Stephanie Parga
Manor,TX
Summary
I am an experienced instructional leader currently transitioning from a school-based role, bringing with me a wealth of transferable skills in leadership, communication, pedagogy, curriculum, instruction, and strategic planning. My background in fostering team collaboration and driving performance positions me to contribute effectively in new and dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Leadership
Compass Rose Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Assistant Principal of Instruction (July 2021- July 2022), Leader in Residence (July 2022- July 2023) and Principal (July 2023- Present).
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training.
- Maintained frequent and regular communications with families through newsletters, social media, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Established solution-focused procedures and data-driven practices.
- Leveraged analytics to make data-driven and informed decisions about site operations.
Algebra 1 Teacher (online and In-person)
Austin Achieve Public Schools
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Translator
Great Minds
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Translated videos and captions from English to Spanish.
- Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
- Used professional knowledge of Math instruction to translate within context.
Teacher (Multiple Grades/subjects)
IDEA Public Charter School and Others
08.2011 - 05.2020
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
- Established solution-focused procedures and data-driven practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
06-2011
Skills
- Recruitment and hiring
- Schedule development
- Department organization
- Expectation setting
- Training and mentoring
- Priority management
- Processes and procedures
- Negotiation
- Financial Analysis
- Resource Allocation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Data-Driven Solutions
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructional Leadership
Compass Rose Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
Translator
Great Minds
09.2020 - 03.2021
Algebra 1 Teacher (online and In-person)
Austin Achieve Public Schools
07.2020 - 07.2021
Teacher (Multiple Grades/subjects)
IDEA Public Charter School and Others
08.2011 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
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