Raymundo Olivas
El Paso
Summary
Experienced educator with over 18 years of education experience, specifically with secondary and higher education organizations/populations. Adept at implementing education resources (i.e. community engagement, policy development, and social research) that support program development, policy analysis and post-secondary program success. Seeking to support educational institutions in a programming, research and policy development capacity, as a means to improve educational outcomes and educational equity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
College and Career Readiness Advisor
Franklin HS (EPISD)
El Paso
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Support and broaden college and career readiness programming, including academic and career development initiatives (i.e., oversee Dual Credit, Advanced Placement, and TSI; increase College Career Military Readiness outcomes at the campus level)
- Coordinate AP, SAT, TSIA2 testing while supporting Dual Credit/P-Tech credit program while tracking student and school data that intersect district and state initiatives
- Engage in the college guidance process (i.e., college applications, scholarship submissions, FAFSA and TAFSA completion) with parents and students
- Disseminate college readiness data to train, develop, and broaden scope of campus (administrative, faculty, and student) development
- Track and support college application process (i.e., FAFSA nights, college fairs, and college visits) and broadening stakeholder relationships with the high school and all higher education organizations
Director of Education and Career Readiness
Center for Community Alternatives
Brooklyn
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Develop strategic plan for CCA's Youth Services Education and Career Readiness and implement initiatives including the development of key outcome indicators ensuring participant success within Youth Services education/employment initiatives
- Act as liaison with program partners at Department of Corrections, Department of Education and other outside stakeholders engaging with education and employment programming
- Support Case Management team with educational support meetings, IEP meetings, school conferences and transfers as needed; ensure youth are receiving appropriate accommodations
- Provide program consultation and evaluation for CTE/Adult/Continuing education services and employment growth
- Support CCA with education policy development, client/program advocacy and program implementation
IB Lang.& Lit. Instructor
Brooklyn Prospect Charter HS (NYC Charter HS)
Brooklyn
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Develop unit college preparatory curriculum and facilitate instruction for two sections of 11th IB Language and Literature SL and HL: Year 1
- Facilitate college readiness instruction, intervention strategies and IB-level concepts as an 11th grade advisory instructor Brooklyn Prospect Charter High School
- Track and differentiate academic and non-academic opportunities for upper class high school students
- Utilize various outcomes to establish college and career opportunities post-graduation
- Support English Language Arts Department on curriculum alignment processes for 9th to 12th populations for at-risk students (i.e., academic growth, creating graduation plans, etc.)
- Work with CIT in establishing community stakeholder alignment that translates into broader educational opportunities (i.e., internship opportunities, CTE credit-bearing courses, secondary and post-secondary pipelines)
HS ELA Instructor
Harmony School of Innovation
El Paso
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Work with ELA Instructional Specialist and ELA Department to develop high school curriculum and implement secondary instruction for Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, Pre-AP, and lab-based courses
- Member of the campus development committee: develop strategies to increase parental involvement, academic success for student populations, and supported ELA Department Chair conduct interviews and on-going professional development for first year teachers
- Utilize STEM-based curriculum (PBL, Scientific Inquiry) to build critical, relevant ELA instruction to 9th-12th grade students
- Support ELA cluster in vertical alignment of grade level standards during interdisciplinary unit studies
- Diversify classroom instruction with additional ELA-related support-group writing/reading workshops, Advanced Placement writing intensives, SAT exam camps, and college applications/compositions (i.e., college application essays, short-answer responses, etc.)
Administrative Lead Tutor
Making Waves Education Program
Richmond
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Administrative Lead Tutor: administrator supervising and supporting over sixty high school students and other support personnel (empowerment employees, tutors, and additional co-curricular staff)
- Conduct outreach services to regional Bay Area high schools to establish and maintain functional relationships between our organization and schools (develop academic support for our students, assist with relevant and critical curriculum design, communicate and problem-solve concerns within the school, family, and organization)
- Support education policy and program development into direct services; manage and evaluate grant services that align with education metrics
- Coordinate and support Making Waves parent groups: develop fundraising ideas and events, functioned as liaison between parents and educational institutions
- Build community participation and liaison groups for school participation
- Assisted with allocation of funds for program and student use, and provided college counseling support to students and parents for college-bound seniors
Education
PhD - Education Policy and Planning (Education Leadership and Policy)
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2027
Masters of Education - Equity and Social Social Justice
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2019
Bachelors - Interdisciplinary Studies (Literature/Education)
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX01.2002
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)
- Google Suite
- SPSS
- Policy Development
- Research Development
- Program Implementation
- Program Management
- Secondary Education
- Adult Education
- Team Development
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Management
- Budget Management
References
Available upon request
Timeline
College and Career Readiness Advisor
Franklin HS (EPISD)
08.2022 - 01.2025
Director of Education and Career Readiness
Center for Community Alternatives
08.2018 - 08.2020
IB Lang.& Lit. Instructor
Brooklyn Prospect Charter HS (NYC Charter HS)
08.2017 - 06.2018
HS ELA Instructor
Harmony School of Innovation
10.2014 - 06.2017
Administrative Lead Tutor
Making Waves Education Program
01.2004 - 01.2012
PhD - Education Policy and Planning (Education Leadership and Policy)
University of Texas At Austin
Masters of Education - Equity and Social Social Justice
San Francisco State University
Bachelors - Interdisciplinary Studies (Literature/Education)
University of Texas at El Paso
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