Mia Martinez Lopez
Denver
Summary
Results-driven Principal with a proven track record in team building and enhancing school culture. Successfully implemented performance-driven initiatives that increased student engagement and improved academic outcomes. Expertise in effective communication, instructional coaching, and professional development fosters collaborative environments essential for school turnaround efforts. Committed to leveraging leadership skills to drive continuous improvement and positively impact the educational experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal - Grades 9-12
West High School / Denver Public Schools
Denver
01.2021 - Current
- Founding principal for school redesign that required the consolidation of two school programs.
- Coordinated activities of academic and administrative teams ensuring compliance with district and state standards.
- Cultivated strong relationships with guardians, students, and members of the community to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Designed comprehensive plans for professional development activities that focused on improving teacher performance and academic achievement.
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices, data-driven instruction, and professional growth activities.
- Monitored student academic performance data to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes, and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Achieved a significant improvement in the State School Performance Framework, raising it by nearly 6% from Turnaround status to Improvement Plan in one year.
- Elevated family satisfaction index to 93% based on feedback received in Spring and Fall surveys of consecutive years.
- Delivered leadership that was effective, resulting in 87% positive feedback from staff.
- Secured ongoing 'Effective' evaluation by developing and executing a multilingual learner support program.
- Collaborated and developed the Unified Improvement Plan.
- Supervision/coordination duties as Emergency Response Crisis Management Incident Commander
Resident / Succession Principal Grades 6-12
West Early College / Denver Public Schools
Denver
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Achieved overall effectiveness rating of 90-100% in CollaboRATE staff feedback survey from 2018 to 2020.
- Maintained an overall positive response rate between 84-89% on the parent satisfaction survey over three years.
Assistant Principal
West Early College / Denver Public Schools
Denver
08.2013 - 07.2019
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's academic progress.
- Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Analyzed data collected from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement in instruction or curriculum design.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
- Partnered with the Principal to implement a successful early college program for grades 6-12 in alignment with vision and goals, providing a positive, academic environment with high-expectations.
- Created course schedule for students and teachers aligned to district and state expectations.
- Supported the initial drafts of the Unified Improvement Plan.
- Acted as the administrator for the Instructional Advisory Team specializing in English language learners.
- Supervision/coordination duties as Emergency Response Crisis Management Incident Commander
- Acted Primary Site Assessment Leader for all local and state assessments.
Dean of Students / Administrative Assistant
West High School / Denver Public Schools
Denver
08.2009 - 07.2013
- Monitored campus climate and co-curricular activities to ensure safety of students.
- Supported students' academic, health, social and financial needs by connecting students to resources on and off campus.
- Maintained records of disciplinary actions taken against individual students.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in student engagement and developed strategies for improvement.
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
- Supervision/coordination duties for: Campus Security/Campus-wide Emergency Response Crisis Management, Restorative Justice Conducted Professional Development in: SIOP, Classroom Management
Behavior Intervention Specialist - Grades K-8
Denver Arts & Technology Academy / DPS
Denver
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Assisted Chief Academic Officer/Principal in school administrative duties/responsibilities.
- School-wide Restorative Justice coordinator and trainer.
- Organized parent/community /student events.
- Provided professional development to school staff
Teacher - Grades 6-8
Denver Arts & Technology Academy / DPS
Denver
08.2003 - 07.2007
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Taught Social Studies and Language Arts for grades 6 - 8
- Utilized a curriculum that reflected the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic background of the student body.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Education
Fellowship - Education
RELAY Graduate School of Education
05-2017
Principal Licensure - K-12 Administration
Principal Institute At La Academia
Denver, CO12-2012
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Regis University
Denver, CO07-2010
Bachelor of Arts - History / Chicano Studies
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver12-1999
Skills
- Educational program implementation
- Data analysis
- Instructional leadership
- Professional development
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
- Crisis management
- Stakeholder communication
- Team collaboration
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Community relations
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Multilingual communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
Affiliations
- Reading
- Yoga
- Family Time
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Principal - Grades 9-12
West High School / Denver Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
Resident / Succession Principal Grades 6-12
West Early College / Denver Public Schools
08.2018 - 12.2020
Assistant Principal
West Early College / Denver Public Schools
08.2013 - 07.2019
Dean of Students / Administrative Assistant
West High School / Denver Public Schools
08.2009 - 07.2013
Behavior Intervention Specialist - Grades K-8
Denver Arts & Technology Academy / DPS
08.2007 - 08.2009
Teacher - Grades 6-8
Denver Arts & Technology Academy / DPS
08.2003 - 07.2007
Fellowship - Education
RELAY Graduate School of Education
Principal Licensure - K-12 Administration
Principal Institute At La Academia
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Regis University
Bachelor of Arts - History / Chicano Studies
Metropolitan State College of Denver
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