Andrea Villafaña, M. Ed
Program Administrator
Aledo, TX,TX
Summary
Confident training leader with demonstrated planning, organizational and leadership abilities. Successful at developing and improving training programs for employees at all levels. Good communicator, planner and conflict manager. Highly effective at educating people at all different skill levels.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Grade Teacher
Crockett Elementary School
Weatherford , Texas
2022.01 - Current
- Develop lessons for high-ability learners and those with special needs
- Differentiated instruction via learning centers and small groups using student data to drive instruction
- Informed parents regularly of student progress via different communication outlets
- Conferenced with parents and administrators regarding possible Tier 3 intervention and testing
- Appointed member of school leadership team
Inclusion Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs of
Fort Wayne , Indiana
2019.07 - 2020.03
- Develop local club-wide discipline protocol for mediation and write-ups
- Implemented club-wide data entry and retrieval system
- Develop Sensory Room handbook
- Develop ACEs and Trauma Training for all staff
- Develop Behavior and Safety plans, as necessary, for members with parents and staff
- Review member IEPs and implement necessary accommodations
- Created newsletters for organization and community partners regarding inclusion
- Developed partnerships with local community organizations
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
Administrative Intern, Manchester Junior
Senior High School, Manchester Community Schools
North Manchester , Indiana
2019.01
- Assisted in rollout of Raptor Identification program for school safety
- Trained teachers on Accessible Educational Materials currently in place in schools
- Assisted elementary school principal with preparation of master schedule
- Assisted Corporation Testing Coordinator with ILEARN, IAM, and WIDA testing schedule
- Created a new teacher manual to be used for new teacher orientation
- Assisted guidance counselor with Trauma and ACEs training for all corporation staff
- Assisted in the facilitation of Individual Education Plan and various parent Meetings
- Assisted in communicating with second language learner families of upcoming events for corporation
Title III and McKinney Vento Program Coordinator
Manchester Community Schools, Vento Corporation Liaison
North Manchester , Indiana
2014.01 - 2019.01
- Migrant Liaison
- Title I, Part A, Title III and NESP grant coordination and administration
- Annually assess, evaluate, audit and report Title III, and Title I Set Asides
- Coordinate student records quarterly with Region 6 Migrant Office
- Annual teacher trainings and coaching Coach staff on best instructional practices for ELs
- Develop and execute Family Literacy Nights for EL Families
- Translate school information for second language learner families, including school registration packets
- Translator for Individual Education Plan meetings and other parent teacher conferences
- District WIDA assessment coordinator; Building ISTEP assessment coordinator
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
Resource Room Teacher
Holy Cross Lutheran School
Fort Wayne , Indiana
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Develop lessons for high-ability learners and those with special needs
- Differentiated instruction via learning centers and small groups
- Included students in process of setting classroom rules and provided reinforcement through color change system
- Informed parents regularly of student progress via weekly newsletters and emails
- Conferenced with parents and administrators regarding possible Tier 3 intervention and testing
- Used student data to determine students’ learning groups for Math and Reading/Language Arts/Intervention
Kindergarten Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools, Lindley Elementary
Fort Wayne , Indiana
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Educated 27 students (including to Special Education children) from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds in all core subjects, including math, language arts, Spanish, science, and social studies
- Differentiated instruction via learning centers and small groups
- Provided website links for extra practice on lessons
- Informed parents regularly of student progress via weekly newsletters and emails
- Conferenced with parents and administrators for serious behavior issues.
Education
Certificate - Education Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08.2019
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction, English Language Development and Special Education
Concordia University
Portland, OR05.2015
Bachelor of Science Primary Education and ESOL -
Barry University
Miami, FL05.2004
Skills
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Resource Coordination and Allocation
- Records Administration
- Course Development
- Curriculum Management
- State Reporting
- Classroom Observations
- Family Support
- Effective Communication Skills
- Data Entry
- Enrichment Activities
- Google Drive
- Database development
- Key relationship management
- Schedule Coordination
Certification
Reading—Basic & Advanced certified
Indiana McKinney-Vento Liaison Basic & Intermediate
Level Training
Primary Years Program Level 1 Training
CPI-Crisis Prevention Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Grade Teacher
Crockett Elementary School
2022.01 - Current
Inclusion Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs of
2019.07 - 2020.03
Administrative Intern, Manchester Junior
Senior High School, Manchester Community Schools
2019.01
Title III and McKinney Vento Program Coordinator
Manchester Community Schools, Vento Corporation Liaison
2014.01 - 2019.01
Resource Room Teacher
Holy Cross Lutheran School
2013.01 - 2014.01
Kindergarten Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools, Lindley Elementary
2012.01 - 2013.01
Certificate - Education Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction, English Language Development and Special Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science Primary Education and ESOL -
Barry University
Reading—Basic & Advanced certified
Indiana McKinney-Vento Liaison Basic & Intermediate
Level Training
Primary Years Program Level 1 Training
CPI-Crisis Prevention Training
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