Diversity Equity & Inclusion Specialist K-12 Principal, Educator

Angelique Acevedo-Barrón, Ph.D.

*** ***** ******** ******, ********, CO 80228

303-***-**** (Cell); Email: adho4p@r.postjobfree.com

Native American (Huichol-Chol Maya, Mescalero Apache), Hispanic

Key Skills:

Servant Leadership style that emphasizes trust, empathy, and collaboration with the objective of serving others to enhance their growth, nurture their capacity as well as broaden their sense of teamwork and community;

Bilingual Bi-Literate: English/Spanish;

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist;

Innovative and respected team player who draws on the potential of others to create collaborative high performing teams and work environments that build capacity to maximize performance;

Skilled in establishing growth and improvement in performance levels through rigorous data analysis, strategic planning, targeted progress monitoring and inclusive relationship building;

Culturally competent, results driven communicator, negotiator and problem solver who honors and values all perspectives to build community, trust and collective responsibility;

A Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction emphasizing Culturally Responsive Teaching, social-emotional and behavioral strategies and interventions;

A strong portfolio of educational publications, seminars, presentations, gallery exhibitions and grant awards;

Mentor, instructional coaching and leadership experience;

Active parent and community liaison;

Extensive university level expertise in Teacher Education Pre-Service Programming;

Highly skilled in teacher evaluation, progress monitoring, data team development, Professional Learning Community (PLC) approaches, academic and social-emotional accommodations, Special Education policy and procedures, student discipline, Restorative Justice protocols, Mental Health support structures, truancy, attendance interventions, suspensions, progressive discipline and program dismissals;

Specialist in Section 504 and Office of Civil Rights decorum;

Accomplished action researcher skilled in Curriculum and Instruction, Diversity and Inclusion Education, data and statistical analysis;

FEMA and Crisis Management skilled;

Skilled in online platforms and blended education, google classroom, Zoom and computer applications including Microsoft Word, Power point, Outlook, Google sheets, Google docs, etc.;

Education:

-Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum & Instruction University of Denver, Denver, CO

-Principal Licensure, University of Phoenix, Lone tree, Colorado

-K-12 Art Education Certification, Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO

-Master of Arts Fine Art, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

-Bachelor of Fine Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

-Principal License – Professional (State of Maryland)

-Principal License – Professional (State of Colorado)

-Master Teacher License in K-12 (State of Colorado)

-National Board for Professional Teacher Standards Teacher Certification (NBCT)

-AVID College Readiness District Director

-Behavioral Redirection & Social-emotional Training for Trainers

-FEMA Certified

-Restorative Justice Training for Trainers

Recognitions:

- Nominated Maryland Association Secondary School Principals, Principal of the Year – February 2019

- MSDE State Board of Judges for Maryland Teacher of the Year - 2019

- Jeffco Wayne Carle Award for Outstanding Contributions to Diversity & Equity

- Salute to Service Volunteer Award - Veterans of Foreign Wars for Colorado

- Ambassador Award for Outstanding Professional Community Outreach for the

Jefferson County Administrators Association (JCAA)

-Outstanding Institution of the Year for Multicultural Education - National Association of Multicultural Education Award – 2011

-National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification

-Value Award – Jefferson County Award for excellence in creating and “providing settings and situations,” where school personnel feel honored and valued

-Board Member for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

-Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award for excellence in teaching

-Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award for excellence in teaching

-Disney American Teacher Award National Visual Arts Educator of the Year

-Western Regional National Art Education Association Art Educator Award

-Colorado Art Educator of the Year

Career Details:

Retired: 8/1/2020

Principal: 2019-2020

Employer: Prince George’s County Public Schools – Phyllis E Williams Spanish Immersion School, 9601 Prince Place Upper Marlboro, MD. 20747

Responsibilities:

Build capacity of staff and community in blended online teaching and learning in order to continue school culture, maintain school operations, maintain school academic focus and provide distance learning academic excellence for the students and community;

Build capacity and proficiency of staff with technology especially cloud-based educational tools (e.g. Google Apps for Education, PowerSchool, Learning Management Systems, Google Drive, etc.).

