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Thais Soto

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Results-oriented Education professional well-versed in project coordination, planning and execution. Known for driving initiatives that improve operations and enhance school programs. Proven ability to foster teamwork and adapt to evolving project needs with focus on achieving objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal & Curriculum Assessment Specialist

Amarillo ISD
07.2021 - Current
  • Lead several administrative initiatives delegated by the school District
  • Collaborate with 5-7 team members selected for committee assignments with quality deliverables
  • Develop discipline systems, monitor and maintain the safety and security of over 300 students
  • Communicate and facilitate professional development for 20 teachers along with coaching 7-10 teachers throughout the year
  • Supervise and evaluate educators monitoring the character development of students through SEL curriculum support

Instructional Specialist/Teacher Leader

Midland ISD
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Facilitate the development of mentees and contribute to the PLC with focus on student growth goals
  • Map curriculum guides within grade/content and lesson plan utilizing TEKS resource system, Lead4ward and data analysis
  • Plan and implement staff development and in-service training programs to enhance teachers knowledge and skills promoting high expectations in lesson planning, delivery and student engagement
  • Exceed goals and meet deadlines through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Communicate with parents, students and staff to provide feedback to enhance and support the education environment
  • Teach balanced literacy as the foundation to solid reading instruction
  • Promote high expectations requiring students to self assess and regularly reflect and respond to tracked data

Campus Curriculum Facilitator

Ector ISD
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • -Design, implement and manage successful professional development with the use of technology to meet District in-service demands for up to 700 ELAR teachers
  • Work closely with teachers 80% of time to prepare lesson materials, content, and tools to facilitate high student achievement
  • Collaborate with administration to evaluate teacher and student learning goals and needs to improve performance
  • Analyze testing data to regularly identify student learning gaps with response to intervention with tailored instructional practices
  • Plan and implement staff development biweekly to enhance knowledge and skills in instructional strategies to improve engagement
  • Participate in team meetings and meet individually with teachers

Assistant Principal

ECISD
07.2015 - 01.2017
  • Supervise and evaluate 25 teachers and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development
  • Oversee administrative functions such as campus orientation, registration and related activities
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies
  • Administer standardized tests to over 1500 students evaluating student performance and progress
  • Manage campus discipline by grade level or of 500 students
  • Monitor student behavior and enforce discipline policies
  • Performed monthly classroom evaluations to assess teaching strategies and effectiveness to provide feedback
  • Supported human resources aspects of campus leadership, including hiring, training, conflict resolution and disciplinary action in compliance with TEA legal guidelines and requirements
  • Assist in compliance effort for safety drills
  • Led CHAMPS, holding regular committee meetings
  • Complete other duties as assigned

Teacher

Midland And Amarillo ISD
10.2009 - 07.2015
  • Instruct students in core concepts in grades Pre- K, 1st, 4th and 6th grades
  • Implement instructional strategies to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
  • Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning goals
  • Develop classroom stations to support learning
  • Deliver guided reading and targeted phonics lessons
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504, ESL, & Special Education plans as part of inclusive classroom
  • Grade and evaluate student assignments and enter information into the grade book
  • Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior and positive reinforcement reward systems
  • Ensure student make 1 years growth or more having high academic expectations for learning

Education

Certificate - School Leadership And Management

Harvard School of Education
Cambridge, MA
08.2019

MBA - Business Administration

Franklin University
Columbus, OH
06.2015

Skills

  • Instructional Program Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Data Analysis
  • Professional Development & Coaching
  • Group Facilitation and Presentation
  • Event Coordination
  • Discipline and Classroom Management
  • Leading Teams
  • Education Technology
  • Google and Microsoft Systems
  • Project Planning
  • Project Development

Websites

Certification

  • Certified Principal K-12
  • Certified Business Education 6-12
  • Certified Special Education K-12
  • Elementary EC-4

Timeline

Assistant Principal & Curriculum Assessment Specialist

Amarillo ISD
07.2021 - Current

Instructional Specialist/Teacher Leader

Midland ISD
09.2020 - 07.2021

Campus Curriculum Facilitator

Ector ISD
01.2017 - 09.2018

Assistant Principal

ECISD
07.2015 - 01.2017

Teacher

Midland And Amarillo ISD
10.2009 - 07.2015

MBA - Business Administration

Franklin University

Certificate - School Leadership And Management

Harvard School of Education

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