Nadia M. Riggs
Houston,Texas
Summary
Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 15 years of campus leadership. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs, including PBIS. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as an advocate leader.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Principal
Macario Garcia Middle School
07.2022 - Current
- Monitor student behavior, enforce disciplinary rules, and devise systems to support positive student behavior.
- Oversaw implementation of MTSS; including PBIS, trauma informed care and Whole Child Referrals.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Conduct meetings to discuss campus data with staff and develop action steps to address concerns.
Summer School Principal
Stephen F. Austin High School
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and other system administrators to share information, develop plans, resolve conflicts, and maintain a positive culture and climate.
- Build and manage master schedule for three different programs: SSI, Remedial, and ESL Newcomer.
- Oversee expenditures, maintain fiscal control based on documented program needs, and accurately report financial information for supplemental pay for over 100 staff members.
- Establish techniques to ensure parent and community involvement.
- Interview, select, evaluate, and train high quality middle school staff.
Assistant Principal
Macario Garcia Middle School
01.2015 - Current
- Monitor student behavior, enforce disciplinary rules, and devise systems to support positive student behavior.
- Provide instructional leadership for the campus including analyzing data and developing plans to increase student achievement with the principal.
- Analyze available data for the development and implementation of campus specific staff development.
- Support the principal in defining the expectations for staff performance regarding instructional strategies, classroom management and communication with the public.
Science Instructional Specialist
O’Donnell Middle School
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Provide campus and district-wide staff trainings and professional development across contents.
- Departmental lead, team consultation and coaching; in reference to classroom performance.
- Conduct and facilitate Professional Learning (PLC’s) using varies protocols: Specifically Professional Practice and Student Work.
- Model proven classroom instructional techniques focusing on areas needing improvement.
- Interpret and analyze data on student knowledge for teacher comprehension and planning.
8th Grade Science Instructor
O’Donnell Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2010
- District Summer Language Institute (SLI) teacher and team leader.
- Determined appropriate student modifications for academic improvement based on individual needs
- Planned, evaluated, and adjusted as needed other interventions meant to address areas of concern by improving current systems utilized on campus.
Emergency Medical Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
01.2005 - 03.2008
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Intensive Care Unit Technician
West Oaks Medical Center
08.2002 - 01.2005
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status, telemetry and ventilator operation to promote stabilization.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Science and Mathematics Teacher
Allendale-Fairfax Middle School
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Coached basketball and volleyball.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Management
University of Houston- Clear Lake
Houston, TXM. Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction- Science Education
University of Houston
Houston, TXNo Degree - Nursing - 1st Year Completed
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TXBachelor of Science - Biology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SCSkills
- Education Administration
- Team Collaboration
- Mentoring and Training
- Project Management
- School Event Coordination
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Professional, Policy and Procedure Development
Certification
Principal (Grades EC-12), Texas
Science (Grades 4-8), Texas
English as a Second Language Supplemental (Grades 4-8), Texas
Timeline
Associate Principal
Macario Garcia Middle School
07.2022 - Current
Summer School Principal
Stephen F. Austin High School
03.2019 - 08.2019
Assistant Principal
Macario Garcia Middle School
01.2015 - Current
Science Instructional Specialist
O’Donnell Middle School
01.2010 - 01.2015
8th Grade Science Instructor
O’Donnell Middle School
01.2008 - 01.2010
Emergency Medical Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital
01.2005 - 03.2008
Intensive Care Unit Technician
West Oaks Medical Center
08.2002 - 01.2005
Science and Mathematics Teacher
Allendale-Fairfax Middle School
08.2000 - 05.2001
Master of Science - Educational Management
University of Houston- Clear Lake
M. Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction- Science Education
University of Houston
No Degree - Nursing - 1st Year Completed
Houston Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
College of Charleston
Principal (Grades EC-12), Texas
Science (Grades 4-8), Texas
English as a Second Language Supplemental (Grades 4-8), Texas
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