Andrew Vega

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Senior Associate Partner, Innovative Public Schools @ NewSchools
New York, NY, US
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About Andrew Vega

Experienced educational leader with a track record of success as well as demonstrated history of working in the educational non-profit industry. Skilled in instructional design and support, diversity and equity in teacher/leader development and recruitment, and coaching of leaders to improve outcomes for stakeholders and students.

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Senior Associate Partner, Innovative Public Schools
New York, NY, US
Andrew Vega Work Experience Details
  • Newschools
    Senior Associate Partner, Innovative Public Schools
    Newschools
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Newschools
    Senior Associate Partner, Innovative Public Schools
    Newschools Jan 2024 - Present
    Oakland, Ca, Us
    Serve as a senior member of the schools team, providing key knowledge and experience in district and charter school leadership. Co-design Innovative Schools management assistance approach for planning and launch portfolios. Provide leadership to provide insights and leadership towards codifying a vision for venture supports across our portfolios, particularly affinity-based support for leaders of color. Participate in annual Investment processes, including selection, for the Innovative Public Schools Portfolio.
  • Newschools
    Senior Associate Partner, Racial Equity
    Newschools Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
    Oakland, Ca, Us
    I designed and led NewSchools' efforts to support innovators of color in the Racial Equity portfolio. Specifically, this included leading the design and creation of communities of practice and other collective gatherings, as well as the curation of experts and resources to support leaders in developing their early-stage organizations and plans for impact. I also led NewSchools' efforts to support these entrepreneurs throughout the recruitment and selection process. I contribute to strategy development, process design, support our participatory grantmaking council, data collection and storytelling.
  • Reach La
    Vice President, Board Of Directors
    Reach La Aug 2020 - May 2024
    REACH LA's mission is to engage, empower and celebrate LGBTQIA+ people of color and their communities. We do this through our four pillars of social enterprise, creative arts, personal development and health and wellness.
  • Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
    Principal, Renee & Meyer Luskin High School
    Alliance College-Ready Public Schools Jul 2017 - Jan 2022
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    • Achieved a Grade 8 to Grade 11 cohort growth of 31% proficiency in ELA and 24% in Math, with a distance from proficiency growth of 61 in ELA and 51 in math.• Improved English Learner reclassification rate by 15.1% • Improved Student with Disability graduation rate to 100%• Improved Parent Satisfaction Survey Data by 8%• Increased the budget surplus and reserve to over 10% from a budget deficit.• Improved Gallup Best Place to Work Survey mean score from 3.58 to 4.23 and overall staff satisfaction of “Strongly Agree” from 25% to 55%.• Improved Scholar Satisfaction by 10%• Design a $7.4 million budget that meets the needs of all students, honors the values of the school, and remains in compliance with all mandated instructional supports and union contract obligations• Increased frequency of bi-weekly observations of teachers from 0% to 100%• Supervise and manage team of instructional leaders including 4 assistant principals, 2 instructional coaches, and Dean of Students• Oversee the instruction, operations, and management of a charter high school school serving Grades 9-12 with 97% free/reduced lunch and 100% Black and Latinx student enrollment
  • Boston Public Schools
    Principal, Phineas Bates Inclusion Elementary School
    Boston Public Schools Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
    Boston, Ma, Us
    • Achieved a Progress and Performance Index of 76 for all students and 95 for black students • Increased teachers of color on the faculty by 15% over the course of two school years.• Increased the representation of parents of color on the School Parent Council from 15% to 50%.• Achieved a ranking in the 97th percentile on TNTP’s Insight Survey• Reduced suspensions by over 50% and office referrals by 37% through revamped tiered intervention and PBIS systems• Expanded the “advanced” program to be the universal curriculum for all students in grades 4 and 5• Oversee the instruction, operations, and management of a special education inclusion elementary school serving Grades K0-5• Supporting the implementation of Social Thinking, a whole school social emotional learning curriculum with key components including embracing diversity and accepting others. • Design a $2.8 million budget that meets the needs of all students, honors the values of the school, and remains in compliance with all mandated instructional supports and union contract obligations• Earned $40,000 grant to fund to support social-emotional learning with a partnership at Massachusetts General Hospital• Winner of the 2016 School on the Move Prize, $100,000 awarded by EdVestors for rapid growth through sustainable practice• Evaluate all instructional and support staff including 26 teachers, 6 paraprofessionals, 2 custodians, 4 lunch monitors, and school secretary
  • Boston Public Schools
