Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
cooking
Languages
Timeline
Rafael Mercado

Rafael Mercado

Summary

Detail-oriented Educator well versed in instructional design and adult learning principles. Expert in Communications, Management and Education with success in creating robust training programs enabling individuals to secure meaningful full-time employment. Highly adept in writing training materials and uncovering opportunities to improve programs and outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish/ESL Teacher

Rainbow Language Academy
10.2017 - Current
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.

Student and Family Engagement Liaison

Northside Independent Sch District
07.2017 - 07.2022
  • Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
  • Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.

Job Coach Trainer

Northside Independent Sch District
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Wrote contracts for company employees, working towards satisfactory agreement between executives, employees and personal goals.
  • Created and oversaw [Type] training programs for operations.
  • Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.

Paraprofessional Educator

Osceola School District
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.

After School Assistant Manager

KinderCare Learning Centers - Champions
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
  • Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Education

M.D. - Curriculum Development And Teaching (Spanish/ESL)

Inter American University of Puerto Rico Ponce, Mercedita, PR
06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - TV & Radio Communications

University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo, Arecibo, PR
06.2001

Skills

  • Phonics
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • National Council of Teachers English
  • Classroom Management Techniques

Accomplishments

Grant Winner 2022 - NEF - Northside Education Foundation

Certification

CPR

Stop the Bleed

cooking

Top 56 - Masterchef Latino, Miami, FL 2017

Founder of Kitchen Squad - Escuadrón de la Cocina

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary

Timeline

Spanish/ESL Teacher - Rainbow Language Academy
10.2017 - Current
Student and Family Engagement Liaison - Northside Independent Sch District
07.2017 - 07.2022
Job Coach Trainer - Northside Independent Sch District
01.2015 - 06.2017
Paraprofessional Educator - Osceola School District
01.2013 - 12.2014
After School Assistant Manager - KinderCare Learning Centers - Champions
01.2013 - 12.2014
Inter American University of Puerto Rico Ponce - M.D., Curriculum Development And Teaching (Spanish/ESL)
University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo - Bachelor of Arts, TV & Radio Communications
Rafael Mercado