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Renee Garcia

Morgan Hill,CA

Summary

Accomplished early education and social services leader with 19+ years of experience in program administration, staff mentorship, and early learning leadership. Proven expertise in teaching, curriculum development, professional learning, compliance oversight, and cross-agency collaboration. Recognized for strengthening early learning outcomes through data-driven strategies, equity-focused practices, and workforce development initiatives. Seeking to bring leadership and expertise to the role of Assistant Deputy Director of Social Services Community Benefits with Monterey County.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professor

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Clara, California
08.2025 - Current
  • Serve as a faculty mentor and trainer for preschool teachers, preparing early learning educators to implement high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Provide coaching and professional development in social-emotional learning, classroom management, inclusion practices, and evidence-based instructional strategies.
  • Design and facilitate workshops, seminars, and observational feedback sessions for early childhood educators to strengthen teaching practices.
  • Collaborate with early learning programs and administrators to align teaching practices with state and federal standards.
  • Conduct program assessments, analyze data, and develop actionable recommendations to improve teaching quality and child outcomes.

Director, Early Education (UPK)

Salinas City Elementary School District
Salinas, CA
03.2025 - Current
  • Provide district-wide leadership for UPK– programs, including curriculum, compliance, and staff development.
  • Ensure compliance with Universal TK, MTSS, CDE frameworks, and special education mandates.
  • Supervise and mentor staff; support principals and teachers in implementing inclusive, culturally responsive practices.
  • Oversee program evaluation, data analysis, and board reporting to inform policy and continuous improvement.
  • Build partnerships with county agencies, early learning providers, and community organizations to improve child and family outcomes.

Supervisor of Preschool Sites

SCCOE
Santa Clara, California
08.2012 - 03.2025
  • Directed multiple preschool programs, ensuring compliance with Head Start, Early Head Start, Title V, State Preschool, and CACFP regulations.
  • Supervised 150+ staff across education, family services, disabilities, and health units.
  • Implemented staff wellness and professional development initiatives, including trauma-informed care, equity practices, and continuous quality improvement.
  • Coordinated internship and workforce development programs, supporting over 100 interns annually.
  • Managed program budgets, audits, site monitoring, and corrective action plans.
  • Acted as primary liaison with administrators, parents, and community partners to strengthen family services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Learning And Child Care/ Biliteracy

National Hispanic University
San Jose
06-2013

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education & Leadership

West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
06-2009

Master of Science - LCSW

National University
Online

Skills

Core Competencies
  • Early Childhood Program Leadership
  • Professional Development & Teacher Mentorship
  • Curriculum Design & Instructional Coaching
  • Regulatory Compliance (Federal, State, Local)
  • Staff Supervision, Training & Evaluation
  • Budget Development & Resource Allocation
  • Cross-Agency & Community Collaboration
  • Equity, Inclusion & Family Engagement
  • Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting

Certified trainer for:

  • DRDP (Desired Results Developmental Profile)
  • CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System and Environments )
  • TIP (Trauma Informed Practice)
  • PITC (Program for Infant-Toddler Care)
  • Teaching Pyramid

Certification

  • Director Permit

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Professor

University of California, Santa Cruz
08.2025 - Current

Director, Early Education (UPK)

Salinas City Elementary School District
03.2025 - Current

Supervisor of Preschool Sites

SCCOE
08.2012 - 03.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Early Learning And Child Care/ Biliteracy

National Hispanic University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education & Leadership

West Valley College

Master of Science - LCSW

National University

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