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Teresa Figueras

Hacienda Heights,United States

Summary

I have over 44 years of experience in teaching and development with non-profit service organizations. Experience ranges from volunteer to director level; expertise in teaching, training development, budgeting, community liaison, and program development.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director for Early Education Programs

HLPUSD
07.2015 - 06.2021
  • Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
  • Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging professional development opportunities for staff members.
  • Advocated for policy changes at both local and national levels to further support the organization''s goals and objectives.
  • Presented regularly at conferences or industry events showcasing the accomplishments of the organization.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.

Coordinator LAUP and Cal Safe/ Early Head Start

HLPUSD
06.2004 - 06.2015
  • Administers, develops, implements, assess and supervise programs.
  • Oversee and evaluate staff, ensuring age appropriate teaching practices.
  • Counsel teen parents in their high school education as well as providing them with quality parenting skills.
  • Partner with other programs in order to consistently infuse best practices.
  • Professional Growth Advisor for ECE staff.

Teacher on Special Assignment

HLPUSD
06.1995 - 06.2004
  • Conduct parenting classess for parents in the HLPUSD schools.
  • Partnered with the City of Industry Sheriff Development and Pomona Courts and taught parenting classes for parents with children in the Juvenile Legal System.


Program Director

Centro De Ninos
06.1977 - 06.1995
  • Supervise staff at two locations.
  • Maintained relationships with parents.
  • Liaison with the Centro de Ninos Board of Directors.
  • Maintained enrollment to meet State contract.
  • Ensure policies that were mandated by state and licensing were being followed.
  • Provided effective instructional leadership and training to staff.
  • Developed effective liaisons and outreach in the community.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
09.2008

Bachelor of Arts -

Cal State University of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
09.1985

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Program Management
  • Staff Management
  • Fundraising
  • Program Leadership
  • Education

Community Leadership

San Gabriel Valley YWCA Board Member

The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. 


Rudy Chavarria Scholarship Foundation Board Member

Foundation supports and encourages graduating seniors from any of the five high school in Hacienda La Puente Unified School District in their pursuit of higher education through the granting of scholarships, an objective which has the added benefit of bettering the community at large. 


Timeline

Executive Director for Early Education Programs

HLPUSD
07.2015 - 06.2021

Coordinator LAUP and Cal Safe/ Early Head Start

HLPUSD
06.2004 - 06.2015

Teacher on Special Assignment

HLPUSD
06.1995 - 06.2004

Program Director

Centro De Ninos
06.1977 - 06.1995

Master of Arts - Early Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts -

Cal State University of Los Angeles

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