Marilyn Pelech
Centennial,CO
Summary
Accomplished Education Coordinator oversees lesson planning, testing and educational activities. Quickly learns and applies principles to develop comprehensive education continuum. Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of parents and students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Programs
Boys Hope Girls Hope Of Colorado
Aurora, CO
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed after school program for disadvantaged High School students to apply for college and scholarships. Seventy-two percent of students lived in poverty levels. Program consisted of 150 teens and collegians.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary after school lessons that connected subject areas and increased student understanding of complex concepts.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through engaging activities and collaborative projects.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and instructional materials.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
Program Coordinator/Career Navigator
The Learning Source
929 29th St. Denver, CO 80205
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Supported programs in multiple locations for The Learning Source with over 33 classes and over 300 students in ESL and GED classes
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services
- Monitored programming trends to keep content relevant and up-to-date
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively
- Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback and directives from station owners
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution
- Led workshops for job seekers to provide information on job searching, application completion, and resume building
ESL Teacher
The Learning Source
929 29th St. Denver, CO 80205
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
Elementary Spanish Teacher
St.Vincent De Paul
Denver, CO
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Enhanced language acquisition by incorporating visual and auditory aids in lessons.
- Achieved higher student engagement through use of interactive activities and games.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Spanish
Regis University
Denver, CO05.1997
Skills
- Formal Observations
- Instructional Approaches
- Recruitment Strategies
- Program coordination
- Teacher Support
- Educational leadership
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Programs
Boys Hope Girls Hope Of Colorado
09.2023 - 04.2024
Program Coordinator/Career Navigator
The Learning Source
03.2022 - 07.2023
ESL Teacher
The Learning Source
08.2018 - 03.2022
Elementary Spanish Teacher
St.Vincent De Paul
08.2015 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Engineering Management
University of Colorado At Boulder
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Spanish
Regis University