Rhiannon Villanueva
Corpus Christi
Summary
Instructional leader with 9+ years of teaching experience and a proven record of advancing student achievement, mentoring novice teachers, and aligning instruction to district initiatives. Recognized as Campus Teacher of the Year (2019–2020, 2023–2024) and awarded Exemplary Teacher Designation. Skilled in curriculum alignment, MTSS implementation, and professional development facilitation. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Educational Administration to transition into an assistant principal or leadership role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher / Grade Level Team Lead
Menger Elementary, CCISD
01.2016 - Current
- - Directed campus-wide professional learning, improving instructional routines and teacher effectiveness by 25%.
- - Analyzed assessment data to drive instruction, leading to a 15% increase in grade-level proficiency.
- - Selected as District Level Mentor Trainer, attend Lead4Ward Train the Trainer Mentor Teacher training, led district New Teacher Orientation training, mentored 20+ novice teachers and student teachers, reducing attrition rates and ensuring 100% job placement post-graduation.
- - Facilitated co-teaching with new teachers, reducing classroom disruptions by 20% and strengthening lesson integration.
- - Provided input on campus improvement initiatives, positively impacting student outcomes and staff collaboration.
Environmental Manager & Facility Security Officer
Kiewit Offshore Services
01.2012 - 01.2015
- - Supervised 18 personnel and ensured environmental and security compliance for a facility of 5,000 employees.
Assistant Chief of Inspections & Port State Control Chief
U.S. Coast Guard
01.2006 - 01.2012
- - Supervised 40+ personnel and coordinated 1,000+ vessel inspections annually, improving efficiency by 25%.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Marine & Environmental Science
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
New London, CTSkills
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum standards alignment
- Data-driven decision making
- Professional learning community facilitation
- Peer teaching support
- Implementation of MTSS strategies
- Technology implementation
Certification
- Texas Teacher Certification (EC–6, Generalist)
- Exemplary Teacher Designation (Teacher Incentive Allotment)
- Texas Reading Academy; LETRS Training; SMART Ambassador
- English as a Second Language Certification (ESL)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Teacher / Grade Level Team Lead
Menger Elementary, CCISD
01.2016 - Current
Environmental Manager & Facility Security Officer
Kiewit Offshore Services
01.2012 - 01.2015
Assistant Chief of Inspections & Port State Control Chief
U.S. Coast Guard
01.2006 - 01.2012
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Marine & Environmental Science
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
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