Darlene Puente
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Credentialed Bilingual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher with strong multicultural business and professional skills seeks a full-time instructor role.
Optimistic and personable individual enthusiastic about meeting new people. Strong presentation skills and a real go-getter. An excellent public speaker with a strong background in multicultural business, media arts, and entertainment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LuTEC High School / Academic Guide and CTE Teacher
LuTEC High School
08.2021 - Current
- Subjects: Career, Finance and Technology, and Multicultural Studies
- Academic Advisor, Curriculum Management, and lesson planning and design
- Student support including IEP and ESL student management. Collaborated with therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student ensuring optimal progress.
- Elevated student success by implementing differentiated instruction techniques to address various learning styles.
- Achieved higher student engagement by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Demonstrated adaptability by modifying lessons based on individual student needs, maintaining high-quality instruction throughout transitions.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Anaheim Union High School District / Anaheim High School - CTE Teache
Anaheim Union High School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Subjects: Career, Finance and Technology, and Digital Animation
- Lesson planning curriculum design, English Learner (EL) strategies
- IEP and ESL student management. Collaborating with counseling and administrators for optimal student outcome
- Designed first Multicultural Business Ethnic Studies course for Anaheim Union High School District
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program (NOCROP) - Substitute Teacher
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program (NOCROP)
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Multiple CTE Subjects: Automotive, Criminal Justice, Child Development
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
BARU Advertising - Account Director - Covered California - Temporary Project
BARU Advertising
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Project management and client relations
- Marketing and media strategy development
- Client key point person
- Oversee budgets and estimates
- Developed creative briefs
- Supervised digital marketing campaign
- LatinX consumer insight specialist
Puente Consulting - Marketing Consultant, Freelance Special Projects - 2019 - 2020
Puente Consulting
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Increased brand awareness by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Collaborated with medical group and individuals to increase brand awareness and enhance business development by building and maintaining relationships with several stakeholders.
- Delivered insightful data analysis and reporting to clients, demonstrating campaign success and areas for improvement.
AltaMed - Orange County - IPA Marketing Specialist
AltaMed
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Medi-Cal and Medicare product promoter
- Key broker contact and lead
- Physician liaison
- IPA growth and partnership management
- Marketing plan architect
- Promotion supervisor
Anthem Blue Cross - Large Group / Sales Account Representative
Anthem Blue Cross
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Account management
- Brand and products ambassador
- Bilingual presenter
- Enrollment specialist
Anthem Blue Cross - Marketing Manager / Direct Response Marketing
Anthem Blue Cross
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Project management and client relations
- Marketing and media strategy development
- Client key point person
- Oversee budgets and estimates
- Developed creative briefs
- Supervised digital marketing campaign
- LatinX consumer insight specialist
- Qualitative and quantitative research
Marketing Consultant - Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable
03.2008 - 04.2010
- Led Time Warner Cable's award-winning bilingual broadcast campaigns
- Spanish language radio producer
- Tripled call volume within 6 months by implementing new format infotainment show on ESPN 1330 AM
- Supervised venue advertising and branding efforts at Dodgers, Ducks, LA Galaxy, Chivas USA, and UCLA venues
- Created best practice plan for selecting advertising agency of record
- Provided: budget planning, spending analysis, strategic planning, creative brief writing, supervised advertising agency, and special project management
Education
Master in Education in Career and Technical Education -
01.2020
Thesis: The Need for Multicultural Education
- Awarded Magna Cum Laude upon graduation
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism-Public Relations -
12.1991
Skills
- Training and Mentoring
- Creative Solutions
- Presentation Skills
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking
- Exceptional Communication
- Proficient in Spanish
- Marketing
- Research
- Financial Planning
- Discussion Facilitation
- Business Background: Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Packaged Goods and Automotive
- Client Relationship Management
- Time Management
- Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word
- Google Applied Digital Skills
- Team Member Collaboration
- Cultural Awareness
- Team Meetings
Accomplishments, Awards & Certifications
- California Teaching Credential - Subjects Cleared - Marketing Sales and Service, Career Finance Technology, and Arts Media and Entertainment. English Learner Certification.
- Developed the first Ethnic Studies course for the CTE Business Departments at Anaheim Union High School District. Multicultural Marketing - Cultural Competency for Business is a district-wide approved curriculum.
- Led and helped foster partnerships with Telemundo and the AIME Program-AUHSDs Innovative Mentoring Experience for students in media and entertainment arts.
- Nominated for The Carlston Family Foundation Teacher Leadership Academy (TLA)
- Financial Planner Lic# 0H38678 Resident Insurance Producer ( Variable Contracts, Accident and Health Insurance) CA Series 6
Life-OnlyLos Amigos Anaheim - Community Advocate for Multicultural Education - Advocate for multicultural education for Orange County high schools and colleges by creating The Preventative Education & Action for Cultural Excellence (PEACE Curriculum). Presented to Orange County Human Relations Commissioners and Orange County Department of Education. Community leaders who provided positive reception and consideration.
Volunteer Experience
- Los Amigos Anaheim - Community Advocate
- DECA Inc. - Judge and Advisor
- Chapman University - Diversity Inclusion Community Advocate. Women Leadership panel speaker
- Cal State Fullerton - Professor for a Day multicultural marketing and business entrepreneurship courses
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
California Department of Education Cleared Credential
This credential authorizes the holder to teach in the subjects listed in grades twelve and below and in classes organized primarily for adults, in career technical instruction courses.
-Marketing, Sales, and Service MAJ
-Business and Finance MAJ
-Arts, Media, and Entertainment
Expiration: 2028
DMA Certified Marketing Expert 2010
Department of Insurance License #:
0H38678 Variable Contracts - Accident & Health - Life. Series 6
Timeline
LuTEC High School / Academic Guide and CTE Teacher - LuTEC High School
08.2021 - Current
Anaheim Union High School District / Anaheim High School - CTE Teache - Anaheim Union High School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
North Orange County Regional Occupational Program (NOCROP) - Substitute Teacher - North Orange County Regional Occupational Program (NOCROP)
04.2020 - 06.2020
BARU Advertising - Account Director - Covered California - Temporary Project - BARU Advertising
03.2020 - 06.2020
Puente Consulting - Marketing Consultant, Freelance Special Projects - 2019 - 2020 - Puente Consulting
01.2019 - 01.2020
AltaMed - Orange County - IPA Marketing Specialist - AltaMed
10.2017 - 06.2018
Anthem Blue Cross - Large Group / Sales Account Representative - Anthem Blue Cross
12.2015 - 06.2017
Anthem Blue Cross - Marketing Manager / Direct Response Marketing - Anthem Blue Cross
10.2013 - 12.2015
Marketing Consultant - Time Warner Cable - Time Warner Cable
03.2008 - 04.2010
Concordia University, Portland - Master in Education in Career and Technical Education,
California State University Long Beach - Bachelor of Arts in Journalism-Public Relations,
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