Bella Githere
Stockton,CA
Summary
Dynamic STEM program coordinator with extensive experience at San Joaquin County Office of Education, excelling in program management and community engagement. Proven track record in grant writing and developing professional learning sessions, fostering partnerships, and overseeing budgets to enhance educational outcomes. Committed to empowering students and educators through innovative STEM initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator, STEM Programs, Educational Services
San Joaquin County Office of Education
Stockton, USA
10.2022 - Current
- Establish partnerships and work effectively with school districts, community organizations, government agencies, parents, students, and/or staff.
- Maintain confidentiality on issues concerning the program and staff.
- Supervise and evaluate staff.
- Participate, coordinate, or conduct a variety of meetings, staff development, committees, trainings, workshops, and/or conferences to present materials and information concerning department programs, services, operations, and activities; represent the SJCOE at local, regional, and state meetings, conferences, in-services, boards, councils, and events.
- Maintain current knowledge and interpret applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, State and Federal laws, codes, and regulations.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to complete grant applications and report utilizing program and event goals, and metrics.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Meet schedules & timelines, prepare reports as needed for programs, and oversee and manage budgets.
- Organizes, develops, coordinates, and provides professional learning series and activities. Examples of topics include: K-5 NGSS Shifting Practices, K-5 Integrated/Project based NGSS, 6-8 Shifting Practices/Integrated vs Discipline Specific, K-5 Science Leaders Training, 6-8 Science Leaders Training, 9-12 Shifting Practices and Conceptual Mapping, Summer STEM Day Camps, Venture Academies Science Training, FabLab professional learning and field trip support, and the support Delta Sierra Science Project Summer Institute.
- Coordinate, train, participate, recruit for, support, and/or conduct a variety of events. Examples of events include: STEAM Fair and Expo, Dinner with a STEM Professional, StarLab Program and Facilitator Training, and the CASE Conference Session Presenter.
Instructor EDUC232 Universal Lesson Design in STEM
Teachers College San Joaquin
Stockton, USA
07.2024 - 02.2025
STEM Team Member
St. Bernard’s Catholic School
Tracy, USA
01.2019 - 01.2022
8th-grade Homeroom, MS Science Teacher
St. Bernard’s Catholic School
Tracy, USA
01.2017 - 01.2022
Faculty advisor for CJSF student club
St. Bernard’s Catholic School
Tracy, USA
01.2017 - 01.2022
Academic Tutor
Sylvan Learning Manteca and Ripon
Manteca, USA
01.2015 - 01.2018
Lego Robotics and Tynker Coding Courses Instructor
Sylvan Learning Manteca and Ripon
Manteca, USA
01.2015 - 01.2018
Science Lab Teacher
St. Bernard’s Catholic School
Tracy, USA
01.2014 - 01.2017
Skills Trainer/ Paraprofessional
Hawaii Behavioral Health
Honolulu, USA
01.2013 - 01.2014
Membership and STEM Program Manager
Girl Scouts of Hawaii
Honolulu, USA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Recruit and train new adult volunteers
- Support adult volunteers in facilitating the Girl Scout curriculum
- Manage 4 part-time employees in facilitating G. S. After School Hours Program
- Establish community partnerships to provide programs to Girl Scout members
- Assist with grant writing for specific grants
Teacher 7th-grade
Saint Elizabeth Elementary
Oakland, USA
01.2009 - 01.2011
Instructional Assistant 7th and 8th-grade
Saint Elizabeth Elementary
Oakland, USA
01.2007 - 01.2009
IA/Team Lead
FedEx Oakland Hub
Oakland, USA
01.2000 - 01.2008
Checker/Handler
