Marco Morales Mendez

• Teaching AMST 203 Introduction to Latinx Studies
• Teaching AMST 314 Latinx Migrants in the U.S.
• Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
• Promoted active learning by encouraging class participation and hands-on experiences during lessons.
• Developed strong relationships with colleagues and administrators, fostering a collaborative educational community.
• Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
• Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
• Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
• Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
• Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
• Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.

• Analyzed market trends, macroeconomic indicators, and company financials to deliver accurate equity recommendations.
• Collaborated with team members to share knowledge and enhance overall group performance.
• Facilitated presentation and recommendation of services by optimizing client relationships.
• Shared perspectives from lived and working experiences related to environmental justice, Tribal interests, highly impacted communities, vulnerable populations, social services and affordable housing.
• Coordinated with financial advisors to develop long-term investment strategies.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and ensuring long-term retention.

• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Worked with Washington State Department of Transportation, Coast Salish tribes, youth organizations and Tribal members to develop youth art programming of Coast Salish Art on Ferry Vessels and Ferry terminals that operate within the traditional waterways of Coast Salish Tribes.
• Collaborated with hospital, colleges, health centers, and community members to establish new medical interpretation programming in the region.
• Worked with local county governments, auditors and community leaders to build civic muscle and voting access for non-English speakers.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
• Developed learning sessions on topics of Racial Equity and Belonging and on topics of Youth and Emerging Leaders that included multiracial and multicultural voices.
• Worked closely with CEO and outside consultants on Organizational Strategy and equity driven goals.
• Chaired Racial Equity workgroup with Collaborative Action Network partners.
• Assisted in designing and implementing annual convening for community partners.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with partner organizations to manage performance.
• Worked with local and state leaders to develop programming to increase community wellbeing.
• Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
• Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
• Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
• Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
• Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
• Headed project teams specializing in equity and belonging.
• Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to partners.
• Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
• Developed and improved programming towards access and language equity.
• Assisted colleges and health care providers with developing medical interpretation workforce programming.
• Assisted with development of improved training materials for social determinants of health.
• Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
• Managed applications, demographics and participant information of health systems programs.
• Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.

• • Work with school counselors, teachers and administrators to monitor and track attendance and academic progress leading toward graduation for Migrant Farmworker students.
• • Support the districts efforts towards increasing our staff and the community’s awareness of issues around equity and social justice.
• • Advice the Migrant Leaders Club in student leadership opportunities and programming.
• • Manage and develop the Migrant Leaders Club budget.
• • Promote access to or develop leadership and mentoring programs to facilitate the needs of Migrant Farmworker students and their families.
• • Conduct referrals to services aligned to student’s needs that are available through school district and/or community to reduce and/or eliminate identified barriers to Migrant Farmworker student success.
• • Facilitate appropriate scheduling options with school counselors and teaching staff for students to gain access to AP, Highly Capable, CTE, Running Start, or regular academic core course options leading to graduation and transition to postsecondary education or employment.
• • Facilitate access to services to address social/emotional needs; including educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, or other factors that inhibit the ability of selected Migrant Farmworker students to meet state academic and achievement standards.
• • Conduct parent information sessions to ensure that Migrant Farmworker students and their parents understand assessment and graduation requirements and students understand their legal rights to an equitable and rigorous education that prepares them for college and career.
• • Establish a caseload in coordination with school counselor, teachers, and other appropriate staff to create a listing of Migrant Farmworker students most at-risk of not meeting state standards.
• • Work with school counselors and caseload students to develop student plans/goals that lead to a successful transition to the next grade level, graduation, and transition to postsecondary education or employment.
• • Support the districts efforts towards enhancing community and family engagement.
• • Organize Migrant student conferences, presentations and culturally responsive field trips.

•Supported the operation of local agency programs that involve collaboration with locally operated correctional facilities to carry out high quality education programs to prepare youth for secondary school completion, training, employment or further education.

•Supported credit deficient youth between the ages of 16 and 21 complete a high school diploma or a GED.

•Supervised daily operations of the Open Doors program on equitable best practices towards equitable results for formally incarcerated youth and push outs.

•Supported credit deficient youth between the ages of 16 and 21 complete a high school diploma or a GED.

•Attended reoccurring meetings with school administrators to report on program progress.

•Conducted referrals to services aligned to student’s needs that are available through school district and/or community resources to reduce and/or eliminate identified student barriers.

•Facilitated access to services to address social/emotional needs; including educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, or other factors that inhibit the ability of selected marginalized students to meet state academic and achievement standards.

•Established a caseload in coordination with school counselor, teachers, and other appropriate staff to create a listing of students most at-risk of not meeting state standards or graduation.

