Stephanie Nieto
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Versatile and motivational leader who facilitates quality improvements in all academic and organizational processes. Adept in communication and school improvement with key strengths in special programs and instruction for all students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Adminstrator
Albuquerque Public Schools Administration
Albuquerque, New Mexico
07.2023 - Current
- Crafted established guidelines and systems, ensuring effective processes and procedures.
- Provide instructional leadership to staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices, and professional growth.
- Manage budgeting process for school operations, including personnel hiring, supplies procurement, and facility improvements.
- Oversee compliance with state and federal laws related to education programs, student rights, and safety regulations.
- Direct the implementation of district initiatives, such as the Response to Intervention program, the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system, and the 1, 1 technology integration plan.
Instructor
University of New Mexico, NM
Albuquerque, NM
01.2010 - Current
- Courses within the Special Education Department.
- Spring 2023- Just finished teaching Special Education 407/507: Collaboration for Inclusive Education.
Executive Director of Language and Culture
Santa Fe Public Schools
Santa Fe, NM
07.2022 - 07.2023
- State and Federal compliance for all schools for Bilingual Education and Title III.
- Oversee Bilingual/Multicultural and Title III Funding
- Supports 28 schools with instructional materials and supports for the 389 Newcomers to SFPS and all students in program (3500 ELs and 2089 in bilingual program).
- Supports 10 bilingual schools with curriculum alignment and articulation to support their emergent bilinguals K-12.
- Collaborates with various departments to support schools and their administration, staff and students.
- Creates and supports professional development opportunities that align with district and department goals.
- Created a data collection tool for learning walks in bilingual classrooms. Facilitated conversations with administration at each school about instructional best practices and next steps for professional development.
Administrator
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Rio Rancho, NM
07.2015 - 07.2022
- Assistant Principal for 2 years and Principal for 5 years.
- Elementary and Secondary Experience
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Supported 9 Special Education District classrooms.
- Placed and mentored student teachers in the dual license program from the University of New Mexico at my elementary school.
- Strategically used the NMDASH 90 Day Plan and data to drive site budget and instructional decisions.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate all staff.
Special Education Instructional Leader
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Rio Rancho, NM
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Served as the LEA for the district.
- Scheduled and facilitated all IEP meetings for the school.
- Started the first Social Communication Skills class for the district.
- Implemented professional development to improve performance and productivity.
- Ensured that teachers were progress monitoring goals and objectives and using data to drive instruction.
- Worked with ancillary staff in supporting the needs of all students at the school.
Educator
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Rio Rancho, NM
08.2004 - 05.2013
- Taught Kindergarten Inclusion, ESL, Reading Recovery, 1st grade & 2nd grade Inclusion and 5th grade small group.
- Program Support Specialist for Special Education. Worked with students K-5 as an interventionist and supported teachers within their classrooms with classroom management and instruction.
Education
PhD Candidate- All course work completed - SE: Diversity, Instruction & Behavior Supports
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMLevel IIIB Administrative License -
New Mexico Highlands University
Rio Rancho2011
Master of Arts - SE: Severe Disabilities& Intellectual Disabilities
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM2006
Bachelor of Science - Elem/SE/TESOL
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM2004
Skills
- Communication and Building Relationships
- Curriculum Planning
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Supervision & Leadership
- Planning & Organizing
- Special Education Programming and Planning
- Title III and BMEP
- Instructional Leadership
- Administrative Staff Coordination
- Performance Evaluations
- Program Analysis
- Fiscal Management
Additional Information
- Successful Participant | 07/2022 CES- Aspiring Superintendents Academy
- Administrative Representative| 10/2020 UNM COE Curriculum Advisory Committee
- Board of Directors | 01/2016 Alta Mira Specialized Family Services
Timeline
Adminstrator
Albuquerque Public Schools Administration
07.2023 - Current
Executive Director of Language and Culture
Santa Fe Public Schools
07.2022 - 07.2023
Administrator
Rio Rancho Public Schools
07.2015 - 07.2022
Special Education Instructional Leader
Rio Rancho Public Schools
08.2013 - 06.2015
Instructor
University of New Mexico, NM
01.2010 - Current
Educator
Rio Rancho Public Schools
08.2004 - 05.2013
PhD Candidate- All course work completed - SE: Diversity, Instruction & Behavior Supports
University of New Mexico
Level IIIB Administrative License -
New Mexico Highlands University
Master of Arts - SE: Severe Disabilities& Intellectual Disabilities
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science - Elem/SE/TESOL
University of New Mexico
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