Katie Ponce
Wylie,TX
Summary
A passionate and dedicated leader with 18 years of experience and a proven track record of successfully mentoring, coaching, and contributing to the overall success of an organization.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Glen Oaks Elementary
07.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
- Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Assistant Principal
Kerr Elementary
- Ensure a safe, orderly learning environment by promoting and modeling positive interactions with the staff and students
- Utilize Campus Needs Assessment & Campus Improvement Plan to determine appropriate professional development for staff
- Assist in planning and facilitating data, Grade Level Chair, and staff meetings
- Support principal to promote a positive culture and climate that aligns with the school vision
- Work in conjunction with campus PTA to ensure a strong partnership between school and community
- Continuously conducts data analysis to support school improvement and intervention
- Experience with conducting investigations and partnering with district leadership to ensure all students receive due process
- Develop strong attendance and tardy systems and procedures to streamline communication between students, staff, and parents
- Support new teachers monthly with data based professional development
- Collaborate weekly with grade level PLCs to ensure instruction is aligned with district and state curriculum
- Collaborate with principal and instructional coaches to redefine and implement PLC processes to meet campus needs and build capacity amongst teachers and increase student achievement
- Assist in the development and refinement of campus policies related to all core functional areas, including student services, disciplinary procedures, scheduling, budgeting, school administration, personnel, curriculum, instruction, assessment, facility management, and community relations
- Design and implement campus instructional master schedule to align with the district's essential instructional minutes
- Evaluate teachers under the T-TESS appraisal system to promote continual growth for all
- Lead, collaborate, and ensure compliance is met during ARD, 504, LPAC, and SIT meetings.
Campus Intervention Specialist
Olson Elementary
- Ensured campus compliance regarding 504 federal guidelines and regulations set for the by the Texas Education Agency
- Created and facilitated professional development for RtI, SSI, SIT, Section 504, and district and state assessments
- Collaborated and lead data meetings to inform instruction
- Aligned campus processes regarding RtI, SSI, SIT, Section 504, and assessments
- Managed 504 students and implementation of accommodations
- Scheduled and facilitated 504 initial and annual reviews
- Coordinated, organized, and managed all district and state testing
- Campus lead for Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports implementation.
Third Grade Teacher
Olson Elementary
- Planned, organized, and managed students' academic success
- Communicated effectively with parents and staff
- Developed targeted intervention based on student data
- Collaborated with grade level team members
- Utilized district curriculum to plan engaging, aligned lessons.
Third Grade Teacher
Anderson Elementary
- Planned, organized, and managed students' academic success
- Communicated effectively with parents and staff
- Developed targeted intervention based on student data
- Collaborated with grade level team members
- Utilized district curriculum to plan engaging, aligned lessons.
Third Grade Summer School Teacher
Allen ISD
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Lamar University
08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas
12.2005
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Organizational Leadership
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Training and mentoring
- Program implementation
- School Administration
- Curriculum Design
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance Evaluations
- Multitasking ability
- Teacher Training
- Program Development
Certification
- PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATION, GRADES EC-12, 2029
- TEACHER CERTIFICATION, GENERALIST EC-4, 2029
- ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, SUPPLEMENTAL EC-6, 2029
Professional Development Attended
- N2 Learning Assistant Principal Leadership Academy
- 2023 TCEA Annual Conference
- Courageous Principals I
- Kagan Structures
- Crucial Conversations
- Visioning Conference
Professional Development Facilitated
- Annual Back to School
- Annual T-TESS Refresher
- Annual STAAR Training
- Annual TELPAS Training
- Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports Training
- CHAMPS Classroom Management
- Eduphoria Data Analysis Tips & Tools
- Virtual Engagement
- Lead4ward Rockin' Review
- Kagan Structures
References
- ARETHA JACKSON, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AFFAIRS, McKinney ISD, arjackson@mckinneyisd.net, 940.902.4966
- MEGAN RAWLINS, PRINCIPAL, Sloan Creek Intermediate, Megan_Rawlins@lovejoyisd.net, 469-742-8152
- KRISTI ANDREWS, PRINCIPAL, Glen Oaks Elementary, kandrews@mckinneyisd.net, 214.534.3856
Technical Proficiencies
MS Office (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
G-Suite
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Glen Oaks Elementary
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Kerr Elementary
Campus Intervention Specialist
Olson Elementary
Third Grade Teacher
Olson Elementary
Third Grade Teacher
Anderson Elementary
Third Grade Summer School Teacher
Allen ISD
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas
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