    Principal Fellow, Phineas Bates Inclusion Elementary School
    Boston Public Schools Jul 2014 - Jul 2015
    Boston, Ma, Us
    • Grade-levels under my supervision achieved an average Student Growth Percentile of 66, a very high number for the transition to PARCC from MCAS.• Facilitated and supported the development of PARCC-aligned assessments. One of few schools in the Boston Public Schools to achievement significant growth on PARCC .• Leveraged evaluator role to facilitate development and progress-monitoring of student-learning goals, focused on specific racial subgroups, as a means of closing the achievement gap• Developed initiatives in school climate highlighting student diversity and culture, including assemblies where native languages are spoken and providing images/stories about counter-narratives for implementation in classrooms• Served as primary evaluator and facilitator of teams for teachers in 3rd, 4th, 5th, science, English as a Second Language, and PE• Facilitated School Culture and Diversity teams that planned assemblies and systems• Delivered professional development on data-driven instruction and support of underperforming racial subgroups• Supported work with Spanish-speaking families, including translating documents and facilitating meetings
  • Boston Public Schools
    Teacher, Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School
    Boston Public Schools Jun 2010 - Jun 2014
    Boston, Ma, Us
    8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher • 8th grade students averaged growth in the 73rd percentile (6th highest in the state) on the MCAS after the first year and earned higher than 60 as an average SGP (growing more than 60% of their academic peers) each year. Students were 86% proficient/advanced on the MCAS in my final year. • Over the course of four years, 98% of students grew 1.5 years in reading while in my class.• Part of a team that moved the school from Level 4 to Level 1 statusT3 Teacher Leader• Facilitated implementation of Understanding by Design in grades K-8, including leading whole staff professional development and a team of teachers focused on supporting implementation• Led professional development, lead discussions in content area and grade-level meetings, and worked with partners to insure the success of the turnaround process.
  • America Achieves
    America Achieves Fellow
    America Achieves Aug 2012 - Jun 2015
    Selected as one of 100 effective teachers and principals to share ideas and advise policymakers on local, state and national education policies. Currently focusing on implementation of Common Core standards and assessments, and how national policy influences classroom practice. Use expertise to help other educators improve student outcomes and strengthen leadership and management in education.
  • City Of Boston
    Superintendent Search Committee Member
    City Of Boston Feb 2014 - Feb 2015
    Boston, Ma, Us
    The Search Committee was a group of respected individuals who represented the diversity of the City of Boston. Each possessed a deep knowledge of BPS, and the group represented a wide array of perspectives which included teachers, current and former school administrators, higher education leaders, parents, business and philanthropy. The Superintendent Search Committee had four charges: 1) Recommend to the School Committee a national search firm to assist in the selection process; 2) Host community meetings to solicit public input on the job description for the new superintendent; 3) Vet and narrow the pool of possible candidates presented by the search firm; and 4) Recommend three finalists for the new superintendent. My role was to provide the perspective of teachers and school leadership.
  • The Achievement Network
    Eastern Massachusetts Teacher Advisory Board Member
    The Achievement Network Apr 2013 - Jun 2014
    Boston, Massachusetts, Us
    Advise the Achievement Network (ANet) on how ANet’s work in schools is shaping teacher behavior, how well ANet’s PD opportunities are meeting teacher needs, and provide feedback to shape ANet’s messaging within schools and the broader community.
  • The Boston Foundation
    Teacher Advisory Board Member
    The Boston Foundation Sep 2012 - Jun 2014
    Boston, Ma, Us
    Serve on a board of teachers who engage in discussions around education as a means of elevating teacher voice in policy decisions in the city of Boston.
  • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
    Teacher Advisory Council Member
    Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation May 2012 - Jun 2014
    Seattle, Wa, Us
    Advise the Foundation’s planning, design and implementation of efforts to elevate the teaching profession over the next ten years. Provide input and guidance on the Foundation’s other efforts to increase students’ college and career readiness, including strategies to improve the feedback, evaluations, and supports provided to teachers, the development of literacy and math tools and curricula aligned to the Common Core State Standards, and the piloting of “blended learning” and other technology-based enhancements to learning. Provide guidance on future strategies and insight on how to translate big-picture strategy into successful implementation in classrooms. Provide candid, thoughtful, “on the ground” feedback on the successes and opportunities to improve work as it progresses
  • Tntp
    Video Feedback Coach
    Tntp Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
    New York, New York, Us