Manage site based Human Resource related activities for the school district;

Support Mental Health support team, Special Education, ELL, Section 504 and all Special program structures for students with varied abilities and their families including service provider and community outreach;

Create and facilitate virtual and in person Diversity, Equity & Inclusion trainings for staff and stakeholders on diversity awareness, bias and cultural competency etc. in a variety of formats (roundtable discussions, traditional "stand and deliver" talks, hands-on workshops), to develop and maintain a culturally competent work force and community;

Recruit, hire and retain a quality workforce that aligns with school and district needs and requirements;

Assist Human Resources and Employee relations in conflict mediation, performance and conduct investigations including harassment, discrimination, etc., allegations and behavioral concerns between and among employees, and community;

Create and facilitate professional development on conflict resolution and restorative practices for staff;

Gather and evaluate academic, social emotional and intervention programmatic data to develop, monitor and implement recurring and special report requirements;

Ensure that administrative practices and procedures used throughout the school and front office are consistent and in line with county and state requirements;

Develop, articulate and implement a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the district, school and community;

Evaluate, processes, and makes recommendations for effective organizational change at the school level;

Manage politically and legally sensitive district, student and staff data and information;

Ensure a culturally responsive work environment that supports the needs of the community and stakeholders;

Provide instructional leadership for the alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment through the purposeful observation, coaching, mentoring and evaluation of teachers, staff and Assistant Principal;

Develop an approach to improve and maintain a positive culture for learning that capitalizes on multiple aspects of cultural diversity to meet the needs of all students, community and staff;

Build professional learning communities to nurture and sustain a culture of continuous improvement through instructional programming that accelerates student achievement;

Analyze and resolve problems with/among staff and community; addressed and resolved concerns and issues with activities in the school community;

Coordinate meetings for interventions with students, parents, staff and stakeholders;

Coordinate meetings and trainings for staff, community and stakeholders; Prepare briefing materials; compile background information; prepare agendas; secure meeting locations, notify participants of dates, locations, accommodations, meeting requirements and objectives;

Exercise initiative, tact and good judgment in dealing with others;

Support, monitor and manage Spanish Immersion Academic Programming;

Support, manage and monitor recruitment, hiring and educator support structure for international teachers and support staff;

Support, monitor and manage a school operational calendar that allows time for faculty and staff collaboration and reflection in a school culture focused on rigorous learning for all students;

Ensure efficient management of school operations and resources for a safe and effective learning environment;

Collaborate with families, community members and external partnerships;

Respond to diverse community needs and interests by mobilizing community resources;

Seek and engage in professional activities that foster leadership development to build the capacity of the Assistant Principal and aspiring leaders as well as mentor and coach students, staff and community members on leadership paths;

Foster innovative thinkers who can help achieve the vision and mission of the school and school district;

Demonstrate integrity, fairness, mutual respect, and high ethical standards;

Work cooperatively and interact positively with students, staff and community exercising courtesy and discretion;

Research educational interventions for implementation;

Serve as a role model for staff, students and community;

Comply with all Board of Education Policies, Administrative Procedures and operating protocols;

Generate school improvement goals with short and long-range benchmarks that correlate with the district focus on College and Career Readiness;

Develop and implement teacher, staff and student responsibility documents including a handbook and code of conduct guide;

Support the grade change, discipline, attendance and program dismissal appeal boards;

Be active and present at school functions, events and community exchanges;

Review and monitor school facility operations and maintenance;

Align resources with school and community needs;

Assist the Budget Manager with financial planning in a fiscally responsible manner;

Review, approve and monitor Department and program budgets, leave requests, pay approval and building usage contract funds;

Generate and maintain the School Based Budgeting document, allocation of discretionary funds, and the funds proposal for the Principal’s checkbook;

Lead, train, supervise, manage and support school departments, curriculum, instruction and extra-curricular structures, policies, procedures, and protocols;

Support, develop and monitor rolling agendas for Instructional Council, Achievement Steering Committee, Collaborative Planning and Department Chairs to ensure productive planning, implementation, evaluation and assessment of curricular initiatives and programming;

Support, develop and implement programming, progress monitor interventions, academic initiatives and school district directives;

Supervise and ensure the overall integrity of the multitude of options and projects in the Spanish Immersion programming;

Ensure communication systems and information sharing for a culture of preparedness;

Ensure efficient management of school operations and resources for a safe and effective learning environment;

Respond to diverse community needs by mobilizing community resources in times of emergency;

Coordinate preparedness exchanges between the school, law enforcement and local inter-governmental constituencies to assess the adequacy of school safety preparedness program initiatives and activities;

Educate faculty, staff, students, families, and stakeholders on the risks facing a community and provide professional development in achieving and maintaining a culture of preparedness around crisis intervention for youth, pressure point control tactics, behavioral interventions etc.;

Support, develop and implement safety and preparedness programming, to ensure compliance with the district and county strategic plan;

Ensure compliance with all local, State, Federal laws, regulations, codes, policies and procedures relevant to social-emotional support structures, school safety and tier1 and tier2 strategy interventions;

Serve on a variety of committees and working groups to ensure quality control of educational programs for students and the community;

Support and maintain an active Parent-Teacher Organization and community stakeholder constituency;

Create, implement and train staff in safety policies, procedures and protocols that relate to crisis management, evacuations, and emergency preparedness;

Collaborate with school crisis teams, City and County Police, Sherriff, Security Assistants, mental health facilities and external agencies in building the capacity of the school during possible crisis events.

Principal: 2016-2019

Employer: Prince George’s County Public Schools – Suitland High School Center for Visual

and Performing Arts, 5200 Silver Hill Road, District Heights, MD. 20747

Responsibilities:

Develop, articulate and implement a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the district, school and community;

Provide instructional leadership for the alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment through the purposeful observation, coaching, mentoring and evaluation of teachers, staff and Assistant Principal(s);

Build capacity and proficiency of staff with technology especially cloud-based educational tools (e.g. Google Apps for Education, PowerSchool, Learning Management Systems, Google Drive, etc.).

Develop an approach to improve and maintain a positive culture for learning that capitalizes on multiple aspects of cultural diversity to meet the needs of all students, community and staff;

Ensure a culturally responsive work environment that supports the needs of the community and stakeholders;

Create and facilitate virtual and in person Diversity, Equity & Inclusion trainings for staff and stakeholders on diversity awareness, bias and cultural competency etc. in a variety of formats (roundtable discussions, traditional "stand and deliver" talks, hands-on workshops), to develop and maintain a culturally competent work force and community;

Build professional learning communities to nurture and sustain a culture of continuous improvement through instructional programming that accelerates student achievement;

Analyze and resolve problems with/among staff and community; addressed and resolved concerns and issues with activities in the school community;

Coordinate meetings for interventions with students, parents, staff and stakeholders;

Coordinate meetings and trainings for staff, community and stakeholders; Prepare briefing materials; compile background information; prepare agendas; secure meeting locations, notify participants of dates, locations, accommodations, meeting requirements and objectives;

Exercise initiative, tact and good judgment in dealing with others;

Support, monitor and manage International Baccalaureate Programming;

Support, monitor and manage Advanced Placement Programming

Support, monitor and manage the Suitland High School Center for Visual and Performing Arts recruitment protocols, Ambassador program, audition process, new student orientation and bridge programs;

Support and monitor performance and exhibition schedules and calendars for the Suitland High School Center for Visual and Performing Arts;

Support, monitor and manage a school operational calendar that allows time for faculty and staff collaboration and reflection in a school culture focused on rigorous learning for all students;

Ensure efficient management of school operations and resources for a safe and effective learning environment;

Collaborate with families, community members and external partnerships;

Respond to diverse community needs and interests by mobilizing community resources;

Seek and engage in professional activities that foster leadership development to build the capacity of the Assistant Principal(s) and aspiring leaders as well as mentor and coach students, staff and community members on leadership paths;

Recruit, interview, hire and retain a quality workforce that aligns with school and district needs and requirements;

Manage site based Human Resource related activities for the school district;

Assist Human Resources and Employee relations in conflict mediation, performance and conduct investigations including harassment, discrimination, etc., allegations and behavioral concerns between and among employees, and community;

Create and facilitate professional development on conflict resolution and restorative practices for staff;

Evaluate, processes, and makes recommendations for effective organizational change at the school level;

Support Mental Health support team, Special Education, ELL, Section 504 and all Special program structures for students with varied abilities and their families including service provider and community outreach;

Foster innovative thinkers who can help achieve the vision and mission of the school and school district;

Demonstrate integrity, fairness, mutual respect, and high ethical standards;

Work cooperatively and interact positively with students, staff and community exercising courtesy and discretion;

Research educational interventions for implementation;

Serve as a role model for staff, students and community;

Comply with all Board of Education Policies, Administrative Procedures and operating protocols;

Generate school improvement goals with short and long-range benchmarks that correlate with the district focus on College and Career Readiness;

Develop and implement teacher, staff and student responsibility documents including a handbook and code of conduct guide;

Support the grade change, discipline, attendance and program dismissal appeal boards;

Be active and present at school functions, events and community exchanges;

Review and monitor school facility operations and maintenance;

Align resources with school and community needs;

