Argelia Hurtado
Wheeling,Illinois
Summary
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Navigator
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Waukegan, IL
09.2022 - Current
- Recruiting and connecting incumbent early childhood care and education workforce members with appropriate Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs at 2-and 4-year institutions to obtain additional degrees, licenses and credentials
- Assisting workforce members with ECACE Scholarships
- Plan, publicize, and facilitate general informational/educational sessions on higher education and scholarship opportunities
- Collect and report educational progress by incumbent workforce members.
- Utilized presentation software and incorporated PowerPoint presentations.
- Developed tutorial used by employees and education workforce members.
- Maintained a comprehensive database to track training, certifications, and qualifications.
- Supported higher education institutions in developing individualized career plans for early childhood workforce.
- Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
- Offered specific training programs to help workers generalized and job-specific abilities.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Bilingual Teacher
Community Consolidated School District 21
Wheeling, Illinois
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Responsible for designing, planning, and implementing effective learning experiences and evaluating student participation
- Evaluated and improved upon existing learning materials to better meet the needs of learners
- Maintain accurate records; collect data to monitor academic and/or behavioral interventions
- Collaborated with colleagues, sharing knowledge and resources; and ensuring clear, direct communication with teachers and staff.
- Offered subject matter expertise on curriculum design, selection, and purchasing.
- Provided guidance and support to new teachers on classroom management, curriculum development, and teaching strategies.
- Adapted instructional methods according to the changing needs of the school district.
Education
Master of Science in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology -
Western Governors University
03-2024
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction -
Concordia University-Chicago
01.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Education (K-9) -
Northeastern Illinois University
01.2012
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Curriculum Development
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
- Adult Learning Theories
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Suite
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Education Navigator
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
09.2022 - Current
Bilingual Teacher
Community Consolidated School District 21
01.2013 - 01.2022
Master of Science in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology -
Western Governors University
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction -
Concordia University-Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Education (K-9) -
Northeastern Illinois University
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