Maricela Arboleda
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Upbeat and devoted, highly capable Elementary Educator and Leader devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing adult potential. Skilled in directing student and adult environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with an analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Strong leadership, communication, enthusiasm, adaptability, energetic, and driven skills can be utilized to propel PWCS’s vision and mission forward within our schools.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Occoquan Elementary School
12.2022 - 07.2025
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Led special education department by developing programs and protocols for students with special needs.
- Led school-wide initiatives focused on increasing attendance rates and reducing dropout numbers.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Managed budget allocations for academic programs, ensuring responsible use of resources for maximum educational impact.
- Increased parent satisfaction with regular communication channels, including newsletters and parent-teacher meetings.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing events that connected students, parents, and local organizations.
- Implemented mentorship program, pairing experienced teachers with new hires for professional growth.
- Mentored aspiring APs and AIs.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Lake Ridge Elementary
Woodbridge, VA
01.2007 - Current
- Participated in lead school roles including but not limited to the school's CIP Team leading school's vision and mission
- Fifth Grade Team Lead (10 years)
- Data Committee Lead - used data to drive instruction and plan IP with administration.
- PBIS Co-Lead
- New Teacher Mentor
- Perform daily department tasks including lesson planning, lesson delivery, creating displays online content virtually, and face to face for students.
- Reported positive test scores and reading levels in the challenging times of teaching virtually through a global pandemic.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
Education
Master of Education - Admin & Supervision
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Radford University
Radford, VA12.2006
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- School improvement
- Student and parent relations, engagement, and communication
- School facilities and operations
- Policy implementation
- Team collaboration
- Personnel management and Faculty support
- School administration
- Performance evaluations
- Budget development
- Positive School culture
- Compassion and empathy
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Occoquan Elementary School
12.2022 - 07.2025
Fifth Grade Teacher
Lake Ridge Elementary
01.2007 - Current
Master of Education - Admin & Supervision
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Radford University
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