Ms.

Vivian M. Jiménez-Carn

***** ****** **** • San Antonio, TX • 78249

210-***-**** • 210-***-**** • ********@*********.***

EDUCATION • University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Master of Arts in Counseling, July 2002

• Association Montessori International, Bayamón, Puerto Rico

Early Childhood Montessori Education, August 1991

• University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX

Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Fine Arts, December 1985

QUALIFICATIONS

SCHOOL TEACHER AND COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR

• Created and implemented materials and techniques for individualized instruction

in English and Spanish

• Collaborated in the development and implementation of curriculum and instruction

for various populations and ages

• Aided in the development of inclusion programs

• Assisted Directors in administrative processes

• Aided in the development and field testing of Language Proficiency exams

• Cooperated with staff and Board of Directors in establishing educational programs

• Provided Bilingual Education in a variety of environments

• Planned and conducted lessons and activities to keep the audience engaged and

assured their learning in a non-competitive and fun way

• Provided support and information to parents

• Provided workshops to adults in the area of classroom management

• Prepared hand outs and PowerPoint presentations to deliver the message in a

meaningful manner

TRAINER AND PRESENTER

• Provided conferences, educational information, and training to adults

• Presented lectures in Bilingual Education Conferences throughout Texas

• Planned, organized and delivered training to teachers that will prepare them to

conduct meaningful lessons

• Supervised teachers and provided feedback and follow up to ensure their success in

the classroom

• Presented at various Bilingual Education conferences throughout Texas

WRITER AND TRANSLATOR

• Collaborated in the process of writing, editing, proofreading and publishing

devotion booklets for Advent and Easter

• Translated into Spanish documents and publications in order to make them

available to the Hispanic community

• Conducted simultaneous translation into Spanish as the message is delivered in

English, to facilitate understanding

GRAPHIC ARTIST AND ILLUSTRATOR

• Directed and operated Graphic Arts Department

• Created, edited and illustrated covers for a variety of publications

• Illustrated brochures, educational publications and curricula for the Hispanic

community

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING

• Created, coordinated and implemented workshops with children and adults

• Conducted individual and group counseling to youngsters and/or their families

• Collaborated with Licensed Professional Counselors in the development of

prevention and intervention strategies for at-risk students

• Maintained records of patients

DEACONESS

• In charge of the well-being of 51 members of the congregation

• Contacted the members on a regular basis to check about their lives, pray with them

and for them, arrange help as needed, listen to their concerns and refer them if

necessary

STEPHEN MINISTER

• In charge of caring for individuals while going through difficult periods in their

lives

• Provided care for individuals, including listening, praying, assistance with their

needs, and follow up

CHRISTCARE LEADER AND EQUIPPER

• Prepared lessons, facilitated meetings and ensured the participation of members

• Trained adults in the process of leading small groups

• Provided continuing education and supervision of small group leaders

• Collaborated in the planning and implementation of training and supervision

ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR AND PREPARER

• Planned, organized and conducted small support groups in the community

• Aided in the planning, organizing, preparation and serving of meals to large groups

of people, including buying supplies, preparing and cooking food, serving guests,

decorate area, caring for their comfort during the meal, and cleaning up

GENERAL OFFICE WORK

• Responsibilities included answering phones, filing, data entry, computer work, and

all other duties associated with maintaining an office environment

AFTER SCHOOL CARE DIRECTOR

• Planned and coordinated the establishment of various extracurricular programs for

children and/or their families

• Planned and organized activities for children after school

• Ensured the safety and well-being of youngsters

WORK HISTORY

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and School, 2003 – Present

Northwest Vista College, 2004 - Present

St. Paul’s Episcopal Montessori School, 2005 – 2008

TASIS Dorado, Second Grade Teacher, 2002 - 2003

Communities In Schools (CIS), Counselor in Training, 2002

Stephan L. Jackson & Associates Educational Consultant, 1994 -2000

House of Miracles Christian School, Early Childhood Teacher, 1999 -2002

Montessori Schoolhouse, 1997 - 2000

Hill Country Montessori School, 1992 - 1995

Judson Montessori School, 1988 – 1992

VOLUNTEER WORK

• Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church • American Red Cross • KSAT-12

• YMCA of San Antonio and the Hill Country • Hunters Chase Home Owners Association

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