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Shanel  Lopez-Fretwell

Shanel Lopez-Fretwell

Las Cruces

Summary

Accomplished school administrator with 20 years of experience focused on supporting students' academic goals and personal well-being, as well as advocating for teachers and supporting their growth. Able to establish trusting and strong rapport with students, teachers, and community members of varying cultures, religions, and backgrounds. Talented at building student relationships, staff management, professional development, curriculum development, school and community-wide communication, school systems and procedures. My career has been defined by an on-going love of learning, a willingness to take risks, turning problems into solutions, and building meaningful relationships to lead others to be the best version of themselves.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Upper School Division Head

The American School Of Marrakesh
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations.
  • Communicated and collaborated with stakeholders to achieve division objectives.
  • Supervised and led multicultural team of 42 staff members
  • Participant and contributor of 5-Year Strategic Plan and actions
  • Developed data-driven system to assess effectiveness of teaching methodologies, curriculum standards, and educational approaches leading to strategic pedagogical changes that boosted student engagement by 10%.
  • Conducted formal and informal observations with detailed feedback
  • Effective communication with parents, students, and teachers
  • Recruitment and selection during hiring season
  • Sought out new opportunities to improve existing programs
  • Implemented instructional and assessment strategies to enhance teaching
  • Leadership resulting in student progress as measured by assessments
  • Redesigned and implemented absenteeism and tardy policy
  • Participant and contributor to school's MSA re-accreditation
  • Developed and nurtured rigorous and positive safe school climate
  • Utilized student data to make appropriate decisions for teacher placement
  • Proactive decision making for discipline procedures

Dean of Students

Early College Academy/Career Enrichment Center
08.2019 - 05.2022
  • Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
  • Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
  • Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
  • Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
  • Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
  • Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on topics such as Social and Emotional Learning and Early Warning Systems.
  • Collaborated, mentored and trained teachers on academic lesson planning, differentiation, classroom management techniques and student engagement weekly.
  • Analyzed state, district and school-wide student data for early warning signs of gaps in academic proficiency.
  • Facilitated and led annual grant writing team for magnet and Career & Technical Education programs
  • Created weekly advisory lesson plan for Grades 9-12.
  • Test Coordinator: SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, End of Course Exams, Spanish Reading Assessment, WIDA ACCESS 2.0, NMASR Science Field Test.
  • Special Ed Liaison between teachers and parents
  • 504 Plan Coordinator

Instructional Coach | Test Coordinator

Jefferson Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Focused on instructional leadership by implementing school-wide professional development.
  • Collaborated, mentored and trained teachers on academic lesson planning, differentiation, classroom management techniques and student engagement weekly.
  • Coordinated, planned and delivered professional developments 1-2 times per month.
  • Analyzed state, district and school-wide student data for early warning signs of gaps in academic proficiency
    Test Coordinator.
  • Test Coordinator: WIDA 2.0 to 350+ students, NMSBA (7th grade), NAEP (8th grade), PARCC Assessment (school-wide | including translation, modifications and accommodations), iReady (3x/year), managed staff's Test Security Training (2x/year).
  • Established on-going communication between student and parent
  • 504 Plan Coordinator and Special Education Liaison

Home Hospital Instructor

Albuquerque Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017

The Home Hospital Program was dedicated to serving students who were medically unable to attend school (terminal illness, surgery, broken bone)

  • Traveled to students’ locations: homes, hospitals, treatment centers.
  • Delivered individualized instruction tailored to each student.
  • Communicated openly with parents about realistic deadlines and responsibilities.
  • Delivered completed student work to home high school teachers or counselors.
  • Regularly communicated with students’ teachers, administration, counselors and nurses (email & face to face).
  • This program was dissolved end of 2017 school year due to loss of funding.

Instructional Coach | English Teacher

Truman Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2016
  • Piloted rollout for Common Core State Standards for 8th grade ELA and math teachers for 1 year
  • Established and taught 8th grade Pre-AP program and curriculum
  • 7th and 8th grade ELA teacher
  • Coordinated, planned and delivered professional developments 1-2 times per month
  • Modeled highly effective teaching
  • Organized annual Albuquerque, Principal Instructional Rounds
  • Special Education Liaison between teachers and parents
  • Test Coordinator: WIDA 2.0 to 350+ students, NMSBA (7th grade), NAEP (8th grade), PARCC Assessment (school-wide | including translation, modifications and accommodations), APS District Assessment: iReady (3x/year), managed staff's Test Security Training (2x/year).
  • Facilitated weekly team meetings with departments.
  • Horizontally aligned cross-curricular lessons and activities.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • 504 Plan Coordinator

English Teacher

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
10.2010 - 05.2011
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Improved student performance by 25%.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Supported 100% of students' development by aligning personal and academic goals.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom for 7 years.
  • Developed and implemented 10+ instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.

English Teacher | Varsity Coach

Duncan U. Fletcher High School
06.2003 - 10.2010
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning in grades 9-12.
  • Implemented R.T.I (Response to Intervention for attendance, behavior & academics)
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Analyzed individual student data, grade level data, and created Next Step Plans for English Department.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Vertically aligned standards and curriculum with English Department
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Prepared students for and assessed students on FCAT, FCAT Writes and strands (Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test)
  • Florida State College at Jacksonville teacher liaison
  • Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
  • Varsity Volleyball coach (7 years), Varsity Softball coach (5 years), JV Volleyball coach (1 year), Varsity Bowling coach (2 years)

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Secondary English Education

Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • School Event Coordination
  • Community Engagement
  • Common Core Learning Standards
  • Staff Development
  • Staff Evaluations
  • Learning Management Systems: Synergy, Google Classroom, Canvas, Blackboard Learn, iReady, SeeSaw, College Board/SAT
  • Student Information Systems: PowerSchool, Synergy, Plus Portals
  • Apple Certified Educator Google Certified Educator
  • Effective Communicator
  • Student Services
  • Multilingual Language Learners

Additional Information

  • LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS , Level 3B Administrative License : New Mexico PED, PK-12, #342367, Exp. 2027, Level 3A Teaching License: New Mexico PED Endorsement in English Language Arts, 5-12, #342367, Exp. 2024, Media Specialist/Library Endorsement, New Mexico PED

Certification

  • National Board Certified Teacher - Early Adolescent English Language Arts - 2014
  • Apple Certified Educator
  • Google Certified Educator

Timeline

Upper School Division Head

The American School Of Marrakesh
08.2022 - 06.2023

Dean of Students

Early College Academy/Career Enrichment Center
08.2019 - 05.2022

Instructional Coach | Test Coordinator

Jefferson Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2019

Home Hospital Instructor

Albuquerque Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017

Instructional Coach | English Teacher

Truman Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2016

English Teacher

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
10.2010 - 05.2011

English Teacher | Varsity Coach

Duncan U. Fletcher High School
06.2003 - 10.2010

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

University of New Mexico

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Secondary English Education

Purdue University
Shanel Lopez-Fretwell