Assist the Budget Manager with financial planning in a fiscally responsible manner;

Review, approve and monitor Department and program budgets, leave requests, pay approval and building usage contract funds;

Generate and maintain the School Based Budgeting document, allocation of discretionary funds, and the funds proposal for the Principal’s checkbook;

Lead, train, supervise, manage and support school departments, curriculum, instruction and extra-curricular structures, policies, procedures, and protocols;

Support, develop and monitor rolling agendas for Instructional Council, Achievement Steering Committee, Collaborative Planning and Department Chairs to ensure productive planning, implementation, evaluation and assessment of curricular initiatives and programming;

Support, develop and implement programming, progress monitor interventions, academic initiatives and school district directives;

Support, monitor and manage Dual Enrollment and Early College Programming;

Supervise and ensure the overall integrity of the multitude of options and projects in the comprehensive, vocational, athletic, visual and performing arts programming, in order to secure positive operations and exchanges between and among the broad range of professionals, constituents, community resources and stakeholders engaged with the school and school district;

Ensure communication systems and information sharing for a culture of preparedness;

Ensure efficient management of school operations and resources for a safe and effective learning environment;

Respond to diverse community needs by mobilizing community resources in times of emergency. This year during a severe wind emergency, three neighborhoods were affected. The Red Cross collaborated with our school and we set up a shelter in the large and small gyms;

Coordinate preparedness exchanges between the school, law enforcement and local inter-governmental constituencies to assess the adequacy of school safety preparedness program initiatives and activities;

Educate faculty, staff, students, families, and stakeholders on the risks facing a community and provide professional development in achieving and maintaining a culture of preparedness around crisis intervention for youth, pressure point control tactics, behavioral interventions etc.;

Support, develop and implement safety and preparedness programming, to ensure compliance with the district and county strategic plan;

Ensure compliance with all local, State, Federal laws, regulations, codes, policies and procedures relevant to social-emotional support structures, school safety and tier1 and tier2 strategy interventions;

Serve on a variety of committees and working groups to ensure quality control of educational programs for students and the community;

Support and maintain an active Parent-Teacher Organization and community stakeholder constituency;

Create, implement and train staff in safety policies, procedures and protocols that relate to crisis management, evacuations, and emergency preparedness;

Collaborate with school crisis teams, City and County Police, School SRO’s, Sherriff, Security Assistants, mental health facilities and external agencies in building the capacity of the school during possible crisis events.

Assistant Principal: 2014-2016

Employer: Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School – 2305 Pierce Street, Edgewater, Colorado 80214

Responsibilities:

Lead, train, supervise, manage and support school departments, curriculum and instruction structures, policies, procedures, protocols and programming, progress monitor interventions, academic initiatives and address directives in the district Call to Action/Strategic Plan;

Support Special Education structures for students with disabilities and their families including service provider support and monitoring with family and community outreach;

Support a culturally responsive work environment that supports the needs of the community and stakeholders;

Support on-line and in person Diversity trainings for staff;

Act as an information specialist skilled in referrals and follow-up services for disabled clients in transition throughout feeder, neighbor schools and community resources as well as from regular K-12 education to center-based program opportunities through young adult transition services to age 21;

Supervise and oversee a multitude of projects requiring significant coordination between and among a broad range of professionals, constituents, departments, community resources and stakeholders;

Supervise, manage and support AVID programming, responsive instruction, rigor interventions, school climate interventions, 21st Century grant implementation and monitoring, grant writing, budget, department Unified Improvement Plan goals, Individual IEG Goals, IPad technology implementation, English Language Learner progress monitoring & interventions, student growth data analysis, Mental Health and conflict resolution Restorative Justice structures, MTSS/RTI (SIT/SSST) support structures, student performance interventions, staff development, events coordination,

Spanish language interpreter, Instructional Rounds, assessment protocols, Instructional Learning Team, grade level team structures, Professional Learning Community (PLC), protocols, parent/student and community liaison, parent outreach, grade level teams, tutoring, special projects, teacher and staff evaluations, teacher and staff improvement plan structures, performance interventions, progress monitoring, attendance and truancy support structures, school discipline, building level threat assessments, safety and containment plans, Section 504 services and Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Summer School Principal.

