Maritza Maldonado
Spring Valley,California
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Principal
Los Peñasquitos Elementary, Poway Unified School District
10.2025 - Current
- Provide systems-based leadership grounded in the school’s vision and mission, ensuring coherence and alignment across all grade levels.
- Lead biweekly meetings uniting general education, SPED, and structured support teams including instructional aides to establish a common instructional language and cohesive practices.
- Lead and oversee comprehensive intervention systems that promote equitable academic support and enrichment for all learners, including coordination of IEP and 504 meetings, English Learner programs, and behavior support processes.
- Conduct daily classroom walkthroughs, offering targeted feedback to strengthen student engagement, instructional access, and classroom culture.
- Apply the Continuum of Teaching Standards to guide teacher evaluations, professional growth, and reflective instructional practice.
- Provide individualized coaching and facilitate Professional Learning Communities that promote rigorous, differentiated instruction and equitable learning opportunities for all students.
- Collaborate with district and Learning Support Services leadership to implement MTSS and SPSA goals, using attendance, discipline, and achievement data to advance equity, inclusion, and a culture of belonging.
- Oversee daily school operations and lead proactive safety initiatives, including preparing and implementing the School Safety Plan, conducting emergency preparedness drills, and coordinating supervision systems to ensure a safe, organized, and positive campus environment.
- Manage site budgets and oversee Title I funds to ensure alignment with school improvement goals and compliance with district and state requirements.
- Lead collaboration with staff and community partners through School Site Council and PTA meetings to ensure strategic resource allocation that advances instructional priorities and student learning.
- Strengthen schoolwide communication by delivering weekly staff and parent newsletters that promote transparency, collaboration, and a unified school community.
- Cultivate meaningful family and community partnerships by leading engagement initiatives such as Title I Parent Meetings, Coffee with the Principal, ELAC, and Family Informational Nights that foster inclusivity and shared responsibility for student success.
Assistant Principal
Park Village and Los Peñasquitos Elementary, Poway Unified School District
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Lead systems-based instructional improvement in partnership with site teams and district leadership to ensure alignment with each school’s vision, mission, and instructional priorities.
- Collaborate with school leadership teams to design and implement strategic academic initiatives and continuous improvement plans that advance teaching and learning outcomes.
- Conduct weekly classroom walk throughs to provide focused, evidence-based feedback that enhances student engagement and classroom culture.
- Apply the Continuum of Teaching Standards to guide teacher evaluations, coaching cycles, and professional growth.
- Facilitate professional learning that strengthens instructional practice, collaboration, and equitable access to high-quality teaching.
- Support attendance and Student Success Services (SSS) initiatives by integrating academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports, and refining SSS and PBIS and MTSS frameworks to promote equity and enrichment for all learners.
- Oversee student support systems, including IEP and 504 coordination, discipline processes, and English Learner programs, ensuring compliance and equitable access.
- Manage daily school operations and lead comprehensive safety efforts including drills, supervision, and procedures to ensure a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment for students and staff.
- Support SPSA implementation and oversee site budgets to ensure fiscal alignment with school improvement goals, collaborating with staff and community stakeholders to allocate resources that advance instructional priorities and student achievement.
- Strengthen school communication systems by delivering weekly staff and parent newsletters that promote transparency, collaboration, and meaningful community engagement.
Assistant Principal
Morning Creek and Park Village Elementary, Poway Unified School District
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Partnered with principal to provide visionary leadership by championing Leader in Me implementation at one site and PBIS at another, aligning both initiatives to each school’s mission and vision to cultivate a culture of empowerment, leadership, and continuous growth among staff and students.
- Strengthened instructional excellence by leading Professional Learning Communities focused on Universal Design for Learning, English Language Development, and differentiated instruction to ensure equitable access and coherence across all grade levels.
- Enhanced teaching effectiveness through classroom learning walks, certificated and classified evaluations, and targeted coaching aligned with the Continuum of Teaching Standards to foster professional growth and collaboration.
- Supervised comprehensive student support systems including IEPs, 504s, EL programs, attendance, and SART by integrating academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions that promoted equitable outcomes for all learners.