FedEx Oakland Hub
Oakland, USA
01.2000 - 01.2008
Summer STEM Camp Lead Instructor
University of Notre Dame Center for STEM Education Summer Camp
Stockton, USA
01.2022
After School Hours Program (ASHP) Advisor
Girl Scouts of Hawaii
Honolulu, USA
01.2011
- Facilitating Girl Scout ASHP to girls in grades K–5th
- Maintain detailed records of ASHP information
Education
Induction Program / Cleared CA Credential -
Teachers College San Joaquin
Stockton, UT01.2019
Master of Arts - Education
National University
La Jolla, CA01.2017
Single Subject Teaching Preliminary Credential -
National University
La Jolla, CA01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA05-2004
High School Diploma -
Maryknoll High School
Honolulu, HI05-1999
Skills
- Program management
- Grant writing
- Professional learning session development
- Data analysis
- Budget oversight
- Community engagement
References
- Annie Cunial, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services, San Joaquin County Office of Education, acunial@sjcoe.net
- Patty Paredes, Principal, St. Bernard’s Catholic School, pparedes@st-bernardschool.org
- Shannon McManus, Adjunct Clinical Faculty, University of Notre Dame, smcmanu6@nd.edu
Phone
cell, (510)287-6139
Volunteerism Professional Development Recognition
- Girl Scout Troop 429 Leader, Linden, CA, 01/01/24, Present
- Court Appointed Special Advocate for Foster Youth in SJ County, Stockton, CA, 01/01/24, Present
- SJCOE STEM Programs Department Peer Recognition Award (Rubber Chicken Award), Stockton, CA, 2024
- Notre Dame PD Academy Mentor, South Bend, IN, 2022
- Data in Science Institute Delta Sierra Science Project, Stockton, CA, 01/01/21, 12/31/22
- Nominee, Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Tracy, CA, 2022
- Notre Dame PD Academy Participant, South Bend, IN, 2021
- Notre Dame Senior STEM Teaching Fellow, South Bend, IN, 01/01/12, 12/31/21
- 10th Annual CubeSat, San Luis Obispo, CA, 2013
- 2nd Annual ISS Workshop for High School Educators, San Jose, CA, 2012
- INPEACE Community Partnerships Conference, Kapolei, HI, 2013
- Punahou Brain Symposium, Honolulu, HI, 2012
- FedEx Five Years of Excellent Service Award and Employee of the Month, Oakland, CA, 2010
- Girl Scouts Silver Award, Honolulu, HI, 1996
Timeline
Instructor EDUC232 Universal Lesson Design in STEM
Teachers College San Joaquin
07.2024 - 02.2025
Coordinator, STEM Programs, Educational Services
San Joaquin County Office of Education
10.2022 - Current
Summer STEM Camp Lead Instructor
University of Notre Dame Center for STEM Education Summer Camp
01.2022
STEM Team Member
St. Bernard’s Catholic School
01.2019 - 01.2022
8th-grade Homeroom, MS Science Teacher
St. Bernard’s Catholic School
01.2017 - 01.2022
Faculty advisor for CJSF student club
St. Bernard’s Catholic School
01.2017 - 01.2022
Academic Tutor
Sylvan Learning Manteca and Ripon
01.2015 - 01.2018
Lego Robotics and Tynker Coding Courses Instructor
Sylvan Learning Manteca and Ripon
01.2015 - 01.2018
Science Lab Teacher
St. Bernard’s Catholic School
01.2014 - 01.2017
Skills Trainer/ Paraprofessional
Hawaii Behavioral Health
01.2013 - 01.2014
Membership and STEM Program Manager
Girl Scouts of Hawaii
01.2011 - 01.2013
After School Hours Program (ASHP) Advisor
Girl Scouts of Hawaii
01.2011
Teacher 7th-grade
Saint Elizabeth Elementary
01.2009 - 01.2011
Instructional Assistant 7th and 8th-grade
Saint Elizabeth Elementary
01.2007 - 01.2009
IA/Team Lead
FedEx Oakland Hub
01.2000 - 01.2008
Checker/Handler
FedEx Oakland Hub
01.2000 - 01.2008
Induction Program / Cleared CA Credential -
Teachers College San Joaquin
Master of Arts - Education
National University
Single Subject Teaching Preliminary Credential -
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University, East Bay
High School Diploma -
Maryknoll High School
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