Professional Experience

Experience across classrooms, schools, and systems.

A record of my administrative and classroom experience.

2025 – Present

Administrator

Hollister School District · Hollister, California

Chair the site PBIS team in working toward Tier 1 certification, integrating student consultants into the committee to embed youth voice within school-wide behavioral systems.
Direct the site Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, systematically matching academic and socio-emotional interventions to individual student needs.
Lead 504 and Student Study Team (SST) proceedings and collaborate on Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams to ensure compliant, high-quality special education services.
Serve as the District Differentiated Assistance Review Team site representative, analyzing performance metrics to refine site improvement strategies.
Facilitate the implementation of schoolwide Restorative Justice practices and equitable, trauma-informed discipline models.
Provide targeted instructional coaching and classroom management mentorship to novice teachers.

2024 – 2025

Principal / Superintendent

San Lucas Union School District · San Lucas, California

District Governance & Fiscal Oversight

Advised the Board of Trustees on fiscal solvency, policy updates, labor relations, and strategic direction for present and future district initiatives.
Systematized district fiscal practices and internal controls to enhance financial transparency, ensuring full compliance with auditor best-practice guidelines and county office standards.
Maintained direct oversight of multi-funded local, state, and federal budgets, including Title I, After School Education and Safety (ASES), Special Education, Nutrition Services, and Professional Development funds.
Identified strategic revenue opportunities and grant prospects to maximize district funding pathways and sustain high-quality educational programs in a small, rural setting.

Operations & Facilities

Managed comprehensive single-district operational services, directly supervising Human Resources, Food Services, Student Transportation, and Facilities Operations.
Partnered with architects, general contractors, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) inspectors on design, budget allocation, and construction execution for site improvements and DG track projects.
Managed district compliance, risk management, facility safety, labor contracts, and annual state reporting requirements, including CALPADS and LCAP.

Instructional Leadership & Academic Programs

Vetted and adopted standards-aligned TK–8 Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum and secured a $20,000 CALHope Mini-Grant to establish a dedicated student-designed campus wellness space.
Restructured Early Literacy Support Block Grant (LCRSET) fund allocations to deploy data-driven, push-in small-group instruction and targeted reading intervention programs, advancing third-grade literacy benchmarks.
Designed and implemented a Master Schedule framework that protected dedicated, uninterrupted time blocks for ELA and designated ELD instruction.
Established a comprehensive visual arts program in partnership with local nonprofit Sol Treasures, culminating in a public community showcase.

2024 Dashboard 2025 San Lucas Dashboard CAL KIDS article

2023 – 2024

Administrator, North Monterey County Middle School

North Monterey County Unified School District · Castroville, California

Designed and taught a Tier 2 Public Service course, improving student GPAs and reducing discipline referrals by 63% among targeted cohorts.
Served as District Pilot Lead for the CCSPP grant, coordinating site implementation to integrate wrap-around student services.
Chaired weekly multidisciplinary Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) teams to analyze student performance data, streamline tier-level interventions, and address campus-wide academic and socio-emotional trends.
Facilitated parent advisory groups—including ELAC, School Site Council (SSC), and Cafecitos forums—to cultivate collaborative decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.
Directed campus critical incident responses and emergency management protocols, serving as primary administrative liaison to local law enforcement and first responder agencies.

LCAP / Leadership Resource Community School Resource

2019 – 2023

Administrator, Echo Valley Elementary

North Monterey County Unified School District

Served as Elementary Attendance Lead for the district, managing Student Attendance Review Teams (SART) and implementing site-wide attendance incentive programs.
Led site efforts to secure California Arts Turnaround School designation, establishing integrated visual and performing arts programs.
Evaluated certificated and classified personnel through formal observations and comprehensive performance reviews to support instructional quality.
Developed the site Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), leading stakeholder input sessions, evaluating annual goals, and aligning resources to school priorities.
Designed and delivered staff professional development on MTSS, Achievement Team Cycles, designated ELD instruction, and CAASPP/ELPAC data analysis.
Updated and executed comprehensive emergency preparedness plans in coordination with regional public safety and law enforcement officials.

Echo Valley Leadership Resource

2018 – 2019

Administrator, R.O. Hardin Elementary & Sunnyslope Elementary

Hollister Elementary School District · Hollister, California

Established a Tier 1 PBIS framework and trained certificated and classified staff to ensure consistent school-wide implementation.
Modernized student discipline systems by establishing clear behavioral rubrics and digital referral workflows.
Formed a Culture and Climate Advisory Council to gather stakeholder feedback and strengthen campus climate.
Re-established the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and supported active parent leadership groups, including ELAC, DELAC, and PTO.
Collaborated with safety consultants and neighboring school sites to update emergency evacuation plans and align joint safety drills.

Earlier Educational Experience

Teaching and student leadership.

2016 – 2018

Hollister Dual Language Academy

Middle School Educator, ASB Director & Administrative Designee · Hollister, California

Taught 8th Grade English, 8th Grade Math, and Algebra 1 with an emphasis on Common Core integration and English Language Development.
Founded the ASB Leadership program incorporating Capturing Kids’ Hearts and Restorative Justice principles.
Served as Administrative Designee, assuming operational and disciplinary management in the principal’s absence.

2011 – 2016

Oak Grove School District

Elementary Educator · San Jose, California

Santa Teresa Elementary (2nd & 4th Grade, 2013–2016): Served as Latino Kids Club Advisor and guided 30 students through community-focused project-based learning.
Parkview Elementary (1st & 5th Grade, 2011–2013): Served as Teacher Representative for the African American Parent Advisory Committee.

Accomplishments & Recognition

Recognition for service, instruction, and community involvement.

2024

CALHope Social Emotional Learning Mini Grant.

2023

California TurnAround Arts Grant Recipient.

2018

Recipient of the Hollister School District Certificated Employee of the Year award for Teaching.

2016

Recipient of the Oak Grove School District Vision Award for Community Involvement.

2013

Recipient of the Oak Grove School District Vision Award for Quality Instruction.