Roberto Estrada
Torrance
Summary
Educational leader with a proven track record enhancing academic achievement by 26% through strategic program oversight and data-driven decision-making. Skilled in budget management and fostering community collaboration, I excel in stakeholder engagement and effective communication, ensuring alignment with district goals and supporting diverse student needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator Representative: District Calendar Committee
District Office Committes
Lennox
07.2013 - Current
- Committee Participation: Served as an administrator on the district's calendar committee, contributing insights and decisions regarding the academic calendar
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborated with district stakeholders-including teachers, classified staff, and other administrators-to develop a calendar that meets the community's diverse needs
- Educational Program Alignment: Ensured that the calendar effectively supported the district's academic programs, considering critical dates, instructional time, and overall educational goals
Administrator Representative: District's LCAP Advisory Committee
District Office Committes
Lennox
07.2013 - Current
- Committee Participation: Actively served as an administrator on the LCAP Advisory Committee, providing input on the development and implementation of the district's accountability plan
- Insight Contribution: Contributed insights and expertise to inform decisions that align district goals with community needs and state requirements
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Worked with various stakeholders-including educators, parents, and community members-to ensure the LCAP addresses the educational and operational needs of the district
Administrator Representative: District's Negotiation Team- Classified Staff
District Office Committes
Lennox
07.2013 - Current
- Served as an administrative representative in negotiations for the Classified Staff's contract, ensuring alignment with district priorities and resources
- Collaborated with classified staff representatives, district leadership, and union stakeholders to develop fair and sustainable contract agreements
- Contributed to discussions on compensation, benefits, working conditions, and policy updates, balancing staff needs with fiscal responsibility
Principal
Jefferson Elementary School
Lennox
07.2009 - Current
- Provided visionary leadership for a high-enrollment school with over 700 students by managing daily operations, including instructional practices and staff development
- Developed innovative programs that improved academic achievement by nearly 26% in ELA and over 22% in Math through data-driven decision-making aligned with district goals
- Spearheaded MTSS framework, ensuring compliance with state standards while managing budgets exceeding $200k to support special education program requirements
Principal & Assistant Principal
Lennox Middle School
Lennox
07.2005 - 06.2009
- Collaborated on curriculum implementation to enhance student discipline strategies to improve school climate
- Evaluated teacher performance, providing targeted professional development opportunities and improving teaching efficacy across a diverse workforce
- Coordinated safety initiatives boosting student engagement alongside local authorities, ensuring secure learning environments
Education
Master of Education - Administration
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA01.2004
Master of Education - Education
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA01.1998
Skills
- Educational Leadership & Administration
- Strategic Planning & Program Oversight
- Budget Management & Resource Allocation
- Curriculum Design & Implementation
- Staff Supervision & Professional Development
- Data Analysis & Student Performance Assessment
- Parent Engagement & Community Collaboration
- Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution
- Effective Communication & Team Building
- Bilingual: English-Spanish
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Policy development
- Contract negotiation
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Instructional alignment
- Program evaluation
- Data-driven decision making
- Community engagement
Affiliations
- Association Of California Administrators
- Lennon Ed Advancement Foundation
Awards
- BoxTop for Education Featured Educator, 09/2021
- Administrator Of The Year- Lennox SD Inaugural Recipient, 2015
- C-SPAN Teacher Fellow, 07/2003
- Fellowship: White House Initiative On Educational Excellence For Hispanic Americans, 07/1998
References
- Gabriela Tavitian, Superintendent, Lennox School District
- Becki Blanco, Assistant Superintendent Instructional Services, Lennox School District
- Maria Castellanos, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, Lennox School District
- Cesar Morales, Ed.D, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools
- Fred Navarro, Ed.D, Superintendent, Lennox School District, Retired
- Bruce McDaniel, Ed.D, Superintendent, Lennox School District, Retired
- Cynthia Foley, Ed.D, Chief Human Resources Office, The Accelerated Schools
School Site Awards
- Best Elementary School- US News World Report, 2025
- California Pivotal Practice Award (Distance Learning), 2021
- Top LA County Public Schools Innovate Public Schools ELA-Math, 2020
Certifications And Acsa Academies
- ACSA Pupil Services Academy, 09/2024 - Present
- ACSA Curriculum and Instruction Academy, 09/2023 - 06/2024
- Administrative Services Credential - (K-12), California
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (K-12), CLAD, California
- Authorized for Single Subject English & Social Science (K-12), California
Timeline
Administrator Representative: District Calendar Committee
District Office Committes
07.2013 - Current
Administrator Representative: District's LCAP Advisory Committee
District Office Committes
07.2013 - Current
Administrator Representative: District's Negotiation Team- Classified Staff
District Office Committes
07.2013 - Current
Principal
Jefferson Elementary School
07.2009 - Current
Principal & Assistant Principal
Lennox Middle School
07.2005 - 06.2009
Master of Education - Administration
Pepperdine University
Master of Education - Education
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University-Dominguez Hills
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