Alicia Cabrera-Prado, Ph.D.
Educator
187 S. Grove Ave, Elgin,IL
Summary
Accomplished educator and recipient of National Board Certification in World Languages offering background in urban school environments. Keenly aware of social justice issues surrounding minoritized students and families. Enthusiastic about providing students with opportunities to realize potential, achieve academic goals. Ph.D. completed at the University of Illinois in Education Policy, Organization and Leadership/Global Studies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Post Secondary Success Coach
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Advocated for first-generation/ low income students to access available resources.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
Research Assistant/Teacher's Assistant
University Of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign , IL
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research into global citizenry in education.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced on-line learning environment on Diversity, Leadership & Policy
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
Teacher and Administrator
U-46
Elgin , IL
08.2001 - 07.2021
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet standards.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards. (AP Spanish Literature)
- Served as AP Coordinator for the high school
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote positive interaction with students and families.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Education
Ph.D. - Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 08.2019 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
01.2011 - 07.2013
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Roosevelt University, Chicago
01.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 01.1996 - 05.2000
Skills
Digital Literacy
Microsoft Office
Danielson Model for Teacher Appraisal
Curriculum Development
Certified Google Educator
Communication
Works well in high pressure situations
Conflict Resolution
Leadership
Federal Grant Compliance
Google Suit
Blumen
Visa Compliance
Student Recruitment
Student Advising
Diverse groups presentations
Team collaboration and leadership
Data-driven decision making
Program oversight
Strategic planning
Budgeting
Research Interests
Dual Language, Teach Abroad, Teacher Prep Programs, Critical Language Awareness, Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies, Language Acquisition, Dynamic Bilingualism, Globalization in Education, Youth Culture, Latin American Diaspora, Sustainable Development Goals
Publications
Teaching Global Citizenship in a Global Pandemic: Learning in a Virtual World, Allison Witt, Janine Solberg, Alicia Cabrera-Prado, Nevine El Souefi, Yunhan Hou, Monica Lunardon, Sadia Mazid, Cara Merkle, Aigul Rakisheva, Tiara Rizki, Ashley Xu, and Lu Xu.
Presentations
- 2022 NAFSA Regional Conferences: Intersections of Virtual Study Abroad and International Student Recruitment
- East China Normal University: International Symposium for Emerging Scholars in Education 2022
- Research Live!- 2022 Finalist UIUC
- Graduate Student Conference 2021 UIUC
Accomplishments
AACTE: 2023 recipient of the Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives.
Timeline
Post Secondary Success Coach
Elgin Community College
10.2023 - Current
Research Assistant/Teacher's Assistant
University Of Illinois
08.2019 - 05.2023
Ph.D. - Education Policy, Organization & Leadership
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.2019 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
01.2011 - 07.2013
Teacher and Administrator
U-46
08.2001 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Roosevelt University, Chicago
01.2001 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Illinois State University
01.1996 - 05.2000