Assistant Director Office of Diversity & Inclusion 2006-2014

Jeffco Schools – 1829 Denver West Drive Bldg. #27, Golden, Colorado 80401

Responsibilities:

Develop and support all office, team and committee operations, data, website and implement inclusive educational training, programming and interventions to improve academic performance, promote cultural competency and provide responsive instructional practice throughout the Jeffco Schools communities;

Develop and implement responsive standards-based curriculum that addresses diversity topics and provides inclusive support structures;

Support inter-departmental teams that collaborate on responsive education and support structures that embrace multiple perspectives to build capacity, promote leadership, create positive relationships and establish welcoming environments district wide;

Create, support and ensure culturally responsive work environments across the Jeffco Schools community that support the needs of all community members and stakeholders;

Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of trainings for staff and community members in diversity awareness, bias and cultural competency;

Analyze and resolve problems with/among staff and community; addressed and resolved concerns and issues with activities in the school community;

Coordinate meetings for interventions with students, parents, staff and stakeholders;

Coordinate meetings and trainings for staff, community and stakeholders; Prepare briefing materials; compile background information; prepare agendas; secure meeting locations, notify participants of dates, locations, accommodations, meeting requirements and objectives;

Build professional learning communities to nurture and sustain a culture of continuous improvement through instructional programming that accelerates student achievement;

Develop and maintain a culturally competent work force for the Jeffco Schools community;

Support the development and implementation of the county strategic goals and program initiatives;

Create and facilitate virtual and in person Diversity, Equity & Inclusion trainings for staff and stakeholders on diversity awareness, bias and cultural competency etc. in a variety of formats (roundtable discussions, traditional "stand and deliver" talks, hands-on workshops), to develop and maintain a culturally competent work force and community;

Provide accurate advice and counseling for individuals with disabilities and their families on all facets of disability services including academic and psycho-social-emotional service providers, Response to Intervention (RTI) protocols, Section 504 and Office of Civil Rights (OCR) decorum;

Provide expertise in culturally responsive research, review and analyze legislative and board policy with a diversity & inclusion lens and develop executive summaries for district, community & committee discussions and reviews;

Organize and implement diversity, equity and inclusion presentation and workshops;

Support the recruitment and hiring of expert presenters from external sources for diversity and inclusion seminars and presentations;

Accomplish detailed action research, coordinate special projects, needs assessments and studies to determine performance issues and make recommendations to address concerns;

Act as an active client liaison and establish extensive partnerships with local, state, and national stakeholders;

Support Mental Health and Special Education, ELL and all Special program structures for students with varied abilities and their families including service provider and community outreach;

Function as a respected team player who draws on the potential of peers to create collaborative work environments that build capacity to maximize performance

Operate as a culturally competent result driven communicator, negotiator and problem solver;

Develop a strong portfolio of educational publications, seminars and presentations in local and national arenas and substantial grant awards.

Jeffco Schools, AVID District Director 2005-2014

Jeffco Schools – 1829 Denver West Drive Bldg #27, Golden, Colorado 80401

Model, supervise and implement AVID Core beliefs in all AVID schools and represent the AVID ideology in all school and community endeavors;

Facilitate professional AVID learning;

Integrate AVID professional learning;

Support AVID site teams with on-going AVID professional learning, data acquisition, certification documentation, Initial Self-Study and Certification Self-Study maintenance & updating;

Support Diversity, Equity & Inclusion trainings for staff and stakeholders to develop and maintain a culturally competent work force;

Support AVID outreach in the district, community and school sites, promote AVID, inform Regional Director of AVID operations;

Support e-learning and BOOST interactions with AVID sites Function as a respected team player who draws on the potential of peers to create collaborative work environments that build capacity to maximize performance;

Support e-learning and BOOST interactions with AVID sites.

Evaluate, provide feedback and support AVID instruction for AVID elective teachers;

Operate as a culturally competent result driven communicator, negotiator and problem solver.

Support on-line and in person Diversity trainings for staff and stakeholders on cultural awareness, bias and cultural competency.

Assistant Principal 2005-2006

Jeffco Schools – 2305 Pierce Street, Edgewater, Colorado 80214

Responsibilities:

Supervise, manage and support the Special Education department for clients with disabilities and coordinate service providers, social workers and psychologists in addressing the needs of disabled clients and their families;

Support Mental Health and Special Education structures and policy for clients with disabilities and their families including provider referral monitoring and follow-up protocols with families and community programs;

Support Diversity & Inclusion trainings for staff and stakeholders to develop and maintain a culturally competent work force;

Act as an information specialist skilled in referrals and follow-up services for disabled clients in transition throughout feeder and center-based schools as well as from K-12 education to work and day program opportunities;

Improve and restructure efficiency in all

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