CHRISTINE M. CAMBARERI
Westminster,MD
Summary
Collaborative leader dedicated to partnering with colleagues and community stakeholders to promote an engaged, empowering work culture and community. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Maintains a calm, collected and analytical mindset in high-pressure situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Robert Moton Elementary School
12.2023 - Current
- Plan and deliver targeted interventions to address specific learning needs
- Collaborate with paraprofessionals and support staff to provide supportive and inclusive classroom environment
- Develop and implement IEPs for students with various learning disabilities
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities
- Collaborate with general education teachers, parents, and support staff to create cohesive educational experience.
- Improved student behavior and social skills through implementation of positive reinforcement strategies and consistent classroom management techniques.
- Provide ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding students'' progress, goals, and achievements in timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
Long Term Substitute
Mount Airy Middle School
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Took on extended teaching responsibilities, including planning and delivering daily lessons
- Established strong relationships with students, ensuring smooth transition during teacher's absence
- Collaborated with school staff to support consistent and effective learning experience
- Successfully managed diverse classrooms, ensuring continuity in instruction during teacher absences
- Maintained positive and inclusive learning environment, fostering student engagement and participation
Division Director
Frederick County Government
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Enhanced service quality by executing performance improvement plans and key performance indicators
- Assured Frederick County Government's compliance with ADA guidelines
- Strengthened leadership capabilities across six departments by implementing robust leadership training program, fostering teamwork, collaboration, and efficient operations
- Led team of 7 directors and 110 employees, driving to achieve departmental goals for operational efficiency and service delivery
- Optimized workload and improved efficiency by fostering cross-departmental collaboration and addressing staffing discrepancies
- Achieved efficient allocation of grant funding through vigilant oversight of budgeting and expenditures, leading to maximized utilization of funds and prevention of last-minute wasteful spending
- Facilitated timely grant distribution by ensuring proposals align with county's strategic interests and community development
- Played pivotal role in disaster management by preparing for and overseeing operation of mass shelters, ensuring safety and well-being of community in times of emergency
- Strengthened community ties and partnerships through active listening, initiating dialogues, and offering win-win solutions, leading to improved programming, and reduced operational silos in community.
- Improved division productivity by streamlining processes and implementing new project management tools.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within budget and on time.
- Drove innovation within division by fostering culture of open feedback, creative thinking, and calculated risk-taking among team members.
- Responsible for design, delivery and review of county's Community Partnership Grant Program for local non-profits
Department Director
Carroll County Government
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Led team of 60 employees and streamlined operations by realigning roles based on department needs, resulting in increased operational efficiency and staff productivity
- Improved service accessibility for clients by initiating flexible work schedules and operational hours, enhancing client satisfaction and engagement
- Enhanced staff morale and retention significantly by leading proposal to transition grant contingent positions into full county employees, ensuring equal benefits without additional costs
- Ensured effective allocation and utilization of $20M budget by implementing strategic fiscal oversight practices
- Fostered strong relationships with community advisors, public officials, and local nonprofit organizations by serving as liaison, thereby leading to more effective policy and program development and increased community awareness of Human Services
- Created cohesive multigenerational workplace through comprehensive training focused on understanding generational work styles and implemented clear policies and goals, leading to enhanced clarity, consistency, and accountability.
- Responsible for human services partnership grant allocation and review of recipient expenditures related to grant awards.
- Maximized employee engagement by creating positive work environment that encouraged growth, innovation, and open communication.
- Cultivated strong partnerships both internally and externally through effective relationship management and stakeholder engagement efforts.
Associate Administrator
Catholic Charities
06.2007 - 12.2015
- Took over and streamlined operations of low-barrier homeless shelter, fostering strong communication lines and operational efficiency
- Chaired annual agency Christmas concert for two years, helping to raise over $70K in contributions by efficiently managing team and built relationships with private funders and donors
- Enhanced operations of Community Services Division, overseeing all programs and thus improving service delivery and increasing efficiency
- Effectively managed overall operations of human service programs with combined budget of $12M, focusing on workforce development and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness
- Directed team of 200+ employees, providing necessary leadership to achieve set goals and ensuring overall productivity and cohesion in workplace.
Education
Master of Science - Human Services
Western Maryland College
Westminster, Md 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mount Saint Mary’s College
Emmitsburg, MD05.1990
Skills
- Crisis Communications
- Community Engagement
- Media Relations
- Internal Communications
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership Development
- Training and mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Non-profit management
- Program Management
- Government relations
Volunteer Experience
- Access Carroll Inc., Board Officer, 06/20, present
- Target Community & Educational Services Inc., General Member Board, 06/20, present
- Inter Agency Council on Homelessness, Board Member, 06/19, present
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Robert Moton Elementary School
12.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute
Mount Airy Middle School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Division Director
Frederick County Government
01.2020 - 04.2023
Department Director
Carroll County Government
01.2016 - 01.2020
Associate Administrator
Catholic Charities
06.2007 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Human Services
Western Maryland College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Mount Saint Mary’s College
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