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Kyla Gonzales-Rivera

Redlands,CA

Summary

Accomplished educational leader with a proven track record at Oro Grande School District, adept at developing high-quality, equity-focused educational programs and fostering instructional excellence among educators. Spearheaded strategic initiatives, significantly enhancing curriculum effectiveness and staff development. Expert in grant writing and policy implementation, with a strong vision for community-aligned district advancement. Skilled in data-driven decision-making and communication.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Superintendent- Educational Servics

Oro Grande School District
07.2023 - Current
  • Curriculum and instruction: Overseeing the development and selection of curriculum and textbooks, and ensuring compliance with district-adopted curriculum
  • Staff development: Supporting schools with staff development and instructional improvement programs
  • District testing: Coordinating and supervising the district testing program
  • Grant writing and monitoring: Writing and monitoring grant applications
  • District compliance: Ensuring the district complies with guidelines, mandates, and regulations
  • District policies: Assisting in the development and implementation of district policies
  • School development: Helping principals analyze school strengths and weaknesses, and develop plans to address priority needs
  • Educational goals: Providing leadership in identifying, formulating, and implementing the district's educational goals and objectives (direct supervision of site principals)
  • Communication: Providing leadership and guidance to staff, district personnel, and members of the educational community

Executive Director- Accountability Services

Oro Grande School District
07.2017 - 06.2023

Restricted Funding Oversight: Plan, developing and writing of all district plans (LCAP, all COVID funding plans (ESEER(s), ELO, ELOP etc)


Federal Programs Oversight: Development of plans and budget oversight, Federal Program Monitoring


Afterschool Programs: Oversight of ELO-P programs


College and Career


Student Information and Data: Oversight of Student Information System and CalPads


Student Assessment: State and Local Assessments

Director Curriculum and Instruction

Oro Grande School District
07.2013 - 06.2017

Assessment programs- develop assessment programs to evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum.

Teacher training- mentored new teachers to help them improve their teaching skills.

Data- driven decision- use data to determine trends and identify cause-effect relationships. Determined the effectiveness of the curriculum, resources, and tools.

Member of District Leadership Tema - was an active member of the district's leadership team and led the district's strategic planning..

Elementary Principal

Oro Grande School District
07.2010 - 06.2013

Elementary Teacher

Oro Grande School District
07.2008 - 06.2010

Elementary Teacher

Apple Valley Unified School District
07.2006 - 06.2008

Education

Master of Arts - Education- Curriculum And Instruction

Chapman University
Orange, CA
06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Chapman University
Orange, CA
06.2004

Skills

Develop high quality educational programs for all students that are researched based and focus on equity

Develop educators that are equity minded, accountable and maintain high levels of instructional pedagogy

Create vision for a school district that is measurable, fiscally responsible and is in line with the needs of the community

Affiliations

  • California Association of Latino Administrators
  • Association of California School Administrators

Timeline

Assistant Superintendent- Educational Servics

Oro Grande School District
07.2023 - Current

Executive Director- Accountability Services

Oro Grande School District
07.2017 - 06.2023

Director Curriculum and Instruction

Oro Grande School District
07.2013 - 06.2017

Elementary Principal

Oro Grande School District
07.2010 - 06.2013

Elementary Teacher

Oro Grande School District
07.2008 - 06.2010

Elementary Teacher

Apple Valley Unified School District
07.2006 - 06.2008

Master of Arts - Education- Curriculum And Instruction

Chapman University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Chapman University
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