Vanessa Avendano

• Facilitate instructional leadership for grades 6–12 through teacher coaching, data analysis, instructional planning, intervention systems compliance oversight, and campus operations.
• Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively reducing office referrals by 25%.
• Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms increasing teacher retention and coached teachers to 86% Proficient or higher on School Boost evaluations.
• Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance resulting in 97% ADA.

• Contributed to the campus "A" Rated status by facilitating differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs of students.
• Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning and classroom management techniques.
• Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication about student progress and academic achievements.
• Provided individualized support for struggling learners through targeted interventions and one-on-one tutoring sessions.

Additional Leadership Experience

• Curriculum Writer

• Course Leader

• Teacher Advisory Council Representative

• Grade Level Chair

• TEA STAAR Review Committee Member (8 Years)

• Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles resulting in 98% passing scores in Math, Reading, and Science including special education population all six years
• Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback to enhance academic growth.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment by managing approximately 20 incoming calls and emails per day.