Vista Grande Elementary
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- 504 Coordinator
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Coordinated yearly state testing and provided training for teachers and staff. Duties included creating school wide testing schedule for state mandated assessments, and supporting staff in administering assessments.
- Created systems and schedules to support staff, students, and families during COVID.
Instructional Coach
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Ernest Stapleton Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Modeled ELA, Math, and Science lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
- Assessed students through diagnostic tests, in addition to formative and summative data.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Provided direction and coordination to learners and provided ongoing feedback to learners.
Literacy Interventionist
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Ernest Stapleton Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling readers.
- Recognition of Excellence Award given by the New Mexico Public Education Department for Exemplary Teacher for the 2015-2016 School year.
District Summer School Administrator
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Ernest Stapleton Elementary
06.2009 - 07.2009
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Classroom Teacher
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Ernest Stapleton Elementary
08.2001 - 08.2008
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
Education
Educational Leadership Licensure Certification - Leaderhship
New Mexico Highlands University
Rio Rancho New Mexico05.2012
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico07.2001
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2000
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Confidence and Determination
- Team Collaboration
- Curriculum Review
- Organizational Leadership
- Student Needs Assessments
- Program Implementation
Timeline
Assistant Principal Shining Stars Preschool
Rio Rancho Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2022
English Language Development Coordinator
Rio Rancho Public Schools
08.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Principal
Rio Rancho Public Schools
07.2019 - 06.2020
Instructional Coach
Rio Rancho Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019
Literacy Interventionist
Rio Rancho Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019
District Summer School Administrator
Rio Rancho Public Schools
06.2009 - 07.2009
Classroom Teacher
Rio Rancho Public Schools
08.2001 - 08.2008
Educational Leadership Licensure Certification - Leaderhship
New Mexico Highlands University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
University of New Mexico