Lizet Valenciana

Experienced with educational leadership, curriculum development, and staff management. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance academic programs and foster supportive learning environment. Knowledge of best practices in student engagement and school administration to drive continuous improvement.

Self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with many years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.

• Principal, Ida Diaz Jr High, Hidalgo ISD, 08/2023 - 05/2024, Manage school operation, Budget management, Support admin team during testing, Ensure the safety of all staff and students, Conference with parents, staff and Central Office Administration, Oversee PLCs and ongoing staff development, TTESS/TPESS Appraiser
• Assistant Principal, Ida Diaz Jr High, Hidalgo ISD, 08/2022 - 05/2023, Support principal as needed, Oversaw all LPAC and TELPAS Testing for 427 EB students, Campus Behavior Coordinator, In charge of student life, Supported Dean of Instruction during STAAR, Mentored and coached first year teachers, Oversaw Social Studies and Science Departments, 2023 Summer School Principal
• Assistant Principal, Ben Milam Elem, McAllen ISD, 08/2021 - 05/2022, Support principal as needed, In charge of LPAC and TELPAS Testing for all EB students, Support Dual Language classrooms as needed, Support all teachers with classroom management and instructional strategies as needed, In charge of all 504 cases Pk-3rd grade, Discipline – school wide
• EC-2nd Grade Coordinator, Horizon Montessori Schools, 08/2019 - 05/2021, Support teachers with face-to-face coaching/modeling, Guide teachers to analyze progress monitoring data to determine each individual child’s level of understanding and guide them to make informed decisions on their instruction, Worked closely with the Dean of Instruction to create district benchmarks 1st-8th grade, Provide professional development to all of the teachers in various topics such as classroom environment, small groups and classroom management, Lead the Curriculum writing team PK-2nd grade, Monitor BOY, MOY and EOY Progress Monitoring assessments PK-2nd Grade – CLI Engage at all campuses, Assist with initial mass uploads of rosters along with PEIMS for PK-2nd grade
• TSR Coordinator/PK Mentor, PSJA ISD, 02/2008 - 09/2019, Responsible for implementing a variety of strategies including side-by-side coaching, co-teaching, instructional planning, and reflective feedback with program coaches, Collaborate with CLI staff to ensure implementation of project components, Serve as a liaison between CLI and partnerships by facilitating and planning negotiations among site participants, Conduct project activities in accordance with program timelines and standards of operations, Facilitate classroom observations by CLI representatives as required, Support and supervise Coaches to enable them to effectively carry out their job responsibilities, Conduct eCIRCLE trainings to TSR participants, Collaborate with teachers to develop lesson plans and daily schedules that reflect a minimum of 3 hours of cognitive instruction, Provide coaching support to teachers as required, Provide Training to Coaches in early childhood content areas, coaching strategies, coaching tools, etc., Collect and review required project documentation including monthly reports, monthly coaching schedules, eCIRCLE schedules, etc.

Texas Standard Principal Certificate

Texas Standard Teacher Certificate w/ bilingual endorsement