Ana Isabel López-Edwards
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Committed professional researcher, administrator and educator with varied experience in grants implementation and management. Over 15 years of experience in Second Language Acquisition, curriculum design and instruction and over 7 years of grants management, with the ability to handle challenging work and function either independently or in a team-focused environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grants Administrator
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Reviewed applications and documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated the preparation of budgets, narratives, tables, timelines, and other required materials for grant applications.
- Assisted in the development of proposals that meet agency requirements and deadlines.
- Provided training on grants management processes to new staff members.
Special Projects Lead
University of Pennsylvania
Tallahassee, FL
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed the coordination of resources and personnel for all assigned projects.
- Provided direction to team members throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Identified potential risks associated with each project and developed strategies to mitigate them.
- Coordinated external vendors in order to obtain necessary materials or services for successful completion of projects.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that all aspects of a project are properly addressed during development process.
- Worked closely with clients to ensure their expectations were met or exceeded throughout the duration of a project.
- Monitored workflows and adjusted schedules as needed in response to changing conditions or requirements.
- Conducted post-project assessments in order measure success against predetermined goals and objectives.
Research & Evaluation Unit Lead
University of Pennsylvania
Tallahassee, FL
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Developed survey instruments, analyzed data, and created reports for internal stakeholders.
- Analyzed large datasets using statistical techniques to uncover meaningful patterns.
- Created presentations summarizing key research findings for senior leadership team.
- Managed relationships with external vendors providing specialized services or solutions.
- Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
Research & Evaluation Specialist
University of South Florida
Tallahassee, FL
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Conducted data analysis and prepared reports on the results of evaluations.
- Assessed organizational performance in order to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided feedback to stakeholders on evaluation findings and recommendations.
- Designed questionnaires, checklists, and other instruments used to evaluate programs.
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data from surveys, interviews, or other sources.
- Monitored progress of programs against established goals and objectives.
- Identified best practices in program implementation through research activities.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for improving program outcomes.
Teacher - Spanish
Florida State University Schools
Tallahassee, FL
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Teacher - Spanish
Leon County Schools - Lincoln High School
Tallahassee, FL
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL04-2020
Skills
- Compliance Reviews
- Funding Source Research
- Proposal Management
- Proposal Development
- Fund Tracking
- Grants Management
- Report Writing Skills
- Budget Monitoring
- Strategic Planning
- Presentation Development
Certification
- TESOL Graduate Certificate, 2019
- Florida Educator's Certificate, 2008-present
- American Translation Association, 1992-2010
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Italian
Professional
Portuguese
Limited
Catalan
Limited
Romanian
Limited
Scottish Gaelic
Limited
German
Limited
Czech
Limited
Timeline
Grants Administrator
Florida State University
07.2023 - Current
Special Projects Lead
University of Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 06.2023
Research & Evaluation Unit Lead
University of Pennsylvania
10.2019 - 01.2022
Research & Evaluation Specialist
University of South Florida
09.2017 - 10.2019
Teacher - Spanish
Florida State University Schools
08.2014 - 06.2017
Teacher - Spanish
Leon County Schools - Lincoln High School
08.2010 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Florida State University
- TESOL Graduate Certificate, 2019
- Florida Educator's Certificate, 2008-present
- American Translation Association, 1992-2010
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