INÉS VEGA
Lancaster,US
Summary
Results-driven professional with over two decades of leadership experience in the Pennsylvania Migrant Education Program. Expert in coordinating and managing initiatives for the program's targeted demographic population. Successfully spearheaded the development of local, state, and interstate initiatives to support migrant communities. Adept at developing and overseeing statewide programs, ensuring compliance with Title 1 Part C guidelines and Pennsylvania MEP Department of Education Grant Application requirements. Determined Program Coordinator adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
PA MEP State Family Engagement & Special Projects Coordinator
Center for Schools and Communities
CAMP HILL, US
08.2007 - Current
- Facilitated Family-School and Community Partnerships with multilingual populations
- Experienced Trainer
- Coordinated state conferences, meetings, and special events for MEP professional staff and families
- Managed and coordinated MEP Residential Camps
- Organized Interstate Summer Collaborations with Alaska, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Arkansas, Iowa, and Nebraska
- Participated in Service Delivery Plan Committee meetings
- Supported the Identification and Recruitment of Families
- Conducted trainings to promote Inclusion and Equity in the workplace
- Received Strategic Planning and Management Training
- Participated in national MEP consortium and statewide committees
- Ensured compliance with federal guidelines to enhance program effectiveness.
Team Leader/Student Support Specialist
PA Migrant Education Program, Millersville University
MILLERSVILLE, US
06.1997 - 08.2007
- Supervised a team of MEP support staff to ensure effective implementation of student support programs
- Conducted employee appraisals and reviews to provide feedback and support professional development
- Collaborated with school districts to coordinate services and resources for students
- Collected and analyzed data on program outcomes to assess effectiveness and make informed decisions
- Submitted monthly and annual reports to track progress and outcomes of student support initiatives
- Participated in Quality Control Meetings to ensure program compliance and quality standards
- Reviewed and approved payroll to ensure accurate and timely compensation for staff
- Coordinated logistics for summer programs to provide enriching experiences for students
- Conducted staff interviews to hire qualified candidates for support roles
- Completed Student Needs Assessments to identify individual student needs and develop tailored support plans
- Planned and delivered parent events to engage families and promote student success
- Sustained School & Community Partnerships to enhance support services for students
- Informed families of financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs to promote post-secondary success.
First Grade Teacher
SDoL King Elementary School
LANCASTER, US
10.2001 - 06.2002
- Enhanced language proficiency and skill development for refugee and English Learner students
- Resolved student behavior issues through collaboration with parents, guardians, administrators, and counselors
- Demonstrated effective Family-School and Community partnerships
- Modified instructional delivery for students with special needs through participation in Instructional Support Meetings
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to uphold curriculum standards, mission statements, and performance goals
- Evaluated and standardized curricula and teaching techniques through observation of teaching methods and examination of learning materials.
Education
Master of Arts in Human Services -
Lincoln University
OXFORD, PA05.2026
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
GUAYAMA, PUERTO RICO06.1997
Skills
- Identification & Recruitment
- Process Improvements
- Data Analyst
- Comprehensive Needs Assessment
- Service Delivery Plan
- Family, School & Community Partnerships
- Strong Work Ethic
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability to PDE Policies
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practices
- Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Thinker
- Thought Leadership
- Visionary
- Passion for Excellence
- Grants & MEP Non-Regulatory Guidance
- Negotiator
- Family Engagement Framework
- Migrant/Refugee/Homeless Populations
- Exceptional Communities
- Microsoft Software & Apps
- Adobe Contracts/Forms
- File Maker Pro
- Pheedloop Dashboard
- Canva
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Social Media
- Capture Moments
- Host Events
- Cook
- LEGO
- Paint
Accomplishments
- Completed the 2019 Education Policy Fellowship Program at The Education Policy and Leadership Center in Harrisburg, PA
- Spearheaded the inaugural MEP Interstate Summer Virtual STEM Program in 2020
- Led the nation's most diverse Migrant Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC) with 11 State PAC Representatives and representatives fluent in 6+ languages
- Served as a Spanish Interpreter and Co-Trainer at an ICPS (I Can Problem Solve) institute in Santiago, Chile in 2017
- Selected as the Leading State Representative for the Interstate Migrant Education Consortium Grant for the development of an Early Childhood and Family Engagement Framework for MEP families
Ethnicity
Latina
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/21/1973
Hobbies and Interests
Travel/Cooking/Painting/LEGO Building/Coordinate Events/Trail Walks
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
PA MEP State Family Engagement & Special Projects Coordinator
Center for Schools and Communities
08.2007 - Current
First Grade Teacher
SDoL King Elementary School
10.2001 - 06.2002
Team Leader/Student Support Specialist
PA Migrant Education Program, Millersville University
06.1997 - 08.2007
Master of Arts in Human Services -
Lincoln University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico