Theresa Mendoza
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Board coordinator with 15 years of experience in managing trustee schedules and executing special projects. Recognized for high productivity and efficient task execution, specializing in project management and event coordination. Strong communication and problem-solving skills drive successful project outcomes through effective leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Coordinator, Special Projects
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, Texas
09.2021 - Current
- Promoted due to exceptional leadership within the department.
- Facilitates Chief of Staff and Superintendent’s Executive Team in assembling high-level agenda items accompanied by supporting documents for Board meetings: Regular, Special, Work Session, and Committees.
- Coordinate with district leadership to respond to the board's requests and expectations.
- Directly manage assigned projects, working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, the Superintendent, as well as other SAISD personnel, departments, and community stakeholders.
- Successfully supported Board Trustee elections for five consecutive years, ensuring that all legal and procedural requirements were met.
- Planned and executed events meticulously, demonstrating superior organizational skills.
- Ensured flawless management of schedules for seven trustees without delays.
- Organized key events effectively, maximizing participation and engagement.
- Administered tasks with thoroughness, maintaining high standards in execution.
- Orchestrated renaming of the Lanier Music Building in tribute to Belle Ortiz, celebrating her enduring influence on Mariachi Music Education.
- Oversaw the planning of a public meeting on the proposed sale of district property to promote transparency and public input.
- Develop high-quality supporting documents and presentations for meeting discussions.
- Engineered platform for Board inquiries that monitors and tracks Board requests, as mandated by Texas Education Agency (TEA).
- Established first electronic submission process for board agenda items, enhancing workflow and consistency.
- Implemented secure online link for designated staff to submit agenda items efficiently.
- Streamlined agenda item submission by eliminating email and paper forms.
- Functions as primary liaison between Board and external auditor on Internal Audit Committee.
- Prepares official meeting minutes for Internal Audit Committee discussions.
- Supports board governance by serving as a liaison to four ad hoc committees (Goal 2, Goal 3, Board Operating Procedures, and Budget), coordinating advance materials, and maintaining official records to ensure clarity and follow-through on committee actions.
- Collaborated with a Board Trustee to establish the first SAISD District 7 Student Educational Leadership Committee, creating a structured forum for student input and leadership in district matters.
- Co-led SAISD Back-to-School Fairs in underserved school communities, providing resources and support to more than 200 families, and amplifying family engagement.
- Administers the board budget, ensuring accuracy in expenditure management.
- Manages comprehensive travel arrangements for all seven SAISD Board Trustees.
- Support writing, research, and technical needs.
- Manage responses to the general Board email account on behalf of the Board.
- Cultivate in-depth knowledge of the SAISD Board, district goals, and initiatives.
- Evaluate school and district data to facilitate strategic decision-making and pinpoint additional project requirements.
- Engage in board and district-level meetings, workshops, and seminars.
Board Services Manager
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, TX
04.2010 - 09.2021
- Facilitates Board meetings, organizes deadline schedule, assembles Board agenda packets, and safeguards confidentiality of materials.
- Coordinated efforts among Board Committees and produced monthly committee reports.
- Liaison among trustees, district leaders, and constituents.
- Generates minutes for board meetings.
- Guides and oversees designated projects.
- Streamlines scheduling for trustee calendars.
- Administers Board budget while ensuring compliance with annual training standards.
- Assesses trustee requests and supports the creation of the annual report.
- Contributed to development of Board Quick Reference Guide for trustees.
Part-Time Student Intern (Accounting)
San Antonio ISD
San Antonio, USA
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Supported District Treasurer with supervision of banking requirements, investment strategies, and debt management.
- Supported daily cash forecast efforts while overseeing the short-term investment rate database.
- Oversaw daily spreadsheet management for tracking collateral levels.
- Supported Accounting Director with diverse accounting functions.
- Analyzed and entered invoices and work orders from campuses and departments.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre-Med
Alamo Colleges
San Antonio, TX07-2012
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School
San Antonio, TX05-2002
Skills
- Effective communication
- Budget oversight
- Time optimization
- Decision-making skills
- Project coordination
- Compliance management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Confidentiality protection
- Google Drive and Docs
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Presentation design
- Document management
- Scheduling and calendar coordination
- Graphic design with Canva
- Doodle scheduling tool
- Zoom
Education Certificates
- Effective Personal Productivity, Leadership Management International, Inc., 05/26/15
- TASB Conference for Administrative Prof., Texas Association of School Boards, 10/23/14 - 10/24/14
- High School Diploma, Lanier High School, 08/01/99 - 05/01/02
Timeline
Board Coordinator, Special Projects
San Antonio ISD
09.2021 - Current
Board Services Manager
San Antonio ISD
04.2010 - 09.2021
Part-Time Student Intern (Accounting)
San Antonio ISD
01.2009 - 04.2010
Associate of Science - Pre-Med
Alamo Colleges
High School Diploma -
Lanier High School