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KAROL E. CARDENAS
HOMESTEAD,USA
Summary
Versatile education administrator with expertise in curriculum design, staff development, and assessment coordination. Known for enhancing educational outcomes through collaborative practices and effective training sessions. Pursuing leadership opportunities to apply a comprehensive approach to educational management and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Assessments Coordinator / ESOL Chair
Palm Glades Academy
Miami, Florida
08.2014 - Current
- Coordinated school's and state's test administration program and trained school staff on assessment administration to ensure compliance and effective execution.
- Planned and implemented learning activities, supported students, monitored curriculum, and participated in meetings, workshops, and training with district and site management team to enhance educational outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional strategies to align teaching practices with student needs and educational standards.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff on school policies and procedures.
Middle School Civics/Reading Teacher
Bridgeprep Academy Interamerican
Miami, Florida
01.2012 - 07.2014
Middle School Science/Social Studies Teacher
Private and Charter School
Miami, Florida
08.2008 - 01.2012
- Applied instructional curriculum guidelines to teach subject areas, assessed students’ progress, and provided targeted feedback to improve learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrative staff to strengthen communication and address student needs effectively.
- Contributed to school-related activities and community engagements to build relationships and promote educational initiatives.
Education
Diploma - Mental Health Coach
Ligt University
Forest, VA06-2026
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pontifical Catholic University
Ponce, PR05-1996
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Student assessment
- Staff Training & Development
- Training facilitation
- Educational technology
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Process Improvement
- Staff supervision
- Technology proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Bilingual communication
Certifications And Awards
- Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
- Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum (Grades 5-9)
- Mental Health Coach
- Teacher of the Month - 2014, 2015, 2016
- Teacher of the Year - 2020
- Faculty of the Month - 2021, 2022, 2025, 2026
Leadership Experience
- Activities Director
- Department Chair
- School Assessment Coordinator
- ESOL Coordinator
- Class Sponsor
Timeline
School Assessments Coordinator / ESOL Chair
Palm Glades Academy
08.2014 - Current
Middle School Civics/Reading Teacher
Bridgeprep Academy Interamerican
01.2012 - 07.2014
Middle School Science/Social Studies Teacher
Private and Charter School
08.2008 - 01.2012
Diploma - Mental Health Coach
Ligt University
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pontifical Catholic University