Alberto De Leon

I'm Alberto de Leon Inglewood, an Elementary School Principal.

Alberto de Leon's Bio:

Alberto de Leon is an Elementary School Principal skilled in Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, and Curriculum Development. For the past twenty-one years, Alberto de Leon had the privilege to serve a diverse student population of various socio-economic status and ethnicity, while working as a teacher, assistant principal, and a school principal. I have always measured my success by the achievements and accomplishments of my students. As such, Alberto de Leon have worked towards 21st Century learning goals for all students where elementary children engaged in coding robots, creating and completing challenges and meeting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) requirements for technology and engineering. Training teachers to enhance student engagement in the use of technology and redefining learning tasks, I presented teachers with professional development that is pedagogically geared towards the integration of both models the Technology Pedagogy and Content Knowledge (TPACK), and Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition (SAMR). Through dialectical discourse and hands-on activities teachers engaged in redesigning tasks that are both creative and communicative, challenging, and empowering students beyond the limits of the classroom. Hence, creating a learning community of outstanding teachers, supportive parents, dedicated staff, and working jointly for the welfare of the students has been key to my success as a school leader. The challenges and responsibilities of being a principal of an elementary school are equally intriguing and enticing since they enable me a major opportunity to learn, grow and serve.

Alberto de Leon's Experience:

Principal at Centinela School TK-7, IUSD
2018 - 2021 | Inglewood
Trained teachers to design and implement curricula that met core standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) requirements while using Thinking Maps, Writing from the Beginning and Beyond, and Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI). Enhanced teacher practices through modifying their teaching methods, and implementing research-based innovations to improve instructional delivery and increase test scores. Focused on enhancing teachers' pedagogical skills and developing a culture of collaboration and created an assessment protocol to ensure full staff participation. Delivered professional development and support for teachers to strengthen the use of the ELA, math, and ELD programs and worked with the coach to offer differentiated training and support, as needed. Analyzed and desegregated data for both formative and summative assessment including students’ standards-based performance on state and district assessment, such as California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Planned and created a schoolwide data wall model to conduct regular and ongoing staff analysis of formative and summative assessment to measure student progress and monitor their growth. Facilitated Data Summit PD to calibrate and analyze data with colleagues and plan targeted interventions based on student results. Collaborated with Site Leadership Reps to create 45-minute blocks of designated ELD deployment resulting in the increase of English Learners reclassification of 91 students versus 8 ELs only for the previous year. Planned and conducted regularly scheduled parent council meetings to ensure parents understood the four site achievement goals - ELA, Math, Climate & Culture, and Parent Involvement. Procured funding through a grant for a school-wide music program to enhance visual and performing arts curriculum for all students. Maintained excellent communications and created a safe work environment establishing a positive school culture, while achieving a shared vision for the site where all stakeholders had a voice Implementation Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning strategies to engage educators in authentic lessons that value students' culture and unique experiences. Worked diligently and consistently on building a foundation of trust, respect, collegiality, collaborative teamwork, and establishing a community of learners. Increased parental involvement on the School Site Council, English Language Advisory Committee and extended parent education program to support classroom instruction.
Principal at Sun Empire Elementary, KUSD
2008 - 2018 | Inglewood
Coordinated curriculum and staff development and curricular alignment through collecting, analyzing, and desegregating multiple forms of student data and program effectiveness. Provided a consistent school-wide emphasis on professional development through Professional Learning Communities. Organized, led, and follow-up site Student Success Team/504 Plan process. Promoted a safe learning environment for students and staff implementing the PBIS model. Coordinated educational program activities with other departments and outside agencies. Supervised Departments/Data Teams/Grade Levels Teams/Special Education/Site Website. Coordinated State (SBAC testing) and district assessments/benchmarks. Organized and implemented Instructional Rounds.
Assistant Principal at Sun Empire Elementary, KUSD
2005 - 2008 | Inglewood
Led staff to focus on using multiple student learning data sources to develop interventions, support, and enrichment for all students. Created school safety and emergency plans, teacher schedules, and developed and implemented site-designed assessments Raising Student Achievement to target areas of low achievement. Maintained and supported academic and socio/emotional intervention initiatives and developed a discipline matrix to ensure student and educational equity.
4th Grade Teacher at Sun Empire Elementary, KUSD
| Inglewood
Collaborated with site administrator to establish an effective integrating school program. Coordinated the delivery of a broad range of tutorials, workshops, and seminars. Organized recruitment, hired qualified staff and presented staff development for all personnel. Registered and enrolled students in the after-school program, scheduled and identified students in need of interventions.

Alberto de Leon's Education:

Fresno Pacific University
Concentration: California Administrative Services Credential
California State University Fresno
Concentration: California BCLAD Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
University of California, Los Angeles
Concentration: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology