ZAIRA GARCIA NAVARRO
INDIO,US
Summary
Motivated public administration professional with a background in sociology and education. Experienced in coordinating programs, engaging communities, and building relationships to support impactful initiatives for underserved populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Schools Assistant Coordinator
Nova Academy
Indio, CA
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Collaborated with site administrators to organize community services, enhancing student support.
- Develop a formal Community School Model by forming partnerships and evaluating program effectiveness.
- Coordinate data collection for program evaluations, impacting dual enrollment, and social-emotional learning.
- Identify non-academic student support services through collaboration with school staff and community partners.
- Facilitate integration of community engagement services, boosting student achievement.
Assist in organizing outreach events to increase NOVA Academy's community presence.
Ending Hunger Programs Manager
FIND Food Bank
Indio, CA
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Oversaw FIND's Ending Hunger for a Lifetime programs.
- Key duties included managing partner relationships, assessing and addressing food insecurity, evaluating community efforts, and engaging with the Regional Food Bank.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Student Services Coordinator
FIELD Institute
Indio, CA
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained detailed records of students enrolled into the programs.
- Assisted in the recruitment and orientation activities for the program.
- Analyzed and monitor student recruitment, retention, and average daily attendance (ADA).
- Reported weekly and monthly activity reports to Supervisor.
- Managed and maintain physical and electronic student files in a central, organized manner.
- Submitted all student enrollments/registrations, transcripts and student requests to the appropriate departments in a timely manner.
Administrative Assistant
IVYP Family Resource Center
Goleta, CA
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
After-School Tutor
Isla Vista Elementary School (IVYP)
Goleta, CA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed customized lesson plans tailored to each student's individual needs and learning style.
- Assisted students with homework assignments, ensuring timely completion and thorough understanding of concepts.
- Supported the development of organizational skills, time management techniques, and study habits among students.
- Fostered a comfortable learning environment conducive to active participation and open communication.
Education
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA12-2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - SOCIOLOGY AND EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2023
Skills
- Bilingual
- Community engagement
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Student recruitment
- Student support services
- Project management
- Partnership development
References
Lorena Marroquin
FIND Food Bank
Relationship: Direct Supervisor
Phone: 760-835-51179
Adonis Galarza
Field Representative for Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes
Relationship: Direct Supervisor
Phone: 442-234-8617
Jocelyn Vargas
Staff Member, Basic Needs Center College of the Desert
Relationship: Professional Colleague / Collaborator during tenure as Manager at FIND Food Bank
Phone: 760-668-1055
Timeline
Community Schools Assistant Coordinator
Nova Academy
07.2025 - 03.2026
Ending Hunger Programs Manager
FIND Food Bank
06.2024 - 07.2025
Student Services Coordinator
FIELD Institute
08.2023 - 04.2024
Administrative Assistant
IVYP Family Resource Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
After-School Tutor
Isla Vista Elementary School (IVYP)
01.2022 - 06.2022
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -
California Baptist University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - SOCIOLOGY AND EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Barbara