Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Administrativeexperience
Relatedexperience
Awards
Languages
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Lucia Guillen

St. Paul,MN

Summary

An accomplished and visionary leader with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Adept at building relationships, fostering collaboration, and developing innovative solutions to complex challenges. With extensive experience in developing strategic plans and initiatives that promote teaching and learning, cultural understanding, respect, and appreciation of diversity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Support Services Specialist – Attendance, Retention & Recovery Department

Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2023 - Current

- Administer a variety of student support programs using a whole child approach to address academic, absenteeism, health, behavioral, lifestyle, and community interaction issues
- Plan and manage programs to meet MPS goals and promote student achievement through academic, social, and wellness supports
- Assist in learning processes, supervise activities, and monitor student progress through individual and group sessions
- Mediate conflicts, reports issues, maintain records, and provide administrative support
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with parents, students, staff, and community agencies to ensure confidentiality and compliance with regulations

Director – Middle & High School, Online School, AVID

New Century School
01.2022 - 01.2023

- Led the development of academic programs such as a High School Grade Expansion, an Online School, and school-wide AVID implementation
- Played a crucial role in driving student achievement by setting a vision, managing resources, and leading staff as a school leader
- Inspired and developed high-performing teams, ensuring staff members were held accountable for academic success
- Fostered thriving communities by creating safe environments, engaging parents, and promoting diversity and collaboration
- Strategically achieved results by setting ambitious goals, establishing a culture of continuous improvement, and efficiently utilizing resources
- Modeled excellence in instructional leadership, continuous learning, and effective communication with stakeholders, while possessing knowledge and skills in management, leadership, and educational best practices

School Improvement Specialist – Middle School

New Century School
11.2021 - 01.2022

- Oversaw the development and execution of the School Improvement Plan as the school improvement specialist
- Led initiatives such as spearheading the planning and development of programs like Online Learning, Grade Expansion (High School), and AVID
- Collaborated with the leadership team to enhance student achievement strategies and create growth plans for teachers
- Facilitated professional development programs for instructional staff and ensured compliance with federal and state regulations
- Coordinated grant-funded programs, created data reports, and fostered partnerships with external institutions
- Supervised staff, maintained school records, and cultivated positive relationships with parents and community groups

School Success Program Assistant – Multilingual District Department

Minneapolis Public School
09.2021 - 11.2021

Worked directly and collaboratively with administrators, school site staff, parents, students, and community service providers to develop comprehensive and inclusive strategies that promote student achievement and school attendance.

Virtual School Teacher of Record – Advanced Placement Spanish

Spring Branch ISD APEX Virtual School
06.2018 - 07.2021

- Developed and implemented lesson plans that met the state's virtual school curriculum standards while accommodating diverse learning styles
- Assessed students’ learning styles to tailor activities, worked with special education teachers to adapt curricula, and collaborated with staff to set instructional goals
- Used technology in teaching and conducted various assessments, such as formative, summative, diagnostic, benchmark, performance-based, and informal assessments
- Managed student behavior and maintained open communication with parents and colleagues
- Attended professional development activities, complied with regulations, and participated in faculty meetings and committees

High School Teacher of Record – Spanish I and Spanish II

Academy of Choice, SBISD
08.2013 - 06.2021

- Served as the World Languages Department Lead and LOTE Testing Coordinator

- Developed and implemented lesson plans that met district curriculum standards while accommodating diverse learning styles
- Assessed students’ learning styles to tailor activities, worked with special education teachers to adapt curricula, and collaborated with staff to set instructional goals
- Used technology in teaching and conducted various assessments, such as formative, summative, diagnostic, benchmark, performance-based, and informal assessments
- Managed student behavior, maintained open communication with parents and colleagues, and participated in extracurricular activities
- Attended professional development activities, complied with regulations, and participated in faculty meetings and committees

Middle School Teacher of Record – Spanish I and II

Cornerstone Academy, SBISD
08.2013 - 06.2021

- Served as the World Languages Department Lead and LOTE Testing Coordinator

- Responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans that met the district's Advance Placement/GT curriculum standards while accommodating diverse learning styles
- Assessed students’ learning styles to tailor activities, worked with special education teachers to adapt curricula, and collaborated with staff to set instructional goals
- Used technology in teaching and conducted various assessments, such as formative, summative, diagnostic, benchmark, performance-based, and informal assessments
- Managed student behavior, maintained open communication with parents and colleagues, and participated in extracurricular activities
- Attended professional development activities, complied with regulations, and participated in faculty meetings and committees

