Dedicated, innovative professor with several years of experience. Prepares students for personal and professional success through proven teaching methods and motivation. Committed to bridging the gap between education and employment through career-focused curriculum and industry partnerships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Career and Continuing Education Tenured Professor
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
08.2020 - Current
Educate adult learners in subjects like Business Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Bookkeeping, as well as other exploratory and job readiness courses.
Successfully obtained supplementary funding through various programs, enabling our department to acquire additional equipment and instructional materials crucial for student achievement.
Led Strong Workforce Regional Initiatives to develop curriculum and increase work-based learning.
Enhance curriculum through continuous updates.
Establish strong relationships with K-12 organizations and industry partners.
Partnered with AJCC to establish valuable internship and externship pathways for students.
Fostered relationships with entrepreneurial networks, expanding resources for students interested in launching their own ventures.
Contribute to efforts in Outreach and In-reach for enrollment enhancement.
Contribute to the Program's Annual Update.
Created strategic marketing action plan.
Identified valuable resources to support student learning
Streamlined non-credit offerings through collaboration with Guided Pathways
Contributed to improving the connection between Non-credit CTE Business Courses and credit CTE Business courses in collaboration with the Business Department
Explored innovative methods for improving certificate completion rates
Ensured seamless execution of testing procedures for students and mandated CASAS assessments
Collaborated with other educators to develop innovative approaches to instruction.
Participated actively in faculty meetings or professional development sessions within the school district.
Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Participated in continuous learning on diversity, inclusion and racial equity to reduce learning barriers.
Noncredit Offsite Coordinator
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar
10.2023 - Current
Strengthen K-12 relationships, ensuring ongoing course offerings within schools.
Streamline the coordination of Course Offering Scheduling between schools and our college.
Contribute to recruitment efforts.
Ensured class meets minimum requirement by registering and enrolling students at partnering schools.
Establish connections that broadened the range of courses we provide in the community.
Maintain transparent and clear communication among partners, staff, instructors, and administrators to ensure a cohesive understanding of assignments.
Ensure accurate maintenance of student records.
Introduced a streamlined Master Class Schedule for improved accessibility
Designed a Zone map to showcase partnership locations.
Collaborate with colleagues to optimize resource utilization.
Increase the readiness of classes for instruction.
Curriculum Facilitator
Workforce Innovation Labs
Los Angeles
02.2024 - 08.2024
Collaborated with faculty members to develop and implement curriculum approval process timelines for participating colleges through the assistance of faculty representatives.
Conducted research on curriculum design for non-credit entrepreneurship programs throughout the state.
Aided in the development of a regional non-credit Certificate for Entrepreneurship in partnership with academic staff
Served as a support in the selection of elective courses crucial for attaining a comprehensive certificate.
Developed a comprehensive and organized curriculum for the Pre-Incubator program.
Developed a comprehensive and structured curriculum for the Incubator course.
Successfully compiled and published a comprehensive regional non-credit Certificate for Entrepreneurship highlighting course outlines of records and elective courses at multiple colleges.
Ensured timely distribution of finalized curriculum documents to all colleges involved.
Career Pathways Coordinator
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park
11.2020 - 07.2023
Created strategic alliances with K-12 organizations to coordinate Career Technical Education courses.
Effectively facilitated discussions on the benefits of Career Technical Education Courses with Middle School and High School students
Organized workshops for parents to drive student involvement in College courses
Ensured accurate and organized student data management
Facilitated the development of CTE Pathways by bridging communication between K12 partners and Department chairs
Successfully organized and facilitated field trips to enhance awareness of CTE programs among high school students.
Built pathway maps for multiple CTE disciplines such as Arts, Media, Engineering ,Business ,Allied Health ,Child Development and Kinesiology.
Led the planning and implementation of summer camps targeting rising 9th graders and high school seniors.
Specially Funded Program Technician
Los Angeles Community College District – East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
02.2016 - Current
Maintained accountability for diverse fund allocation
Worked on grant applications and proposals
Established authorized financial allocations.
Engaged in budget planning and forecasting activities alongside the Vice President
Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, and various other documents utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
Managed the preparation and processing of purchase requisitions and contracts
Demonstrated extensive understanding of Procurement procedures
Maintained accurate inventory records for assets obtained from federal, state, and local funding
Optimized productivity through strategic assignment planning
Ensured accurate processing and maintenance of timesheets and personnel files
Managed the preparation and processing of both Electronic Budget Transfers and manual transfers
Conducted year-end closings and reconciliations for accounts/grants.
Ensured seamless completion of yearly audits by effectively responding to queries and submitting supporting documents for expenditures and deliverables.
Followed guidelines set by the OMB Uniform Guidance and Regulations for grants, resulting in improved expenditure management.
Managed and oversaw the performance of 10 program assistants
Submitted comprehensive quarterly and final reports to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Deliver informative presentations at monthly meetings with CTE Chairs
Provided guidance and training to faculty members through workshops, ensuring thorough understanding of Perkins' application process and regulations.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
California State University – Monterey Bay
05-2021
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
California State University – Los Angeles
06.2016
Skills
Student Center focused
Detailed and Organized
Full understanding of workforce environment
Strong Analytical Thinking
Strong understanding of Community at large
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Proficient in SAP
Knowledge of SIS System/PeopleSoft
DE Certified
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Workshops and Seminars
Public Speaking
Relationship Building
Curriculum Creation
Student-Centered Learning
Curriculum Development
Community Outreach
Project Management
Timeline
Curriculum Facilitator
Workforce Innovation Labs
02.2024 - 08.2024
Noncredit Offsite Coordinator
Los Angeles Mission College
10.2023 - Current
Career Pathways Coordinator
East Los Angeles College
11.2020 - 07.2023
Career and Continuing Education Tenured Professor
East Los Angeles College
08.2020 - Current
Specially Funded Program Technician
Los Angeles Community College District – East Los Angeles College
Administrative Student Worker at East Los Angeles College - Dream Resource CenterAdministrative Student Worker at East Los Angeles College - Dream Resource Center
Instructor of the Department of Continuing Education (English Professor/Adjunct Faculty) at Miami Dade CollegeInstructor of the Department of Continuing Education (English Professor/Adjunct Faculty) at Miami Dade College