Kayla Cervantes
Henderson,NV
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 16 years in leading initiatives and managing complex projects to drive organizational improvement. Expertise in translating data into actionable strategies and designing systems that enhance performance. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to navigate challenges and deliver impactful results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Concierge
RTB Data and Consulting LLC
College Grove, Tennessee
10.2024 - 11.2026
- Led the development and implementation of data-driven instructional support initiatives, partnering with school and network leaders to translate assessment data into actionable instructional strategies that improve teaching practices and student outcomes.
- Analyze and interpret multiple assessment and accountability measures, supporting schools in identifying instructional needs, evaluating performance trends, and making informed decisions that advance student achievement.
- Provided strategic consultation and instructional coaching to school leaders and educators, facilitating professional development and classroom modeling to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Design, coordinate, and facilitate professional learning experiences, including monthly educator forums, targeted trainings, and customized resources aligned with school improvement priorities and organizational needs.
- Develop scalable instructional resources and digital learning solutions, including video tutorials, implementation guides, instructional frameworks, checklists, and classroom tools that strengthen organizational capacity and support consistent instructional practices.
- Established systems for monitoring instructional improvement, tracking school needs, and coordinating deliverables to evaluate progress post-professional development and consultation.
- Serve as a strategic liaison between organizational leadership and assigned schools/networks, cultivating collaborative relationships, managing client communication, coordinating projects, and ensuring timely, responsive delivery of consulting services.
- Contributed to organizational growth by evaluating digital platform functionality and researching evidence-based instructional practices to enhance client-facing materials and services.
Assistant Principal
Doral Academy of Nevada - Cactus Campus
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2019 - 06.2024
- Advanced instructional initiatives by planning, designing, and presenting professional development, while tracking effectiveness through teacher development and student success metrics.
- Supported federal and state reporting and initiative oversight by implementing coaching model and collecting data to inform decision-making.
- Facilitated collaboration across Doral Academy Inc. by coordinating activities and ensuring timely follow-up to enhance teamwork.
- Manage calendaring, scheduling, and school event logistics for math committees, department meetings, and grade-level meetings.
Math Curriculum Coordinator
Doral Academy of Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Delivered mathematics professional development for K-12 Doral Academy of Nevada system stakeholders through data-informed planning.
- Facilitated development programs for mathematics teacher leaders, enhancing their leadership skills across the system.
- Developed training sessions to enhance skills among stakeholders. among system-wide mathematics teacher leaders and stakeholders.
- Collaborated with executive office team to secure grants aligned with system-wide priorities.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership & Policy
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05-2018
Master of Science - K-8 Teaching And Learning in Mathematics
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05-2010
Skills
- Professional development design
- Data-driven decision making
- Professional development design
- Professional development delivery
- Facilitator of workshops
- Instructional coaching
- Curriculum analysis and review
- Data effectiveness systems
- Collaborative analytical skills
- Professional development delivery
- Efficient work strategies
- Team player with attention to detail
- Growth mindset
- Clear communication skills
- People potential development
Timeline
Data Concierge
RTB Data and Consulting LLC
10.2024 - 11.2026
Assistant Principal
Doral Academy of Nevada - Cactus Campus
07.2019 - 06.2024
Math Curriculum Coordinator
Doral Academy of Nevada
07.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Educational Leadership & Policy
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Master of Science - K-8 Teaching And Learning in Mathematics
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas