LIZABETH TRUJILLO
San Jose,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
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20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Strategist
DIOCESE OF SAN JOSE
San Jose, USA
08.2022 - 06.2026
- Change Management: Spearheaded the end-to-end rollout of two new enterprise-wide language arts frameworks ensuring 100% alignment with state regulatory standards (Common Core).
- Analyzed standardized assessment data to adjust instructional strategies, leading to notable improvement in group performance scores.
- Stakeholder Relations: Managed consistent communication with parents and community partners, maintaining a high-retention environment through inclusive and respectful conflict resolution.
- Program Management: Organized and executed 'Project Kindness,' a culture-building initiative that improved internal engagement and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Quality Assurance: Conducted regular internal audits of instructional delivery and curriculum fidelity to ensure 100% compliance with organizational standards and spiritual mission.
Senior Educator
ALUM ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Jose, USA
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Framework Implementation: Integrated literacy framework to enhance independent workflow and task stamina for 24+ participants.
- Strategic Training: Interpreted and applied new state-mandated curriculum guidelines to ensure organizational compliance and competitive benchmarks.
- Process Optimization: Developed and refined standard operating procedures (SOPs) for literacy workshops, boosting participant engagement.
- Operations Management: Utilized PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System) to create a data-driven reward system, minimizing behavioral issues and streamlining operations.
Educator & Program Pilot Lead
OAK GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Jose, USA
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Piloted new programs and curriculum modules, delivering critical feedback that informed district-wide scalability.
- Synthesized monthly training data into actionable reports for district leadership, shaping decision-making for region-wide program adoption.
- Aligned classroom-level practices with school-wide strategic goals.
- Attended intensive monthly SEAL (Socio-Emotional Academic Learning) training to enhance engagement strategies for diverse demographics.
Data & Language Acquisition Specialist
CAMBRIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Strategic Resource: Acted as a subject matter expert (SME) for instructional strategies, directly influencing the upward trajectory of CELDT (state-level) testing scores.
- Monitored and analyzed ELD data sets to identify performance gaps and track progress toward reclassification milestones, enhancing data-driven decision-making.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to design individualized success plans for high-needs participants, improving targeted support and resource allocation.
Senior Educator
ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY
08.2006 - 06.2013
- Managed high-volume groups (up to 35) with diverse needs through implementation of customized 'learning roadmaps' that enhanced confidence and fortified interpersonal team-building skills.
- Cultivated 'college-bound' culture by posting clear learning objectives, enhancing ownership and accountability among participants.
- Oversaw full-cycle grant management, from research and proposal writing to post-award reporting and resource procurement.
- Obtained grants for fieldtrip science camp initiatives and secured funding for technology acquisitions through DonorsChoose
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
San José State University
San Jose, CACalifornia Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
San José State University
San Jose, CACalifornia Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CASkills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional leadership
- Resource allocation
- Instructional design
- Curriculum development
- Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
Training And Career Development
Completed various seminars, certified training courses, and workshops geared towards leadership, education, operational frameworks, technologies, and process improvement.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Educational Strategist
DIOCESE OF SAN JOSE
08.2022 - 06.2026
Senior Educator
ALUM ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2016 - 06.2019
Educator & Program Pilot Lead
OAK GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2014 - 06.2015
Data & Language Acquisition Specialist
CAMBRIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2014 - 05.2014
Senior Educator
ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY
08.2006 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
San José State University
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
San José State University
California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Santa Clara University