Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director of Professional Development
Pasadena Independent School District
2024.01 - Current
Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy.
Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for Pasadena ISD.
Forge strong relationships with district leaders, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
Managed a diverse team, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Principal
Beverly Hills Intermediate School
2013.08 - 2024.01
Inspiring and promoting positive relationships with students, faculty and the community
Providing and creating a climate and culture that promotes and develops life-long learners.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
Assistant Principal
Beverly Hills Intermediate School
2009.01 - 2013.01
Experience overseeing the school operations and activities
Decisive and consistent in managing the disciplinary response to student behaviors
Effective and capable of communicating with teachers, parents and students.
Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
Peer Facilitator
Beverly Hills Intermediate School
2005.01 - 2009.01
Collaborated with educators and parents prior to ARD meetings, disaggregated student data, communicated effectively with parents and teachers, created and helped with behavior intervention plans, lead all ARD meetings, and helped with state assessments.
Teacher
Beverly Hills Intermediate School
1999.01 - 2005.01
Passionate about engaging students
Talented in using different teaching styles to reach all learners
Implemented a variety of teaching strategies.
Teacher
Piner Middle School
1997.01 - 1999.01
Performed all teaching and coaching duties
Committed to the social and academic growth of students and athletes.
Education
Master of Science in Educational Management -
University of Houston – Clear Lake
01.2009
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science -
Texas State University
01.1997
Skills
Creates a work family environment
Global Thinker
Ability to handle pressure / stress
Motivates / Engaging
Building Team Relationships
Goal Oriented Creative Thinker
Communicates with parents, students and staff effectively
Organized
Flexible / Adaptable
Solution Oriented
Community Engagement
Program Management
Strategic Planning
Budgeting and financial management
Leadership Awards
TMEA Distinguished Administrator 2018
Secondary Principal of the Year 2019-2020
Certification
Principal EC-12
Teacher
Leadership Highlights
Presented professional development to educational leaders from all over the state.
Conduct school evaluations to campuses in Texas to determine eligibility as a Texas School to Watch.
Act as a mentor to new district leaders in PISD
Be an active participant in the Aspiring Superintendent Academy with Region IV
Create a campus environment conducive to growing campus and district leaders.
High teacher retention of productive employees
Professional Philosophy
Inspire All Stakeholders To Do Their Personal Best
Timeline
Executive Director of Professional Development
Pasadena Independent School District
2024.01 - Current
Principal
Beverly Hills Intermediate School
2013.08 - 2024.01
Assistant Principal
Beverly Hills Intermediate School
2009.01 - 2013.01
Peer Facilitator
Beverly Hills Intermediate School
2005.01 - 2009.01
Teacher
Beverly Hills Intermediate School
1999.01 - 2005.01
Teacher
Piner Middle School
1997.01 - 1999.01
Master of Science in Educational Management -
University of Houston – Clear Lake
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science -
Texas State University
Principal EC-12
Teacher
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