Irma Iveth Sarmiento
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented professional experienced in strategic planning, cost optimization, and team leadership. Experienced professional with development and enhancement of STEM , Career Tech, and College Readiness content. Proven track record of developing successful strategies and managing operations to achieve both short-term and long-term goals. Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and lead teams to success. Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented, with experience in financial management, organizational development, and operational excellence. Leader committed to helping your organization succeed by proactively collaborating with all stakeholders through strategic methodology.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College and Career Readiness Director
Jubilee Academies
San Antonio, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance educational programs and student performance.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and implement school improvement plans.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for multiple campuses.
- Directed professional development programs to elevate student success and staff effectiveness.
Career & Technical Education Director
JUBILEE ACADEMIES, RGV
San Antonio, Austin, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Directed all aspects of project management including planning, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
- Formulated long-term objectives while managing day-to-day operations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while staying within deadlines.
- Mentored and coached staff members in a multiregional team, enabling them to reach their highest potentials.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, customers, and partners effectively.
- Provided leadership in times of crisis or change initiatives.
- Organized resources efficiently to maximize productivity and minimize costs.
- Created and managed budgets, ensuring financial targets were achieved.
- Established performance metrics to track progress and success of initiatives.
- Implemented effective policies and procedures that enabled the organization to meet compliance requirements.
Career & Technical Education Curriculum Specialist
JUBILEE ACADEMIES, RGV
San Antonio, Austin, TX
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Design and develop STEM curriculum materials
- Conducted professional development workshops for teachers on effective teaching strategies.
- Maintained up-to-date records of student achievement according to district requirements.
- Developed and implemented curricula for students in grades K-12 to meet educational standards.
- Organized parent meetings to discuss student progress and ways to improve learning outcomes.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques into lesson plans.
- Facilitated collaboration between teachers across grade levels to ensure a cohesive learning experience.
- Cultivated relationships with community partners who could provide resources or services related to education.
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop curriculum goals and objectives.
- Wrote grant proposals seeking funding for innovative educational initiatives.
- Participated in district-level committees focused on curriculum design, evaluation and implementation
Career Technology Education (CTE) - PLTW Teacher
LOS FRESNOS C.I.S.D
LOS FRESNOS, TX
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Delivered high quality instruction for STEM CTE classes
- Design and develop STEM curriculum materials
Supervisor for Student-Teachers
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
TUCSON, AZ
01.2019 - 05.2019
Instructor of Practice - Science Methods
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
TUCSON, AZ
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Helped student-teachers implement STEM curriculum in elementary classrooms
- Guided students with STEM lesson planning and instruction
- Provided feedback to student-teachers to enhance academic growth.
- Facilitated group activities and discussions.
Customer Service Representative
Accident Support Services Int. Tucson
Tucson, AZ
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Managed claims processing and documentation for motor vehicle accident reports for cross collaboration with Tucson Police Dept.
New Teacher Mentor
JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LAKEWOOD, COLORADO
08.2016 - 09.2017
Dual Language Teacher - 5th grade
JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LAKEWOOD, COLORADO
08.2014 - 05.2017
High School Science Teacher
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DENVER, COLORADO
07.2013 - 05.2014
Science Teacher 6th-8th grade
LOS FRESNOS C.I.S.D
LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS
11.2010 - 06.2013
Science Curriculum Writer
LOS FRESNOS C.I.S.D
LOS FRESNOS, TEXAS
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Design and develop STEM curriculum materials
- Created assessments and evaluation tools to measure student progress and identify areas of improvement.
Education
PhD (16 credits) - Teaching & Learning: STEM Education
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
TUCSON05-2019
M.S (6 credits) - Computer Information Systems
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
FORT COLLINS, CO, US01-2018
M.S - Health Sciences -Kinesiology
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS05-2017
B.A. - Biology & Chemistry
ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY
SAN ANTONIO05-2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Staff Development
- Staff Management
- Business Administration
- Budget Control
- Grant Writing
- Grant Management
- Project Coordination
- Operations Management
- Business Planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Budget Management
- Corporate Communications
- Information Technology Management
- Crisis Management
- Financial Management
- Facilities Management
- Crew collaboration
- Program Management
- Hiring and Retention
- Organizational Development
- Content Development
- Talent Acquisition
- Creativity and Innovation
- Team Management
- Data Analysis
- Performance Management
- Event Planning
- Data Management
- Schedule Management
- Administrative Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professional Development
- Curriculum Mapping
- Critical Thinking
- Instructional Design
- Assessment Design
- Standards Alignment
- Course Management
- Inquiry-based learning
- Project-based learning
- Curriculum Design
- Performance Assessment
- Team building
- Goal setting
- Curriculum Instructional Design
- Student Retention
- Student Engagement
- Student Development
- State Accountability Goals
Accomplishments
- Led a team of 20+ employees in the Career and Technical Education and College Readiness Departments
- Implemented strategies and Staff Development to help schools achieve 95%+ College, Career and Military Readiness
- Successfully implemented and strengthened Career and Technical Education Programs for high-growth and in-demand industries by building strong industry partnerships, and implementation of industry based equipment through grant awards
- Implemented nationally recognized curriculum, Project Lead The Way, across a multiregional school district
- Managed a yearly 1.5 + million dollar state budget
- Wrote, implemented, and managed grants totaling over 1.6 million dollars over the course of 3 years
Certification
- Generalist 4-8th grade (TX)
- Science 4-8th grade (TX)
- English as a Second Language Supplemental (TX)
- CTE Project Lead the Way - Flight & Space and Energy & The Environment
- CTE Project Lead the Way - Design & Modeling and Automation Robotics
LANGUAGES
Spanish fluent (writing, reading, and speaking) Advanced
Timeline
College and Career Readiness Director
Jubilee Academies
07.2025 - Current
Career & Technical Education Director
JUBILEE ACADEMIES, RGV
07.2023 - Current
Career & Technical Education Curriculum Specialist
JUBILEE ACADEMIES, RGV
08.2022 - 07.2023
Career Technology Education (CTE) - PLTW Teacher
LOS FRESNOS C.I.S.D
08.2020 - 05.2022
Supervisor for Student-Teachers
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
01.2019 - 05.2019
Customer Service Representative
Accident Support Services Int. Tucson
08.2018 - 11.2018
Instructor of Practice - Science Methods
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
08.2018 - 05.2019
New Teacher Mentor
JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2016 - 09.2017
Dual Language Teacher - 5th grade
JEFFCO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2014 - 05.2017
High School Science Teacher
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
07.2013 - 05.2014
Science Curriculum Writer
LOS FRESNOS C.I.S.D
06.2011 - 08.2012
Science Teacher 6th-8th grade
LOS FRESNOS C.I.S.D
11.2010 - 06.2013
M.S (6 credits) - Computer Information Systems
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
M.S - Health Sciences -Kinesiology
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
B.A. - Biology & Chemistry
ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY
PhD (16 credits) - Teaching & Learning: STEM Education
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA