Rocio Valadez-Stevens
El Paso
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Assistant Principal
El Paso ISD
07.2023 - Current
- Supported the principal regarding staffing decisions by participating in interviews.
- Analyzed assessment data to identify patterns or trends that could inform instructional adjustments or interventions.
- Evaluated teacher performance through formal observations and constructive feedback sessions, promoting instructional excellence.
- Addressed parent concerns promptly, leading to increased satisfaction and trust in school leadership.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and effective teaching strategies.
- Monitored attendance trends closely, implementing targeted interventions to reduce chronic absenteeism rates among students.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built master schedule for the campus.
Elementary Assistant Principal
El Paso ISD
10.2019 - 07.2023
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
School Counselor
El Paso ISD
08.2011 - 10.2019
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Teacher
El Paso ISD
08.2006 - 06.2011
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Education
Master - Public Health
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Houston, TX12.1998
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.1992
Skills
- Team Player
- Effective Communication Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Responsible and Dependable
- Proactive Approach to Tasks
- Always Open to Learning & Growing
Certification
- Certified School Principal, Region 19 Education Service Center- 2017
- Certified School Counselor, Region 19 Education Service Center-2011
- Classroom Teacher
- Special Education (EC-12)-2009
- Generalist (4-8)-2007
- Bilingual Education Supplemental-Spanish (4-8)-2007
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Middle School Assistant Principal
El Paso ISD
07.2023 - Current
Elementary Assistant Principal
El Paso ISD
10.2019 - 07.2023
School Counselor
El Paso ISD
08.2011 - 10.2019
Teacher
El Paso ISD
08.2006 - 06.2011
- Certified School Principal, Region 19 Education Service Center- 2017
- Certified School Counselor, Region 19 Education Service Center-2011
- Classroom Teacher
- Special Education (EC-12)-2009
- Generalist (4-8)-2007
- Bilingual Education Supplemental-Spanish (4-8)-2007
Master - Public Health
University of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas At El Paso
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