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Street Address Cardinales Lane EMAIL AVAILABLECorpus Christi, Texas Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEDUCATION:National Board Certification Corpus Christi, TXNational Board for Professional Teaching Standards Street Address Than English (EAYA/WLOE) with a specialization in Spanish. Graduate Studies for Master of Science in Secondary Education Corpus Christi, TX Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi 2003+Presently completing coursework in Secondary Education. Graduate Studies for Master of Divinity Washington, DC Washington Theological Union 1997+Began theological studies as a member of the Missionary Society of Saint Paul in preparation for the Roman Catholic presbyterate: Philosophy, Pastoral Studies, Liturgical Studies, and the History of Christianity. Preparation for Religious LifeNovitiate Mt. Paul, Oak Ridge, New Jersey Novitiate of the Paulist Fathers 1996-1997Bilingual Chaplain to sheltered workshop for disabled adultsGruenert Work Shop.Began Preparation for lifetime membership in religious community. Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Austin, TexasUniversity of Texas 1996Studied the Spanish Language, Literature, and Latin American Civilization. Major: Study of the Spanish LanguageMinor: Study of the Russian LanguageSupplemental Coursework Akademgorodok, SiberiaUniversity of Novosibirsk 1995Study of Russian Language, Linguistics and CulturesStudied the Russian language while engaging in informal study of culture(s) via travel across Siberia. Preliminary Coursework Corpus Christi, TexasDel Mar Community College 1992-1994Study of Foreign LanguagesBegan the study of Spanish and French.EXPERIENCE:Collegiate High School and Harold T. Branch Academy for CTE Corpus Christi, Texas Instructional Technology Specialist 2020+Provide instructional leadership to all campus Staff and Teachers concerning the use of technology for instruction and student assessment.Train/induct newly hired Faculty/Staff to use information systems, Canvas (Learning Management System), SMART projectors, SMART Boards, and all other instructional applications.Collect, test, and disseminate to instructional staff various helpful web links, virtual communities, and web-based databases such as United Streaming, Digital Knowledge Network, Newsela, Nearpod and others.Facilitate communication with Technological Support staff regarding hardware and software problems.Actively train students, staff, and parents to use Canvas and other support software and technology to facilitate and improve student learning and parent-teacher-student communication.Assist students, parents, and staff with technology choices for personal, academic, and instructional use.Seek out, learn to use, and demonstrate the use of new technologies for colleagues, students, and parents to enhance learning.Model teaching with varied technological tools to improve student engagement and increase student outcomes across disciplines.Provide job-embedded training to teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals on technology integration and instructional techniques, develop new approaches in teaching aligned CTE, and establish demonstration classrooms.Schedule individual/grade-level meetings for technology training on particular topics as requested.Provide technical assistance to campuses in the use of hardware and software for instructional and administrative purposes.Provide guidance for integration of creative and innovative technology tools and materials.Conducts workshops, and provides support services to all campus personnel. Collegiate High School Corpus Christi, TexasCorpus Christi Independent School District Charter Early College High School funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Teacher of World Languages Other Than English (Spanish) 2006-2020Responsible for teaching Spanish Language at levels 1, 2, and 3 according to American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) as aligned to local District and Community College curriculum. Department Chairperson, WLOE/Spanish 2006-2020Provided instructional leadership to newly inducted Language teacher(s).Acted as Mentor/Cooperating Teacher for Student Teacher(s) via formal critique/observations, modeling methodology/pedagogic practices, team-teaching.Managed and distributed resources and supplies for WLOE department, i.e., ancillary materials, textbooks.Directed and monitored development of departmental goals according to Campus Improvement Plan. District Design Team (Collegial Responsibilitiesnot individual) 2006-2020Represented High School teachers in District redesign according to the work of the Schlechty Center toward becoming a learning organization enabling schools to make the design of engaging work for students their core business and to sustain this work over time.Thought strategically about critical systems of the District for the purpose of redesign according to the Standards of the National Standard-Bearer Network of the Schlechty Center.Provided input to the superintendent and Central Office in the effort to provide continuity of effort for the district.Modeled the work of a Design Team for campuses dispelling task force image.Supported, guided, and advised the work of School Design Teams. Department Chairperson, Instructional Technology 2006-2020Provided instructional leadership to all campus