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Charity Espina

Program Manager and Classroom Teacher Advocate
Loma Linda,California

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 9 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to supplies and logistics. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Administrative leader offering experience prioritizing and delegating administrative tasks to drive goal achievement. Proficient in schedule coordination, resource allocation and office supply inventory management. Dedicated to training and mentoring top talent while cultivating a productive work culture. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Loma Linda University Health Services
Loma Linda, United States
04.2016 - Current
  • Coach adult classroom teachers and educators on STEM Education and their new, gifted iPad or Occulus and project based learning strategies, product outcome plans to accomplish effective, research based teaching methods.
  • Interact with world-wide teachers and educators to identify STEM requirements for the 504 course in LMS Canvas.
  • Monitor progress of STEM PBL programs, using and applying educational content in Canvas, program directives, grant funding documents and other program material.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, internal and external grant operational concerns by working with team members and university admin.
  • Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters for yearly STEM Conference.
  • Strategically balanced technology and STEM education networking needs of organization.
  • Oversee STEM Project Based Learning development, implementation and maintenance of yearly processes within 6 year framework.
  • Established and implemented global STEM Project Based Learning awareness and processes.
  • Curate a connective path between subject matter experts and classrooms, schools and special events to promote STEM Education.
  • Co-founded Research on the Road, to promote earth science to K-12 classroom and community members.
  • Network among higher education professionals, school districts and classroom teachers for CEU's in professional development towards teacher certification.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Interacted with classroom teachers to identify STEM PBL needs and requirements.
  • Administered $20,000.00 budget on a grant I submitted and awarded and tracked expenses.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Strategically balanced technology andPof organization.

Teaching Principal

Spring Creek Christian School
Montrose, CO
07.2012 - 05.2016
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and volunteers.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration outdoor education week, field trips, community engagement projects and outreach efforts.

Childcare Educator

Colorado Athletic Club
Boulder, Colorado
07.2015 - 03.2016
  • Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.

Guest Relations

Broncos Stadium
Denver, Colorado
08.2015 - 02.2016
  • Managed and improved customer service functions for reception and lounge areas.
  • Served as main point of contact for VIP guests and kept hotel departments briefed on individual requirements.
  • Directed staff to handle needs for individual guests to resolve issues and generate positive customer experiences.


Teaching Principal

Kohala Christian School
Hawi, HI
07.2009 - 06.2012
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
  • Started a 1 acre community garden with key community members with students and local community that is still going on today.
  • Supervised outdoor education week and hosted over 8 schools for the special event. Curated the educational booklet for outdoor week.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA

Master of Science - Education Leadership And Outdoor School

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN
01.2009

Skills

  • K-12 Teacher Coaching and Motivation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management in Canvas, Office 365, Google Suite
  • STEM/STEAM PBL Training and Development
  • Educational Professional Dev Program Reviews
  • Public Speaking on STEM PBL and Coaching Teachers
  • Community Outreach in STEM Innovations and with Content Experts
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Program Leadership
  • Desktop Publishing, Camtasia Editing, Canva User
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Project based Learning Specialist
  • STEM Education Specialist

Timeline

Program Manager

Loma Linda University Health Services
04.2016 - Current

Guest Relations

Broncos Stadium
08.2015 - 02.2016

Childcare Educator

Colorado Athletic Club
07.2015 - 03.2016

Teaching Principal

Spring Creek Christian School
07.2012 - 05.2016

Teaching Principal

Kohala Christian School
07.2009 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Pacific Union College

Master of Science - Education Leadership And Outdoor School

Southern Adventist University
Charity EspinaProgram Manager and Classroom Teacher Advocate