Passionate community advocate for English Learners and Newcomers. Proven leadership skills combined with unsurpassed work ethic, growth mindset and inclusive communication style.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Literacy Program Director
Literacy Center Of West Michigan
08.2023 - Current
Oversee a contextualized and robust family literacy program of more than 20 English classes across 5 school districts with over 350 adult learners enrolled.
Manage 30 direct reports including coordinators, part time instructors and childcare workers.
Responsible for fostering deep relationships with community partners and stakeholders as well as designing programming that is learner centered.
EL/Refugee Community Liaison
Grand Rapids Public Schools
03.2022 - 08.2023
Engage with local organizations, school leaders and staff, resulting in establishment of strong relationships that directly benefit families.
Regularly communicate with English Learner Caregivers and Scholars to address their concerns or current issues (e.g. graduation, credit recovery, summer school, social-emotional challenges).
Provide weekly registration and interpretation support for Newcomers Program at High School Level. Support Dean of Students and Registrar to expedite enrollment of English Learners.
Implement and facilitate Spanish language 10-week series "Abriendo Puertas" (Parent Leadership Program) at Cultural Centers.
Liaise with Migrant Program State personnel to provide ongoing administrative and data entry support.
Plan and facilitate English Learner Department initiatives through various workshops, parent meetings, and new hire training.
Community Representati
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
07.2014 - 07.2016
Facilitated district programs and parent workshops in Spanish.
Collaborated with community leaders and advocates to bring valuable resources to school site.
Supported school events and cultural celebrations.
Secretary of School Site Council (SSC).
Led a parent volunteer program.
Assistant Marketing Manager
Sony Studios
09.2000 - 07.2008
Assessed film title and marketing copy, art comps and final designs and compared with established specifications.
Worked with various marketing and sales departments to prepare DVD box art.
Collaborated to launch large scale events such as movie premieres, studio lot parties, and set tours.
Liaised with regional sales teams on strategy and competitive studio release dates.
Kept organized tracking documents detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Spanish
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
Skills
Project Management
Partnership Development
Program Scheduling
Interpersonal Communication
Staff Hiring and Evaluations
Spanish Speaker
Timeline
Family Literacy Program Director
Literacy Center Of West Michigan
08.2023 - Current
EL/Refugee Community Liaison
Grand Rapids Public Schools
03.2022 - 08.2023
Community Representati
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
07.2014 - 07.2016
Assistant Marketing Manager
Sony Studios
09.2000 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Spanish
Indiana University
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