Beatriz Guajardo
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Resourceful Education Outreach Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specializing in community engagement, strategic communication planning, and stakeholder relationship management. Personal attributes include empathy, active listening, and adaptability, which enhance interactions with diverse groups and foster meaningful partnerships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Outreach Specialist
Texas Biomedical Research Institute
San Antonio, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Develop outreach initiatives to promote biomedical research and community engagement.
- Collaborate with the Education Outreach Program Director to generate articles highlighting the institute's research and community education outreach programs.
- Coordinate and lead the Scientist in Residence Program, which pairs scientists with area teachers to visit classrooms, collaborate to enrich classroom activities, and share real-life resources regarding biomedical careers.
- Collaborate with the Education Outreach Program Director to implement and maintain Texas Biomed’s research education outreach programs, including annual strategic goals and objectives.
- Manage and implement outreach events for K-12 teachers and students, but not limited to: career days, STEM school events, securing volunteer judges to support area K-12 science fairs, presentations to K-12 school groups, summer educational programs for high school students and all-grade-level teachers, and conducting high school tours (face-to-face and virtual).
• Create and administer evaluation tools for school and community education programs to ensure program alignment with institutional goals.
•Collaborate with the Education Outreach Program Team and Southwest National Primate Research Center (SNPRC) to support K-12 outreach activities for the SNPRC. - Analyze qualitative data for the NIH Science Education Partnership Award program.
- Assist in generating budgets and grant applications specific to K-12 initiatives.
- Contribute to the education outreach strategic plan by identifying education community needs and designing initiatives to meet those needs.
Early College High School Coordinator
Brooks Collegiate Academy
San Antonio, TX
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Develop instructional methods and content for educational or student activity proms in fidelity to CCRSM/ Early college blueprint
- Design and implement the ECHS crosswalk
- Evaluate curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations.
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Work with Early College Programs School Leader to set the vision and mission for the Early College Programs Department, including strategic planning for student success on state and national assessments, and on industry recognized certification exams.
- Recruit and review credentials for on campus Dual credit faculty.
- Coordinate and plan meetings between the IHE liaison.
College Readiness Instructional Coach
Brooks Collegiate Academy
San Antonio, TX
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Collaborate with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities aligned to the CCRM/ECHS blueprint
- Resolve various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Guide instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Facilitate staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Partner with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
- Oversee day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
- Refer to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
8th Grade Science Teacher
KIPP Aspire Academy
San Antonio, TX
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Fulfilled all teacher expectations according to the mission and district expectations.
K-8th Science Content Specialist
KIPP San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Fulfilled all Science Content Specialist expectations according to the mission and district expectations.
6th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
KIPP Camino
San Antonio, TX
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Other responsibilities included Grade level Chair from 07/2013-07/2016
- Fulfill all teacher expectations according to the mission and district expectations.
Science 6th-8th Grade Teacher
New Frontiers Charter School
San Antonio, TX
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Fulfill all teacher expectations according to the mission and district expectations.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX12.2008
Interdisciplinary Studies - Education
University of Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX12.2006
Skills
- Instructional Methods Development
- Curriculum Development
- Data analysis
- Event management
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Selected as a Research Consultant for the Texas Biomedical Research Center 2019-2022
- Selected as Research Education Consultant for Teacher Enrichment Initiatives at UT Health Science Center in San Antonio 2012-2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Education Outreach Specialist
Texas Biomedical Research Institute
01.2023 - Current
Early College High School Coordinator
Brooks Collegiate Academy
07.2022 - 12.2022
College Readiness Instructional Coach
Brooks Collegiate Academy
07.2019 - 12.2022
8th Grade Science Teacher
KIPP Aspire Academy
07.2018 - 07.2019
K-8th Science Content Specialist
KIPP San Antonio
07.2016 - 07.2017
6th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
KIPP Camino
07.2011 - 07.2013
Science 6th-8th Grade Teacher
New Frontiers Charter School
08.2008 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Incarnate Word
Interdisciplinary Studies - Education
University of Incarnate Word
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