Staff and Teachers concerning the use of technology for instruction and student assessment.Trained/inducted newly hired Faculty/Staff to use information systems, electronic community (eChalk), grading software (GradeQuick), LCD projectors (InFocus, etc.), and network applications.Managed eChalk electronic community (Site Manager)--responsible for full management of campus site including monitoring student activity and ensuring functionality for Teachers, Parents, and Students.Led Professional Development/Training on the use of Thinking Maps software, Excel, GradeQuick, Groupwise, ScanSoft, Photo Editor, Inspiration, and all instructionally useful software.Collected, tested, and disseminated to instructional staff various helpful web links, virtual communities, and web-based databases such as United Streaming, Digital Knowledge Network, and others.Facilitate communication with Technological Support staff regarding hardware and software problems.Sought out, tested, and modeled use of innovative technologies for the enhancement of classroom instruction, i.e., SmartBoards, Ebeam, Student Response systems, etc. Teacher on Assignment (Fall Semester) 2006Responsible for directing Student Advisory class for a team of twenty-two (22) students.Provided assistance to the Principal in matters of school management, i.e., student location on College campus, safety compliance, meeting planning, professional development calendar, data disaggregation and dissemination.Maintained and/or establish productive communication with parents and guardians in Spanish and English.Participated in creation of Campus Improvement Plan (Planning and Decision-Making Committee).Facilitated induction process for newly hired teachers and staff. Corpus Christi American Federation of Teachers Corpus Christi, Texas Staff Representative 2009-2010Provide bilingual representation for union members in matters of civil rights, wages, conditions of work, and benefitsAdvocate for enhancement of the teaching profession at the national, state, and local levels of government in Spanish and English.Lobby and work for protection of rights and the improvement of working conditions and benefits of all public school employees in Spanish and English.Establish, foster, and maintain key relationships with administrators and all district leadership in order to work collaboratively toward out mutual goal of improving public education.Meet regularly with principals and key district leaders to solve problems, consult on global and local issues.Plan collaboratively with local, state, and national union leaders and colleagues to realize advocacy campaigns and effect measureable change in regard to public education.Implement plans for problem-solving, issues-advocacy, and membership recruitment in all surrounding public school districts.Create, edit, publish, and distribute fliers, announcements, and various informational pieces in collaborationwith local union leaders.Provide technological support for office staff including training and guidance in use of daily-use software, desktop publishing, and electronic communicationMary Carroll High School (CCISD) Corpus Christi, TX Teacher of World Languages Other Than English (Spanish & Russian) 2001-2006Responsible for teaching Spanish Language at levels 1, 2, and 3 according to American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) as aligned to the State TEKS for LOTE.Began a Russian Program to last four years leading students to place out of College Russian at University of Texas at San Antonio and Harvard College.Campus Design Team (Collegial Responsibilitiesnot individual) 2004-2006Represent teachers in campus redesign according to the work of the Schlechty Center toward becoming a learning organization enabling schools to make the design of engaging work for students their core business and to sustain this work over time.Think strategically about critical systems of the campus for the purpose of redesign according to the Standards of the National Standard-Bearer Network of the Schlechty Center.Provide input to the Principal and Planning and Decision Making Committee in the effort to provide continuity of effort for the campus in the absence of permanent leadership.Model the work of a Teacher-Leader for colleagues on campus and around the district.Support, guide, and advise the work of fellow Design Teams.Plan and execute Professional Development for all staff especially in regard to creating engaging work for all students.Campus Principals Decision-Making Committee 2003-2006Elected membership as representative of LOTE department and all Elective/Non-Core (Pre-NCLB) faculty in making decision with the Principal matters of Continues Improvement Plan, Hiring processes, dress codes, building use, student functions, etc.SchoolNet Trainer 2005-2010Elected membership as representative of LOTE department and all Elective/Non-Core (Pre-NCLB) faculty in making decision with the Principal matters of Continues Improvement Plan, Hiring processes, dress codes, building use, student functions, etc.Leadership Associates Program Committee (Panasonic Foundation) 2001-2005Selected by Union President to represent all union membership on Superintendents Advisory Council(LAP Committee).Advised superintendent on course of action affecting entire district from perspective of classroom teacher and building employee in matters of instructional import.Visited various