Tori Austin
San Antonio
Summary
Senior executive with deep expertise in organizational leadership and strategic planning. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing operations, and leading high-performing teams. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Skilled in financial management, project oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Known for reliability, effective communication, and ability to navigate complex challenges.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Executive Director
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance district employee appraisal
- Developed and implemented district-wide processes and protocols to improve appraisal program effectiveness.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align resources with organizational goals and priorities.
- Led development and annual review of the district Teacher Incentive Allotment initiative
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring optimal allocation of funds for assigned programs.
- Analyzed data trends to inform decision-making and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance staff capabilities and performance.
- Transformed department culture by anchoring department practices to a customer-centric focus
- Increased company efficiency by streamlining internal processes and implementing project management strategies.
- Develop and facilitate professional leaning in the areas of coaching, conflict management, appraisal processes/practices, and appraisal system support
Director
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
04.2017 - 01.2022
- Led the development and implementation of performance-based compensation structure, the Master Teacher Initiative
- Led District MTSS Program including program guidance, professional learning, and compliance related to Intervention Plans and PEIMS reporting for At-Risk students.
- Coordinated with Accountability, Research, Evaluation, and Testing Office in the development of district and campus performance objectives.
- Coordinated and monitored the development and Implementation of Accelerated Improvement Plans at the campus level.
- Monitored policy and administrative regulations and recommended changes as needed to support complance
Executive Director
Judson ISD
San Antonio, TX
06.2015 - 04.2017
- Supervised and coordinated curricular/instructional improvement initiatives, data management/analysis and professional development for the core subject areas of math, science, social studies, reading/language arts, and English/language arts for grades Pre- Kindergarten through 12 grades
- Supervised subject area coordinators, and specialists, directing instructional support services for over 25 campuses and 100 administrators and instructional staff
- Consulted with and provided professional development to campus leadership and instructional staff including, but not limited to, principals, assistant principals, counselors, lead teachers, classroom teachers, RtI facilitators, and co-teachers to ensure a consistent and effective instructional program
- Coordinated and monitored all phases of the district’s Transforming the Future Strategic Planning Process, working directly for the superintendent, including education summits, community surveys, action teams, focus groups, and annual strategic design teams
Field Service Agent
Education Service Center, Region 20
San Antonio, TX
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed and delivered clear and strong two-way communication with internal and external clients.
- Provided assistance to district planning teams in identifying resources to support district efforts.
- Provided leadership and direction in the design, delivery, implementation and evaluation of programs and services that support the strategic transformation process for districts.
- Provided leadership and support in district financial and budget planning
- Analyzed actions of the State Board of Education and defined specific implications for districts.
- Designed and delivered school board training to address state requirements and the needs of local districts.
Coordinator
Education Service Center, Region 20
San Antonio, TX
08.2006 - 06.2013
Educational Specialist
Education Service Center, Region 20
San Antonio, TX
06.1998 - 07.2006
Teacher
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
08.1992 - 06.1998
Education
Master of Science - Urban School Leaderhip
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX08-2026
Master of Science - Public School Administration
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2016
Master of Arts - Adult & Higher Education
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-1999
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-1990
Skills
- Strategic Communication and Facilitation
- Organizational development
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Human resources management
- Innovation management
- Leadership development
- Strategic Planning and Project Management
- Relationship building
- Operational planning
Timeline
Sr. Executive Director
San Antonio ISD
01.2022 - Current
Director
San Antonio ISD
04.2017 - 01.2022
Executive Director
Judson ISD
06.2015 - 04.2017
Field Service Agent
Education Service Center, Region 20
06.2013 - 06.2015
Coordinator
Education Service Center, Region 20
08.2006 - 06.2013
Educational Specialist
Education Service Center, Region 20
06.1998 - 07.2006
Teacher
San Antonio ISD
08.1992 - 06.1998
Master of Science - Urban School Leaderhip
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Master of Science - Public School Administration
Texas A&M University
Master of Arts - Adult & Higher Education
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Indiana University, Bloomington