Administrator for non-profit organization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

I am an experienced school administrator and project manager seeking a full-time position in the field of private, non-profit organizations, where I can apply my knowledge and skills for continuous growth and development of myself and my community. MARCELA HERNANDEZ

ADMINISTRATOR AND EDUCATOR

PRINCIPAL AT ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL 2015 - 2025

Developed a yearly projected budget to drive staffing and enrollment. Planned and implemented numerous fundraising events to benefit the school. Secured continuous professional development opportunities for faculty and staff Ensured that the school be in compliance with the criteria established by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops so as to maintain certification status. Created a team culture and a sense of purpose for all personnel. Executed and facilitated tasks based on data and performance metrics. Applied social emotional training to resolve conflicts among stakeholders. Awarded financial aid to need-based students.

SOCIAL STUDIES / ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER AT ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL 2000 - 2015

Practiced classroom management techniques to establish a secure learning environment.

Held students accountable for their work and responsibilities. Implemented best practices to improve learning process and curriculum development.

Adhered to the philosophy and vision of the school. Proctored National Junior Honor Society, Spelling Bee, Purple Pride Newsletter. Received training from the Anti Defamation League in Washington DC on addressing issues of racism (2013). I followed through by training the faculty. Received the Diocesan SEED Award honoring an outstanding teacher on campus. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AT ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL 1999-2000 LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE AT ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 1996 - 1999 Followed lesson plans created by the classroom teacher. Accommodated the lessons for struggling students when prescribed. Asked colleagues and/or Administration for help when needed. Taught all grades from PK to 8th grade.

Learned the important practice of flexibility.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

email: *************@*****.***

cell number: 915-***-****

4436 Sleepy Willow Drive

El Paso, TX 79922

OWNER AND SALES MANAGER OF IMPRENTA PRIMERA IMPRESION IN JUAREZ, MEXICO 1991 - 1993

Started a small business venture in Juarez, Mexico. Managed the print shop and upheld all the Better Business Bureau’s requirements Executed sales by visiting prospective clients in their place of business. Created mock-ups, slogans, and art work for all ads. Learned to value the importance of a friendly smile and the power of persuasion. OWNER, MANAGER, AND TEACHER AT CENTRO CULTURAL BILINGUE IN JUAREZ, MEXICO 1988 - 1991

Secured contracts with twin plants to teach English to Management employees and to teach Spanish to the Executive Officers.

Made timely reports to the plant directors showing level of progress for each adult student.

Successfully met the requirements of the Secretaria de Educacion in Mexico. ASSISTANT COPY EDITOR AT EL PASO MAGAZINE/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION 1986 - 1988

Began a semester-long internship at the El Paso Chamber of Commerce. I was hired with a salary for the last semester before graduating from UTEP. Wrote weekly press releases to the media to promote Chamber events. Organized meet and greet events to for members to exchange business cards and promote their companies.

Edited copy in the Chamber sponsored publication El Paso Magazine. Wrote a few articles for the magazine.

Created mock ups of the magazine including ads and articles prior to the final print. Fluent in English and Spanish

Public Speaking skills

Clear and concise writing

Conversational skills

Creative project development

PR and Marketing knowledge

Customer Service skills

Social Emotional Intelligence expertise

Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva, Zoom

Facts Management, RenWeb CRMs skills

TALENTS AND SKILLS

Masters Degree in School Leadership

Grand Canyon University

2013 - 2015

GPA: 4.0

BA in Journalism/Advertising and

Public Relations

University of Texas in El Paso

1984 - 1988

GPA: 3.6

EDUCATION

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