Dr. Subhas Mathew
Mesquite, TX *5149
Cell 469-***-****,
Email: ************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Passionate leader with a proven track record of introducing, implementing, and driving institutional change founded on student success, community engagement and organizational collaboration. Focused on leveraging my skills and experience gained from over two decades of multifaceted leadership responsibilities to grow with a visionary school district committed to challenging the boundaries of academic success.
EXPERIENCE
Somerset Academy of Texas, San Antonio - Principal July 2024 – Dec 2024
● As a new administrator building positive relationships with students, families, faculty and staff has been a priority.
● Departmentalized teachers for effective teaching and learning outcomes.
● Data driven decisions to support, guide instruction and intervention.
● Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote a culture of excellence among the faculty and staff.
● Worked to ensure best practices were achieved in all aspects of instruction and daily operations
● Regularly engaged with the instructional team to capture, discuss and implement educational and institutional priorities. Katherine Anne Porter School, Wimberley - Superintendent Aug 2022 – Jun 2024
● Introduced and implemented a two-year restructuring effort to save the district from bankruptcy using innovative approaches leveraging fiscal restructuring, community reengagement and organizational auditing.
● Responsible for district academic and fiscal growth as evidenced in a 13% increase in net assets, 67% increase in enrollment and an overall 9% increase in the STAAR Performance.
● Routinely engaged with the Board and the community to capture, discuss and implement educational and institutional priorities. Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, North Dallas - District Accountability, Testing, CCMR, DMAC AND Safety & Security Coordinator Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
● Provided Leadership & Trained Campus Testing Coordinators for six campuses of the district with over 2000 students.
● Analyzed data of student performance of six campuses to help campus principals guide instructional decisions and interventions for student success.
● District DMAC coordinator, training and helping campus principals to disaggregate data, generate, administer and report on TEKS-based local assessments online and using the Appraisals system of T-TESS
& T-PESS.
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, North Dallas - Founding Principal June 2020 - Nov 2021
● Guided the emotional, social and academic needs of the community while ensuring student and staff safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Efforts resulted in continued school operations without a lapse in academic and professional standards.
● Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote a culture of excellence among the faculty and administrative personnel along with building positive relationships with students and families.
● Administered standardized evaluation/assessments/tests to evaluate student base level knowledge and provide individualized interventions to track performance and progress.
● Prioritized data driven culture by establishing instructional practices driven by statistically relevant performance data.
● Established a positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting educational-focused setting for teachers.
● Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers resulting in establishing a campus meeting the needs of the community, as the world reeled in the challenges of the pandemic
Faith Family Academy, Oak Cliff, Dallas - Assistant Principal June 2019 - Feb 2020
● Responsible for translating, implementing and evaluating the principal and district’s priorities into actionable tasks while establishing clear lines of communication to inform leadership of impact and effects.
● Cultivated positive relationships between community members, students and teachers.
● Supervised and performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
● Supported individual teachers and students to meet personalized needs.
● Supported the special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
● Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies. Newman International Academy, Cedar Hill Arlington, Texas - Founding Principal
June 2014 - Jun 2019
● Founding principal of a Pre-K through 12 grade campus, that grew to over 1000 students, providing an alternative educational setting to the community.
● Developed a well-rounded academic, co-curricular and athletic program for student success, meeting the needs of the community.
● Developed subject and grade level leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
● Trained and mentored teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
● Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
● Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
● Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
● Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
EDUCATION
University of North Texas, Denton, TX - Ph.D.-Educational Leadership June 2012 Aug 2019
Certifications
Superintendent K-12, University of North Texas.
Principal Certification, Texas A & M, Commerce
Teaching Certification, Texas A & M, Commerce
References
Ms. Jordan Elliott
Ex-Board President
Katherine Anne Porter School
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Ms. Pam Tise
Ex-Board Member
Katherine Anne Porter School
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Ms. Katina Sommers
Teacher
Somerset Academy Oaks
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Mrs. Wendy Dansby
Secondary Principal
Faith Family Academy
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Tien Nguyen
Principal/District Leadership
Faith Family Academy
Dr. Agnes Stryker,
Professor
Texas A & M Commerce
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Dr. Stephen F. Waddell
Executive in Residence
College of Education
Teacher Education and Administration University of North Texas *******.*******@***.*** Office: 940-***-**** Cell: 817-***-**** Dr. Jefferson George
Principal Lecturer
UNT Matthews Hall 218-M
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