Katherine Atencio
Sundance Elementary School/ Los Lunas Public Schools
Albuquerque
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented and analytical professional with 29 years of experience in compliance management, sensitive documentation verification, and comprehensive information gathering. Expertise in interviewing, cross-referencing multi-source data, and producing objective, clear reports under tight deadlines. Proven ability to leverage strong investigative instincts, discretion, and accuracy to enhance organizational integrity. Ready to contribute skills in a Background Check Specialist or Screening Analyst role.
Work History
Lead Educator / Teacher
29 Years- Information Gathering & Verification: Conducted rigorous reviews of student records, legal documentation, and transfer credentials to ensure 100% compliance with district and state regulations.
- Objective Report Writing: Drafted hundreds of detailed, factual, and standardized evaluations, incident reports, and progress summaries requiring precise documentation and zero bias.
- Confidentiality & Discretion: Handled sensitive personal, medical, and legal data in strict compliance with FERPA laws and privacy protocols.
- Fact-Checking & Assessment: Cross-referenced evidence and cross-examined conflicting statements during behavioral or academic reviews to determine accurate, evidence-based outcomes.
- Stakeholder Interviews: Conducted structured phone and in-person interviews with parents, specialists, and community references to gather comprehensive background context.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Skills
Verification & Research: Document Verification
Public Records Research
Reference Checking
Compliance & Ethics: Confidentiality (FERPA/HIPAA standards)
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessment
Communication & Analysis: Fact-Checking
Analytical Writing
Interviewing Techniques
Conflict Resolution
Technical Skills: Database Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
ATS/CRM Tools
Collaborative learning
Educational leadership
Literacy development
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Relationship building
Time management
Conflict resolution
Cultural awareness
Active listening
Remote learning
Accomplishments
Certified employee of the year for Sundance Elementary 2017-2018
Certification
State Teaching License with a TESOL Endorsement Active
Timeline
Lead Educator / Teacher
Sundance Elementary School/ Los Lunas Public Schools
01.1997 - 01.2026Read More
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education from Curriculum and Instruction
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New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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