40 Years in Public Ed.
Hi, I’m
Michael Edward Rivera
Education/Public Education, Administration & Supervision
Glendale,AZ
Summary
An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive and cooperative attitude with willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and a well cultivated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
A strategic leader with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing numerous employees to collectively and individually achieve organizational goals. A resourceful individual with over forty years of professional experience in public education, and a diplomatic, collaborative and people-focused educator with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges, calls for strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management and a well-developed set of problem-solving skills;
Overview
40
35
35 Years in Ed. Leadership
Work History
Alhambra School DistrictPhoenix, AZ
Director: Safety, Security and Health Services
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Led serval initiatives for safe secure learning environments, promoting well-being of students, staff, and visitors.
- Cultivated positive work environment that fostered collaborative input from employees, boosted overall team response to emergency situations, and focused on continuous refinement and improvement.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, clear and succinct communication, goal setting, and data collection and analysis.
- Spearheaded successful product launch (Singlewire/ InformaCast) that resulted in greatly enhanced safety and security notification to staff and community and improved response from teams.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies, developing new policies, regulations and procedures, and ensuring compliance with District policy, and state and federal statutes.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on students, staff and visitors.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased staff, student and visitor safety and well-being, increased student time in classrooms and increased efficiency and focus on medical needs in District Health Offices.
- Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication, focus on data and attention to achievement of targeted goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership to address areas of need regarding issues that affected District during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Tracked data and trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine goals and achieve results.
- Implemented innovative programs to improved health office efficiency and increase student time in classrooms.
- Reported results, achievements, concerns and issues to higher management with great detail.
- Monitored site and District safety committees and upheld all District and EOP regulations and practices by conducting on-site visits and observing safety drills.
- Established and implemented district-wide safety and security practices such as those found in Policy EECA-R Security/Surveillance.
Alhambra School District
Associate Superintendent
10.2015 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Developed policies and procedures that upheld high standards of excellence throughout District dealing with administrative procedures and practices in areas of administrator development and evaluation, safety and security, FERPA, health services and community outreach.
- Coordinated multiple cross-functional teams to address critical issues impacting student school management and performance.
- Managed budgetary allocations for optimal resource allocation, enabling achievement of strategic goals.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop strategies that addressed district-wide challenges and promoted student success
- Evaluated program effectiveness using quantitative metrics, adjusting strategies as needed to maximize results
- Advised school principals on best practices for leadership and management techniques that fostered positive work environments for staff members
- Streamlined operational processes for increased efficiency and cost savings in daily operations
Alhambra School District
Deputy Superintendent
10.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Improved response times by analyzing patrol routes and adjusting staffing levels accordingly.
- Mentored new recruits during their probationary period, offering guidance on policy adherence, tactical skills, and professionalism within the force.
- Maintained safety in high-stress situations by effectively diffusing conflicts and providing clear instructions.
- Served as a liaison between the Sheriff''s Office and other law enforcement agencies, working collaboratively on joint operations and intelligence-sharing initiatives.
Alhambra School District
Interim Superintendent
02.2007 - 08.2007
Job overview
- Lead District through 5-month transitional period following departure of Superintendent and through search and transition period of new Superintendent.
- Mentored and supported staff members through search and transition period.
- Served as both Interim Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources simultainiously.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning in preparation for new Superintendent.
- Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversaw daily District and Human Resources operations, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Maintained positive relationships Governing Board members, administrators and other stakeholders throughout transition period.
Alhambra School DistrictPhoenix, AZ
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
07.2010 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Supported recruitment efforts by screening resumes, conducting interviews, and providing input on candidate selection decisions.
- Collaborated on implementation of diversity and inclusion initiatives within organization.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between employees and management through regular check-ins, staff surveys and feedback opportunities.
- Enhanced company culture with initiatives such as team-building events and regular performance feedback sessions.
- Assisted in creation and development of nationally recognized staff well-being initiative.
Education
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Bachelor of Science from Education
05.2001
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Master of Arts from Educational Administration & Supervision
05.2001
Skills
Program coordination
Timeline
Director: Safety, Security and Health Services
Alhambra School District
07.2021 - Current
Deputy Superintendent
Alhambra School District
10.2017 - Current
Associate Superintendent
Alhambra School District
10.2015 - 07.2021
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
Alhambra School District
07.2010 - 07.2015
Interim Superintendent
Alhambra School District
02.2007 - 08.2007
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science from Education
05.2001
Arizona State University
Master of Arts from Educational Administration & Supervision
05.2001
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