Maria D. Alvarez
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at IDEA Public Schools, excelling in project management and team leadership. Spearheaded initiatives that ensured 100% college matriculation for graduates while fostering a culture of collaboration and adaptability. Recognized for data-driven decision-making and a strong work ethic, driving operational excellence across diverse teams.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Airport Director
CITY OF WESLACO
03.2023 - Current
- Oversees, plans, administers the daily operations of City airport
- Tracks budget allocation, employee assignments, and oversees airfield operations
- Represents the City at local, state, and national organizations, at professional activities to maintain the image and funding of the airport improvement plan and growth development.
TEACHER
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2019 - 05.2022
- College Board certified to teach AP Government and Politics and AP Microeconomics
- Implemented state learning standards, College Board standards, and district curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations of 30% Advance Placement Scholars
- Learned, mastered, and delivered content and grade level curriculum and core content objectives
- Submitted weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
- Engaged in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development
DIRECTOR
OF COLLEGE COUNSELING | IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed, coached, and mentored the academic counseling team, college counseling team, and Road to and Through College teachers
- Ensured 98% of students were on track to graduate and matriculate to college by nurturing a college culture and identity from 6th - 12th grade
- Responsible for developing and planning student monthly workshops, parent quarterly meetings, academic tutorials, college visits for 100% of students, fly-in programs for juniors and seniors, college representative campus visits, honor roll celebrations, staff professional development sessions, financial aid workshops, and application boot camps required for all seniors
- Member of the administrative leadership team
- Managed all state testing including STAAR, ACT, PSAT, SAT, TSI, End of Course exams, and Advance Placement exams
- Responsible for creating master schedule and assigning daily student schedules
- Ensuring 100% of our Graduates matriculate to a college of their choice
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2009 - 08.2016
- Responsible for achieving operational excellence across all non-instructional areas of school campus
- Managed, coached, and mentored 9 teams including front office management, student information systems, child nutrition, transportation, health services, business office, facility maintenance, new construction management, technology coordination, student recruitment and enrollment
- Developed and executed student recruitment efforts that targeted families with school- aged children to ensure 100% enrollment was met and maintained each year
- Managed school staff on the implementation of standardized accountability frameworks to ensure adherence to the outlined attendance policy (i.e
- Escalation matrix, official attendance taking time, etc.) to ensure the annual 97.5% attendance goal was met
- Complied with all federal and state attendance and enrollment guidelines by performing regular and ongoing audits, staying abreast of changes in policy and procedures, and effectively monitoring team members
- Ensured all Auxiliary support services provided best-in-class customer service while achieving operational efficiency and financial targets
- Managed new family onboarding from the time of application through the entire first year of a student within in our school.
BUSINESS CLERK
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2007 - 08.2009
- Responsible for maintaining school budget by submitting 100% purchase orders with fidelity on a timely turnaround
- Responsible for tracking shipping and receiving of all school supplies, furniture, equipment, and textbooks
- Created and managed staff professional development attendance through College Board and
- Region One.
First Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
02.1986 - 02.2006
- Served as the primary enlisted liaison to unit commander
- Responsible for ensuring that all enlisted Marines within a company are technically and tactically proficient and ready for deployment
- Expert leader in physical fitness, promotions/demotions, military/civilian law, counseling/discipline, evaluations/inspections, awards and decorations, parades/ceremonies, public speaking, medical benefits and requirements, and mentorship
- Served as enlisted advisor for child and family support, family advocacy, financial and budget planning
- Supervised all administrative operations of company service records and professional military education, legal processes, supply distribution, and physical training on a daily basis
- Developed and implemented plans and polices to ensure the well-being of personnel
- Performed related duties as assigned.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Social Studies Composite
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN
AMERICAN12.2014
Related coursework: teacher of Advance Placement U.S. Government and Politics and Advance Placement Microeconomics -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TXSkills
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Talent development
- Adaptability
- Collaboration and problem-solving
- Work ethic
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Self-confidence
- Pressure management
- Presentation skills
- Organizational skills
- Technical proficiency
- Data-driven decision-making
References
Andrew Munoz, Assistant City Manager, City of Weslaco (956)587-2455 amunoz@weslacotx.gov
Jose Avila, Assistant Principal, IDEA Public Schools (956)960-6151 jose.avila@ideapublicschools.org
Janeth Puente, Colleague IDEA Public Schools (956)354-4152 janethpuente@ideapublicschools.org
Timeline
Airport Director
CITY OF WESLACO
03.2023 - Current
TEACHER
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2019 - 05.2022
DIRECTOR
OF COLLEGE COUNSELING | IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2016 - 08.2019
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2009 - 08.2016
BUSINESS CLERK
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2007 - 08.2009
First Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
02.1986 - 02.2006
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Social Studies Composite
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN
Related coursework: teacher of Advance Placement U.S. Government and Politics and Advance Placement Microeconomics -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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