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Ericka Garza

Data Entry Specialist

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I am a dedicated and highly organized professional with a background in educational leadership, now seeking opportunities to apply my skills in administrative and data-focused roles. Over the years, I have developed a strong work ethic and a proactive approach to problem-solving, often using data analysis to drive decisions and improve systems. One of my key strengths is building positive relationships—with colleagues, teams, and stakeholders—which has helped me foster collaboration and create efficient workflows. I bring positive energy to every task I take on and take pride in maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and supporting team success. I’m especially interested in roles that involve organizing and managing information, improving processes, and making a meaningful contribution to a team’s productivity and goals.
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Northbrook School District 28
Jul 2022 – May 2025
Northbrook, IL
School Principal
Manage the daily responsibilities of running a Kinder - 5th grade school building, from scheduling, rosters, staff evaluations, managing student behavior, mediating employee conversations, listening to and problem solving parent concerns, supporting the implementation of curricula, and analyzing school data to determine school improvement goals and relevant action steps. Some highlights from this position: ● Brought school from Commendable to Exemplary status in first year & Sustained growth in all subjects in second year ● Established Instructional Support Team, Building Leadership Team and SEL Committee ● Established SEL Themes and coordinated collection of staff resources, aligned to SIP and CASEL ● Enhanced MTSS process with preliminary student problem solving process and regular data analysis by interventionists and building leaders ● Commenced work in training staff with Restorative Practices ● Composed activity summaries & compiled district PD information for 34 summer PD sessions & Institute Days for NCISC 4-year PD audit ● Assisting with summer school coordination – academic & enrichment ● Assisting school administrators with recruitment of instructional assistants ● Assisting with ISBE Grant Applications
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Kankakee School District 111
Jul 2017 – Jun 2022
Kankakee, IL
School Principal
Manage the daily responsibilities of running a Kinder - 5th grade school building, from scheduling, rosters, staff evaluations, managing student behavior, mediating employee conversations, listening to and problem solving parent concerns, supporting the implementation of curricula, and analyzing school data to determine school improvement goals and relevant action steps. Some highlights from this position: ● K-3 Two-Way Dual Language Magnet and District-wide 2nd grade College & Career Academy Magnet ● Administrator Mentor ● Coordinated with various community organizations to bring programs to our students, including swimming lessons, therapy dogs, & digital reading resources ● BOY data for 2020/21 3rd grade - only grade level in district “on grade level” ● MOY data for 2020/21 2nd graders highest percentage of students “on grade level” in district