Xenos Novoa
Franklin Square,NY
Summary
Experienced educational leader with more than 24 years in Catholic and public education, including over a decade as Assistant Principal and Dean of Students. Proven success in student discipline, school safety, attendance management, faculty collaboration, crisis response, and community engagement. Dedicated to fostering a culture of accountability, compassion, academic excellence, and student growth while building strong partnerships among students, families, faculty, and community stakeholders.
Overview
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Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal / Dean of Students
St. Francis Preparatory School
01.2014 - 06.2026
- Lead student discipline and restorative intervention programs for a school community of more than 2,500 students.
- Collaborate with counselors, parents, faculty, and support staff to implement equitable disciplinary practices focused on student growth and accountability.
- Supervise Attendance and Medical Offices, ensuring efficient operations and timely communication with families.
- Coordinate school-wide emergency preparedness, including fire, lockdown, shelter-in-place, and evacuation drills.
- Implemented an options based response to an active shooter scenario.
- Manage safety and security operations while working closely with security personnel and local agencies to maintain a safe learning environment.
- Serve as a key member of the administrative leadership team responsible for student conduct, school climate, and operational decision-making.
- Implemented a keyless entry system to improve faculty access to the building and faculty sign in protocol.
Physical Education Teacher
St. Francis Preparatory School
01.2014 - 06.2026
- Designed and delivered engaging physical education curriculum for grades 9–12.
- Integrated technology into instruction through iPad implementation and digital learning initiatives.
- Served as Technology Facilitator and Teacher Leader, providing faculty training and support.
- Assisted with admissions, student recruitment, and prospective family outreach.
- Developed student-athletes through coaching and mentorship, emphasizing leadership, teamwork, and character development.
Adjunct Professor • Cooperating Teacher • Field Supervisor
Queens College
09.2004 - 06.2014
- Mentored twenty-eight Teacher Candidates over ten years; specifically focused on goal attainment through personal development planning; helped in final preparation before entering the workforce, worked on lesson and unit planning, assisted in rubric development.
Head Freshman Football Coach • Assistant Junior Varsity Football Coach
St. Francis Preparatory School
08.1995 - 06.2014
- Head freshman football coach for 8 years. Supervised all day to day and preseason activities and supervised five assistant coaches.
- Served as an assistant Junior Varsity Coach for eleven years; developed offseason weight training and cardiovascular training programs, aided in game strategy and planning.
Physical Education Teacher
Newcomers High School
01.2001 - 09.2001
- English as a Second Language methodologies incorporated into daily lessons, developed rubrics, for individual skills, and used authentic assessment to gage student development and performance.
- Used cooperative learning techniques to promote peer interaction.
- Creatively used limited space to ensure a high percentage of time on task for the students.
- Experience teaching Health to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.
- Gained experience in team teaching with several colleagues.
Education
Advanced Certificate - School Building Leadership
St. John’s University
06-2023
Master of Science - Physical Education
Queens College
02-2008
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Queens College
06-2001
Skills
- Fluent in speaking and writing Spanish
Certification
- New York State School Building Leader (SBL)
- New York State Physical Education Certification
- Advanced Certificate in School Building Leadership, St. John’s University (2023)
Timeline
Assistant Principal / Dean of Students
St. Francis Preparatory School
01.2014 - 06.2026
Physical Education Teacher
St. Francis Preparatory School
01.2014 - 06.2026
Adjunct Professor • Cooperating Teacher • Field Supervisor
Queens College
09.2004 - 06.2014
Physical Education Teacher
Newcomers High School
01.2001 - 09.2001
Head Freshman Football Coach • Assistant Junior Varsity Football Coach
St. Francis Preparatory School
08.1995 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Queens College
Master of Science - Physical Education
Queens College
Advanced Certificate - School Building Leadership
St. John’s University
LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- 24+ years in secondary education
- 11+ years as Assistant Principal / Dean of Students
- School Building Leadership Certification
- Extensive experience in student discipline and restorative practices
- School safety and emergency management leadership
- Attendance and student services administration
- Faculty supervision and mentoring
- Admissions and enrollment support
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Athletic leadership and coaching experience
HONORS AND RECOGNITION
- · Distinguished Service Award, Saint Francis Preparatory School
- · Catholic High School Football League Board of Governors Inductee