Maribel Vargas
Washington,DC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
District Of Columbia Public Schools
01.1998 - Current
- Spearheaded the professional development of special education team members, fostering an environment of continuous growth and skills development for staff members.
- Monitored intervention programs for struggling students, improving academic achievement levels at the school and used data to determine the need to refer students for evaluation as appropriate.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Engaged in the analysis of standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Promoted sense of community within the school among Spanish speaking families by interpreting during special events such as parent-teacher conferences, school programs and events, and graduation ceremonies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Education
Ph.D. - Developmental Psychology
Fordham University
Bronx, New YorkMaster of Arts - Educational Psychology
New York University
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PRSkills
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Student and parent relations
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Performance monitoring
- Multitasking ability
- Community Relations
- Program Management
- Special Education
- Program implementation
- Training and mentoring
- Parent Communication
Certification
School Administrator Credential
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Principal
District Of Columbia Public Schools
01.1998 - Current
Ph.D. - Developmental Psychology
Fordham University
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Puerto Rico