Loreli Aguiar
Middle Village,NY
Summary
Transformational educational leader with over 23 years of experience in diverse school communities within the New York City Department of Education. Proven track record in enhancing student outcomes through strong relationships, effective systems, and high expectations. Expertise in empowering educators, engaging families, and fostering collaborative environments that prioritize instructional excellence and social-emotional well-being. Committed to creating safe spaces for students and supportive networks for educators and families alike.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
P.S. 130Q
01.2022 - Current
- Provided strategic leadership to enhance teaching and learning, boosting student achievement.
- Spearheaded Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), resulting in a14.4% increase in ELA proficiency.
- Co-developed districtwide explicit teaching tool, promoting instructional consistency and improved literacy outcomes.
- Led instructional coaching, Danielson evaluations, and teacher improvement plans aligned with school priorities.
- Facilitated professional learning communities to analyze data and refine instruction for increased student success.
- Supported curriculum implementation, ensuring alignment and effectiveness across all grade levels.
- Managed daily school operations to maintain efficient systems for student learning and safety.
- Directed Building Response Team operations and crisis response protocols to ensure school safety.
District Extended School Year Supervisor
District 25
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Planned and implemented extended school year program for students with diverse learning needs.
- Coordinated hiring, onboarding, staffing, budgeting, and allocation of instructional resources.
- Collaborated with district special education leadership to ensure compliance with NYSED, NYC DOE, and IDEA requirements.
- Designed class placements aligned with IEPs, mandated services, staffing ratios, and student needs.
- Developed systems for transportation logistics, health services, safety procedures, and daily program operations.
- Coordinated with district offices, transportation providers, related service providers, and school staff for seamless implementation.
- Supervised two administrative interns while enhancing leadership capacity and promoting operational excellence.
- Designed family orientation sessions to familiarize families with teachers and program expectations.
School Counselor
NYC Districts 24, 25, 21 and 75
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Advocated for students and families as bilingual school counselor in diverse New York City school communities.
- Provided mandated and at-risk counseling services that supported students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
- Facilitated CASE, PPT, and crisis intervention meetings with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive support for student needs.
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Designed and facilitated parent workshops while strengthening partnerships between families and schools.
- Partnered with Child Mind Institute, New York Foundling, and community organizations to enhance and coordinate comprehensive support for students.
- Connected families with community resources while providing bilingual communication in English and Spanish.
Education
Professional Certificate - School Building & District Leadership
The College of Saint Rose
M.S. - Early Childhood & Special Education
Touro College
M.S. - Bilingual School Counseling
St. John's University
B.A. - English & Education
Queens College
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- School Improvement Planning
- MTSS & Intervention Systems
- Special Education Leadership
- Teacher Coaching & Danielson Evaluations
- Professional Learning & Adult Development
- School Operations & Strategic Planning
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Budget Development & Resource Management
- Staff Recruitment & Talent Development
- Family & Community Partnerships
- School Culture & Climate
- Crisis Response & School Safety
Certification
- New York State School Building Leader (SBL)
- New York State School District Leader (SDL)
- Danielson Framework for Teacher Evaluation
- DESSA SEL Lead Training
- Trauma-Informed Crisis Response
- Suicide Prevention Liaison
- Child Abuse Liaison
- Proficient in ATS, SESIS, STARS Classroom, OORS, Insight, New Visions, HMH, and district data systems
Selected Leadership Accomplishments
- Co-led P.S. 130Q in earning recognition as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School.
- Increased ELA proficiency by 14.4% through implementation of a comprehensive MTSS framework.
- Developed districtwide professional learning that strengthened instructional practice and teacher effectiveness.
- Successfully led district ESY operations, overseeing staffing, compliance, transportation systems, budgeting, family engagement, and special education programming.
- Created sustainable systems that strengthened collaboration among educators, district leaders, and families.
Core Leadership Strengths
- Instructional Leadership
- School Improvement Planning
- MTSS & Intervention Systems
- Special Education Leadership
- Teacher Coaching & Danielson Evaluations
- Professional Learning & Adult Development
- School Operations & Strategic Planning
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Budget Development & Resource Management
- Staff Recruitment & Talent Development
- Family & Community Partnerships
- School Culture & Climate
- Crisis Response & School Safety
- Fluent in English and Spanish
References
Angelique Hewlett
917-885-4148
AHewlett@schools.nyc.gov
Nathan Yakubov
(718) 281-7619
NYakubov@schools.nyc.gov
Gurminder Kaur
347-971-9899
Gkaur10@schools.nyc.gov
Mary Palumbo
516-661-7810
MPalumbo3@schools.nyc.gov
Timeline
District Extended School Year Supervisor
District 25
05.2026 - 08.2026
Assistant Principal
P.S. 130Q
01.2022 - Current
School Counselor
NYC Districts 24, 25, 21 and 75
01.2017 - 01.2022
Professional Certificate - School Building & District Leadership
The College of Saint Rose
M.S. - Early Childhood & Special Education
Touro College
M.S. - Bilingual School Counseling
St. John's University
B.A. - English & Education
Queens College