MATTHEW MACARAH
El Paso,TX
Summary
Innovative and results-oriented education administration leader with a passion for weaving data-driven strategies into the fabric of organizational success. With a proven track record of cultivating an outstanding culture of excellence, I collaborate seamlessly with team members to set and achieve clear, measurable goals that propel institutions forward. Leveraging my experience as a former U.S. Army NCO, I bring a unique perspective to knowledge management and training enhancement, ensuring that every initiative not only aligns with our mission but also empowers individuals and teams to thrive.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Bureau of Indian Education
03.2024 - Current
- Led school staff and stakeholders in creating clear mission and vision for organization.
- Led staff to create organization wide SMART goals at beginning of year to focus instruction and school activities.
- Led team in creating gap analysis report to identify instructional and professional development gaps keeping school from completing mission.
- Implemented professional development program focused on making instruction student centered, highly relevant, and engaging per adult learning theory.
- Implemented new formative and summative assessments to provide data for gap analysis.
- Recognized by BIE for highly effective training of teachers, students, and parents to utilize eLMS for communicating student academic achievement and attendance.
EDUCATION SPECIALIST- SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Bureau of Indian Education
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted school staff and stakeholders in creating clear mission and vision for district Educational Resource Center.
- Led staff at two different schools to create organization wide SMART goals at beginning of year to focus instruction and school activities.
- lncreased high school graduation rate from 31% in 2020 to 86% in 2024.
- Led team in creating gap analysis report to identify instructional and professional development gap keeping schools from completing mission.
- Led district effort in selecting new district wide curricular materials to streamline professional development.
- Implemented high school math and ELA new formative and summative assessments to provide data for gap analysis.
- Recognized by BIE for highly effective training of trained teachers, students, and parents to utilize eLMS for communicating student academic achievement and attendance.
- Developed trainings and training material for school principals and teachers to ensure mission success.
- Provided guidance, training, and technical assistance for schools in Phase 1 and 2 of STEP eLMS initiative.
- Trained all teachers to use and fully implement Schoology in school with new curriculum resulting in top 3 program implementation in BIE.
INSTRUCTOR
EPISD, Career and College Technical School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- High school social science instructor.
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Bureau of Indian Education, Sanostee Day School
08.2018 - 02.2021
OPERATIONS NCO
United States Army
01.2011 - 08.2018
- Developed and taught classes to all training rooms NCOICs in BDE to implement DTMS. Taught all Soldiers how to use DTMS and created training room slides to provide accurate and timely training readiness and training scheduling reports. Created SOP for training readiness metric using DTMS for BDE.
- Development slides and procedures for BDE and BN use of DTMS. Provided weekly training and training schedule status at weekly BDE and BN Command and Staff meetings. Provide quarterly briefing for base Commanding General.
- Revised BDE SOP based on Command requirements and implementation limitations.
Provided training and guidance to Command teams ranging from Company Command to base commander regarding DTMS data. Worked with commanders to determine required training information needed for BN, BDE, and base for weekly Command and Staff meetings. - Trained in Military Decision-Making Process with Battalion Command Team at The National Training Command team exercise at Fort Polk, LA.
Instructor
View Park Charter School
08.2009 - 08.2010
- ELA and math instructor.
Educational Counsultant
Self-employeed
01.2007 - 08.2009
- Planned, coordinated and implemented career education programs to train and upgrade skills of highly-skilled workforce.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Coordinated training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators to create new teaching strategies that encourage student learning.
SCHOOL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOUNDER
Discovery Prep Charter School
01.2001 - 12.2007
Education
ED.D. - Organizational Transformation And Leadership
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA10.2025
MA ED -
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA01.2001
B.A. HISTORY -
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA01.1998
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Process improvement strategies
- Leadership communication
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Budget management
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Operational Analysis
- Organizational Management
- Performance reporting
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Performance Management
- Complex problems analysis
- Team Leadership
- Adaptive Learning
- Knowledge management
- Project Planning
- Change Management
- Key Performance Indicators
Projects
- Engaged the BIA to fund neglected facilities project- funded new sideways to meet ADA requirements, install new security cameras, install vape sensors in school bathrooms, Re initiated project to replace gym roof to include fixing leaking pipes.
- Initiated project to replace damaged gym and stage floor after nearly a decade.
- With the schools leadership team, selected new cohesive curriculum material to guide math, ELA, science, and history curriculum. Fully implemented Schoology to include grade books, attendance, parent communication. One of top two implementation schools in BIE.
Timeline
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Bureau of Indian Education
03.2024 - Current
EDUCATION SPECIALIST- SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Bureau of Indian Education
05.2022 - 03.2024
INSTRUCTOR
EPISD, Career and College Technical School
08.2021 - 05.2022
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Bureau of Indian Education, Sanostee Day School
08.2018 - 02.2021
OPERATIONS NCO
United States Army
01.2011 - 08.2018
Instructor
View Park Charter School
08.2009 - 08.2010
Educational Counsultant
Self-employeed
01.2007 - 08.2009
SCHOOL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOUNDER
Discovery Prep Charter School
01.2001 - 12.2007
ED.D. - Organizational Transformation And Leadership
University of Southern California
MA ED -
Pepperdine University
B.A. HISTORY -
University of Pennsylvania
Similar Profiles
LaRonda LugoLaRonda Lugo
Principal at Bureau of Indian EducationPrincipal at Bureau of Indian Education
Amy HauryAmy Haury
Human Resources Specialist (Employee/Labor Relations) at Bureau of Indian EducationHuman Resources Specialist (Employee/Labor Relations) at Bureau of Indian Education
Lisa Puente SiyujaLisa Puente Siyuja
Education Specialist at Bureau Of Indian Education (BIE)Education Specialist at Bureau Of Indian Education (BIE)