Michaela Bruzzese
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dedicated educator who applies expertise to inspire and promote action on critical social issues such as poverty, criminal justice, and immigration. Extensive experience encouraging collaboration and cooperation among diverse stakeholders.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Chair, Theology
St. Pius X High School
05.2020 - Current
- Observe, coach and mentor department staff.
- Build collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Plan and execute professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Build smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
Teacher
St. Pius X High School
08.2013 - Current
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Support student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Foster student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Create lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Associate Community and Church Organizer
Call To Renewal
05.1999 - 10.2000
- Coordinated participation of different Christian churches in programs designed to eliminate poverty.
- Developed presentations for public events, community groups and school assemblies.
Family Support Specialist, Outreach Program
PB&J Family Services Programs
03.1995 - 03.1996
- Worked with children at risk of abuse and neglect and their parents, including teen parents and formerly incarcerated parents.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Visited home environments in urban and rural areas, including tribal lands, to help clients develop comprehensive life, parenting and job skills.
- Developed network relationships with community professionals to enhance family support and promote services.
Refugee Resettlement Specialist
Catholic Social Services Of Albuquerque
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Assisted with the resettlement of refugees from Cuba and other countries, including location of housing, employment, language skills and other essential resources for newly arrived populations
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
Education
Master of Divinity - Religion And The Public Sphere
Harvard Divinity School
Cambridge, MA05.1999
Master of Arts - International Peace Studies
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05.1990
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Management
- Staff Development
- Department Management
- Develop Courses
- Analytical Skills
- Improve Faculty Performance
- Student and Parent Relations
- Team Communication
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Department Chair, Theology
St. Pius X High School
05.2020 - Current
Teacher
St. Pius X High School
08.2013 - Current
Associate Community and Church Organizer
Call To Renewal
05.1999 - 10.2000
Family Support Specialist, Outreach Program
PB&J Family Services Programs
03.1995 - 03.1996
Refugee Resettlement Specialist
Catholic Social Services Of Albuquerque
01.1994 - 01.1995
Master of Divinity - Religion And The Public Sphere
Harvard Divinity School
Master of Arts - International Peace Studies
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Emory University
International Experience
Jesuit Volunteer, Belize (1992-1994) - Assistant Director, Diocesan Catechetical Center
- Participated in the coordination of religious education for 130 primary schools nation-wide
- designed and conducted workshops and retreats for teachers, religious education directors and students in this multi-ethnic, multi-lingual diocese.
Community Volunteer, The Corrymeela Conference and Peace Center of Northern Ireland (1990-1991)
- Planned and facilitated retreats and meetings for groups of Catholic and Protestants of all ages and backgrounds in this Ecumenical Center for Peace and Reconciliation
- Used conflict resolution, communication and interpersonal skills to reduce tension and build understanding between individuals of diverse religious, ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds.
Catholic Relief Services Global High School Immersion Trip (summer 2017, 2018)
- Accompanied Catholic Relief Services domestic and international employees and other Catholic high school teachers from around the US to gain first-hand experience of the development and emergency relief work of CRS in Uganda (summer 2017) and Ghana (summer 2018).
International Experience
Jesuit Volunteer, Belize (1992-1994 - Assistant Director, Diocesan Catechetical Center
- Participated in the coordination of religious education for 130 primary schools nation-wide
- designed and conducted workshops and retreats for teachers, religious education directors and students in this multi-ethnic, multi-lingual diocese.
Community Volunteer, The Corrymeela Conference and Peace Center of Northern Ireland (1990-1991)
- Planned and facilitated retreats and meetings for groups of Catholic and Protestants of all ages and backgrounds in this Ecumenical Center for Peace and Reconciliation
- Used conflict resolution, communication and interpersonal skills to reduce tension and build understanding between individuals of diverse religious, ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds.
Catholic Relief Services Global High School Immersion Trip (summer 2017, 2018)
- Accompanied Catholic Relief Services domestic and international employees and other Catholic high school teachers from around the US to gain first-hand experience of the development and emergency relief work of CRS in Uganda (summer 2017) and Ghana (summer 2018).
International Experience
Jesuit Volunteer, Belize (1992-1994 - Assistant Director, Diocesan Catechetical Center
- Participated in the coordination of religious education for 130 primary schools nation-wide
- designed and conducted workshops and retreats for teachers, religious education directors and students in this multi-ethnic, multi-lingual diocese.
Community Volunteer, The Corrymeela Conference and Peace Center of Northern Ireland (1990-1991)
- Planned and facilitated retreats and meetings for groups of Catholic and Protestants of all ages and backgrounds in this Ecumenical Center for Peace and Reconciliation
- Used conflict resolution, communication and interpersonal skills to reduce tension and build understanding between individuals of diverse religious, ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds.
Catholic Relief Services Global High School Immersion Trip (summer 2017, 2018)
- Accompanied Catholic Relief Services domestic and international employees and other Catholic high school teachers from around the US to gain first-hand experience of the development and emergency relief work of CRS in Uganda (summer 2017) and Ghana (summer 2018).
International Experience
Jesuit Volunteer, Belize (1992-1994 - Assistant Director, Diocesan Catechetical Center
- Participated in the coordination of religious education for 130 primary schools nation-wide
- Designed and conducted workshops and retreats for teachers, religious education directors and students in this multi-ethnic, multi-lingual diocese.
Community Volunteer, The Corrymeela Conference and Peace Center of Northern Ireland (1990-1991)
- Planned and facilitated retreats and meetings for groups of Catholic and Protestants of all ages and backgrounds in this Ecumenical Center for Peace and Reconciliation
- Used conflict resolution, communication and interpersonal skills to reduce tension and build understanding between individuals of diverse religious, ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds.
Catholic Relief Services Global High School Immersion Trip (summer 2017, 2018)
- Accompanied Catholic Relief Services international staff to gain first-hand experience of the development and emergency relief work of CRS in Uganda (summer 2017) and Ghana (summer 2018).
Work Availability
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International Experience
Jesuit Volunteer, Belize (1992-1994 - Assistant Director, Diocesan Catechetical Center
- Participated in the coordination of religious education for 130 primary schools nation-wide
- Designed and conducted workshops and retreats for teachers, religious education directors and students in this multi-ethnic, multi-lingual diocese.
Community Volunteer, The Corrymeela Conference and Peace Center of Northern Ireland (1990-1991)
- Planned and facilitated retreats and meetings for groups of Catholic and Protestants of all ages and backgrounds in this Ecumenical Center for Peace and Reconciliation
- Used conflict resolution, communication and interpersonal skills to reduce tension and build understanding between individuals of diverse religious, ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds.
Catholic Relief Services Global High School Immersion Trip (summer 2017, 2018)
- Accompanied Catholic Relief Services international staff to gain first-hand experience of the development and emergency relief work of CRS in Uganda (summer 2017) and Ghana (summer 2018).
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