Spearheads data-driven initiatives to enhance counseling programs for 817 students, resulting in targeted interventions that improved student outcomesBuilds strategic partnerships with community organizations to enhance program offerings and leverage resources, addressing critical needs within the school communityDesigns and facilitates impactful professional development sessions, boosting staff engagement in wellness practices across the school communityLeads crisis intervention strategies as a core member of the Behavior Threat Assessment Team, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment

Collaborated with school leadership to achieve a remarkable 87% student persistence rate and 97% average daily attendance (ADA), setting new benchmarks for the campusLed comprehensive training sessions on the Responsive Classroom approach through Morning Meetings, significantly enhancing community and inclusivity within the school cultureCoordinated crisis intervention efforts, ensuring timely support and effective referrals to external agencies for more intensive campus needsForged partnerships with other employees from across the district to address non-academic needs, creating a holistic support framework for the studentsPlanned and executed impactful family engagement events that strengthened community partnerships and expanded support networks, driving increased involvement and collaboration

Drove student persistence to an exceptional 90% for three consecutive years, making history as the first campus in the San Antonio region to achieve both Overall and New Student Persistence goals during the 2018-2019 school year. Surpassed the 96% COVID persistence goal for 2019-2020 by 7 points, demonstrating resilience and adaptabilitySpearheaded and coordinated transformative family engagement events, delivering tailored social-emotional learning (SEL) services and facilitating community referrals, which significantly improved support for priority students and familiesElevated staff development initiatives by designing and leading comprehensive professional development sessions focused on cultivating a positive school culture, enhancing student persistence, and implementing effective Direct Instruction methodologiesMentored and coached staff on advanced family communication strategies, student behavior management, and relationship-building techniques, fostering a collaborative and supportive school climateChampioned whole-group sessions on social-emotional learning, successfully integrating the RULER framework into morning programming to enhance students’ emotional intelligence and overall well-beingExecuted the role of Testing and ELL Coordinator with impeccable accuracy, achieving a flawless record of zero testing irregularities during my tenureLed the RTI and 504 Coordination efforts in the initial years, ensuring compliance and delivering targeted support to diverse learnersInstrumental in coaching teachers to attain the AR Honor Roll for the first time in the school’s history (SY 2019-2020), effectively managing curriculum areas including HotSpot, PE, Kinder, SPED, and 1st and 2nd Grade Reading

Cultivated robust partnerships with parents to ensure holistic academic and behavioral support for all students, significantly enhancing student performance and engagementProactively identified at-risk students in collaboration with the Grade Team, designing and implementing tailored intervention plans that drove measurable improvements in academic outcomesServed as a Direct Instruction Coach for A, B, and C groups, providing leadership and support to enhance instructional effectiveness and student engagementNominated and actively contributed as a member of the Teacher Advisory Council during the 2014-2015 school year, influencing key educational initiatives and policiesHonored as Campus Teacher of the Year for exemplary dedication to student achievement and a proven track record of fostering a positive learning environment

Developed comprehensive academic and enrichment curricula for 15 SA Youth Community Learning Centers, enhancing educational opportunities and engagement for at-risk students Conducted site visits to evaluate and mentor site coordinators and facilitators, providing guidance in instructional strategies and effective classroom managementDesigned and delivered professional development modules, successfully training newly hired employees to ensure a strong onboarding experience and alignment with organizational goalsCollaborated with community organizations to create unique educational experiences and field trips, enriching the learning environment for SA Youth studentsPartnered with contractors to assess and address academic and enrichment needs at each learning center, driving improvements in program effectivenessManaged documentation for grant reporting and agency audits, ensuring compliance and transparency in funding utilizationDeveloped and implemented surveys to gather and analyze data, effectively reporting findings on student development to administrative staff and agency funders, facilitating data-driven decision-making