Julio César Manzano
Educator
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
MBA graduate and educator with 8+ years with proven expertise in developing and implementing effective learning strategies. Delivered impactful training programs that enhanced employee performance and engagement. Demonstrated strong instructional design and curriculum development skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
ESOL Teacher and PLC Lead
Montgomery County Public Schools
Silver Spring, Maryland
08.2022 - Current
- Lead professional learning community (PLC) to design and implement learning solutions for diverse stakeholders, managing student growth across multiple proficiency levels
- Analyze performance data to develop targeted learning interventions, resulting in measurable improvement in academic outcomes
- Utilize learning management systems to track metrics and communicate with 80+ stakeholders weekly
- Design and implement multimodal learning experiences incorporating digital platforms
- Achieved 10% growth in performance metrics through strategic learning design and implementation, such as Student Learning Objective (SLO) to increase student assignment submission
English Teaching Assistant - Fulbright Association
U.S. Department of State
Asturias, Spain
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Designed, adapted, implemented, and assessed curricula to teach English cultural and oral instruction 16 hours per week impacting more than 100 students across two secondary Spanish secondary schools
- Created multimedia learning resources and implemented learning management platforms including Quizizz, Kahoot, and Flipgrid across proficiency levels to improve 90% student engagement and increase English speaking proficiency across multiple content areas
Immersive English Camp Counselor
International English Camp
Pergine, Italy
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered professional development training to 25 international staff, achieving 90% implementation of learning objectives
- Facilitated language immersion activities through interactive and differentiated pedagogy for elementary students resulting in over 90% customer satisfaction and student engagement
English Teacher & Curriculum Designer
Vanguard Academy
Alamo, Texas
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Successfully transitioned 80 students from in-person to virtual instruction during the pandemic, maintaining a 90% engagement through innovative content design
- Led digital transformation of learning content across three secondary campuses, impacting 300+ users
- Conducted professional development for 20+ staff on EdTech integration and learning design principles
- Improved student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) reading exams resulting in 71% of 8th-grade students meeting approaches grade level on the first STAAR administration
- Designed personalized learning interventions based on metrics analysis, focusing on high-growth potential
Outreach Representative
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed CRM database of 5,000+ prospective students while conducting recruitment visits across 15+ high schools in Texas
- Implemented data-driven recruitment strategies including social media campaigns, lead generation, and targeted advertising to increase enrollment
- Delivered 50+ recruitment presentations and maintained relationships with 20+ school administrators to strengthen institutional partnerships
- Led cross-functional collaboration with admissions, financial aid, and student life teams to optimize enrollment strategies and communicate value proposition
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
05.2022
- Honors: Summa Cum Laude
- GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts - English
12.2017
- Honors: Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.69
Skills
Certification
Maryland State Department of Education: Maryland Advanced Professional License, Endorsement in Secondary English 7-12 & English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), March 2024 - Present
Affiliations
Alpha Chi National Honor Society
Fulbright National Capital Area Chapter
Fulbright Scholar - Spain 2022
U.S. Department of State Educational Ambassador to Asturias, Spain.
Timeline
Maryland State Department of Education: Maryland Advanced Professional License, Endorsement in Secondary English 7-12 & English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), March 2024 - Present
08-2024
U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs: Fulbright Association Achievement Certificate, 2023
06-2023
English Teaching Assistant - Fulbright Association - U.S. Department of State
09.2022 - 06.2023
ESOL Teacher and PLC Lead - Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Immersive English Camp Counselor - International English Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
Texas State Board for Educator Certification: Texas Educator Certificate, Classroom Teacher Certification in English Language Arts and Reading Grades (7-12) and English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades (7-12), 2018 - Present
05-2019
English Teacher & Curriculum Designer - Vanguard Academy
08.2018 - 06.2022
Outreach Representative - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
02.2018 - 08.2018
Abilene Christian University - Master of Business Administration, MBA
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Bachelor of Arts, English