    Review online teacher videos, assessing classroom practice in order to select and share performance ratings and give constructive feedback and action steps as part of the Harvard Graduate School of Education's Best Foot Forward Project in Los Angeles Unified School District. Observe and rate instruction in secondary English/Language Arts. Conduct debrief phone conversations with teachers to determine development goals and practice implementing actions steps. Provide high quality, actionable feedback that results in teacher improvement and return to the platform.
  • Teach For America
    Learning Team Leader
    Teach For America Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
    New York, Ny, Us
    Develop learning experiences for 1st and 2nd year teachers around delivery of Secondary English/Language Arts content instruction. Includes long-term planning, unit planning, lesson planning, literacy instruction, writing instruction, college-ready instructional design, and the Common Core Standards.
  • Teach Plus
    Policy Fellow
    Teach Plus Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
    Boston, Ma, Us
    Selected as one of 18 classroom teachers who meet to research education policy and craft policy proposals. Personally interacted met local, state, and federal policy leaders. Studied policy, research, and best practices from across the nation. Advocated for policies that will better serve students and retain excellent teachers. Worked with district leaders to increase the effectiveness of teacher evaluation.
  • Teach Plus
    Policy Fellowship Curriculum Summer Intern
    Teach Plus Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
    Boston, Ma, Us
    Worked with National Director of Programs develop modules and skill-building tools for impact lessons for teachers. Reviewed the most recent research in education policy as well as local legislation. Conducted interviews with major political organizations to form a case study about Massachusetts legislation that eliminated seniority as the first point of decision when hiring/removing teachers. This case study will be used as part of a learning module for all Fellowship Cohorts across the United States.
  • Teach For America
    Manager, Teacher Leadership Development
    Teach For America Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
    New York, Ny, Us
    • Managed current Teach For America teachers teaching at Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School, from grades 3 through 7. • All teachers I support met student-learning goals and received “Proficient” ratings from their evaluators• Conducted observations and debrief sessions to identify key areas of strength and weakness that are contributing to/impeding student achievement. • Organized next steps and follow-up to insure student achievement members. • Supported teachers in implemented feedback and next steps provided by school administrators after observations.
  • Teach For America
    Corps Member Advisor
    Teach For America Jan 2010 - Aug 2010
    New York, Ny, Us
    • Coached and mentored new teachers to develop their instructional skills and maximize their impact on student achievement. • The cohort I supported had the highest student growth in summer courses of all English Language Arts classrooms• Conducted brief and extended observations followed by debrief conversations centered on teacher actions and student achievement. • Led group-learning experiences around lesson planning, using data to inform instruction, and assessing student achievement.
  • Icef Public Schools
    Department Chair, Frederick Douglass Academy High School
    Icef Public Schools Jun 2009 - Jun 2010
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    • Each grade level increased proficiency on the California Standards Test (CST) in English/Language Arts by 15% or more.• Managed, observed, and provided feedback to a team of six English teachers at Frederick Douglass Academy High School.
  • Icef Public Schools
    Teacher, Frederick Douglass Academy High School
    Icef Public Schools Aug 2007 - Jun 2010
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    • Students averaged 2.5 years of growth in reading comprehension and a 35% increase in proficiency on the California Standards Test (CST).• 97% of my students passed the California High School Exit Exam on their first attempt, compared to the 60% across the state• Founded the Advanced Placement Program at Frederick Douglass Academy High School in Spring 2008

Andrew Vega Skills

Curriculum Design Staff Development Teaching Educational Leadership Curriculum Development Instructional Design Classroom Teacher Training Leadership Community Outreach Higher Education Lesson Planning Tutoring Event Planning Program Development Literacy Nonprofits Educational Technology Policy Grant Writing Special Education Education Policy Program Evaluation Program Management Nonprofit Organizations Non Profits

Andrew Vega Education Details

  • Ucla
    Ucla
    General
  • Loyola Marymount University
    Loyola Marymount University
    Secondary Education And Teaching
  • Boston College
    Boston College
    General
  • California State University, Los Angeles
    California State University, Los Angeles
    General
  • Relay Graduate School Of Education
    Relay Graduate School Of Education
    National Principal Academy Fellowship

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Andrew Vega attended Ucla, Loyola Marymount University, Boston College, California State University, Los Angeles, Relay Graduate School Of Education.

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