Aurora Martinez
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic Family Center Coordinator with extensive leadership skills in project execution and customer relationship management. Expertise in developing community partnerships and facilitating educational programs to drive student engagement and enhance participation rates.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Center Coordinator
Apple Valley Unified School District
Apple Valley, CA
04.2015 - Current
- Facilitated daily operational management and scheduling of educational programs to enhance overall efficiency.
- Facilitated clear communication between staff, parents, and students to support alignment with program objectives.
- Facilitated training and mentorship for new staff members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with district leadership to align center goals with broader educational objectives.
- Maintained a clean and inviting facility by coordinating regular cleaning schedules with janitorial staff.
- Supported grant writing efforts by gathering data on center activities and assisting in the development of compelling proposals for funding opportunities.
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative program offerings, attracting a diverse range of participants.
- Established policies and procedures for the center, creating a consistent framework for staff members to follow.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance collaboration opportunities and expand program reach.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using feedback from participants and staff members, making improvements as needed to better serve the community.
- Monitored facility maintenance needs, scheduling repairs as needed to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for participants.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations and requirements pertaining to licensing or permits related to facility use or programming.
- Managed event logistics, ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes for all center activities.
- Provided support to staff members through training and guidance on center policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Facilitated regular staff meetings where progress updates were shared among team members.
- Streamlined communication between staff members by establishing clear channels of communication for planning purposes.
- Assisted in the creation of marketing materials to promote center programs, resulting in increased community awareness and engagement.
- Coordinated with external vendors to secure necessary resources for events, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effective solutions.
- Organized special events such as workshops or guest speakers that aligned with center goals while fostering community involvement.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Apple Valley Unified School District
Apple Valley, CA
10.2007 - 04.2015
- Supported individualized instruction by adapting learning materials for diverse student needs.
- Assisted in classroom management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to develop effective lesson plans and activities.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to enhance academic performance.
- Coordinated with parents to address concerns and facilitate student support services.
- Served as translator and interpreter for written and verbal communication to students, parents and staff members.
- Demonstrated flexibility, coped with challenges of rapidly changing world and assisted students lacking language proficiency.
- Supported teacher in classroom discipline and maintained standards of pupil behavior.
- Displayed knowledge of various routine educational tasks, duties and procedures and followed specific instructions of teacher.
- Provided instructional support under teacher supervision within both general education classrooms and specialized settings.
- Contributed to a positive school climate by participating in extracurricular activities, clubs, and events that promoted inclusivity.
- Assisted special education students with diverse needs, ensuring their academic success and social integration.
- Facilitated small group instruction for English language learners, reinforcing core concepts and improving fluency.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt lesson plans for better comprehension by non-English speaking students.
- Fostered positive relationships among diverse student groups by promoting cultural understanding and respect.
- Improved bilingual communication in the classroom by providing translation services for students and teachers.
- Enhanced student engagement by creating a culturally inclusive learning environment.
- Served as a liaison between the school district''s ESL department and mainstream classrooms to ensure proper support was provided.
- Bridged language gaps between parents and school staff through efficient interpretation during meetings and events.
- Supported teachers with grading assignments and offering one-on-one help for struggling bilingual students.
- Collaborated with school counselors and social workers to address the unique needs of bilingual students, fostering a successful transition into their new educational environment.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Developed and delivered presentations on course topics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley, CASkills
- Leadership in organization
- Project execution
- Effective fundraising strategies
- Customer relationship management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of food and holiday resources for families in need.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Center Coordinator
Apple Valley Unified School District
04.2015 - Current
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Apple Valley Unified School District
10.2007 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Apple Valley High School