- Directed school operations, safety protocols, attendance monitoring, and restorative discipline while aligning SPSA goals and budgets to instructional priorities, fiscal responsibility, and compliance.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with district leaders, staff, and families by promoting equity, inclusion, and engagement through transparent communication, weekly newsletters, and shared accountability.
- Actively involved families in schoolwide events, PTA, Foundation, and School Site Council to strengthen collaboration and support student success.
TOSA-Teacher On Special Assignment
Valley Elementary, Poway Unified School District
06.2016 - 06.2023
- Served as Acting Principal Designee and EL/Dual Language Coordinator, ensuring effective school operations, program continuity, and campus safety through proactive supervision and emergency preparedness.
- Led two separate Federal Program Monitorings (Title I and Title III), ensuring full compliance and successful outcomes aligned with district and state requirements.
- Directed implementation of SPSA and LCAP goals, supporting instructional excellence, fiscal accountability, and equity-based initiatives.
- Guided and coached teachers in effective instruction, SEL supports, and implementation of the school’s positive behavior framework and ELD strategies.
- Strengthened family and community engagement through collaboration with School Site Council, PTA, ELAC, and schoolwide informational meetings.
Response To Instruction and Intervention Leader
Valley Elementary, Poway Unified School District
06.2013 - 07.2023
- Led data-driven identification and intervention for at-risk students through academic, behavioral, and attendance analysis.
- Collaborated with Educational Specialists, Counselors, and Teachers to design, implement, and monitor targeted support plans.
- Directed RTI and Student Support Services (SSS) processes, guiding teachers and teams in differentiated instruction and evidence-based intervention strategies..
Bilingual Teacher 3rd Grade
Poway Unified School District
07.2013 - 06.2016
Bilingual Classroom Teacher
EJE Academy Charter School, El Cajon, California
07.2007 - 06.2013
Education
Masters of Arts in Education - Reading Specialist Certificate
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies and Spanish- Double Major
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos06.2006
Certification
- Clear Administrative Services Credential, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, April 2026
- Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, May 2021
- Single Subject Spanish Teaching Credential, California State University, San Marcos, February 2013
- Bilingual, Cross-Cultural and Academic Development Credential, California State University, San Marcos, May 2008
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California State University, San Marcos, May 2008
Languages
Fluent in Spanish
Professional Learning, Training, Leadership
- Targeted Feedback Institute 2024 (SDCOE)
- Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT) Certificate 2024 (PUSD)
- Day of Learning with Ron Ritchhart 2024 (PUSD)
- Aspiring Administrators 2024 (PUSD)
- Co-Facilitate Professional Growth-Math Breakout Session 2024 (PUSD)
- Leadership Coaching, Los Angeles Education Partnership 2024
- IMSE Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Plus 2024 (PUSD)
- Spanish-English Biliteracy Transfer-SEBT Training 2021 (UCSD)
- Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy 2020 (PUSD)
- BTSA Mentor Teacher 2020 (UCSD)
- Teacher Leader Mock Interview Panelist 2016-2019 (SDSU)
- NGSS Professional Learning Leader 2016-17 (PUSD)
- Solution Tree:RTI at Work 2014, Dallas, Texas
- Positive Discipline Classroom Educator- Dr. Jane Nelsen 2012
- GATE Certification 2012 (CVESD)
- Project GLAD Training 2009 (CVESD)
- Rick Morris- Classroom Management 2008 (CVUSD)
- CSUSM Border Pedagogy 2007 (State Education System of Baja California, Mexico)
Timeline
Interim Principal
Los Peñasquitos Elementary, Poway Unified School District
10.2025 - Current
Assistant Principal
Park Village and Los Peñasquitos Elementary, Poway Unified School District
06.2024 - 10.2025
Assistant Principal
Morning Creek and Park Village Elementary, Poway Unified School District
06.2023 - 06.2024
TOSA-Teacher On Special Assignment
Valley Elementary, Poway Unified School District
06.2016 - 06.2023
Bilingual Teacher 3rd Grade
Poway Unified School District
07.2013 - 06.2016
Response To Instruction and Intervention Leader
Valley Elementary, Poway Unified School District
06.2013 - 07.2023
Bilingual Classroom Teacher
EJE Academy Charter School, El Cajon, California
07.2007 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies and Spanish- Double Major
California State University San Marcos
Masters of Arts in Education - Reading Specialist Certificate
Point Loma Nazarene University