Marcia Bolster
San Jose,California
Summary
I enjoy working with immigrants; helping them adjust to and succeed in their new environment in the United States.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Campbell Adult Community Education
Campbell, CA
08.2010 - 06.2022
- Developed and taught English as a Second Language (ESL) classes from beginning through advanced levels to immigrants and refugees.
ESL Teacher
Metropolitan Adult Education Program (MAEP)
San Jose, CA
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Developed and taught ESL classes from beginning through advanced levels to immigrants and refugees.
ESL Teacher
East Side Union High School District
San Jose, CA
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Developed and taught beginning ESL classes to immigrants and refugees.
Senior Management Analyst
County Of Santa Clara, Office Of County Executive
San Jose, CA
12.2000 - 07.2005
- Managed information systems, personnel, facilities, contracts, policies and procedures, furniture and equipment, and safety.
- Supervised contract and reception staff.
Management Analyst
County Of Santa Clara, Capital Programs
San Jose, CA
08.1999 - 11.2000
Developed:
- Contract proposals
- Training
- Project reports
- Presentations for the County Board of Supervisors.
Management Analyst
County Of Santa Clara, Public Health Department
San Jose, CA
11.1998 - 08.1999
- Staffed First Things First community collaborative to meet the health and wellness needs of children from birth to age 5.
Management Analyst
County Of Santa Clara, Social Services Agency
San Jose, CA
06.1996 - 11.1998
- Developed and coordinated agency training.
- Wrote the County's Welfare Reform Concept Paper.
Food Stamp Coordinator
County Of Santa Clara, Social Services Agency
San Jose, CA
06.1989 - 11.1997
- Managed the County's Food Stamp Program
- Wrote a 3-inch program instructional manual.
Eligibility Work Trainer
County Of Santa Clara, Social Services Agency
San Jose, CA
09.1979 - 06.1989
- Developed and conducted eligibility work training.
- Supervised eligibility work trainees
Education
No Degree - Counseling, 6 Units
Azusa Pacific University Graduate School
Azusa, CABachelor of Arts - Behavioral Science (Psychology, Sociology)
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06.1972
Skills
- English as a Second Language education, including written and verbal communication, digital literacy and how to function in American society
- Effective communication individually and in groups
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Campbell Adult Community Education
08.2010 - 06.2022
ESL Teacher
Metropolitan Adult Education Program (MAEP)
08.2007 - 06.2010
ESL Teacher
East Side Union High School District
08.2006 - 06.2007
Senior Management Analyst
County Of Santa Clara, Office Of County Executive
12.2000 - 07.2005
Management Analyst
County Of Santa Clara, Capital Programs
08.1999 - 11.2000
Management Analyst
County Of Santa Clara, Public Health Department
11.1998 - 08.1999
Management Analyst
County Of Santa Clara, Social Services Agency
06.1996 - 11.1998
Food Stamp Coordinator
County Of Santa Clara, Social Services Agency
06.1989 - 11.1997
Eligibility Work Trainer
County Of Santa Clara, Social Services Agency
09.1979 - 06.1989
No Degree - Counseling, 6 Units
Azusa Pacific University Graduate School
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Science (Psychology, Sociology)
San Jose State University