CEO Director VP Education in San Diego CA Resume Martin Griffin

  MARTIN de PORRES GRIFFIN Chula Vista, CA 91913 Cell: 6192507566, Email: mdpgriffingmailcom CAREER    PROFILE  Experienced, highly dedicated, bilingual (English-Spanish) administrative executive with a proven track record in effectively leading organizations through continuous improvement, professional training and development  programs, and an unwavering focus on the achievement of excellence Demonstrated leadership success within diverse, multicultural environments, including academic institutions and non-profit organizations Finely developed communication and listening skills to facilitate strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues, internal teams, and community partners Seeking to leverage deep leadership, systems reform, and change management skills in an executive-level role AREAS   OF   STRENGTH   AND   EXPERTISE    Organizational Leadership    Professional Development    Goal Setting Achievement    Systems Reform    Continuous Improvement    Data-driven Problem Solving    Mentorship    Relationship Building    Program Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Educational Leadership Consultant/Coach 11/2013 to Present   Coach individuals and groups on continuous school improvement, success, and whole systems school reform Palos Verdes Unified School District 7/2012 to 10/2013 Chief Academic Officer Provided direct leadership and oversight of programs under high, middle, and elementary school principals, the  principal of Adult Education, Alternative Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Federal Programs and Language Acquisitions, Career and Technical Education, Student Support Services and Safety, and teachers on special assignment (TSA) providing professional development of staff teachers Key Accomplishments:    Monitored and evaluated charter schools and petitioners    Consulted with schools through accreditation process    Developed comprehensive professional development plan for organization    Facilitated student success and the organizational strategic plan of the school district Sweetwater Union High School District 12/2009 to 6/2012 Executive Director Instruction Led and oversaw programs under high school and middle school principals, the directors of Adult Education, Alternative Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Federal Programs and Language Acquisitions, Career and Technical Education, Post-Secondary Options, Student Support Services, and teachers on special assignment (TSA) providing professional development of staff teachers Key Accomplishments:    Monitored and evaluated charter schools and petitioners    Provided schools with technical consultation through accreditation process    Developed comprehensive professional development plan for organization    Facilitated student success and the organizational strategic plan of the school district Mountain Peak Charter School 7/2009  –   11/2009 Executive Director/CEO Founded and directed start-up charter school during its inaugural year, including responsibility for all hiring, researching and contracting employee benefits programs, developing salary schedules, negotiating facilities contracts, monitoring state and federal compliance issues, and planning and facilitating governing board meetings Key Accomplishments:    Wrote board policy and drafted operations and conditions improvement policies and procedures      Defined the educational program offerings in collaboration with faculty      Developed annual and multi-year budgets in concert with Business Services group      Led the development of the Local Educational Agency plan, successfully applying for two loans and a grant    MARTIN de PORRES GRIFFIN Resume, Page 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED Palisades Charter High School 7/2008 to 6/2009 High School Principal Led and oversaw all faculty, programs, and activities for school with an enrollment of 2800 students Escondido Union High School District 7/2003 to 6/2008 High School Principal and Principal on Special Assignment Led and oversaw all faculty, programs, and activities for school with an enrollment of 2400 students Key Accomplishments:    In 2008, drove construction and program development for district Learning Centers for extended learning Cuyamaca Community College 8/2003 to 12/2003 Adjunct Professor Taught World Religions for the Religious Studies Department Grossmont Union High School District 6/2000 to 6/2003 High School Principal Led and oversaw all faculty, programs, and activities for school with an enrollment of 1800 students Chapman University 1/2002 to 3/2002 Adjunct Professor Taught Methods of Teaching for the Education Department Archbishop Hoban High School  1997 to 2000 Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction and Guidance Services  Prior to 1997, held positions within various high schools as Assistant Principal and Teacher of English, Social Sciences, and Religious Studies EDUCATION   AND   TRAINING Master of Arts, Education Administration, University of Akron, Akron, OH Bachelor of Arts , Philosophy, St Hyacinth College and Seminary, Granby, MA  Association of CA School Administrators, Human Resources Administrators Academy, Personnel Certification  Association of CA Administrators, Curriculum and Instruction (CI) Administrators Academy, CI Certification California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Professional Clear Administrative Service Credential Cuernavaca Language School, Certificate of Spanish, Cuernavaca, Mexico PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Commissioner ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development), Member  NASSP (National Association of Secondary School Principals), Member ACSA (Association of California School Administrators), Member