Elizabeth Joy Bruguera
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Dedicated and strategic instructional leader with over 15 years of experience in educational leadership, operations management, and community outreach. Proven track record in scaling national instructional frameworks, leading large-scale teams of 65+ staff, and driving student outcomes through data-driven academic strategies. Expert in fostering high-level partnerships and delivering innovative solutions that align with organizational missions and community needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Director of Instruction
Chapter One, NFP (Innovations For Learning)
United States
08.2025 - Current
- Serve as the senior instructional leader for a national early literacy organization, setting academic strategy and overseeing quality across 8 partner districts within Maryland and Florida.
- Design and govern organization-wide instructional frameworks, including coaching models and data-use protocols aligned to the science of reading.
- Lead a national instructional leadership structure, supervising Instructional Coaches and establishing systems for accountability and coaching effectiveness.
- Own instructional data strategy, leveraging performance data to inform executive decisions and maximize student outcomes at scale.
- Developed and implemented innovative instructional programs enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Led professional development workshops for educators, fostering continuous improvement in teaching practices.
Regional Director
Chapter One, NFP (Innovations For Learning)
Florida
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Directed large-scale instructional teams of 65+ staff, establishing performance expectations and coaching structures to ensure instructional excellence.
- Partnered with senior leadership to support regional growth initiatives, district partnerships, and scalable program expansion.
- Monitored program performance through data analysis and KPI reporting to strengthen delivery and improve student outcomes.
- Acted as a key relationship manager for district and school leaders to align instructional goals with partner needs.
Area Director
Chapter One, NFP (Innovations For Learning)
Fort Lauderdale
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided strategic oversight of instructional implementation and staff performance across 46 schools, ensuring fidelity to academic standards and instructional excellence.
- Led regional recruitment and onboarding efforts to strengthen instructional capacity through strategic talent selection.
- Led regional strategic initiatives to enhance educational program delivery and accessibility.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations to expand resource availability for underserved communities.
Lead Early Literacy Interventionist
Chapter One, NFP (Innovations For Learning)
Fort Lauderdale
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided coaching to frontline educators and designed instructional resources to improve student engagement and outcomes.
- Developed targeted literacy intervention plans to enhance student reading skills and comprehension.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to support diverse learning needs.
- Conducted assessments to track student progress and inform instructional strategies.
Early Literacy Interventionist
Chapter One, NFP (Innovations For Learning)
Fort Lauderdale
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered direct literacy instruction using evidence-based practices and contributed to multi-site research studies with university teams.
- Developed and implemented targeted literacy interventions for diverse learner needs.
Operations Manager / Lead Elementary Teacher
Harvard Academy
Sunrise, FL
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Led curriculum alignment across grade levels and delivered teacher training on virtual instruction and school curriculum platforms.
- Designed standards-aligned lesson plans and accommodated diverse learning styles, including English language learners and special education students.
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing strategic initiatives to improve service delivery.
Operations Manager
Builders Appliance Services, Inc.
Miami Beach, FL
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Managed day-to-day operations and acted as a liaison between executives, staff, and clients to resolve critical issues.
- Developed long-term partnerships with suppliers and managed vendor performance to ensure quality service and growth margins.
- Streamlined operations to enhance efficiency across service delivery processes.
- Implemented inventory management systems to reduce waste and improve resource allocation.
Skills
- Leadership: Executive Strategy, National Program Scaling, Talent Development, and Change Management, Educational leadership
- Instructional Excellence: Science of Reading, Curriculum Design, Fidelity Monitoring, and Literacy Intervention, Student engagement, Teacher training, Assessment strategies
- Operations & Data: Data-Driven Decision Making, KPI Reporting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, and Process Optimization
- Stakeholder Relations: District Partnership Management, Community Outreach, and Fundraising
- Project & Management: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Box-Cloud Mobile Forms, QuickBooks, Big Business Accounting, Asana, Salesforce/CRM
- Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Suite (Classroom, Drive)
Certification
- Elementary Education (ESOL Endorsement) – Nova Southeastern University
- Associate’s Degree in Elementary Education (Director’s Credentials) – Broward College
- Florida Child Care Directors Certification
- Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License - Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Mortgage Broker Certification – State of Florida Financial Department
- Substitute Teacher Certification – Broward County Public Schools
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Sr. Director of Instruction
Chapter One, NFP (Innovations For Learning)
08.2025 - Current
Regional Director
Chapter One, NFP (Innovations For Learning)
09.2023 - 08.2025
Area Director
Chapter One, NFP (Innovations For Learning)
05.2022 - 09.2022
Lead Early Literacy Interventionist
Chapter One, NFP (Innovations For Learning)
08.2021 - 05.2022
Early Literacy Interventionist
Chapter One, NFP (Innovations For Learning)
08.2020 - 08.2021
Operations Manager / Lead Elementary Teacher
Harvard Academy
01.2017 - 01.2020
Operations Manager
Builders Appliance Services, Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2016