Maria Solorzano
Salinas
Summary
Dynamic and results driven education professional with extensive experience supporting TK to 8th grade school operations, student culture, attendance improvement, family engagement, compliance, and student success initiatives. Proven ability to partner with school leadership, teachers, and support staff to create safe, structured, and positive learning environments that promote academic achievement and student wellbeing. Skilled in managing day to day campus operations, implementing systems that improve efficiency, and responding effectively in fast paced school settings. Committed to building strong relationships with students, families, and staff while fostering an inclusive school community focused on growth, accountability, and excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Culture
Voices College-Bound Language Academy Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Lead school-wide student culture, behavior systems, discipline processes, and attendance initiatives for a TK–8 campus.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners to promote a positive school climate.
- Respond to parent concerns promptly and professionally while fostering trust and engagement.
- Coordinate and execute school events, assemblies, family engagement nights, and campus activities.
- Implement restorative practices and behavior intervention strategies to address student conduct concerns.
- Analyze and communicate school policies, procedures, and expectations to staff and families.
- Support administrative operations including attendance reporting, student records, scheduling, and office coverage.
- Train Associate Teachers in classroom management, school safety, and enrichment programming.
- Connect families to community resources, social services, and student support programs.
- Collaborate with leadership on long-range planning related to enrollment growth, ADA, and operational success.
Executive Assistant / HR Interim
Voices College-Bound Language Acadamies CMO
San Jose, CA
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Supported executive leadership and CEO with high-level administrative, operational, and confidential matters.
- Managed credential tracking, personnel file audits, onboarding, and termination documentation.
- Partnered with county offices of education and school sites to ensure regulatory compliance and policy adherence.
- Served as Board Secretary, preparing agendas, minutes, compliance documents, and board communications.
- Coordinated logistics for organization-wide events, leadership meetings, and board meetings.
- Managed executive travel arrangements, scheduling, and calendar priorities.
- Supported cross-functional projects across multiple departments and leadership teams.
Operations Manager
HCA Management
San Martin, CA
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed daily operations for high-volume hospitality and entertainment venues.
- Oversaw scheduling, staffing, payroll support, accounts payable/receivable, and bookkeeping.
- Coordinated large-scale events, promotions, and customer experience initiatives.
- Secured city and county permits while maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Developed partnerships with promoters, advertisers, and media outlets.
- Led ticketing operations, marketing campaigns, and social media promotions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Willow Glen High School
San Jose, CA06-2001
Skills
- School Operations & Administration
- Student Culture & Behavior
- Family & Community Engagement
- Conflict Resolution & Confidentiality
- Student Support & Mental Health Awareness
- Policy Implementation & Compliance
- Data Tracking & Reporting
Certification
MTSS
Mental Health
Santa Clara County Attendance Bolts Nuts
CPI Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dean of Culture
Voices College-Bound Language Academy Morgan Hill
08.2017 - Current
Executive Assistant / HR Interim
Voices College-Bound Language Acadamies CMO
02.2016 - 08.2017
Operations Manager
HCA Management
05.2014 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Willow Glen High School