Vince Alvelo

With a strong foundation in educational leadership, I bring a wealth of experience from various roles, including principalship and managing world language departments. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a deep commitment to creating inclusive environments, fostering cultural exchange, and enhancing educational experiences. Leveraging my Spanish background, I have successfully developed foreign exchange programs that enrich students' learning. My track record includes leadership, teaching, and community service, all aimed at driving positive change through curriculum development and initiatives focused on equity and inclusion.

EXPERIENCE 

Assistant Principal / Dean of Students Searsport Elementary School 

Interim Principal SU76 Deer Isle - Stonington Elementary School 

District Wide E.L.L. Lead Teacher / District WIDA Exam Coordinator / Administrator MSAD#49 

07/01/23 - Present, Searsport, ME 

07/01/22 - 06/30/23, Deer Isle, ME 

12/1/2020 - 06/30/2022, Fairfield, ME 

World Language Department Chair / Academic Dean: Royal Thai Scholar Program / ELL Lead Teacher / Spanish Lead Teacher Brewster Academy 

• Department chair for the world languages Department 

Interim Middle School / High School Spanish Teacher Lexington Christian Academy 

ELL Director / International Coordinator / Lead Spanish Instructor Hargrave Military Academy 

• Director of the International Program, Curriculum Coordinator 

Interim Curriculum Assistant / Specialist Durham Rescue Mission 

• Assistant to Director of Education / Residential Assistant, G.E.D. Instructor 

Interim Department Chair World Languages / Upper School Spanish Teacher Ravenscroft School 

• Lower and Middle School World Languages Department Chair 

Spanish Teacher / Spanish Exchange Coordinator Cary Academy 

• Spanish Teacher at upper school at all levels, Foreign Exchange Trip Coordinator 

Upper School Spanish Teacher, Technology Assistant, Student Advisor Wooster School 

Spanish Teacher / Chair chapel Hill / Chauncey Hall School 

• Director of the Spanish Language Department, Spanish Teacher at All Levels 

Interim Upper School Spanish / Upper School ESL Teacher Wyoming Seminary 

• ESL Teacher at All Levels, Spanish Teacher at All levels, Varsity Tennis Assistant 

Lower / Middle / Upper School Spanish Teacher Phoenix Country Day School 

• Spanish Program Coordinator, Spanish Teacher Elementary School 

07/01/18 -11/30/2020 

07/01/2017 - 06/30/2018 

08/01/2014 - 06/30/2017 

01/02/2013 - 06/30/2014 

07/01/ 2010 - 06/30/2012 

08/01/2004 - 06/30/2010 

08/01/2002 - 06/30/2004 

07/01/2000 - 06/30/2002 

07/01/1999 - 06/30/2000 

07/01/1994 - 06/30/1999 

Bilingual / ESL Elementary Teacher 

Denton Independent Public School System 08/01/1991 - 06/30/1994, Denton, TX 

• Certified Elementary School Certified Teacher Grades 1 - 6 ; Certified E.S.L. / Bilingual Teacher Grades Pre - K - 6 
 

Elementary School Teacher New York City Public School System 

• Certified Elementary School Teacher for Grades 1-2 and 6 

08/01/1988 - 06/30/1991

EDUCATION 

Completed Try On Leadership Program University of Maine • 2023 

Received (045) Certification University of Maine • 2023 

Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude City College of City University of New York • June 1988 

ESL / Bilingual Lifetime Certifications Texas Woman's University • June 1993 

• September, 1992 

Masters in Education Leadership (040 Certification) University of Maine • Orono