Michael Ybarra
educational administrator
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Experienced Vice Principal familiar with managing schedules, personnel, budget management, ASB/student activities and events, athletics, alternative programs, and currently providing administrative leadership over an Activities Department at a large comprehensive high school. Demonstrated knowledge of effective recordkeeping and reporting. 25 Years in the AVUHSD, with 7 years as classified employee, 9 years as an educational school counselor, and 9 years in educational administration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal
Antelope Valley Union High School District
Lancaster, CA
07.2016 - Current
- Currently administrative leader for Special Education Department with over 60 employees
- Experience in Alternative programs/Athletics/Activities/ASB/Special Education
- Oversite of transportation, ASB/Activities/Athletics budgeting and spending
- Interpreted district mandates and translated into actionable policies.
- Maintained records for school, district, state, and federal requirements.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Worked with teachers to evaluate policies and enact improvements.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Administered school budget and tracked expenses.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Oversaw scheduling, orientation, and other support areas.
High School Counselor
Antelope Valley Union High School District
Lancaster, CA
07.2007 - 06.2016
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Campus Security Supervisor
Antelope Valley Union High School District
Lancaster, CA
03.2000 - 07.2007
- Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
- Documented safety and security incidents using preset guidelines and methods.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development programs to maintain updated knowledge of security procedures and technologies.
- Obtained CPR, First Aid and various certifications in preparation for on-campus emergencies.
- Improved knowledge of security services available to students and campus personnel by participating in workshops and security trainings.
Education
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Brandman University
Irvine, CA06.2016
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Brandman University
Irvine, CA05.2011
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA05.2008
Skills
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Policy development and enforcement
- Common Core learning standards
- Academic administration
- Student achievement
- Relationship building and networking
- Human resources
- Process improvements
- Community engagement
- Team Building
- Multitasking ability
- Budget creation
- Schedule organization
- Discipline management
- Multitasking
- Organizational leadership
- Policy and procedure development
- Student and parent relations
- Discipline
- School community relations
Timeline
Vice Principal
Antelope Valley Union High School District
07.2016 - Current
High School Counselor
Antelope Valley Union High School District
07.2007 - 06.2016
Campus Security Supervisor
Antelope Valley Union High School District
03.2000 - 07.2007
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Brandman University
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Brandman University
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
University of La Verne
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