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Maria  May

Maria May

Ripon,CA

Summary

I am a qualified leader with experience in maintaining a positive school climate by developing relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members. My decision-making process is student-driven because I strongly believe that each and every student should have access to the best educational opportunities, despite their socio-economic background. I am passionate about equity, social justice, and inclusion, and I value culturally responsive pedagogical practices and social-emotional learning. I seek an opportunity to apply and expand my knowledge of alternative education, as it was the research topic of my dissertation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

Modesto City Schools
Modesto, California
07.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for schoolwide discipline, safety, and attendance.
  • Relationship building with students, staff, and families to improve school climate and culture.
  • Enforce disciplinary policies and procedures.
  • Implementation and monitoring of programs such as PBIS.
  • Evaluation of certificated and classified staff.
  • Plan and facilitate weekly attendance, supervision, and discipline meetings based on data.
  • Ongoing communication and collaboration with educational partners.

High School Science Teacher

Modesto City Schools
Modesto, California
07.2018 - 06.2022

Middle School Science Teacher

Lodi Unified School District
Lodi, CA
07.2016 - 06.2018

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
05-2025

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Education

California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
12-2019

Master of Arts - Education

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
06.2017

Single Subject Teaching Credential - Education

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
06-2016

Bachelor of Science - Viticulture And Enology

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
06.2010

Agricultural Engineering - Agricultural Engineering

University of Evora
Portugal
05-2004

Skills

  • Visionary leadership
  • Team building and supervision
  • Systems thinker
  • Student-centered decision-making
  • Relationship building with different stakeholders
  • Performance evaluations
  • Parent and community engagement
  • Knowledge and communication of educational policies
  • Discipline management
  • Compassion and Empathy

Languages

Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Modesto City Schools
07.2022 - Current

High School Science Teacher

Modesto City Schools
07.2018 - 06.2022

Middle School Science Teacher

Lodi Unified School District
07.2016 - 06.2018

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

California State University, Stanislaus

Master of Arts - Education

University of California - Davis

Bachelor of Science - Viticulture And Enology

University of California - Davis

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Education

California State University, Stanislaus

Single Subject Teaching Credential - Education

University of California, Davis

Agricultural Engineering - Agricultural Engineering

University of Evora