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Leslie Coronado

McAllen

Summary

Mission-driven and growth-oriented leader with experience in organizational leadership, program management, and community engagement. Demonstrated ability to oversee budgets, coordinate fundraising efforts, and lead teams with accountability and strategic focus. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a strong commitment to serving families and strengthening community-based initiatives. Currently completing a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and actively expanding expertise in nonprofit governance and sustainable organizational development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Mission CISD
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead instructional operations, implement data-based interventions, collaborate with teams, and engage families to improve student outcomes.

8th Grade ELA Teacher & Content Lead

IDEA Public Schools
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Mentored teachers, led PLCs, analyzed student performance data, and coordinated intervention systems.

Team Teacher & Intervention Support

Mission CISD
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Supported Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention plans and tracked student progress through structured data protocols.

Data Analyst

Signum Connect
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Created dashboards, interpreted complex data, and supported strategic decision making.

Community Outreach Coordinator

Hidalgo City
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Managed outreach teams, coordinated events, and strengthened stakeholder relationships.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
02-2026

Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Philosophy of Law

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
07-2022

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership and Strategic Execution
  • Budget Oversight and Resource Allocation
  • Program Management and Impact Evaluation
  • Staff Supervision and Performance Development
  • Fundraising Coordination and Community Support Development
  • Board Collaboration and Governance Alignment
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
  • Public Speaking and Executive Communication

Accomplishments

Managed a defined program budget and ensured all expenditures remained within allocated funding while maximizing impact. Coordinated fundraising activities to support team operations and community-based programming. Led collaborative planning processes that improved performance outcomes through structured evaluation and strategic execution. Built and maintained strong relationships with diverse stakeholders through bilingual communication and community outreach. Maintained a 4.0 graduate GPA while completing advanced coursework in leadership, finance, and governance.

Certification

Texas Educator Certification – English Language Arts and Reading (Grades 7–12)
Texas Educator Certification – English as a Second Language (ESL)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Mission CISD
01.2024 - Current

8th Grade ELA Teacher & Content Lead

IDEA Public Schools
01.2023 - 01.2024

Team Teacher & Intervention Support

Mission CISD
01.2022 - 01.2022

Data Analyst

Signum Connect
01.2020 - 01.2021

Community Outreach Coordinator

Hidalgo City
01.2017 - 01.2020

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

Lamar University

Bachelor of Arts - English, Minor in Philosophy of Law

University of Texas At Austin