Kimberly Maqueda
Mission
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven educational Eagle leader with experience in fostering excellence in school culture, instructional systems, and operational management. Proven track record of implementing strategic solutions to ensure high-quality first instruction, building positive relationships with stakeholders, and creating systems that drive student achievement and staff success. Expertise in coaching and developing leaders, managing school systems, and maintaining compliance with educational policies. Skillful at using data to identify root causes, design targeted interventions, and achieve measurable outcomes. Committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive school environment that engages families, supports staff, and prioritizes student learning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Assistant Principal of Instruction
IDEA Edinburg College Prep
06.2021 - Current
- Implemented strong school culture systems and instructional expectations through tracking, celebrating successes, identifying gaps, and creating aligned plans to close those gaps.
- Planned and executed IDEA Edinburg’s Stepback 2024 and Beginning of Year (BOY) 2024.
- Participated in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes to build a high-performing instructional team.
- Planned and led professional development sessions to enhance teacher capacity.
- Planned and led Instructional Rounds to ensure continuous improvement in instructional practices.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with all staff, families, students, and community members.
- Mentored and coached lead team members and instructional staff to achieve targeted outcomes.
- Performed classroom evaluations, aligned to the GET, to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
Grade Team/Content Leader & Biology Teacher
IDEA Edinburg College Prep
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Analyzed data and formulated action plans for student success.
- Managed and mentored new-to-IDEA teachers and veteran teachers to achieve professional growth.
- Built a strong culture within 9th grade and campus-wide to drive student achievement.
- Organized grade-level field lessons and built a strong culture within the team and grade level.
- Strengthened team dynamics by facilitating open communication.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-2015
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
- Restorative practices
- Parent communication
- Staff development
- Discipline management
- Critical thinking and judgment
Accomplishments
- Successor Principals Academy Participant (1/2025)
- Cadre of Aspiring Principals Participant - Leading Other Leaders (6/2024-12/2024)
- Teacher of the Year (2019-2020)
- Master Teacher (2019-2021)
- “Team and Family” Core Value Award (2019)
Certification
- Principal as Instructional Leader (268) (1/2025)
- Life Science (7-12) (12/2015)
Timeline
Sr. Assistant Principal of Instruction
IDEA Edinburg College Prep
06.2021 - Current
Grade Team/Content Leader & Biology Teacher
IDEA Edinburg College Prep
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Principal as Instructional Leader (268) (1/2025)
- Life Science (7-12) (12/2015)
Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
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