Current Principal of Andrews Education Center -alternative high school

Location:

Midland, TX

Posted:

February 09, 2025

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Principal, Alternative High School/DAEP, **/**** - Current Andrews ISD - Andrews, TX

Address: Midland, United States 79703

Phone: 432-***-****

Email: ******************@***.***

•Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.

•Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.

•Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.

•Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.

•Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.

•Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.

•Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.

•Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.

•Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.

•Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.

•Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.

•Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.

•Our campus frequently engages in the PLC process, using data analysis to inform lesson planning, instructional strategies, areas of needed improvement, identify areas of enrichment.

•Technology Integrations

•New Student Orientation

•Grant Proposals

•Standardized Testing and Scoring

•School Culture

•Student Performance Data

•Annual Reviews

•Employee Performance Evaluations

•School Community Relations

•Data-Driven Instruction

•Instructional Materials Preparation

•Progress Monitoring

•Staff Training

•Student Guidance

•Relationship Building

•Test Proctoring

•Budget Recommendation •Student Counseling

•Complex Problem Solving

•Classroom Management

•Decision Making

•Budget Requests

•Critical Thinking

Assistant Principal, 09/2014 - 06/2018

Midland ISD - Midland, TX

•While serving at Scharbauer Elementary, Yarbrough Elementary, and the Midland Alternative Program (MAP), I was able to work in various aspects of staff/professional development and data analysis to improve daily instruction for students.

•Improve standardized test scores.

•Displayed strong decision-making abilities and confidence to staff and students.

•Developed positive school climate by building effective communication within school.

•Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.

•Enforced disciplinary policies and procedures.

•Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.

•Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.

•Frequently visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.

•Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.

•Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.

•Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.

•Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.

•Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.

•Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.

•Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.

•Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.

•Assessed teaching and support staff and delivered exemplary development and instructional leadership strategies improving capabilities and testing outcomes.

•Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.

•Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.

•Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.

•Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.

•Student Activity Program Planning

•Lecturing and Leading Discussions

•Educational Needs Assessment

•Information Confidentiality

•Recordkeeping

•Program Evaluation

•Student Performance Data Analysis

•Verbal and Written Communication

•Goal Setting

•Federal, State and Local Regulations Adherence

•Enforcing Rules and Expectations

•Attention to Detail

•Created and implemented special education programs which provided support to teachers and staff while giving special needs and at-risk youth tools necessary to succeed.

•Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.

•Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.

•Educated students on core principles and advanced concepts of mathematics.

•Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 50 staff members.

Principal, 08/2013 - 08/2014

Midland ISD - Midland, TX

•As principal, I took over a struggling campus, Milam Elementary, and reintroduced it to the community, re-established a PTA, engaged with community partners and was able to show dramatic improvement in student performance compared to the previous two years.

•Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.

•Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.

•Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.

•Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.

•Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.

•Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.

•Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.

•Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.

•Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.

•Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.

•Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide and assist, resulting in improved academics.

•Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.

•Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 53 staff members.

•Developed platform for instructional practices design through data driven decision-making.

Principal, 05/2010 - 07/2012

John H. Wood Public Charter District - San Antonio, TX

•The Garza County Regional Juvenile Facility was one of the John H. Wood campuses (in Post, Texas).

•Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.

•Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.

•Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.

•Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.

•Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.

•Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.

•Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.

•Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.

Assistant Principal/Principal, 08/2004 - 05/2010

Ector County ISD - Odessa, TX

•When I first arrived in Ector County ISD, I was Assistant Principal at Cavazos Elementary. In three years, I was promoted to principal at Murry

Fly Elementary. Both of these campuses housed in excess of 800 students. During my time in Ector County ISD, I was able to engage in all aspects of daily school operations, particularly school improvement, and:

•Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.

•Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.

•Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.

•Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.

•Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.

•Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.

•Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.

•Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.

•Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.

•Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.

•Oversaw afterschool programs and monitored activities for safe and encouraging learning environment.

•Developed and tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success to help teachers maximize teaching potential.

•Developed platform for instructional practices design through data driven decision-making.

Teacher, 07/1998 - 08/2004

Midland ISD - Midland, TX

•During my time with Midland ISD as a teacher, I taught regular education and special education classes (including resource and emotionally disturbed students) at Abell Junior High School and Bush elementary.

•Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.

•Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.

•Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

•Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.

•Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.

•Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.

•Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.

•Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.

•Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.

•Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.

•Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.

•Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.

•Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

•Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.

•Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.

•Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.

•Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.

•Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook.

•Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.

•Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

•Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.

•Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.

•Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.

•Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.

•Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.

•Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.

•Prepared and graded subject tests for students.

•Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.

•Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.

•Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.

•Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.

•Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.

•Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.

•Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.

•Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.

•Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.

•Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.

•Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.

•Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Arts, Educational/Organizational Leadership, 05/2004

The University of Texas of The Permian Basin - Odessa, TX

•Fall 2003 - Dean's List

•Outstanding Student in Educational Leadership Award Recipient - Spring 2004

•I completed my doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership in

September 2024 at National University (carried a 4.0 GPA at Concordia University-Portland until it closed its doors in April 2020 at which time I transferred to Northcentral University). Northcentral merged with National University in the Fall of 2022.

•I have made a very strong commitment to helping all children learn. I am a well-rounded person in education and have worked in a variety of educational settings including special education, residential living atmospheres with the Midland Association for Retarded Citizens (MARC) and with the High Sky Children's Ranch. I am a dedicated, energized education professional with the ability and desire to; create and monitor policies and practices that promote a safe learner-centered environment; ensure a school-community culture the encourages and recognizes continuous improvements for students and teachers; develop an environment that commands and encourages open communication within the school-community; mentor educators in the development and implementation of classroom instruction; detailed lesson planning; and various student assessments in concert with the TEKS and other state and federal regulations.

LIFELONG LEARNER

•My overall goal as an educator is to help students keep learning for life!

REFERENCES

Osbelia Rocha

Former Principal/Bilingual Coordinator (ECISD)

1717 W. 24th Street

Odessa, Texas 79763

432-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

Debi L. Christensen

Former Supervisor of Principals/Curriculum Director – John H. Wood Jr. Public Charter District

68 Saddle Rock Ridge