Israel H. Carrera ************@*****.***
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professional profile
Dedicated individual maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and integrity. Excellent communicator with a proven success in project, departmental, and budget management. Demonstrating genuine concern for the welfare of the organization, colleagues, staff, and all stakeholders. Able to leverage available resources and advance organizations to the highest possible production.
Worked for public education for approximately 35 years and will be retiring at the end of May 2024. Excited to start my next career and working with people is a perfect fit. Working in education requires working with people, community, businesses, and upper management. The education field has provided me with many experiences that crossover to various aspects of business. Experienced in leading organizations and people, as my work experience below will testify to that truth.
Professional Experience
LAMESA ISD
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 2023 – 2024
TTES (Teacher Evaluation), STAAR, EOC, and IGC Texas Student Examinations, Student Discipline and PEIMS State Data System, Graduation, UIL Athletics and Activities.
DEL RIO CISD
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 2021 – 2023
Cabinet Member, Transportation, Facilities, Utilities, Operations, Security, Procurement and Bid Processes, Program Manager $25 Million Construction Projects, New Construction and Renovations, Liaison to Architects and Engineers, Monitor and Improve Construction Process
WACO ISD
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT 2017 – 2021
Challenge Academy (JJAEP), Wiley Opportunity Center (DAEP), Student Transfers, Hearing Appeals (DAEP/JJAEP & Parent), Chief of Police, Athletics, Facilities and Maintenance, Transportation, Child Nutrition Services, Warehouse, Construction, Capital Improvement Plan, Facilities Rental, Info Finder
DEL RIO CISD
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 2014 – 2017
Cabinet Member, Transportation, Facilities, Utilities, Operations, Security, Procurement and Bid Processes, Program Manager $25 Million Construction Projects, New Construction and Renovations, Liaison to Architects and Engineers, Monitor and Improve Construction Process
JAL ISD
SUPERINTENDENT 2010 – 2014
Personnel matters, School Board relations, Board Policy Recommendation and Enforcement, Budget and Expenditures, Media Relations, Staff Recruitment and Retention, Mission and Vision, FTE analysis and RIF, Leadership Meetings, Professional Development, Student Achievement, Staff Appointments, Discipline, and Termination, Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment, Community Relations, Collaborate with Employee Organizations, Custodian of Records
LAREDO ISD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2009 – 2010
Construction Processes, Oversee General and Sub-Contractors, Adherence to OSHA, Program Manager $117 Million Bond, Crisis Management, Child Nutrition, Facilities, Alternative Education, New Construction and Renovation, Operations, Transportation, Safety/Occupational Health, Student Hearings, Auditing and Compliance, Procurement/Bid Process, Plant Utilities, District Chief of Police
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Lamesa High School 2023 - 2024
Las Cruces Independent School District 2009 – 2009
Roswell Independent School District 2007 – 2009
McKinney Independent School District (4AP), (4P) 1998 – 2007
TEACHER, COACH
Dallas Independent School District 1998 – 1999
Royse City Independent School District 1997 – 1998
Bovina Independent School District 1996 – 1997
Eustace Independent School District 1994 – 1996
Kaufman Independent School District 1992 – 1994
Education and Certification
2001 Texas A&M Commerce MA Educational Admin. GPA: 3.75
1992 Texas A&M University Certification P.E./Health GPA: 3.78
1989 College of Southwest BA Liberal Arts GPA: 3.36
1986 New Mexico Junior College Associate Arts GPA: 3.17
References
Carlos Rios Superintendent (830) 719 – 5497
Ted Moore Superintendent (972) 415 – 8129
Keith Bausman Assistant Superintendent (806) 535 – 1226
David Ritchey Superintendent (325) 660 – 4670