Christina Gallardo-Barrett

29919 Warm Sands Dr. Menifee, CA 92584

Phone: 760-644-2447 E-Mail: barrett426@aol.com

Objective
To serve as an Assistant Principal and join my knowledge with a team of passionate, student-centered leaders.

Overview
Highly skilled and knowledgeable Program Specialist with an extensive understanding of special education and
laws concerning individualized education plans. I have a background of improving student performance and
achievement while focused on working with all stakeholders: students, parents, community members, teachers,
staff, and administrators to accelerate academic, personal and professional proficiency. I empower all to achieve
success.

Leadership Experience
Hemet Unified School District
Program Specialist July 2017-Present

Assist staff in developing instructional objectives and techniques for the purpose of implementing
effective IEPs for individuals with exceptional needs

Presents information on a variety of topics for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining
feedback and providing staff development for certificated and classified special education and non-
special education staff

Provides leadership in the articulation of special education programs among elementary, middle and
high schools for the purpose of ensuring effective transitions for students

Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. (e.g. IEPs, ITPs, staff development) for the purpose of implementing
and maintaining programs and services, which achieve district's desired objectives

District Committees
Special Education Resource Committee~ Collaborated with other Program Specialist and teachers to give
parents and community member resources for students with exceptional needs

Teaching Experience

Tahquitz High School

Special Education Teacher (Moderate to Severe) October 2011-July 2017

Assessed students skills to determine their needs and to develop curriculum

Developed and implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
Discussed students progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators with the purpose
of collaboration
Supervised, mentored, and provided profession development to teacher assistants who work with
students with disabilities in order to improve educational practices
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Prepared and helped students transition from grade to grade and after high school graduation with the
purpose of improving student independence

Administrative Designee
Implemented discipline procedures in accordance to California State Education Code and District policy
with the purpose of maintaining a safe and orderly environment
Facilitate IEP meetings as LEA representative and administrator to ensure legal policy and procedures
are followed
Communicate with students, parents, and staff to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for
all

Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Team Lead

Conducted professional development for all teachers and staff to improve quality of instruction
Provide expectations for students, teachers, and staff with the purpose of improving school culture
Developed programs within PBIS to encourage positive behavior

WASC Team Lead

Facilitated a group of teachers with the purpose of revising of the Vision section for the WASC review.

Directed staff and stakeholders to reflect on academic programs to create school improvements.

Education
MA Education Administration, California State University San Marcos- San Marcos, CA

MA Education Specialist- Moderate to Severe, Azusa Pacific University- Azusa, CA

BA Communicative Disorders, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA

Professional Development
Teaching Effective Learning-NISL

Positive Behavior Intervention- Hemet Unified

News 2 You and Unique Curriculum (Train the Trainers)

SANDI assessment (Train the Trainers)

ProACT- (Train the Trainers)

Workability

Inclusion Collaborative State Conference

California Teachers Summit

EdCamp