Johnatan Guzman

About Johnatan Guzman

My mission is to drive performance and excellence for all students and staff, while creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.I have spearheaded various initiatives that have resulted in significant improvements in student achievement, teacher performance, student engagement, and budget management. Some of my notable accomplishments include increasing overall student performance by 20%, reducing student absenteeism by 30%, and managing a team of 67 educators and staff with a budget of over $4 million. I leverage data-driven decision-making processes, tech-savvy training and development, and advocacy and inclusion strategies to ensure the success of our school community.

Experience

1. Middle School Principal

   Houston ISD

   Jul 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Identified as an \"Exemplar I Principal\" under the rigorous transformational evaluation• Spearheaded the implementation of an innovative curriculum and teacher training programs, resulting in 55% improvement in district assessments.• Played a pivotal role in campus and district-wide transformational reforms, addressing academicgaps and leading the adoption of the New Education System (NES) model. This initiative marked our campus as a district exemplar in NES implementation, setting a benchmark for academic excellence.• Under my leadership, Edison Middle School achieved unprecedented growth in student performance across reading, math, and science using the NWEA MAP national assessment showcasing an average growth increase of 45% in each subject area.• Managed a dynamic team of 67 educators and staff, with stewardship over a substantial budgetexceeding $4 million, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial efficiency.• Launched a comprehensive student engagement program, significantly reducing absenteeism by 30%, thereby enhancing student participation and academic commitment.• Championed a data-driven approach to decision-making, leading to a 25% enhancement in teacher performance through strategic analysis and targeted improvementsved teacher performance by 25%.

Education

• Houston City College

  Associate’s Degree, General Studies

  2003 — 2005

• University of St. Thomas (TX)

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2013 — 2015

• University of Houston-Downtown

  Bachelor’s Degree, General Studies

  2005 — 2010

• Austin High School

  High School Diploma

  1999 — 2003