Melvin V. Bustamante, Ed.D.
Summary
I am Dr. Melvin Bustamante, a proud native of Guatemala and a passionate educator and leader committed to empowering students. My journey in education began as a secondary Spanish and Social Studies teacher, a role I cherished for many years before transitioning into leadership. Over the years, I have held a variety of leadership roles, including Assistant Principal, Principal, and club sponsor. Today, I am proud to serve as the Assistant Principal at Everett High School in the Everett School District in Washington State.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Science Education from Florida Atlantic University and went on to complete graduate degrees in Educational Leadership at Lynn University. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to the field of education in meaningful ways, including presenting at the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers, sponsoring the Spanish Honor Society, and founding the Latinos in Action Chapter at Boca Raton High School in 2020.
Having immigrated to the United States at the age of 15, I deeply understand the challenges students and families face when navigating a new environment. This experience has shaped my passion for education, and I am committed to building positive relationships, leading with empathy, and fostering inclusive school communities. Looking ahead, I am excited to continue my career in the classroom as an educator, where I can make a direct and lasting impact on students' lives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Everett School District
07.2024 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- 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.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Assistant Principal
Boca Raton High School
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach FL
- Academics & Discipline- Oversee over 350 students' grades 9-12
- Develop academic and behavior action plans, motivational strategies, and promote scheduling design for student academic success and to reduce the number of discipline referrals
- Social Studies Department- As the supervisor for the mathematics department, I was responsible for attending all PLCs, providing input on instructional practices, analyzing data on student achievement, and facilitating communication between our teachers and parents when necessary
- ESOL Department- Developed a system of communication for our Newcomers, the students' parents, and staff
- Working with our ESOL Coordinator on creating a system in which our ELLs and their families feel welcomed, valued, and given the opportunities to ensure ELLs achieve their high school academic success and beyond
- Student Recognition Coordinator- Underclassmen and Upperclassmen Awards
- Teacher Mentor- Help new teachers to improve classroom management skills and to help them reach all students
- Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach FL
Principal
North Middle School
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Everett School District, WA
- Supervised and evaluated certified and non-certified staff with the Teacher Professional Evaluation Process (TPEP)
- This included overseeing Multilanguage, Math, Science, and special education teachers and maintaining accountability for meeting legal expectations for students with an IEP, 504, Title I services, or at-risk services
- Empowered staff to work on School Improvement Plan (SIP) and on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focusing on using student data to drive instructional decisions
- Planned educational meetings for parents regarding curriculum and social issues regarding their students
- Managed school budget and revised adjustments to ensure school programs were adequately funded for over 700 students
- Worked with staff to develop the Master Schedule with a differentiated instructional approach to teaching learning within the classrooms
- As the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) state-wide assessment, WIDA, and iReady coordinator, I developed multiple alternate testing schedules, reviewed student accommodations for testing, coordinated testing logistics for all staff and students
- Collaborated with Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) in student data analysis, event planning, state testing schedule approval, and on maintaining a culture focused on student learning
- Utilized Performance Matters (PM) to develop common assessments and to collect data using multiple reports on state assessments for over 700 students
- Analyzed student data from I-Ready results and Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) and facilitated instructional decisions based on the data with individual subject and grade level teams to develop and implement support systems for students
- Collaborated with Multi Language Department (ML) to analyze WIDA scores, develop best instructional support practices for ELL students
- Planned and implemented professional development and classroom support for the use of district and building curricula, including Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman and Trauma Informed Practices by our Multi-Tiered System of Supports Team
- Worked and collaborated with the school counseling team to implement Second Step lessons conflict resolution, restoration, and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Communicated with parents regarding academic, behavioral, and emotional issues regarding their students
- Collaborated with staff on the school's Multicultural Night event for our students and families
- Students' transition from middle school to high school
- Everett School District, WA
Assistant Principal
Evergreen Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Everett School District, WA
- Academics & Discipline - Oversee 900+ students from grades 6-8
- Worked on developing behavior and academic plans that included managing students' emotional, social, behavior, and academic skills
- Testing Coordinator - As our Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) coordinator, I developed multiple alternate testing schedules, reviewed student accommodations for testing, coordinated testing logistics for all staff and students
- Multi-Tiered Student Support Coordinator - As the team leader, I worked on implementing practices to address students' behavior concerns and on developing a system of support to provide all students with behavior and social-emotional strategies
- Student Attendance Coordinator - Collected and reviewed student attendance data to address attendance concerns
- Special Education Department - As the supervisor for the Special Needs Department, I attended all IEP and 504 Meetings while providing instructional support to address the needs of all special needs students while reviewing all data collected on student achievement
- This support included communicating with parents and staff in developing effective support systems
- Math Department - As the supervisor for the mathematics department, I was responsible for attending all PLCs, providing input on instructional practices, analyzing data on student achievement, and facilitating communication between our teachers and parents when necessary
- Teacher Mentor - While overseeing the Math and Special Needs departments, I worked closely with new educators while providing classroom support and at implementing best practices to help all students succeed
- Everett School District, WA
Assistant Principal
Boca Raton High School
08.2013 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach FL
- Academics & Discipline- Oversee over 350 students' grades 9-12
