Roberta Casados
Placitas,NM
Summary
Dynamic school administrator with proven expertise in collaborative leadership, staff development, and emergency preparedness. Committed to enhancing student enrollment and retention through strategic planning and community engagement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
IEP Specialist
Cooperative Education Services
Albuquerque, NM
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for enhancing student enrollment and retention initiatives.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with educational standards and regulations in Special Education
- Streamlined administrative processes to improve efficiency in student services and support.
- Led professional development workshops for staff, focusing on best practices in education administration.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication to facilitate program effectiveness and resource sharing.
- Analyzed data to assess program outcomes and inform decision-making for future improvements.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to enhance educational offerings and outreach efforts.
- Managed daily school activities, overseeing scheduling, staffing, and facility maintenance tasks to ensure smooth operations.
- Served as liaison between parents and students.
- Streamlined school operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
- Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
- Set academic and behavioral standards for students.
- Recruited and hired amazing teachers to support Students receiving Special Education services.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by establishing strict safety protocols and emergency response plans.
- Handled disciplinary referrals with a calm, logical approach to student behavior.
- Maintained compliance with federal state regulations governing educational institutions ensuring the school''s good standing and reputation in the community.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to improve overall school performance metrics consistently over time.
- Attended annual meetings with special education and 504 students to represent needs of school district.
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development.
- Championed diversity initiatives within the school community to create an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Led professional development workshops for teachers, improving instructional techniques and classroom management skills across board.
Principal Albuquerque Public School Autism Center
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque, NM
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MDMaster of Arts -
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque,NMNo Degree - Registered Behavior Technician
Private Non Profit
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Collaborative leadership
- Community engagement
- Instructional leadership
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Training and mentoring
- Process improvements
- Special education
- Staff development
- Emergency preparedness
- Records management
- Educational staff supervision
- Teacher training
- School administration
- Qualitative research
- Student discipline
- Staff evaluation
Certification
Nationally Registered Behavior Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
IEP Specialist
Cooperative Education Services
08.2020 - Current
Principal Albuquerque Public School Autism Center
Albuquerque Public Schools
02.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
University of Maryland, College Park
Master of Arts -
University of New Mexico
No Degree - Registered Behavior Technician
Private Non Profit