cities with the Panasonic Foundation to listen to speakers on various conceptions of school reform, redesign, and/or improvement, i.e., Margaret Wheatley, Pedro Negrn, Joseph Sweeney, et al. Wells Fargo Financial, Incorporated Corpus Christi, Texas Bilingual Cancer Information Representative 2000-2001Responsible for answering nation-wide calls to 1-800-ACS-2345.Provide cancer information, documents, and pamphlets written and developed by the American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society Austin, TexasBilingual Cancer Information Representative 2000Responsible for answering nation-wide calls to 1-800-ACS-2345.Provide cancer information, documents, and pamphlets written and developed by the American Cancer Society.Refer callers to local ACS offices for programs, special events, or support groups. DELL Computer Corporation-Latin America & the Caribbean Austin, Texas Team Leader, Dedicated Customer Care Team/Escalations Specialists 1999-2000Organized and manage eight-member team of multilingual professional agents.Provided continuing training for team members.Advocated for Spanish-, Portuguese-, and English-speaking customers in a fast-paced multitask environment.Established and foster strong relationships with corporate customers in writing, by telephone, and in person.Collaborated with international carriers and company Logistics Teams toward logistics solutions. Bank of America Austin, TexasBilingual Customer Service Representative/Head Teller 1998-1999Translated and interpreted bank products to Spanish speaking customers.Provided bilingual service to customers processing deposits, loans, and other transactions.Assisted customers in walk-in services, answered account inquiries.Performed cashier functions using specialized banking information systems.Consulted with clients to determine their banking needs and priorities. MCI Corpus Christi, TexasBilingual Customer Service Representative 1998Provided professional customer service in accordance with MCI guidelines in Spanish and English.Installed, corrected, and cancelled accounts and services upon customer request.Used MCIs on-line Webster Explorer and System One to access & update account information. St. Peters Parish, Roman Catholic Diocese of Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Canada Bilingual Parish Staff Assistant 1997Responsible for assisting staff in administration of multilingual parish.Prepared and administered services in Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese.Conferred closely with Pastoral Staff in planning and maintenance of several programs/services.Conducted sacramental preparation classes in Spanish and English for young children and young adults.Represented the Roman Catholic Diocese at interdenominational meeting of Christian leaders.Collaborated with Parish Council in design of a trilingual lay-involvement discussion series. Department of ESOL and Reading, Del Mar Community College Corpus Christi, Texas ESOL Language Laboratory Tutor (English for Speakers of Other Languages) 1993-1994Received and assessed student/community walk-ins to determine language-learning needs.Translated for Spanish and Russian speaking participants upon beginning their studies.Prepared learning environment for students of all ages and varied needs for language acquisition.Provided one-on-one language tutoring to multilingual individuals of varied origins and nationalities.Researched and tested educational materials.Office of the Dean of Students, Del Mar Community College Corpus Christi, Texas Spanish Language Tutor 1992-1994Prepared language out of classroom language learning environment for students.Researched and created educational materials for students in collaboration with professors.Conferred closely with professors for benefit of specific studentsCoached and tutored students in the acquisition of the Spanish language. SKILLS:Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English as native languages.Able to translate and interpret to and from both Spanish and English at varying registers.Limited ability to comprehend other Romance languages in written and spoken forms, primarily Portuguese and French.Limited ability to comprehend written and spoken Russian with limited writing and conversational proficiency.Skilled in bringing enthusiasm into group efforts and effectively handling interpersonal communication.Experienced in fast paced multitasking and office/team organization and functions.Experienced in public speaking in Spanish and English.Working knowledge of Windows 95/98/XP through Windows 10 applications including WordPerfect, Microsoft Office 2000-2019 applications and most word processors on PCs and Macs, Inter- and Intranet and e-mail applications, and financial information systems.Knowledge of technology applications and instructional tools to support the integration of technologyAdept in using technology for multiple job-purposesProficient in computer operationsProficient in software productivity toolsProficient in job-related multimedia toolsProficient in job-related student and financial systems applicationsProficient in solving simple technologyProficient in use of electronic file managementProficient in integrating technology in curriculum, instruction, and assessmentProficient in web-based applicationsProficient in use of server file and printer resourcesProficient in use of electronic file management |
