MONICA LYONS
El Paso,Tx.
Summary
As a dynamic administrator and effective leader who is successful in driving large-scope initiatives and providing instructional leadership on day-to-day activity.
Unique interpersonal communication style enables collaboration well with others in the role of a creative manager. Utilizing experience in the classroom, leadership roles and technical expertise to facilitate the advancement of students and teachers. Motivated individual committed to maximizing learning opportunities in diverse and matrixed professional settings. Energetic and ambitious professional with several years of hands-on experience leading and mentoring. As a Art Teacher and SAM I'm compassionate, creative and effective with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Coach
Engage2learn
Portland, TX, TX
07.2021 - Current
- On-site and virtual Coaching professional growth and transforming daily practice, and using e2L coaching systems; guiding and instructing districts to implement structured systems
- Built collaborative partnerships with district stakeholders focused on personalized and authentic sustainable change
- Focused on support, encouragement, and celebrate growth while coaching best practices aligned to district goals
- Supported and guided Principals with their target improvement plan and aligning work with their T-Pess goals to ensure consistent growth
- Analyzed needs, established learning objectives and delivered professional development
- Analyzed needs, established learning objectives and delivered training programs and other education and development services.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Principal
El Paso ISD Guillen Middle School
Paso, TX
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Responsible for daily performance of 380 professionals
- Developed and implemented Target Improvement Plan to achieve
- Developed and implemented master schedules for teachers and students
- Ensuring all required credit courses do not conflict with minor courses and advanced academics courses
- Conducted Texas Teacher Evaluation and Texas Principal Evaluations that included performance reviews, goal setting and professional development
- Managed budget, allocated funding for instructional needs such as: tutors, instructional programs, testing, teacher substitutes, professional development, classroom needs, technology, social and emotional learning and overhead supplies
- Constructed cost estimates for various school projects and presented data to district leadership to obtain funding
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities
- Developed new initiatives that enhanced subject and grade leaders' ability to advance oversight and improve instruction in their demographic
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers
- Enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives
- Build productive relationships with parents of students facing social situations at school or at home
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and electiveness
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
Fine Arts Teacher
El Paso ISD, Burges High School
El Paso, TX
01.2011 - 04.2018
- Created learning environment that encouraged fine arts appreciation
- Identified students' creative needs and collaborated with other staff for fine arts development
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers
- Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach at-risk students
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances
- Held after school meetings and rehearsals in preparation for art shows
- Improved art program through consistent hard work and dedication
- Developed and promoted school's academic and creative reputation to align with overall strategic vision
- Taught art history and theory and delivered practical instruction on painting and drawing
- Served as advisor for extracurricular activities such as art clubs and camps
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Develop student art scholar's in Advanced placement in studio and art history/ Prepared students for AP test, with 95% passing rate
- Supported and prepared students for portfolio reviews for college admissions and scholarships
- Developed State and National award winning artist.
Assistant Principal
Irvin High School
El Paso, TX
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Responsible for the daily performance of 45 professionals
- Instituted new procedures for teachers to track and monitor their students' academic progression
- Implemented Freshman orientation: created and managed master schedule for summer school
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
- Provided and briefed quarterly metrics to school and district leadership
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and
- Salary: 99,000 50 hours
- Salary:85,000 45 hours effectiveness
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons
- Mentored and guided teachers in their career progression by instituting career counseling and providing professional growth classes.
Student Activities Manager
Burgess High School
El Paso, TX
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Improved recreational programming for all school activities
- Developed and led School leadership programs through student council, ensured student leadership built relationships with student body, executed special program events, developed school improvements systems and provided teacher celebrations
- Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of all campus events
- Administered First Aid and CPR to participants in distress
- Led efforts to conceive, develop and execute thematically aligned entertainment programming
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficient
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth campus activity operations
- Planned and managed all activities associated with senior graduation and graduation events events.
Fine Arts Teacher
Valley View Middle School
El Paso, TX
07.1994 - 07.1999
- Created learning environment that encouraged fine arts appreciation
- Identified students' creative needs and collaborated with other staff for fine arts development
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Engaged in corrective and disciplinary action when appropriate
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events
- Developed and promoted school's academic and creative reputation to align with overall strategic vision
- Stocked classroom with art supplies.
Teacher
Stemmons Elementary- DISD
Dallas, Tx
08.1992 - 05.1994
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student- centered learning
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12.1993
Master of Arts - Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2008
M.D - Administration And Management
Region 19
El Paso, TX08.2010
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Instructional Methods Development
- Student Activity Program Planning
- Positive Interactions
- Subject Research
- Classroom Observation
- Constructive Feedback
- Performance Coaching
- Student Organization Advising
- Gallery and Exhibit Preparation
- Teacher Training
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 369 staff members.
- Achieved High school graduation by completing strategic planning and execution with accuracy and efficiently
- El Paso Art Museum art teacher and lecturer
Certification
Certified egrow instructional coach
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Executive Coach
Engage2learn
07.2021 - Current
Principal
El Paso ISD Guillen Middle School
06.2019 - 06.2022
Assistant Principal
Irvin High School
04.2015 - 03.2018
Fine Arts Teacher
El Paso ISD, Burges High School
01.2011 - 04.2018
Student Activities Manager
Burgess High School
01.2011 - 04.2015
Fine Arts Teacher
Valley View Middle School
07.1994 - 07.1999
Teacher
Stemmons Elementary- DISD
08.1992 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
Master of Arts - Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
M.D - Administration And Management
Region 19
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