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Work Background

Santa Clara UniversityBBILY Project Manager

Jul. 2022 - Aug. 2023Santa Clara, California, United States · HybridI supported the principal investigator in managing the budget, making payments to consultants, and procurement in Workday. I was in charge of the recruitment of student workers, interviews and onboarding process as well as their daily work supervision. Follow-up tasks according to the calendar, attention to workshop participants and timely monitoring of all project areas, among other tasks. I managed the BBILY Project, supporting the team of researchers in developing online workshops for bilingual teachers in California and New Mexico and face-to-face math workshops for parents in the Bay Area. I prepared materials in Spanish and reviewed contents taking care of quality and accuracy.

Instituto Nacional para la Educación de Adultos CDMXMexico City Operation Unit Delegate (Director)

Feb. 2020 - Mar. 2021Mexico City, Mexico · On-siteI was in charge of managing the Mexico City Operation Unit. Coordinating 400 education consultants, teachers, educational trainers and trainees, and administrative workers to follow up on adults who are completing their literacy skills and basic education certifications so they can better their employment opportunities and livelihoods.

Colegio Nuevo Continente Ciudad de MéxicoAcademic Development Director

Jul. 2012 - Jul. 2019Mexico City Area, Mexico · On-siteReview annual programas of all school sections to check if they comply with our educational model. Prepare the continuing education program for teachers. Coordinate the "Leader in Me" programa in Elementary School. Do research in different areas in order to improve the learning process. Find and assess educational technology resources and how to integrate them to our programs. Review and improve our educational model to improve and become an innovative school that meet the 21st century challenges. Among many others.

Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara UniversityAssistant Director of Enrollment Management

Sep. 2009 - Jun. 2010Berkeley, CAI worked in the design and production of marketing and promotional materials for the JST-SCU, as well as on the design of strategies to increase the student enrollment numbers. I supported the Director of Enrollment Management in organizing her agenda, visits out of campus, fairs and other events as well as managing the office budget and documents.. (From 2011 to 2015 I did editorial, book publishing, marketing and design work for JST as an independent contractor.)

University of California Santa BarbaraResearch Assistant

Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2009Livermore, CAAssist in data management of a research project about the Mayan Biosphere Reserve of Guatemala. Translate and capture data.

ITESO Universidad Jesuita de GuadalajaraUniversity Personal Project 1 Teacher 1

Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2005Guadalajara Area, Mexico · On-siteTeacher of this first semester subject in which students develop their life project especially for the time they will spend at the University. I was part of the team of academics that developed the subject.

ITESO Universidad Jesuita de GuadalajaraYouth Studies Coordinator CEJUVEN

Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2006Guadalajara Area, Mexico · On-siteCoordinate a research team that aimed to better understand young people, their needs and cultural expressions in order to better serve them and provide them with a comprehensive education.

ITESO Universidad Jesuita de GuadalajaraCultural Promotion Coordinator

Jan. 1994 - Dec. 2002Guadalajara Area, Mexico · On-siteCoordination of cultural and artistic activities of the university. Organization of Artistic Appreciation and Cultural Dissemination Workshops. Coordination of the team of teachers and collaborators. Organization of Cultural Meetings between the Universities of the Jesuit University System. Among other.

UNAM - Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas.Coordinator of the Publications Automation Unit

Jan. 1991 - Dec. 1992Mexico City Area, Mexico · On-siteCoordinator of the Publications Automation Unit. With the first computer programs for editorial design, I was in charge of the formation and design of several books for the Legal Research Institute. Also designing processes to gradually achieve automation of editing processes.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoDidactic designer - DGSCA for the UNIVERSUM Museum

Jan. 1991 - Dec. 1992Mexico City, Mexico · On-siteSupport in the development of various interactive games for the museum. She conducted interviews with UNAM researchers to "translate" their research topics into a language of scientific dissemination and to serve as the bases for different games and activities at the Universum Museum.

IMAGIA COMUNICACIÓNDidactic Coordinator

Jan. 1990 - Dec. 2012Mexico · HybridI worked in design and production of didactic and educational material for institutions and diverse companies. I have been in charge of the complete editorial process of a number of magazines and books. I have also worked in the design and operation of communication strategies and campaigns. Didactic design, editorial design, translation of training material and legal documents, text adaptations, communications, marketing and publicity strategies in different media (internet, print, and electronic media).

Coordinator of the Higher Education Information System of Latin America and the Caribbean SIESALC

Unión de Universidades de América Latina UDUALCoordinator of the Higher Education Information System of Latin America and the Caribbean SIESALC

Jan. 1989 - Dec. 1991Mexico City, Mexico · On-siteAt the beginning of the databases, I was in charge of coordinating and updating SIESALC, an initiative so that information could be obtained about the different programs and study plans for undergraduate and graduate degrees in all universities in Latin America.

Instituto María Isabel DondéDirector of Human Development

Jan. 1987 - Dec. 1989Mexico City Area, Mexico · On-siteShe coordinated the Values Education program for the entire School. She offered psycho-pedagogical support to students and parents.

Colegio WilliamsPsychopedagogy Coordinator

Jan. 1986 - Dec. 1987On-siteSupport to the Primary Spanish Directorate for the psycho-pedagogical care and monitoring of students.

Colegio OlincaHuman Development Teacher

Jan. 1985 - Dec. 1987Mexico City, Mexico · On-siteI prepared and offer human development classes for elementary grades groups.

Colegio WilliamsEnglish Department Assistant

Jan. 1985 - Dec. 1986Mexico City Area, MexicoSupervise teacher´s programs and class planners. Develop teacher seminars and workshops. Among others.