MARTIN de PORRES GRIFFIN

Chula Vista, CA 91913

Cell: 619.250.7566, Email: mdpgriffin@gmail.com
CAREER PROFILE
Experienced, highly dedicated, bilingual (English-Spanish) administrative executive with a proven track record in
effectively leading organizations through continuous improvement, professional training and development
programs, and an unwavering focus on the achievement of excellence. Demonstrated leadership success within
diverse, multicultural environments, including academic institutions and non-profit organizations. Finely
developed communication and listening skills to facilitate strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues,
internal teams, and community partners. Seeking to leverage deep leadership, systems reform, and change
management skills in an executive-level role.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

Organizational Leadership
Professional Development
Goal Setting & Achievement

Systems Reform
Continuous Improvement
Data-driven Problem Solving

Mentorship
Relationship Building
Program Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Educational Leadership Consultant/Coach
11/2013 to Present
Coach individuals and groups on continuous school improvement, success, and whole systems school reform.
Palos Verdes Unified School District
7/2012 to 10/2013
Chief Academic Officer
Provided direct leadership and oversight of programs under high, middle, and elementary school principals, the
principal of Adult Education, Alternative Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Federal Programs and Language
Acquisitions, Career and Technical Education, Student Support Services and Safety, and teachers on special
assignment (TSA) providing professional development of staff teachers.
Key Accomplishments:
Monitored and evaluated charter schools and petitioners
Consulted with schools through accreditation process
Developed comprehensive professional development plan for organization
Facilitated student success and the organizational strategic plan of the school district
Sweetwater Union High School District
12/2009 to 6/2012
Executive Director Instruction
Led and oversaw programs under high school and middle school principals, the directors of Adult Education,
Alternative Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Federal Programs and Language Acquisitions, Career and
Technical Education, Post-Secondary Options, Student Support Services, and teachers on special assignment
(TSA) providing professional development of staff teachers.
Key Accomplishments:
Monitored and evaluated charter schools and petitioners
Provided schools with technical consultation through accreditation process
Developed comprehensive professional development plan for organization
Facilitated student success and the organizational strategic plan of the school district
Mountain Peak Charter School
7/2009 11/2009
Executive Director/CEO
Founded and directed start-up charter school during its inaugural year, including responsibility for all hiring,
researching and contracting employee benefits programs, developing salary schedules, negotiating facilities
contracts, monitoring state and federal compliance issues, and planning and facilitating governing board meetings.
Key Accomplishments:
Wrote board policy and drafted operations and conditions improvement policies and procedures
Defined the educational program offerings in collaboration with faculty
Developed annual and multi-year budgets in concert with Business Services group
Led the development of the Local Educational Agency plan, successfully applying for two loans and a grant

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Palisades Charter High School
7/2008 to 6/2009
High School Principal
Led and oversaw all faculty, programs, and activities for school with an enrollment of 2800 students.
Escondido Union High School District
7/2003 to 6/2008
High School Principal and Principal on Special Assignment
Led and oversaw all faculty, programs, and activities for school with an enrollment of 2400 students.
Key Accomplishments:
In 2008, drove construction and program development for district Learning Centers for extended learning.
Cuyamaca Community College
Adjunct Professor
Taught World Religions for the Religious Studies Department.

8/2003 to 12/2003

Grossmont Union High School District

6/2000 to 6/2003
High School Principal
Led and oversaw all faculty, programs, and activities for school with an enrollment of 1800 students.
Chapman University
Adjunct Professor
Taught Methods of Teaching for the Education Department.
Archbishop Hoban High School
Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction and Guidance Services

1/2002 to 3/2002

1997 to 2000

Prior to 1997, held positions within various high schools as Assistant Principal and Teacher of English,
Social Sciences, and Religious Studies.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Arts, Education Administration, University of Akron, Akron, OH
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, St. Hyacinth College and Seminary, Granby, MA
Association of CA School Administrators, Human Resources Administrators Academy, Personnel Certification
Association of CA Administrators, Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Administrators Academy, C&I Certification
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Professional Clear Administrative Service Credential
Cuernavaca Language School, Certificate of Spanish, Cuernavaca, Mexico
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Commissioner
ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development), Member
NASSP (National Association of Secondary School Principals), Member
ACSA (Association of California School Administrators), Member