Project Coordinator & Curriculum Development Educator

KIMSHARI DIAZ

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-driven Professional Educator transitioning into corporate project coordination, training, and curriculum development. Proven track record of managing complex schedules, driving cross-functional collaboration, and designing targeted instructional programs for diverse learner profiles. Adept at translating high-level organizational goals into actionable project plans, managing regulatory compliance, and resolving complex problems in fast-paced environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management: Timeline management, resource allocation, and cross-functional team alignment.

Training & Curriculum: Designing comprehensive instructional programs, technical documentation, and professional development materials.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Directing communications between diverse teams, clients, and community partners to achieve shared goals.

Compliance & Data Analysis: Managing sensitive regulatory documentation (IEPs), tracking performance metrics, and executing data-driven strategy adjustments. Conflict Resolution & Agility: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to troubleshoot issues and manage crises calmly under pressure.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

9th Grade Special Education Specialist & Team Lead Vestal City School District • Vestal, NY August 2025 – Present Project Lead & Strategy: Designed and executed high-impact secondary curricula, leading cross- functional department peers to streamline operational and training goals. Program Optimization: Engineered tailored instructional framework variations, achieving a 100% accessibility rate and driving measurable mastery of core quality standards. Stakeholder Engagement: Integrated culturally responsive frameworks into daily operations, boosting engagement and alignment with regional demographic benchmarks. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitated strategic vertical and horizontal planning sessions to align long-term organizational goals and optimize incoming transition workflows.

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Special Education English Specialist

Syracuse City School District • Syracuse, NY August 2021 – February 2025 Program Administration: Coordinated independent and collaborative instructional logistics for large-scale student cohorts.

Client Customization: Devised and implemented specialized performance units tailored to individual client (student) profiles while strictly maintaining corporate compliance frameworks. Risk & Crisis Management: Acted as primary point of contact for daily conflict resolution, schedule troubleshooting, and high-stakes environment management. English Consultant & Curriculum Specialist

OnTECH Charter School • Syracuse, NY August 2020 – February 2021 Consulting & Execution: Partnered with multidisciplinary educators to co-plan and implement English Language Arts program delivery across multiple grade tiers. Compliance Management: Developed, monitored, and modified specialized Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), ensuring strict adherence to state and federal legal guidelines. Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyzed performance data to iterate on training methods, improving resource retention and material delivery for diverse skill sets. EDUCATION

Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY May 2021

Master of Science in Special Education (GPA: 4.0/4.0) Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY May 2020

Bachelor of Arts in English Education

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