Carla Rivera
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dynamic Community Educator with a proven track record within the Greater Rochester community, skilled in curriculum design and community outreach. Successfully developed inclusive programs for special needs students, enhancing engagement and participation. Bilingual in Spanish and English, adept at fostering partnerships and mobilizing community action for marginalized populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Educator
The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester
07.2021 - 04.2025
- Educated communities on abuse prevention, increasing safety awareness and community resilience.
- Led workshops with adult stakeholders, mobilizing community action against abuse and strengthening local support networks.
- Facilitated partnerships with local organizations, enhancing community resources and support networks for abuse prevention initiatives.
- Conducted bilingual training, increasing adult engagement and participation in prevention initiatives.
- Adapted programs for special needs and ELL students, ensuring inclusivity.
- Developed & piloted a prevention curriculum for special needs students in elementary schools in Monroe, Livingston, Wayne, Orleans Counties.
Health Educator
Metro Council for Teen Potential
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Educated high school students in Rochester City School District on sexual health, increasing awareness and comprehension.
- Delivered comprehensive training to improve health service delivery.
- Compiled and managed reports in Excel, ensuring accurate data representation.
Bilingual/ESOL Teacher
Rochester City School District
09.2010 - 09.2019
- Delivered bilingual education, enhancing student language development and learning.
- Developed and translated curriculum materials, facilitating effective learning for Spanish-speaking students and bridging educational gaps.
- Implemented tailored lesson plans that improved language proficiency, resulting in gains in standardized test scores.
- Coordinated family conferences to discuss student progress, enhancing home-school connections and supporting student success.
- Led grade-level team meetings, addressing student needs effectively.
- Managed classroom supply budget in Excel to maximize resource availability for optimal learning.
- Maintained accurate student records and assessments to ensure compliance with educational standards and facilitate tracking of individual progress.
Medicaid Service Coordinator
Ibero American Action League
04.2010 - 09.2010
- Developed tailored service plans for clients, leading to improved outcomes and enhanced overall satisfaction through personalized support.
- Supported diverse populations of bilingual children & families with special needs, fostering inclusivity and equity in service delivery.
- Facilitated connections for bilingual families to essential community resources, ensuring equitable access and fostering a sense of belonging.
- Maintained monthly communication with families to strengthen relationships and address needs.
- Facilitated team meetings to enhance student support and collaboration across services.
Education
Master's Degree - TESOL
Nazareth College
Rochester, NYBachelor's Degree - Bilingual Child Education
Nazareth University
Rochester, NYAssociate's Degree - Childhood Education
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYSkills
- Curriculum design
- Program evaluation
- Workshop facilitation
- Community outreach
- Data analysis
- Google Workspace
- Bilingual Spanish & English
Timeline
Community Educator
The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester
07.2021 - 04.2025
Health Educator
Metro Council for Teen Potential
09.2019 - 02.2020
Bilingual/ESOL Teacher
Rochester City School District
09.2010 - 09.2019
Medicaid Service Coordinator
Ibero American Action League
04.2010 - 09.2010
Master's Degree - TESOL
Nazareth College
Bachelor's Degree - Bilingual Child Education
Nazareth University
Associate's Degree - Childhood Education
Monroe Community College