Sherrie Aland
Las Cruces,US
Summary
Professional Educator, Assistant Principal with proven expertise in teaching, curriculum development, supervision, and program development. Strengths include student discipline and family communications, developing creative curricula, scheduling, building operations, and creating favorable learning environments for students and teachers. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful partnerships with community education institutions. Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 23 years of experience as Educational Leader. Exercises honed competencies in development, implementation and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as advocate leader.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Zia Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Observed, supervised, and evaluated teachers and staff to further the school's vision of excellence
- Oversaw special education department, building operations and classified staff, safety and operations
- Assisted with curriculum development, instructional strategies, master scheduling, and creating an environment conducive to learning
- Facilitated professional development experiences for faculty to support excellence throughout the school
- Created and maintained lasting, meaningful partnerships with community education institutions, ranging from private to non-profit to higher education
- Supervised daily operations of school and address areas of improvement
- Spearheaded a school-wide initiative to integrate technology in the classroom, which led to a 100% teacher adoption rate and a measurable improvement in student engagement across all grades within one academic year.
Administrative Teacher Lead
Onate High School
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted with management of the school's fiscal operation, including securing appropriate state, federal, and local monies
- Ensured that the needs of all students of all demographics including special education, ELL, and low-income (MLSS & Yazzi-Martinez v. New Mexico)
- Maintained effective systems and structures in the school to ensure orderliness and compliance with all state laws and regulations (special education, faculty relations, student discipline, etc.)
- Participated in budget allocated to their assigned grade levels, both administrative and academic
- Evaluated teacher performance in accordance with NMPED, NEA and district policy
- Streamlined teacher evaluation processes by integrating NMPED and NEA guidelines with district policy, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of performance assessments for over 100 teachers, thereby improving instructional quality and student outcomes.
High School Teacher and Program Director
Las Cruces Public Schools, Onate High School
01.2000 - 06.2016
- Taught classes in various content area to students in grades 9-12
- Taught English, Media, Theatre and Dance
- Developed a comprehensive cross-disciplinary curriculum in Theatre Arts, English Language Arts, Media, and Dance, boosting student engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Management and Development
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Double Major and Minors -Communications, Public and Human Relations -Minor in English -Theatrical Arts (Directing and Management) -Minor in Biology
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05.2000
Skills
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Faculty Support
- Student and Parent Relations
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Discipline Management
- Instructional Leadership
- Budget Development
- Program Evaluation
Certification
- Licensed New Mexico Educational Administrator
- Licensed New Mexico Teacher
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Zia Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2023
Administrative Teacher Lead
Onate High School
01.2016 - 12.2018
High School Teacher and Program Director
Las Cruces Public Schools, Onate High School
01.2000 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Educational Management and Development
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science - Double Major and Minors -Communications, Public and Human Relations -Minor in English -Theatrical Arts (Directing and Management) -Minor in Biology
Weber State University
- Licensed New Mexico Educational Administrator
- Licensed New Mexico Teacher
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