Maria D. Flores Mejia
2908 Kachina Way Rancho Cordova,CA
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in after-school management and student development. Proven track record of fostering collaborative and results-driven environment. Skilled in conflict resolution, curriculum planning, and staff development. Consistently adaptable, ensuring seamless operations and positive educational outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Learning Program Specialist
San Juan Unified School District
08.2019 - Current
- Ensure quality academic support, enrichment activities, and recreational activities.
- Led initiatives to integrate technology into classroom activities effectively.
- Proved coaching and support to site facilitators and program staff.
- Championed the adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
- Increased efficiency by automating routine tasks with software solutions.
- Contributed to curriculum development efforts, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
- Assisted in the hiring of quality educators, conducting interviews, and making recommendations for employment.
- Assisted in developing professional relationships with teachers and school administrators to integrate into team and best serve students.
- Develop and revise after-school curriculum and materials.
- Support and evaluate programs and activities through site visitation.
- Conduct facility reviews and provide training for CACFP snack program.
- Manage substitute process to ensure 20:1 staff to student ratio is maintained.
- Substitute in program as needed.
- Assisted in after-school program development, training, marketing and implementation.
- Monitor after-school budgets.
School Community Intervention Specialist I
San Juan Unified School District
Sacramento, CA
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented engaging after-school programming to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
- Coordinated daily activities, ensuring alignment with educational goals and safety regulations.
- Established communication channels with parents, fostering strong relationships and community involvement.
- Monitored student behavior, addressing issues promptly to maintain a positive environment.
- Managed logistics for special events, coordinating resources and schedules for successful execution.
- Collaborated with school administration to align programs with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Provided guidance and ongoing support to program staff.
- Boosted overall student performance by providing academic support, tutoring services, and homework assistance.
- Organized special events such as holiday parties or end-of-year celebrations that fostered community engagement within the school setting.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, progress reports, incident reports, and other required documentation for program compliance purposes.
- Achieved high levels of parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication lines and addressing concerns promptly.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Increased student participation by effectively promoting the after-school program through various communication channels.
Site Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Sacramento
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Developed and implemented engaging educational and recreational activities aligned with curriculum standards.
- Monitored student behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for learning and growth.
- Created and organized program schedule to include academic, recreation, and enrichment activities.
- Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies.
- Maintained confidentiality of records by using appropriate data security methods.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address student needs and foster positive communication.
- Managed logistics of site operations, including scheduling, supplies inventory, and facility maintenance.
- Increased student participation by effectively promoting the after-school program through various communication channels.
- Streamlined program operations, coordinating with school staff and external partners for efficient resource allocation and scheduling.
- Enhanced program quality by developing and implementing engaging after-school activities tailored to students'' interests.
- Assisted with student to staff ratio by facilitating classes and clubs in absence of regularly assigned staff.
- Established a safe and inclusive learning environment, fostering positive relationships among students, staff, and parents.
- Developed ongoing relationships for the procurement of resources that contribute to the Club’s programming.
- Developed and implemented schedules for staff and volunteers to optimize time and services.
- Coordinated daily activities and programming for diverse groups of students and families.
RSP Instructional Aide
Sacramento City Unified School District
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Tutor and reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of special education students.
- Assist teacher with implementation of individualized education plans (IEP), through instruction and a variety of activities.
- Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet individual student needs.
- Assist in the preparation of instructional materials, lessons and learning aids.
- Evaluate student’s comprehension of concepts presented.
- Maintain records of achievement.
- Monitor and assist students with special learning needs.
- Provide assistance to students in various areas including cognitive, gross, and fine motor skills, critical life skills, academic learning.
- Assist in the management of student behavior through the use positive reinforcement strategies and techniques.
- Prepare students for mainstreamed classes according to established procedures.
- Administer, proctor, and score tests, chart student progress and record grades as directed; maintain student records and files including confidential student records.
- Work with school improvement initiatives that close student achievement GPA’s between racial, ethnic, and economic groups by working with all of the diverse communities.
- Edward Kemble Elementary
Services Manager
MidPen Housing Corporation
San Jose, CA
11.2012 - 10.2014
- Assess community needs to provide the necessary programs.
- Implemented targeted community outreach and education activities in accordance with Program Proposals developed for each individual property.
- Promoted education and outreach for various topics such as Financial Literacy, Health and Wellness, Vocational Development and Community Development.
- Experience developing programs with research, best quality practices and quality assurance techniques.
- Developed and maintained partnerships with external organizations.
- Appropriately managed budget of three properties.
- Complete and manage all report and time lines accurately and appropriately.
- Evaluate services provided to maintain support services to residents and change as needed.
- Managed services and referrals for families and youth.
- Coordinated services for families in time of crisis.
- Implemented and developed Youth Development activities.
- Committee Chair for Financial Literacy Program Development
- Violence Prevention Conference Event Leader for 3 consecutive years.
- Recipient of the Quarterly ICARE award in 2011 & 2012 - Respect. Recipient of 2013 annual ICARE award for Respect.
Program Coordinator
MidPen Housing Corporation
East Palo Alto, CA
06.2006 - 11.2012
- Assess community needs to provide the necessary programs.
- Assess individual youth to provide interventions.
- Developed partnerships with various outside organizations such as the Police Department, Wells Fargo Bank, California Highway Patrol, Second Harvest Food Bank, FBI, Alameda Probation Department and many others.
- Experience with service Coordination/Referrals to assist families in time of crisis.
- Experience working with and recruiting volunteers; in 2009 I received a Volunteer Management award.
- Worked with the teen population at these sites to establish Youth Councils.
- Assisted residents by providing vocational development (job readiness, resume building, and job research).
- Successfully worked with the Bay Oaks and Woodlands High School Seniors to graduate and matriculate to a College or University.
- Recipient of the Quarterly ICARE award in 2011 & 2012 - Respect.
- Assisted in organizing the Second Annual Region 1 Violence Prevention Conference.
- Put together a curriculum for a Debate Team Program for Region 1.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA07-2015
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts with an Emphasis in Social and Behavior Sciences
De Anza Community College
Cupertino, CA06-2008
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Central County Occupational Center
San Jose, CA06-2005
Skills
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Fluent in Spanish
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Project planning
- Proficient in Microsoft, Google Suite, Adobe, Cityspan, Q-sis
Timeline
Expanded Learning Program Specialist
San Juan Unified School District
08.2019 - Current
School Community Intervention Specialist I
San Juan Unified School District
01.2016 - 06.2019
Site Coordinator
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Sacramento
07.2015 - 12.2015
RSP Instructional Aide
Sacramento City Unified School District
02.2015 - 06.2015
Services Manager
MidPen Housing Corporation
11.2012 - 10.2014
Program Coordinator
MidPen Housing Corporation
06.2006 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Jose State University
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts with an Emphasis in Social and Behavior Sciences
De Anza Community College
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Central County Occupational Center
Affiliations and Honors
National Association of Social Workers. Member 2010 to Present
DeAnza Puente Project. Member 2006 to Present