María Burgos-Díaz
Oviedo,FL
Summary
Results-oriented Head of School and Educator with extensive experience in safety management, accreditation compliance, and curriculum development. A proven leader in fostering positive school climates, implementing personalized learning plans, and achieving student success. Seeking an opportunity to leverage expertise in education leadership and classroom instruction to contribute to a dynamic educational institution.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of School
DME Academy
03.2023 - Current
- Responsible for safety and security management, leadership and cultural influence, student learning and academic records, enrollment and course placement, customer service and stakeholder engagement, team management, technology oversight, strategic planning and improvement, training and professional development, compliance and student affairs.
Science Teacher
DME Academy
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Curriculum development and classroom instruction, personalized learning plans, data-driven instruction, student engagement and feedback, professional development and record keeping, diversity and inclusion, professional responsibility.
Science Teacher
Seminole County Schools (Jackson Heights Middle School)
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Teach 7th and 8th grade, Advanced, Standard, CARPD Comprehensive Science
- Developed inclusive curriculum to address the academic and social needs of the student population
- Digitized class materials and lab activities to ensure all students have access to instructional materials and resources during the pandemic
- Embed literacy strategies into the science curriculum to provide reading intervention to a specific student population
- NEST member 2021, Leadership Pathway Summer Internship Summer 2021, SAC Committee 2017-2019.
Science Teacher
Madison City Schools (Liberty Middle School)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Taught 7th grade Life Science and Environmental Explorations
- Developed curriculum and sustainability plan for Living Laboratory.
Science Teacher
Huntsville City Schools (Westlawn Middle School)
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Taught 8th grade Physical Science and 7th grade Life Science; Secondary Teacher Review Committee 2015-2016, Curriculum Development and Instructed Honors Camp 2016, Science Specialist 2016, Benchmark and Pacing Guide Committee 2013-2016, Leadership Team 2012-2016, Science Head Department, Science Fair 2013-2015, Green Power Curriculum Development 2015, Laying the Foundation, Facilitated and Mentor Teachers: Strategies That Work For The ESL Student 2014-2016.
Science Teacher
Decatur City Schools (Brookhaven Middle School)
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Taught 7th & 8th Grade Life Science & Physical Science; taught in Spanish & English all course objectives; differentiated classwork, homework, and instruction for a diverse range of learners including English Language Learners and students with IEP’s; successfully prepared students for standardized testing and Alabama Reading & Math Test; school translator; ELL PDA COHORTS TEAM Hispanic Heritage Committee; SACS Committee.
Resource Teacher
AMRDEC (Gains in the Education of Math and Science (GEMS) Program)
06.2010 - 07.2010
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Licensure Test Committee Member
Pearson Evaluation Systems
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Responsible for reviewing a draft test framework in music education and reviewing draft test items to confirm that they correspond to the approved test objectives.
Teacher
American School
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Taught 5th grade Science, 7th grade Science & Pre-Algebra; Math Reinforcement Teacher for 5th - 7th grades
Teacher
San Jorge Academy
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Taught Math & Science for 4th - 7th grades and 9th grade
Education
Master of Education - Biology
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2011
Bachelor of Natural Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico
Bayamón, PR05.2004
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Accreditation Compliance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Academic Planning and Records Management
- Safety and Security Protocol Implementation
