ESTHER TIRADO AYALA
Ketchikan
Summary
As Vice President of Development and Partnerships, my objective is to leverage my 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience to drive strategic growth. I am passionate about creating impactful partnerships and fostering innovative fundraising strategies. Known for being responsible, working well under pressure, and excelling as a team player, I aim to enhance our organization's reach and effectiveness by building strong, lasting relationships with stakeholders, maximizing revenue opportunities, and implementing sustainable development strategies. I am committed to our mission and dedicated to ensuring long-term success and stability through collaborative efforts and strategic initiatives.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor in Education Area
Senate Of Puerto Rico
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Represented the organization by actively participating in networking events and speaking engagements at conferences within the community
- Created funding proposals for private foundations as well as government entities
- Cultivated relationships with affluent individuals, leading to significant donations for targeted projects' success
- Offering assistance to address various social concerns in the community
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school
- Implemented legislation to enhance educational opportunities for students, including those with exceptional learning needs
- Tracks legislation and other developments in his or her assigned issue areas and briefs the Member for floor work, committee work, work in the district, and outside House-related activities
- Stayed updated on changes in laws and regulations
- Monitors legislation on the House floor, providing the Member with information on each vote
- Coordinated conventions and fairs for the community.
Middle School Principal
Department Of Education
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Interpreted data analysis reports to assess progress towards meeting district goals
- Provided leadership to faculty and staff in order to ensure successful academic programming
- Resolved conflicts between students or faculty members in a timely manner
- Supervised all aspects of daily operations including budgeting, scheduling, personnel management
- Reviewed student transcripts and prepared individualized educational plans
- Implemented strategies designed to increase parent involvement in their children's education
- Participated in the hiring process by interviewing potential candidates
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers
- Created and maintained positive relationships with parents and community members
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback to ensure quality instruction
- Organized school events such as assemblies, field trips, parent nights
- Disseminated important updates from the district office to faculty members
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds
- Oversaw afterschool programs and monitored activities for safe and encouraging learning environment
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
Assistant Director of Education
Department Of Education
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Efficiently accomplished service goals by prioritizing and organizing tasks
- Created and managed budgets for diverse educational programs, events, and activities
- Worked collaboratively with staff to maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Implemented evaluation methods to measure students' advancement in accordance with program goals
- Collaborated with community organizations to increase access to resources for students
- Organized professional development workshops for educators on best practices in teaching techniques
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, administrators, and other educated professionals
- Monitored school attendance rates and identified strategies to improve attendance levels
- Collaborated with managers to identify team weaknesses and created attack plans to resolve training gaps
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services
- Successfully compiled and presented budget requests for program funding from various sources.
English Teacher
Department Of Education
01.1984 - 01.2008
- Designed and produced teaching resources for effective delivery of lessons on English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills
- Led interactive sessions for small groups discussing diverse subjects within English literature and language arts
- Incorporated multimedia resources, including videos and podcasts, during class sessions
- Developed and implemented an English curriculum to meet the needs of students
- Implemented an effective Federal proposal for Title 4 approval, leading to the integration of English courses and ten computers in three classrooms through partnership with Pearson
- Counseled students regarding their academic performance in English classes
- Organized extracurricular activities, such as poetry writing competitions and debates related to the study of English literature
- Served as the President of the school Organization involved in fundraising and other activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2004
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Presentations and public speaking
- Academic Counseling
- Student Development
- Research abilities
- Client Engagement
- Data Interpretation
- Relationship Building
- Group facilitation
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Records Maintenance
- School Programs Development
- Conflict Mediation
- Student Records Management
- Organizational Skills
- Policy and procedure improvements
References
Thomas Rivera Shwatz - Senator of Puerto Rico 787-903-2823
Marrisa Jimenez - Senator of Puerto 787-536-6144
Wanda Medina Retired Teacher 347-453-1126
Paula Figueroa Retired Teacher 939-475-7752
Yvette Vargas Retired School Principal 939-354-0211
Timeline
Advisor in Education Area
Senate Of Puerto Rico
08.2018 - 12.2022
Middle School Principal
Department Of Education
01.2012 - 01.2014
Assistant Director of Education
Department Of Education
01.2009 - 01.2012
English Teacher
Department Of Education
01.1984 - 01.2008
Master of Arts - Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
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