Middle School Teacher of Record – Spanish I and II

Thornton Middle School, CFISD
08.2012 - 06.2013

- Responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans that met district curriculum standards while accommodating diverse learning styles as a former classroom teacher
- Assessed students’ learning styles to tailor activities, worked with special education teachers to adapt curricula, and collaborated with staff to set instructional goals
- Used technology in teaching and conducted various assessments, such as formative, summative, diagnostic, benchmark, performance-based, and informal assessments
- Managed student behavior, maintained open communication with parents and colleagues, and participated in extracurricular activities
- Attended professional development activities, complied with regulations, and participated in faculty meetings and committees

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership and Administration – Principal as Instructional Leader

University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX
01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish – Culture and Language

University of Houston
Houston, TX
01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science – Pre Law

University of Houston
Houston, TX
01.2010

Skills

  • Proficient in the use of technology tools, equipment and programs (Microsoft, Google, LMS)
  • Leadership development
  • Project/program management
  • Process improvement
  • Facilitation of professional development
  • MTSS implementation
  • Budget administration,
  • Recruitment of culturally diverse talent,
  • Coaching/evaluating staff performance
  • Setting culturally and inclusive performance standards
  • Developed and executed culturally responsive and inclusive academic curriculum
  • Implementing restorative and diversity, equity and inclusion practices
  • Disaster Recovery Planning

Accomplishments

Campus Teacher of the Year 2016

Certification

  • Principal as Instructional Leader (Pending)
  • Languages Other Than English Teacher - Spanish EC-12 [HQ by 24 hours]
  • Online/Virtual Instructor: Harris County Department of Education
  • Summit Learning Curriculum Instructor
  • AVID Rigorous Classroom Administrator Implementation

Administrativeexperience

  • Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN, Student Support Services Specialist – Attendance, Retention & Recovery Department, 2023-01-01, 2024-12-31
  • New Century School, St. Paul, MN, Director – Middle & High School, Online School, AVID, 2021-01-01, 2023-12-31
  • New Century School, St. Paul, MN, School Improvement Specialist – Middle School, 2021-01-01, 2021-12-31
  • Minneapolis Public School, Minneapolis, MN, School Success Program Assistant – Multilingual District Department, 2021-01-01, 2021-12-31

Relatedexperience

  • Academy of Choice, SBISD, Houston, TX, Campus Improvement Team – Committee Member, 2019-01-01, 2021-12-31
  • Academy of Choice, SBISD, Houston, TX, Steering Committee - Committee Member, 2019-01-01, 2020-12-31
  • Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX, LOTE Book Adoption District Committee - Committee Member, 2016-01-01, 2017-12-31
  • Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX, Curriculum and Instructional Design LOTE District Committee, 2015-01-01, 2017-12-31
  • Academy of Choice, SBISD, Houston, TX, Attendance/Drop Out Prevention Committee - Committee Member, 2015-01-01, 2021-12-31

Awards

Campus Teacher of the Year (2015 - 2016)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Student Support Services Specialist – Attendance, Retention & Recovery Department

Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2023 - Current

Director – Middle & High School, Online School, AVID

New Century School
01.2022 - 01.2023

School Improvement Specialist – Middle School

New Century School
11.2021 - 01.2022

School Success Program Assistant – Multilingual District Department

Minneapolis Public School
09.2021 - 11.2021

Virtual School Teacher of Record – Advanced Placement Spanish

Spring Branch ISD APEX Virtual School
06.2018 - 07.2021

High School Teacher of Record – Spanish I and Spanish II

Academy of Choice, SBISD
08.2013 - 06.2021

Middle School Teacher of Record – Spanish I and II

Cornerstone Academy, SBISD
08.2013 - 06.2021

Middle School Teacher of Record – Spanish I and II

Thornton Middle School, CFISD
08.2012 - 06.2013

Master of Education - Educational Leadership and Administration – Principal as Instructional Leader

University of St. Thomas

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish – Culture and Language

University of Houston

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science – Pre Law

University of Houston
Lucia Guillen