Orlando J "Oj" Soto
Loganville,GA
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Gwinnett County Public Schools, excelling in organizational leadership and student achievement. Spearheaded innovative training programs and fostered strong relationships, driving school improvement. Expert in discipline management and mentoring, significantly enhancing teaching effectiveness and student learning environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Suwannee, GA
07.2015 - Current
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Attended conferences related to educational leadership or policy making.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
Director of Academic Support
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Suwannee, GA
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for mentors and mentees.
- Created monthly newsletters informing stakeholders about upcoming events related to the program.
- Conducted interviews with potential mentors and mentees to ensure they are suitable matches.
- Analyzed survey responses from participants in order to identify areas for improvement within the program.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop resources that can be used by mentors and mentees during their sessions.
- Managed budget allocations related to the program's operations, ensuring funds were allocated according to established guidelines.
- Managed donor databases, tracked donations, and generated reports on fundraising activities.
Education
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN06-2008
Master of Science - Integrating Technology in The Classroom
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC05-1996
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- School improvement
- Training and mentoring
- Confidence and determination
- Relationship building and networking
- Student achievement
- Discipline management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Presenter at ALAS - Association of Latin American Administrators and Superintendents
- Graduate of GCPS Aspiring Principal Program Cohort 13 - 2019
- Teacher of the year nominee- Grayson High School - 2004, 2005, 2006
- Gwinnett Daily Post - Tally Johnson Assistant Football Coach of the year - 2008
Certification
- Tier 2 Educational Leadership Certification - Ga Professional Standards Commission
- Spanish certification (P-12) - Ga Professional Standards Commission
Mission Field
- Lead Sunday School Teacher - First Baptist Church Loganville 2007-2024
- Sunday School Teacher - Sanctuary Baptist Church - Loganville 2001-2006
- Mission Trip #1 - Honduras - Lead translator - 2005
- Mission Trip #2 - Peru - Lead teacher - 2017 and 2018
- Foster Parents - 2009 - 2011
- Mens group coordinator - First Baptist Church Loganville 2017 - 2018
Timeline
Director of Academic Support
Gwinnett County Public Schools
09.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Principal
Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2015 - Current
Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Science - Integrating Technology in The Classroom
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Wofford College
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