Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Awards
Publications and Conferences
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Maria Partida

Maria Partida

Laredo,TX

Summary

Accomplished writing center educator and administrator with extensive experience designing, implementing, and directing programs that enhance student writing and academic success. Results-oriented leader skilled in tutoring, curriculum development, program management, and educational planning within writing center and academic support environments. Experienced in developing and facilitating workshops, coaching diverse student populations, and fostering a culture of student-centered learning. Demonstrated ability to assess, analyze, and implement improvements to tutoring practices, communications, and program outcomes to support student achievement and institutional goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Manuel Blanco Writing and Research Center Director

Laredo College
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead daily operations of the Writing Center, supervising tutors and coordinating face-to-face, online, and asynchronous services.
  • Develop and deliver workshops on academic writing, formatting, professional communication, and student success.
  • Collaborate with faculty and departments on campus-wide writing initiatives, events, and community engagement projects.
  • Conduct assessment and reporting through WEAVE to support accreditation and SACSCOC compliance.

Manuel Blanco Writing&Research Center Coordinator

Laredo College
01.2020 - Current
  • Provide management and leadership support to establish systems for day-to-day operations. Plan, develop, and implement new processes to support research while maximizing study capabilities.
  • Serve as the liaison between the Writing Center and the faculty to determine needs for programs and services, maintain resources, and promote writing on campus.
  • Assist students with various aspects of writing, editing, researching, and formatting in APA and MLA.

English Supplemental Instructional Leader

Laredo Community College
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Optimize classroom instruction by designing and facilitating an engaging curriculum. Build effective communication channels with students through mentoring to strengthen the implementation of best teaching standards, constructive learning, conflict resolution, and personal development.
  • Validate student academic progression using evaluative measures including in-class participation, assignments, and examinations.
  • Advise students on ways to achieve academic success and reach personal and professional growth.
  • Earned Writing Center of the Year.

Education

Ed.D - Sport and Performance Psychology

University of Western States
Portland, OR
05-2029

Master of Arts - Education

University of the People
Pasadena, CA
05.2024

Master of Arts in Science - Psychology

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
05.2014

Skills

  • Training and coaching
  • Team building
  • Logistics coordination
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team development
  • Staff evaluations
  • Program management
  • Program promotion
  • Student assessment

Accomplishments

Fall 2025, Maria Partida, "Fostering Teamwork and Community Engagement Through Experiential Learning in the Writing Center," has been accepted for publication in Innovation Abstracts by NISOD. This recognition highlights the Center’s leadership in integrating experiential learning practices and fostering a collaborative team culture.

2025, Maria Partida, “Empowering Tutors for the Future: Navigating GAI to Elevate Student Writing,” published in Rocky Mountain Writing Centers Association-Issue 3.

2025, Maria Partida, “AI Training and Assessment of Writing Tutors and Writing Center Technology Pedagogy” Impact of Emergent Technologies on Writing Centers and Pedagogy.

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Manuel Blanco Writing and Research Center Director

Laredo College
01.2022 - Current

Manuel Blanco Writing&Research Center Coordinator

Laredo College
01.2020 - Current

English Supplemental Instructional Leader

Laredo Community College
01.2016 - 01.2020

Master of Arts - Education

University of the People

Master of Arts in Science - Psychology

Texas A&M International University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Texas A&M International University

Ed.D - Sport and Performance Psychology

University of Western States

Awards

2025, Outstanding Teamwork Award

2025, Commitment to Excellence Award

2023, International Writing Centers Association Future Leaders Award

2019, Outstanding Teamwork Award

Publications and Conferences

  • Fall 2025, Maria Partida, "Fostering Teamwork and Community Engagement Through Experiential Learning in the Writing Center," has been accepted for publication in Innovation Abstracts by NISOD. This recognition highlights the Center’s leadership in integrating experiential learning practices and fostering a collaborative team culture.
  • 2025, Maria Partida, "Empowering Tutors for the Future: Navigating GAI to Elevate Student Writing," published in Rocky Mountain Writing Centers Association-Issue 3.
  • 2025, Maria Partida, "AI Training and Assessment of Writing Tutors and Writing Center Technology Pedagogy" Impact of Emergent Technologies on Writing Centers and Pedagogy.
  • 2016, Partida, M., & Blackburn, A. The Contribution of Attention and Conflict Detection to Perceptual-Cognitive Superiority during Sports Anticipation. Presented at the Texas A&M University System 13th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium. Prairie View, TX.
  • 2015, Partida, M., & Terrazas, E. Cuento Therapy como Estrategia Multicultural: Bilinguals and their Expression of Emotions. Presented at the Texas A&M University System 12th Annual Pathways Student Research Symposium. Corpus Christi, TX.

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