- Strategic Planning and Improvement
- Effective Communication
- Technology Oversight
- Curriculum Development
- Personalized Learning
- Data-Driven Instruction
Certification
Florida Department of Education, Class A Secondary Grades 6-12, Biology
Coaching Experience
- Head Girls Soccer Coach, Brookhaven Middle School, 1302 5th Ave SW, Decatur, AL, 35601, 2011, 2012, 2012 team recorded more wins than any other team in school history. Duties included implementing workout programs for off-season conditioning, organizing overall program budget, coordinating local and regional team travel, scheduling
- Assistant Girls Soccer Coach, Brookhaven Middle School, 1302 5th Ave SW, Decatur, AL, 35601, 2009, 2011
Honors And Grants
- Jackson Heights Middle School Teacher of the Year 2023
- JHMS MVP, March 2021
- JHMS Everyday Hero, April 2019
- Orlando Science Center MS Science Teacher Training, March 2019, November 2019, March 2021
- JHMS Leading the Way January 2017
- Resolution Given By Huntsville City Schools Board of Education, Superintendent, May 2014
- Westlawn Middle School Teacher of the Month, November 2013
- Brookhaven Middle School Teacher of the Month, May 2010
- Author Orr Educational Mini-Grant, 2008-2011
References
- Mrs. Mansur, Principal, Retired, Jackson Height Middle School, 41 Academy Ave, Oviedo, FL, 32765, 407.320.4550, sarah_mansur@scps.k12.fl.us
- Mr. Pierre, Principal, Jackson Heights Middle School, 41 Academy Ave, Oviedo, FL, 32765, 407.320.4550, claudomy_pierre@scps.k12.fl.us
- Mr. Brown, Principal, Liberty Middle School, 281 Dock Murphy Dr, Madison, AL, 35758, 256.430.0001, nbrown@madisoncity.k12.al.us
- Dr. Kyra Roberts, Assistant Principal, Liberty Middle School, 281 Dock Murphy Dr, Madison, AL, 35758, 256.430.0001, krroberts@madisoncity.k12.al.us
- Paula Thompson, Principal, Westlawn Middle School, 4217 9th Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, 35805, 256.428.7760, paula.thompson@hsv-k12.org
- Presonia Alexander, Principal, MLK Elementary School, 3112 Meridian Street, Huntsville, AL, 35811, 256.428.7100, presonia.alexander@hsv-k12.org
- Bonnie Garrett, PLTW Instructor – STEM Coordinator, Westlawn Middle School, 4217 9th Ave, Huntsville, AL, 35805, 256.428.7760, bonnie.garrett@hsv-k12.org
- Nicole Smith, Curriculum Specialist, Westlawn Middle School, 4217 9th Ave, Huntsville, AL, 35805, 256.428.7760, nicole.smith@hsv-k12.org
- Larry Collier, Principal, Brookhaven Middle School, 1302 5th Ave SW, Decatur, AL, 35601, 256.552.3045, larry.collier@dcs.edu
- Blake Harvard, Educator & Soccer Coach, James Clemens High School, 129 Philadelphia Dr., Madison, AL, 35758, 256.404.2229, abharvard@gmail.com
- Lourdes Ramos, Assistant Principal, American School, C 19TH St., Bayamón, PR, 00959-5102, 787.780.2501
Training
- NEST Member August 2021
- Leadership Pathway Summer Internship Summer 2021
- CARPD May 2019
- PLTW – Magic of Electrons (Summer 2015)
- Equity Training (May 2015)
- Laying the Foundation (2016)
- IB Trained (Summer 2012)
- AMSTI Optics for 8th Grade Science 2013
- AMSTI, 7th & 8th Grade Science
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Summer 2010)
- 4Mat (Summer 2010)
- International Baccalaureate Program (Summer 2012)
- EL/PDA Cohorts Team (2007-present)
- SAMA Restraint Training (Spring 2012)
- Advance Moodle Training (Spring 2012)
- Mobi, Clickers, and Internpad training (Spring 2011)
- CPR/AED/FIRST AID (Spring 2011)
- MSP 21
- Sheltered English Institute (Spring 2009)
Timeline
Head of School
DME Academy
03.2023 - Current
Science Teacher
DME Academy
09.2022 - 02.2023
Science Teacher
Seminole County Schools (Jackson Heights Middle School)
01.2017 - 01.2022
Science Teacher
Madison City Schools (Liberty Middle School)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Science Teacher
Huntsville City Schools (Westlawn Middle School)
01.2012 - 01.2016
Resource Teacher
AMRDEC (Gains in the Education of Math and Science (GEMS) Program)
06.2010 - 07.2010
Licensure Test Committee Member
Pearson Evaluation Systems
01.2008 - 01.2010
Science Teacher
Decatur City Schools (Brookhaven Middle School)
01.2007 - 01.2012
Teacher
American School
01.2005 - 01.2007
Teacher
San Jorge Academy
01.2004 - 01.2005
Master of Education - Biology
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Natural Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico
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