Middle School High
Resume:
Leo Alvarez
Redwood City, CA *****
*************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Recently retired teacher and administrator with 37 years of experience in both public and private school settings. I have worked with students and families from varied social, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. Connecting with students and differentiating instruction for them so that they may achieve their goals is my primary focus.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Principal
Taylor Street School-Sacramento, CA
Plan, implement and facilitate all curricular and extracurricular activities for 600 students, 25 teachers, and 15 support staff in grades PK-6. Duties included: Instructional leadership, staff supervision and evaluation, categorical budgeting, oversee maintenance of physical plant, community relations, student activities, writing the school site plan, ensuring a safe, positive environment for all.
• Helped bring K-to-College (K2C) program to Taylor Street for Kindergarten parents
• Implemented Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) school wide program from Tier I to Tier III
• Facilitated training of staff in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) interventions
• Promoted partnership between Taylor Street and the UC Davis School of Education
• Emphasized writing across the curriculum at all grades
• Built a strong parent involvement program through walking and exercise clubs
• Supported and expanded the district GATE program
• Organized a district-wide intramural program as part of the rebranding of Taylor Street as a community school
Principal
Keyes Elementary School-Keyes, CA
Plan, implement and facilitate all curricular and extracurricular activities for 800 students, 34 teachers, and 20 support staff in grades PK-8. Duties included: Instructional leadership, staff supervision and evaluation, categorical budgeting, community relations, student activities, writing the school site plan, recruiting credentialed and classified applicants, coordinating student teacher placements with CSU Stanislaus; ensuring a safe, positive environment for all.
• Oversaw organization of a separate middle school for grades 6-8
• Wrote successful Title III application for the district
• Mentored new middle school principal
• Spearheaded fundraising drive for new play structures Teacher - Saint Pius School
Saint Pius Catholic Church-Redwood City, CA
Taught grade seven, all subjects, and grade eight social studies to 70 students. Duties included: Lesson development and implementation, working cooperatively with the junior high team, student council advisor, baseball, basketball, and track coach.
• Organized annual eighth grade trip to Washington DC
• Planned seventh grade trip to the Soviet Consulate in San Francisco, CA
• Planned joint 7th/8th college days at Stanford University and UC Berkeley Guest Administrator/Teacher
San Francisco Unified School District-San Francisco, CA Filled in as a guest school administrator and teacher where needed throughout the district. Performed all the duties of a principal or teacher as needed at each individual site. Principal
Archdiocese of San Francisco-San Francisco, CA
Performed all the duties of a site principal, including teacher evaluation, curriculum leadership, budgeting, fundraising, recruiting and community involvement. Assistant Principal
Millbrae Elementary School District-Millbrae, CA
With the support of the principal, develop and maintain a school wide student behavior system for 1000 students in grades 6-8. Duties included: Creation of the annual master schedule, coordinate state testing and reporting program, supervise and evaluate staff, child welfare and attendance, student activities advisor.
• Multiple presenter at the California League of Middle Schools annual conference
• Wrote grant for a robotics lab on site
• Athletic Director for after school sports program
• Master-0f-Ceremonies for the Annual Taylor Middle School Trivia Contest and Scavenger Hunt
• Newspaper and Yearbook advisor
Principal
Del Paso Heights Elementary School Twin Rivers Unified School District-Sacramento, CA Plan, implement and facilitate all curricular and extracurricular activities for 550 students, 23 teachers, and 12 support staff in grades PK-6. Duties included: Instructional leadership, staff supervision and evaluation, categorical budgeting, oversee maintenance of physical plant, community relations, student activities, writing the school site plan, ensuring a safe, positive environment for all.
• Increased school's API score 175 points
• Reduced student suspension rate by 67%
• Achieved and maintained a student attendance rate of 97%
• Wrote grant for SMART Boards in every classroom
• Led effort for Del Paso to be named a First Amendment School
• Wrote grant for PBIS school wide program
• Secured community partnerships
Middle School Language Arts/Reading Teacher
San Mateo Foster City School District-Foster City, CA
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for middle school students in accordance with curriculum guidelines
• Utilized a variety of teaching methods, including hands-on activities, group work, and multimedia resources to enhance student learning
• Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with special needs or English language learners
• Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fostered student engagement and collaboration
• Assessed student progress through regular quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations
• Provided timely feedback on assignments to promote growth and improvement
• Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a productive learning environment
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units and projects that integrated multiple subjects
• Communicated regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and academic concerns
• Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual student performance and goals for improvement
• Attended professional development workshops and conferences to stay updated on best practices in education
• Led extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams to provide additional opportunities for student involvement
• Integrated technology into lessons through the use of interactive whiteboards, educational software/ apps, or online resources
• Supported students' social-emotional development by fostering a safe and respectful classroom community
• Collaborated with special education teachers or support staff to implement accommodations or modifications for students with IEPs/504 plans
• Incorporated project-based learning experiences that allowed students to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world contexts
• Implemented strategies to promote student engagement, such as cooperative learning structures or gamification elements
• Facilitated classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking, problem-solving, and respectful debate
• Collaborated with school counselors or psychologists to address students' social-emotional needs or behavioral challenges
Principal
San Bruno Park School District-San Bruno, CA
Worked as a site principal and successfully performed all administrative duties associated with the position.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Stanford University - Stanford, CA
Master's degree in Educational Administration
California State University, San Francisco - San Francisco, CA Skills
• Tutoring
• Special Education
• Classroom experience
• Time management
• eBeams
• Sports Coaching
• Communication skills
• Leadership
• Organizational skills
• Writing Skills
• Fundraising
• Classroom Management
• ELMOs
• Always ready to experiment with the newest gadget!
• Comfortable using SMART Boards
• Databases
• Administrative experience
• Mentoring
• Documentation review
• Experience with Special Education Information System (SEIS)
• Extensive knowledge of student information systems Aeries, Illuminate and PowerSchool
• Proficient in use of Google Classroom
• Operating Systems
• Curriculum Development
• Management
• Microsoft Office
• Math
• Experience Working With Students
• Fluent in Mac and Windows operating systems
• Can easily navigate all social media platforms
• etc.
• Teaching
• School experience
• Conflict management
• Supervising experience
• Teacher coaching
• Education administration
Certifications and Licenses
Teaching Certification
Driver's License
Principal Certification
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