Lolita Miranda

Ciudad de Mxico, D.F., Mxico

wi.lolitamiranda@gmail.com

SKILLS
Research, critical analysis, and strong written and verbal communication skills
Diversified interpersonal skills, team building, employee and community relations
Proven ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Works, PowerPoint, and Excel, Mac and PC
Domestic violence and human subjects training
Intermediate level Spanish language skills, written and oral
TEFL/TESOL Certification

EXPERIENCE
Westhill Institute, Mexico City, Mexico February 2013 Present
Instructor of English Literature
Instructor of English literature for grades 6, 7, 8, & 9 International Baccalaureate Middle Yeas Program
Curriculum development for these grades, including curricular maps, IB-MYP unit plans, Special
Education differentiation, projects, exams, remedial classes, ESL lessons
Effectively manage a classroom of 20-30 diverse learners in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual setting while
creating and maintaining a stable and inspirational learning environment
Facilitate student learning gains through cooperative learning, differentiated lessons, data-driven
instructional decisions, ongoing traditional and alternative assessments, creative planning, and attention to
diverse student learning styles, interests, backgrounds, and abilities
Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and families, fellow teachers, and administration
Maintain accurate records; post grades, attendance, assignments and calendar on school web-site

The American Academy, Seattle, WA June 2011 February 2012
Nationwide Dropout Recovery and Credit Retrieval Programs
Program Implementation Coordinator
Promoted from Student and Teacher Support Specialist, continuing with both roles
Assist in the management of a team of 50 advocate-mentors in districts nationwide, including advocate
hiring, advocate support, professional development, and ongoing training
Collaborate with the online mentor team, recruitment team, and marketing to develop and update training
materials, marketing materials, and student-facing program information. Review program materials and
course content for consistency, accuracy, and cultural competence
Develop and implement support and engagement policies, practices, and trainings for all national
programs consistent with academy and district requirements and state laws
School district support including attending implementation or follow up meetings, reviewing district
referrals, and working with district staff to improve service and resolve student issues
Outreach to local community service organizations to promote the program, develop referral relationships,
and as part of the hiring process
Special projects related to student and teacher support, training, marketing, engagement, and retention

The American Academy, Seattle, WA January 2011 February 2012
Seattle and Highline Public School District Dropout Recovery Programs
Student and Teacher Support Specialist
Intake, enrollment, and grant writing for a pilot program in conjunction with the Urban League and Seattle
Public Schools that resulted in a Dropout Recovery and Credit Retrieval Program providing services for
200 local public high school students
Student and parent support; provide program information and enrollment assistance, tutor and mentor
students to assist with coursework, course completion, and engagement
Review student performance with students and parents on a weekly basis via email, telephone, instant
messenger, and face-to-face meetings; carry out interventions for students
Assist students with developing study skills, creating and implementing study schedules, basic technical
support, proctor exams
Collaborate with the principal and mentors to address student issues, advocate for student needs, and assist
with the development and implementation of intervention plans
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, Seattle, WA December 2009- January 2011
Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative
Intake and Referral Specialist
Intake, referral coordination, and light case management of 250+ at risk middle and high school aged youth,
including initial needs assessment and ongoing resource support
Creating and maintaining relationships with Initiative partners such as Seattle Public Schools, Seattle Police
Department, Seattle Human Services Department, and local social service agencies
Program coordination and support for Street Outreach, including program development, providing outreach
at events and youth groups, assisting with female and Latino outreach
Signatory, Technical Advisor, and Committee Member for the 2010 Community Matching Grant Project

Becoming Parents Program, Seattle, WA September 2008 December 2009
Community Relations and Outreach Specialist
Assisting enrollment of over 1200 participants from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
Community outreach with clients and agencies, including social service organizations, educational
facilities, and government agencies to form referral partnerships
Intake interviews, initial client assessments, domestic violence screening, research data collection
Development of marketing tools, promotions, and events
Record keeping, data entry, administrative support

Reel Grrls, Seattle, WA May 2008 - October 2008
Events/Development Intern
Fundraising and program event administration, including procurement of donations, venue and volunteer
logistics, appeals, event reports, and day-of support for the 2008 Fall Gala auction dinner, and coordination
of other events
Community outreach, board relations, interface with Reel Grrls staff, volunteers, and partner organizations,
assisting with corporate sponsorship efforts
Database management, donor relations, mailings, office administration, merchandising, record keeping

EDUCATION
Rollins College, B.A. in Humanities, Summa Cum Laude, May 2005
G.P.A.: 3.89/4.0 index
Presidents List, Fall 2002 - Spring 2005
Hamilton Holt Scholar, 2002 - 2005
Thesis Topic: Reclaiming Lost Voices: The Struggle for Cultural Identity in Harlem Renaissance Poetry
and Mexican Muralist Painting

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sustainable Bolivia/Mosoj Yan, Cochabamba, Bolivia, November 2012
Otra Cosa, Huanchaco, Peru, June 2012
Reel Grrls, 2008 - 2011
Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 21st Annual Seattle AIDS Walk, September 2007
Alianza de Ministerios de Misericordia A.C., Monterrey, Mexico, June 2007
Hamilton Holt Volunteer, Rollins College, 2002-2005

EMPLOYMENT GAP
February 2012 February 2013 backpacking through the following countries: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala,
El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina