1. Education Teaching Experience
2004 to Present - Anderson Special School, San Bernardino, CA
2003 to 2004 - Roosevelt Elementary School, San Bernardino, CA
2002 to 2003 - Colton High School, Colton, CA
Special Recognition
She is quite goal-oriented, as suggested by the financial solutions she implemented as well as various other approaches she advanced in her leader role,
and she was especially committed to the goal of serving students. I was impressed by her talent for establishing goals, as well as planning to bring them
forward.” - Albert K. Karnig, President Emeritus
Ms. Abilez demonstrates a genuine concern for the educational welfare of all students. She has the caring and compassionate
characteristics that administrators need if they are to make a difference.” - Margaret Hill, Assistant Superintendent, San Bernardino County Schools
mefor2010@aol.com • 19265 Chole Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307 • 760.242.2560 • 909.388.6311 • 909.435.1572
California State University
San Bernardino, CA
2008 Administrative Credential/
Certificate of Eligibility
2007 MA Educational Administration
2005 MA Education, Special Education Focus
2002 Educational Specialist Credential
2000 BA Social Science
Crafton Hills College, Yucaipa, CA
1995 AS Spanish
I am a seasoned educator dedicated to all students, and a creative team leader with
the ability to inspire efficacy in others. As an advocate for students and peers, in the
community and in the K12 system, I am actively engaged in promoting contemporary
solutions for education.
MARY ELLEN
ABILEZ GRANDE
School Site Leadership Experience
• Beginning Teacher Support Assessment-Support Provider
• Administrative Designee for IEP meetings
• Master Teacher for College Interns
• Site manager and facilitator for CELDT
• On-site trainer for volunteers and classroom paraprofessionals
• Created and implemented modified general
education curriculum, discipline and behavior
intervention and sensory integration strategies for
students with special needs, ages 12 - ­22 years
• Developed lesson plans in alignment with general
education state and local standards using district
approved Basics 2 program
• Utilized resources and assessment tools for IEP
development, behavior support plans and
team instructional decisions for autistic and other
disabled students
• Created and implemented modified general
education curriculum and learning strategies for
students with developmental disorders, grades 3-5
• Produced and utilized Picture Exchange
Communication, visual schedules and Applied
Behavior Analysis (ABA) with autistic and other
students with special needs
• Supervised paraprofessionals and students while
participating in Community-Based Instruction
• Served as Home and Hospital teacher
• Developed transitional and vocational goals to
follow completion of high school hours
• Produced measurable results reflected in CAPA test
scores
• Developed a 10-month strategic plan for student
learning and behavior
• Mentored new special education teachers while
supporting State requirements of BTSA teacher
induction program
• Coordinated accountability measures for new
teachers using the California (6) Standards
for the Teaching profession
• Raised funds for Planned
Parenthood of San Bernardino and
Orange counties, and the Inland
Empire Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• Elected as a Representative to the National
Education Association Assembly
• Elected as CSU San Bernardino Student Body
President with $10,000/year stipend, the only Latina
and one of only three females in school’s history to
receive this honor
• Organized services, staff and over 200 volunteers
on $1,000,000 working budget and served as public
relations voice for over 12,000 students at the state
and local level as Associated Students, Inc. President
Achievements
My Path to Principal
1970’s 1980’s 1990’s
Food Service
4yrs
Retail Industry,
Sales &
Management
7yrs
Medical Field,
Renal Dialysis
Technician
2yrs
Department
Store Sales
5yrs
Peer
Counselor,
Extended
Opportunity
Program
3yrs
Special Events
Program
Assistant
2yrs
Newspaper
Industry writer,
reporter,
managing editor
2 yrs
Fundraising
4yrs
Public
relations
3yrs