•Work with teachers and caseload students to develop student plans/goals that lead to a successful transition to the next grade level, graduation, GED and transition to postsecondary education or employment.

• Conduct direct recruitment activities, including public speaking; developed linkages with referral sources such as human services agencies, recreation centers, youth organizations and churches; participated in center tours; contacted potential students to explore enrollment in college and career programs.
• Interviewed interested candidates and obtained required information on each one; ensured all documents required to support eligibility were obtained, properly completed and included in the applicant's folder.
• Arranged for reception of candidates upon acceptance to the program
• Followed‑up on student progress, e.g., length of stay and separation from the program.
• Prepared, scheduled and provided outreach presentations.
• Maintained accountability logs of organizations and individuals contacted, made referrals to screening agencies and subsequent enrollments.
• Coordinated and maintained communications with centers pertaining to center input needs.
• Referred youth to designated screening or other support agencies, as appropriate.
• Prepared necessary and required reports related to recruitment efforts.
• Assisted with placement activities in appropriate academic programs.

• Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
• Taught Undergraduate courses on Latino Studies, Social Theory, Critical Race Theory and Education.
• Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
• Assisted faculty with clerical tasks such as copying papers, collecting assignments and preparing materials for upcoming classes.
• Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
• Prepared lessons according to course outline to convey all required material and deepen student understanding of subject matter.
• Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
• Advised students on crucial academic decisions by discussing and identifying their interests and strengths.
• Developed expertise and understanding of the University's curriculum and degree requirements to ensure accurate and proactive advising to students.
• Provided training to students on cultural adjustment and helped them prepare to live in another country with different values than in the West.
• Facilitated large group information, pre-departure sessions, and post-return activities for students.
• Counseled students on international travel necessities such as insurance and immigration visas and U.S. policies regarding immigration law and travel.

• Served as the Chair of the ASWCC Senate.
• Met as needed with the College Vice President for Student Services.
• Updated the Executive Board on legislative issues that affected community college students and maintained a working relationship with local legislators.
• Supervised student staff of the ASWCC.
• Represented the ASWCC at state legislative functions.
• Oversaw and developed on-campus voter registration and information.
• Attended and coordinated student representatives to attend the CUSP Legislative Cycle– Summer Legislative Community Academy, Fall Student Legislative Academy, Winter Strategic Networking Academy, and Spring Legislative Voice Academy.
• Served as delegate to the WACTCSA (Washington State Community and Technical College Student Association).
• Stayed current on Washington State Legislative structure, hotlines,and bill procedures.
• Met quarterly with state and federal legislators to advance the needs and interests of community college students.
• Assisted with legislative matters as necessary.
• Worked with college leadership to establish the founding of Whatcom Community College's Intercultural Center.

• In consultation with the Director of Intercultural Services oversaw the planning and implementation of Indigenous Peoples Day, Dia De Los Muertos, Students of Color Conference and the annual Social Justice Conference.
• Collaborated with campus partners; Student Life Office, ASWCC, First Year Programs, Residence Halls, International Student Offices and other student service offices.
• Provide leadership to the Intercultural Center's Advising and Student Leadership Development team and took the lead in providing student activities and advising for every organizations affiliated with the Intercultural Center.
• Counseled and trained students and organizations on leadership skills building, proposal/grant writing for presentation to campus funding sources, event planning, membership recruitment and retention.
• Worked closely and interacted daily with campus student leaders. Served as point of contact to keep Intercultural Center Director and College Administration apprised of emerging student issues and concerns related to campus climate, diversity and equity.
• Developed partnerships and collegial relationships with academic departments, First Year Programs and administrative units to develop innovative strategies that led to greater student participation in student programs and activities.
• Represented the Intercultural Center on internal and external committees related to student leadership development, student activities advising policy, and when designated by the Intercultural Center Director.

• Incorporate children's home/language/culture functionally in all daily activities.
• Developed appropriate curriculum planning for preschool classroom that was culturally responsive.
• Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
• Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for all students.
• In coordination with School Readiness Liaison, Early Learning Mentor Coaches, and program support ECE Specialists, monitored and provided technical assistance to teaching staff under my supervision.
• Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student learning and support.
• Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
• Worked one-on-one with students and teacher assistant to increase overall classroom success.
• Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
• Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
• Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
• Communicated with and actively involved parents in all aspects of center activities, through Home Visits, Parent Teacher Conferences, Open House, Make-n-Take, and Brainstorming sessions.
• Analyzed children and classroom outcome reports and implemented and monitored school readiness goals for the classroom.