Maria Soria

• Drove campus-wide academic achievement through data-driven literacy instruction and equitable outcomes for all student groups.
• Led development, implementation, and monitoring of aligned curriculum and assessment practices ensuring high-quality instruction.
• Conducted frequent observations and feedback cycles, coaching teachers to enhance rigor and engagement.
• Analyzed campus and state assessment data to identify trends, set goals, and implement targeted interventions.
• Designed and facilitated professional development sessions focused on best practices and closing achievement gaps.
• Collaborated with principal and leadership team to implement campus improvement plans, tracking progress toward academic targets.
• Managed teacher performance through coaching plans and evaluations that aligned with district expectations, fostering professional growth.
• Facilitated school operations, including master scheduling and staffing decisions, to enhance student academic recovery systems.

• Spearheaded coaching program for pre-k through 2nd grade bilingual and special education teachers, enhancing instructional quality and promoting evidence-based practices impacting student achievement.
• Directed establishment and execution of multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), providing strategic direction for intervention teams and ensuring data-driven interventions across all performance tiers.
• Oversaw campus-wide planning and administration of Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS), including professional development for staff and alignment of instructional practices to ensure accurate assessments.
• Launched afterschool care program, providing academic support and enrichment opportunities, fostering social-emotional growth and enhancing student success.
• Mentored aspiring school leaders, guiding leadership team members through principal certification process, supporting their development as effective educational leaders.
• Contributed actively to professional development of grade-level leadership teams, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices to improve instructional strategies and overall student performance.
• Delivered impactful professional development sessions tailored to diverse learning needs, focusing on instructional strategies, differentiated teaching methods, and effective classroom management.
• Established data-driven decision-making culture, empowering teachers to use student performance data for instructional adjustments and strategy refinement.

Monitored campus ARD/IEP process and case management system implementation to ensure compliance, raising compliance from 30% to 100% compliance of Annual ARD completion.

• Monitored implementation of campus special education services to ensure compliance for 100+ students, enhancing service delivery.
• Reviewed and analyzed student performance, LRE, and other campus data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with educational standards.
• Provided training and consultation for general and special education teachers in elementary, middle, and high school settings.
• Managed special education budget, supply ordering, and billing processes, ensuring financial accountability within the department.
• Coordinated the compilation of information related to litigation for TEA or OSEP complaints.

• Consulted with special education and general education staff on student needs; collaborated with administration and special education department to design and implement effective instructional strategies.
• Ensured compliance with district and state requirements; organized and allocated resources to support over 80 students and 30 instructors.
• Organized resources to effectively support over 80 students and more than 30 instructors.
• Trained staff on Special Education best practices.
• Mentored new special education teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
• Mentored new special education teachers, offering guidance on classroom management techniques.
• Allocated resources strategically to maximize support for students and instructors.
• Facilitated collaboration among educators to enhance teaching strategies and improve student support.

• Delivered professional development sessions enhancing effective practices for novice teachers.
• Developed specialized professional development on best practices in special education for novice teachers.
• Guided teachers and paraprofessionals in implementing whole group, small group, and individual instruction strategies.
• Engaged over 50 participants through interactive sessions on Microsoft Teams.
• Facilitated monthly meetings centered on participant-selected topics.

• Implemented individualized lesson plans addressing academic, social, communication, and behavioral needs of students with autism, enhancing their learning experiences.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Engaged parents to discuss individual student requirements.
• Maintained comprehensive records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to support effective communication with parents regarding educational progress.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to support parental engagement.
• Created IEPs for each activity.
• Developed and adjusted goals and objectives for each student's IEP meetings
• Worked with a multi-grade level spectrum from 1st to 5th grade.

• Implemented plans and procedures to meet the individual needs of Students with Autism Incorporating intensive individualized lesson plans for the academic, social, communication, and behavioral needs of each student.
• Developed IEPs for every activity and documented progress data for each student.
• Formulated and revised individualized goals and objectives, enhancing effectiveness of IEP meetings and student outcomes.
• Designed and refined tailored goals in anticipation of yearly IEP meetings to optimize student outcomes.
• Collaborated with board-certified behavior analyst to coordinate targeted interventions and strategies for student support.
• Engaged early childhood to pre-kindergarten students, fostering an inclusive learning environment to support diverse needs.
• Conducted monthly training sessions for parents based on their home needs while collaborating with a board-certified behavior analyst.
• Facilitated monthly training sessions for parents, addressing specific home requirements.

• Incorporated differentiated lesson plans designed to engage and support PPCD students' diverse learning styles.
• Developed and implemented personalized plans to meet individual needs of special education students.
• Provided Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for all activities.
• Collaborated with educators across multi-grade levels to enhance curriculum alignment from early childhood to pre-kindergarten.

• Incorporated differentiated lesson plans to support unique requirements of students, fostering engagement and understanding.
• Implemented plans and procedures to meet individual needs of special education students, enhancing their learning experience.
• Provided Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 accommodations for all activities.
• Collaborated across multi-grade levels from pre-kindergarten to third grade, ensuring cohesive educational strategies and support.