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Robert Marquez III

Robert Marquez III

Santa Monica,CA

Summary

With over a decade of experience in supporting academic administration functions, I am passionate about transforming school culture and achieving exemplary academic results for all learners. Enthusiastic and dedicated, I strive to make the lives of my coworkers and students better while helping all stakeholders reach their goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

New Horizons Charter Academy
07.2024 - Current
  • In first year, rose the school's overall median growth percentile by 40% compared to the previous year, as per NWEA growth reports.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • As per NWEA and Illuminate data projections, has the school on track to finish with their best CAASPP results since 2018.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment with a focus on blended learning.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Improved school culture through PBIS strategies and saw school suspension rate lower from the previous year.
  • Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
  • Spearheaded compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations, formulating the school's emergency procedures.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Developed comprehensive assessment systems to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
  • Managed school's Special Education department by tracking IEP minutes, coaching RSP teachers on Welligent, and serving as the primary administrator in IEP meetings.

Director of Instruction, PLC Lead Teacher

Everest Value School
07.2014 - 06.2024
  • As our charter’s chief academic strategist and primary professional developer, Everest's academic program achieved a perfect 10 rank in each of the past seven academic years, placing it among the top 200 schools out of 9000 CA institutions, as per CCSA’s Similar School’s Rank report
  • Taught and coached countless classes spanning K-8, that consistently ranked in the 90th-99th percentile in conditional growth on NWEA Math and Reading summative assessments
  • Led EVS middle school math program to a top 20 rank for four consecutive years on USC/Innovate Public Schools list of Best LA County Public Schools serving disadvantaged Latino students in math
  • Developed and enhanced standardized assessment procedures for EVS since 2014, resulting in consistent surpassing of LAUSD, California, and neighboring schools' SBAC results since 2016, via systematic data analysis that drove significant student achievement
  • Facilitated professional development sessions on math practices, language arts practices, classroom management, project-based learning, technology integration, formative/summative assessments, and metacognition
  • Developed a rubric-based schoolwide self-study program that gauges teacher and faculty proficiency in classroom management, differentiated instruction, critical thinking, and students with special needs strategies
  • Oversaw K-8 faculty progress towards mastering Common Core State Standards in English and Mathematics
  • Led or assisted in writing school documents for LAUSD oversight, WASC Certification, and various grants
  • Managed restorative justice projects with students from K-8 and handled school disciplinary matters via PBIS strategies geared to build character
  • Coached approximately 20 Kinder to 8th Grade teachers on classroom management, multi-subject content instruction, project-based learning, and critical thinking strategies

4th and 5th Grade Teacher

Downtown Value School
08.2010 - 06.2014
  • From 2011-2014, had the highest standardized testing results on both the ELA and Math CST amongst all DVS teachers through utilizing data-driven instruction, goal-tracking, and project-based learning strategies with students
  • Led the 5th grade ELA and Math academic team while raising 11,000 dollars for our field trip to Catalina Island
  • Coached students to develop self-esteem, goal setting, and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, collaboration, and communication strategies
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom.
  • Enhanced parent-teacher communication through regular updates, conferences, and detailed progress reports.

Education

School Administration Credential - Urban Education

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05-2025

Masters in Urban Education Administration - Urban Education

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
05-2012

Bachelor of Arts - English, Political Science

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
05-2010

Skills

  • Instructional leadership
  • Operational oversight
  • IEP development
  • Student engagement
  • Teaching faculty collaboration
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Educational program design
  • Mentorship development
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Blended learning

Timeline

Assistant Principal

New Horizons Charter Academy
07.2024 - Current

Director of Instruction, PLC Lead Teacher

Everest Value School
07.2014 - 06.2024

4th and 5th Grade Teacher

Downtown Value School
08.2010 - 06.2014

School Administration Credential - Urban Education

University of Southern California

Masters in Urban Education Administration - Urban Education

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor of Arts - English, Political Science

University of San Francisco

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