MS Office
Carlos Vega Valverde
Educational Leader
Moravia,San José, Costa Rica
Summary
Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during 25 year career. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems. Accreditation process such as International Baccalaureate and Cognia/AdvancED.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Academic Director
Golden Valley School
Heredia
2014.04 - 2023.11
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
- Monitored and assessed results of programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements.
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
IB Diploma Program Coordinator
Golden Valley School
Heredia
2016.08 - 2022.12
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) operations.
- Designed the IBDP implementation and maintenance plan.
- Organized and managed the IBDP development from conception through successful execution.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on the IBDP details and milestones.
- Kept the IBDP-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
- Tracked and reported expenses accurately to manage the school's IBDP budgets.
- Developed IBDP marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants.
- Provided technical, academic and pedagogical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
- Collaborated with other IBDP coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
- Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback and university requests in terms of requirements for enrollment.
Secondary School Principal
Saint Anthony School
San José
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with the Ministry of Education and university standards.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
Assistant Principal
Saint Anthony School
San José
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Analyzed and interpreted government regulations and professional journals to verify educational initiative conformance to legal and quality requirements.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
English Teacher
Saint Anthony School
San José
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
ESL Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
Concord, NC
2008.07 - 2010.07
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions for students with additional learning needs.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Administered language proficiency tests and awarded highest-scoring students.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
English Department Chair
Yorkín School
Curridabat
2001.01 - 2008.06
- Observed, coached and mentored instructional staff to promote warm, structured and responsive classroom culture.
- Used data to drive instruction and school-wide decisions related to content.
- Created lesson plans, content and other associated lesson materials.
- Reinforced positive student behavior and established rapport with students.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Planned and executed content team professional development sessions.
English Teacher
Yorkín School
Curridabat
1999.01 - 2008.06
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Framingham State University
Boston, MA. USA 2015.07 - 2017.07
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
Tecnológico De Monterrey
Monterrey, México 2010.09 - 2013.03
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
University of Costa Rica
Costa Rica 1996.03 - 2001.04
Skills
Planning and Coordination
Teambuilding
Multitasking Abilities
Problem-Solving
Cultural Awareness
Excellent Communication
Written Communication
Dependable and Responsible
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Self-Motivated
MS Office
Active Listening
Training and Development
Flexible and Adaptable
Teamwork and Collaboration
Software
Google Suite
LMS
Schedule Generators
Certification
IB Middle Year Program Coordinator
Interests
Reading
Running
Traveling
Cooking
Timeline
IB Middle Year Program Coordinator
2023-05
Accreditation Team Member
2022-02
Neuroscience and Neuroeducation
2021-06
Project Based Learning
2019-07
IB Diploma Program Coordinator
2017-07
IB Diploma Program Coordinator
Golden Valley School
2016.08 - 2022.12
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Framingham State University
2015.07 - 2017.07
Academic Director
Golden Valley School
2014.04 - 2023.11
Secondary School Principal
Saint Anthony School
2013.01 - 2014.01
Assistant Principal
Saint Anthony School
2012.01 - 2013.01
English Teacher
Saint Anthony School
2011.01 - 2012.01
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
Tecnológico De Monterrey
2010.09 - 2013.03
ESL Teacher
Cabarrus County Schools
2008.07 - 2010.07
English Department Chair
Yorkín School
2001.01 - 2008.06
English Teacher
Yorkín School
1999.01 - 2008.06
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
University of Costa Rica
1996.03 - 2001.04