​2019- current
Position: Student Support Specialist
Dewey University / Carolina, PR
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➢    Served as the project leader for retention initiatives and as a specialist in data collection and analysis.

➢    Design and develop the component of the Student Support of Title III Project – STEM (IHSSO), based on the competencies established in the project.
➢    Develop guide for the Student Support Specialist and for the coaching and mentoring.
➢    Evaluate the Student Support component of the project to help improve academics results of the STEM students.
➢    Evaluate the effectiveness and the retention of the students that receive tutoring, coaching and mentoring.
➢    Develop the Tutoring Program of the Project and for the coaching and mentoring.
➢    Provide training for the faculty and students to facilitate the use of technology tools
➢    Writing Curriculum Designs and Self-directed Instructional
➢    Canvas class platform training
➢    Maintain communication with the resource person related to the Project.
➢    Coordinate Summer Bridge (Summer STEM Camp) for High School Students.
➢    Present Progress Report, statistical analysis and any other report that requires Title III - STEM (IHSSO) or the institution.
 

2016 – 2021

Director

Avanzatec LLC. (Co-Founded Puerto Rican Professional Services Firm)

Professional development on leadership for school leaders, other educational leaders and teachers of private and public schools in Puerto Rico. Funds Title I, part A, Title II, part A and Title III, part A

Professional training service for parents and family members of Puerto Rico public and private schools.
Federal Grants,

➢    Spearheaded business operations and development, focusing on creating and implementing K-12 technology and educational programs for federally-funded projects with budgets up to $6M
➢    Conducted regular site visits and participated in local and international team meetings to identify areas for improvement
➢    Developed business models, reviewed and established processes, designed new programs, and formulated strategies and implementation plans
➢    Demonstrated accuracy in project budget planning and management, leading teams to achieve 100% compliance with federal project implementation and regulations

➢    Managed, developed, and led federal proposals, including:

• Professional Development for Teachers and Administrators (2019-2021)

• Professional Services for Parent and Family Member Training (2016-2021)

• Integrating Artificial Intelligence Software for Teaching Math Strategies

• Differentiated Support Network (RAD) (2016-2018)

• Priority School Transformation (TIER) (2016-2016)

• School Improvement Grant (2016-2018)

➢    Administered professional development grants for coaches, subject specialists, teachers, principals, stakeholders, school districts, and leadership training

➢    Managed Curriculum Project Design, Cognitive Coaching, and Turnaround School Principles

➢    Implemented Century 21st Grant after-school programs with technology support and STEM

 

2018 - current
Coach - PBIS and Math, professional development

A+ education & consulting solutions, llc
Certified PBIS Coach (Positive Behavioral INTERVENTION System)

 

2019- 2020
Position: Microbiology teacher
HUERTAS COLLEGE / CAGUAS, PR

 

2017 – 2020

CEO / President 

Brain Gym 

https://avanzatecllc.wixsite.com/stem

Design and offer curricular materials for STEM, STEAM topics, throughout integrating inexpensive and recycled curricular materials to reach any school budget.

 

2015 – 2016

Project Manager

Avanzatec 

Professional management of federally funded programs with ample knowledge of grants administration as Project Manager of Federal Programs like: School Improvement Grant (SIG & RAD); Working with schools on different transformation models. Professional development grant for coaches, subjects’ specialists, teachers, principals, stakeholders, schools districts, leadership training, Curriculum Project Design, Cognitive Coaching, Turnaround school principles. Century 21st grant after school programs implementation with technology support, STEM, etc.

Support schools to meet goals to increase results on State standardized tests. (We show big impact and grow at each school with real statistical evidence).  Recommend, lead and implement science-based strategies for mathematics and science

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2012 – 2015

Project Manager

Carnegie learning

Project manager implementing SIG model at Puerto Rican public schools, using Carnegie Learning materials for mathematics with effective outcomes. Delivering professional development, data-driven instruction and leadership for teachers, principals, district specialists. Provided all reports required by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.  Impacted schools had significant statistical difference in the increase of the standardized test results

 

2012 -2011
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH IN TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE

Vernet
Provide advice and assistance on technology and evidence-based teaching strategies for 21st-century schools, aimed at enhancing student academic achievement and improving the quality and effectiveness of teaching, learning, and administrative processes.
Achievements: Through coaching during the intervention year (2011-2012), a 90% increase in technological literacy was achieved in the schools served.
 

2012 -2010
Consultor Educativo

Casa Grande / TIT Interactive Communication
Provided advice and assistance to schools on improvement plans aimed at increasing student academic achievement, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of teaching, learning, and administrative processes.
Achievements: Through consultancy support during the intervention year (2011-2012), the schools successfully achieved AYP: YES.

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2011 – 2011

Statistical Consultant 

Anestesia al día - Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, PR

Development of a feasibility study for the opening of the master's degree in nursing Anesthesia in Puerto Rico.

 

2009 – 2011

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology Teacher

Maria Auxiliadora School”, PR

 

2007 – 2008

Quality Control,

Thomas Built Buses, High Point, North Carolina

Laboratory technician. Integration of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), QA / QC, 5S and TQM, control of the treatment plant of industrial waters and atmospheric pollutants.

 

2006 – 2006

Teacher

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia

Biology, Remediation and Toxicity

 

2003 – 2006

Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology for the system 6 to 12 Teacher

Colegio Mayor de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia

 

1999 – 2003

Teacher

Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia

Direct research in biotechnology, molecular biology and microbiology.

 

1998 – 2001

Botanical research

Corporación de Defensa de la Meseta de Bucaramanga (C.D.M.B), Bucaramanga, Colombia

Ecological and botanical survey in the Berlin paramo, Santander

 

 

EXPERIENCES IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES 

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●    Management, creation and direction of Google Suite for schools and school improvement companies.
●    Management and implementation of school technology based on Google for Education and Microsoft
●    Design and creation of Blogs, web 2.0 and personal web pages
●    Design, creation and management of school and business pages
●    Artificial Intelligence Software: Manage, direct, implement and analyze Carnegie learning mathematical software in Public schools in Puerto Rico
●    Leader of the Google Educators Group (GEG): https://www.facebook.com/groups/236303156907662/
●    Curriculum content generator and curator.  https://sites.google.com/site/kwebwork/
●    Robotics: See my experiences in robotics here​