ALINE BAUMGARTNER
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Results-oriented higher education administrator with over 10 years of experience leading and managing academic programs. Successfully implemented strategic initiatives to enhance student engagement and improve educational outcomes. Collaborated effectively with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to develop and execute innovative curriculum plans. Demonstrated strong leadership abilities through effective team management, motivation, and inspiration. Skilled in fostering a positive learning environment that promotes inclusivity and diversity. Committed to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends to provide students with the best educational experience possible.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
IDEA Rundberg College Prep
01.2023 - Current
- Curriculum Implementation: Develop and deliver rigorous lesson plans that align with AP standards and state learning objectives, ensuring students are well-prepared for the AP exam
- Student Assessment: Regularly assess student progress through formal and informal methods, providing feedback and adjusting instruction to meet individual learning needs
- Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive, productive classroom environment that supports student engagement and learning
- Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues to support student success and address any concerns promptly
- Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in teaching and AP curriculum updates
DIRECTOR, STUDENT LEARNING CENTER
Santa Monica College
01.2012 - Current
- Recruited, hired, and trained a high performing team of tutors, mentors, and assistants
- Designed and executed strategic action plans to streamline case management and adopt high-touch tutoring practices
- Collaborated with the District high school to plan and coordinated College Transition activities, including conferences and parent workshops in English and Spanish
- Developed, implemented and evaluated a system of holistic student support services to promote academic achievement, retention, scholarship eligibility and timely degree completion
- Ensured Tutoring Coordinators were trained to implement support services at their assigned centers, including academic tutoring, mentorship, advisement and graduation counseling
- Developed short and long-term plans and strategies to support the successful transition of high school graduates, including customized support for first-time freshmen transitioning directly into upper division coursework expected to fast-track graduation
- Lead data-driven processes that regularly evaluated student trends
- Liaised with relevant university stakeholders to maximize resources for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of the contemporary community college students
- Supervised tutors, mentors, and assistants and supported the implementation of new technology for efficient case management and scheduling
- Implemented new jobs and strategies to promote retention particularly among low-income, first-generation college students
ASSISTANT CURRICULUM COORDINATOR - INTERVENTIONS TEACHER
Lifeline Charter School
01.2010 - 01.2012
English as a Second Language Teacher
San Jose USD - SJUSD
08.2006 - 07.2009
- Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR
Mirolindo Foundation
01.1995 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Colombia, South America
- Built independent trade school from the ground up
- Led operations, strategy, and creation of a one-year residential program for rural adults at risk of or displaced by violence
- Directed staff of 9 to provide housing, food, transportation, and hands-on learning for an average of 25 residential students per academic year
- Coached victims of violence to learn coping mechanisms which help overcome PTSD
- Colombia, South America
Education
MASTER OF ARTS (MA) - HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
Stony Brook University
09.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) - DUAL MAJOR ESL-TRANSLATION, MINOR IN EDUCATION
University of Quindío
01.1994
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Research and Data Visualization
- MS Office Applications Technology
- Student Engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Cross-cultural understanding
Certification
- Computer Business Applications & Office Specialist, SMC
- Dashboard for Institutional Research, Analysis & Planning, SJUSD
- Microsoft Outlook Specialist
- Mental Health First Aid, SMC
- Translation 2 year specialization, University of Quindio
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
IDEA Rundberg College Prep
01.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR, STUDENT LEARNING CENTER
Santa Monica College
01.2012 - Current
ASSISTANT CURRICULUM COORDINATOR - INTERVENTIONS TEACHER
Lifeline Charter School
01.2010 - 01.2012
English as a Second Language Teacher
San Jose USD - SJUSD
08.2006 - 07.2009
CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR
Mirolindo Foundation
01.1995 - 01.2006
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) - DUAL MAJOR ESL-TRANSLATION, MINOR IN EDUCATION
University of Quindío
- Computer Business Applications & Office Specialist, SMC
- Dashboard for Institutional Research, Analysis & Planning, SJUSD
- Microsoft Outlook Specialist
- Mental Health First Aid, SMC
- Translation 2 year specialization, University of Quindio
MASTER OF ARTS (MA) - HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
Stony Brook University
Accomplishments
Honorable Mention
Community Involvement
- Redesign - Pathways
- Equitizing Student Care Teams
- Equitizing Tutoring Services
- Equity Brown Bag Talks
- Tutor Club - Co-advisor
- Advisory Team: Pride Center
Associations
- NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
- Association for the Coaching & Tutoring Profession (ACTP)
- Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession
Awards
- 2009 International Teacher of the Year, VIF International Education, Honorable Mention, Selected from more than 70 nominees in 6 states.
- 3 time winner of Outstanding Customer Service Awards, within six months
Skills
- Personal and Team Development
- Coaching
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Evaluation & Reporting
- Policy & Procedures
- Needs Analysis
- Budget Planning
- Research and Data Visualization
- Story Telling
- MS Office Applications Technology
- HTML, CSS, Photoshop
- Certified Publishing software (MS Publisher, SharePoint)
- Tracking Systems: WCOnline, WebISIS
Community Involvement
- Redesign - Pathways
- Equitizing Student Care Teams
- Equitizing Tutoring Services
- Equity Brown Bag Talks
- Tutor Club - Co-advisor
- Advisory Team: Pride Center
Associations
- NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
- Association for the Coaching & Tutoring Profession (ACTP)
- Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession
Founding and managing partner
Empowering underserved populations through education and socio-emotional healing., Colombia, South America
Personal Information
Title: Higher Education Administrator
Awards
- International Teacher of the Year, Bank of America
- 3 time winner of Outstanding Customer Service Awards, in six months
- Bronze Award, VIF International Education, Honorable Mention, Selected from more than 70 nominees in 6 states.
References
- Patricia Burson, Dean Learning Resources, Santa Monica College, burson_patricia@smc.edu, 310-434-4101
- John Shanon, Former HR Manager, VIF International Education, nonnahsj@icloud.com, 408-204-2604
- Lourdes Arevalo, Chair, Modern Languages and Cultures, Santa Monica College, arevalo_lourdes@smc.edu, 310-434-8491
- Klugman Ellen, Law Instructor, Business, klugman_ellen@smc.edu, 310-434-8492
- Brian Rodas, Co-Chair, Math Department, Chair, Student Services Committee, Santa Monica College, rodas_brian@smc.edu, 310-434-8673
- Nathan Khalil, Law Instructor, Business, khalili_nathan@smc.edu, 310-434-4295
Research
- Organizational Development Consulting
- Advising
2009 International Teacher of the Year - Honorable Mention VIF
chosen among teachers from all over the world visiting to teach in the US after dire selection process
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