- Develop academic and behavior action plans, motivational strategies, and promote scheduling design for student academic success and to reduce the number of discipline referrals
- Latinos in Action- I worked with the organization Latinos in Action (LIA) on bringing the program to our school with the goal of providing our Latinx students with the platform and opportunities to enhance their leadership skills, increase their academic, social, and emotional skills
- ESOL Department- Developed a system of communication for our Newcomers, the students' parents, and staff
- Working with our ESOL Coordinator on creating a system in which our ELLs and their families feel welcomed, valued, and given the opportunities to ensure ELLs achieve their high school academic success and beyond
- Teacher Mentor- Help new teachers to improve classroom management skills and to help them reach all students
- Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach FL
Adult Education Spanish Teacher
Boca Raton Community High School
12.2015 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach FL
- Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach FL
AICE Spanish Teacher
Boca Raton Community High School
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Company Overview: Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach FL
- Provided dynamic, engaging, and differentiated instructional lessons in the first-time ever program of Academic International Certificate of Education (AICE) program curriculum of Spanish at our school with a passing score of 95% on the AICE Spanish Language Exam
- Also, taught Spanish 1, Spanish 3 Honors, and Spanish 3 Honors for Native Speakers
- Focused instruction on the whole student and identified student needs in order to provide necessary resources for students to be effective
- Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach FL
Education
Doctorate in Educational Leadership -
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL01.2017
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL01.2013
Bachelor of Social Science - Secondary Social Science Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL01.2006
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
Coreaccomplishments
- Assistant Principal of the Year Nominee, Boca Raton Community High School, 08/2023
- Site Based Administrator of the Year Nominee, Boca Raton Community High School, 08/2023
- City of Everett Police Department Citizen Commendation, 2023
- Everett Public School Foundation Board Member, 2022-2023
- Middle School Redesign Committee Member
- Everett Public School's Fiscal Advisory Council (FAC) Member
- Member of the Everett School District's Bargaining Team, 2022-2023
- Latinos in Action program, Boca Raton High, SY21
- Maintained over a 90% graduation rate, 2019
- Assistant Principal of the Year Nominee, Boca Raton Community High School, 2020-2021
- Professional development session on Standardized Testing, Florida Memorial College, 2017
- Developed academic class schedule, 2013-2020
- Mentoring students at-risk, 2013-2020
- Developed yearly ESOL Parent Night
- Handed over 200 backpacks and school supplies, Riviera Beach, Summer 2016
- Chair of School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Team
Relatedexperience
- School-Wide Testing Coordinator, Evergreen Middle School, Everett, WA, 2021-2022
- School Based-Equity Team, Evergreen Middle School, Everett, WA, 2021-2022
- Multi-tiered System of Support Leader (MTSS), Evergreen Middle School, Everett, WA, 2021-2022
- Preparing Future Principals Program, Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach County, FL, 2019-2020
- Latinos in Action at Boca Raton High, Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach County, FL, 2019-2020
- School Based-Equity Team Liaison, Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach County, FL, 2020-2021
- Edgenuity Credit Recovery After-School Program Coordinator, Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach County, FL, 2017-2021
- School-wide Positive Behavior Support Team Coach (SwPBS), Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach County, FL, 2013-2015
- Spanish Honor Society Sponsor, Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach County, FL, 2010-2013
- Florida Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (FL-ALAS), 2014-2021
- Washington Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (WALAS), 2022-2023
Certification
- Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL, 2017
- Master of Education, Educational Leadership, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL, 2013
- Bachelor of Social Science, Secondary Social Science Education, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 2010
- Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Psychology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 2006
- Florida Professional Educational Leadership Certification, K - 12
- Florida Professional Teacher Certification - Social Studies, 6 - 12
- Florida Professional Teacher Certification - Spanish, K - 12
- Clinical Education Certification, Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach, FL, 2013
- Edgenuity Training, 2013
- Lean Six Sigma Level 1 Certificate, 2018
- Colorado Principal License (K-12), 2018-2023
- Washington State Principal License (K-12), 2021-2026
- Florida State Model of Threat Management, 2023-2024
Publicpresentations
- Presented at Florida Fund for Minority Teacher's Symposium, Florida Memorial University, Florida Core Standards & Florida Standards Assessments: Equipping the Sunshine State's Minority Educators with the Essentials, 2015
- Guest Presenter, #CLASE Episode 2: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Mayan Students in our PBC Schools
- Guest Presenter, #MotivationalMonday Series: Resiliency and Overcoming the Odds
- Guest Presenter, Panel for Latino Studies Summer Summit Session: Abrazos: Embracing our Aspirations and Elevating our communities
Phone
cell, 954-865-8456
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Everett School District
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Boca Raton High School
08.2023 - Current
Principal
North Middle School
07.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Principal
Evergreen Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2022
Adult Education Spanish Teacher
Boca Raton Community High School
12.2015 - 01.2019
Assistant Principal
Boca Raton High School
08.2013 - 06.2021
AICE Spanish Teacher
Boca Raton Community High School
08.2010 - 07.2013
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Lynn University
Bachelor of Social Science - Secondary Social Science Education
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
- Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL, 2017
- Master of Education, Educational Leadership, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL, 2013
- Bachelor of Social Science, Secondary Social Science Education, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 2010
- Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Psychology, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 2006
- Florida Professional Educational Leadership Certification, K - 12
- Florida Professional Teacher Certification - Social Studies, 6 - 12
- Florida Professional Teacher Certification - Spanish, K - 12
- Clinical Education Certification, Palm Beach County School District, Palm Beach, FL, 2013
- Edgenuity Training, 2013
- Lean Six Sigma Level 1 Certificate, 2018
- Colorado Principal License (K-12), 2018-2023
- Washington State Principal License (K-12), 2021-2026
- Florida State Model of Threat Management, 2023-2024
Doctorate in Educational Leadership -
Lynn University
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