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MARIA AYON
14506 Snip Street Home: (210) 479 - 1240
San Antonio, TX 78248
Citizenship: USA
Cell: (210) 854 - 9892
maria.ayon.2009@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging and rewarding experience where my, education, skills, and qualifications will be best
utilized.
QUALIFICATIONS: Possess excellent communication skills, and mature, sound judgment. Will work long and hard to
attain goals, able to stimulate and promote teamwork and maintain a good professional relationship with co-workers
and other constituents. Hardworking, proficient in management, leadership and organizational skills, responsible, and
enthusiastic. Have proven my ability to deal effectively with highly stressful situations and to respond appropriately
and in a timely manner to rapidly evolving conditions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
St. Matthew Catholic Church
San Antonio, TX Sept. 2015 – Present
Communications Director
As Communication Director I am responsible for communication within St Matthew Catholic Church by leading in the
design, editing and publication of newsletters, brochures, bulletins and website, as well as business publications such
as the monthly report, church news and handbooks. Develop and manage a master communications plan for the
church, including a communications calendar. Manage and prepare all regular church-wide communications -- printed
and electronic. Develop, and design weekly spiritual programs, reading guides, and other electronic material as
needed. Keep website current and relevant in communicating the mission, vision, and core values of our church. Keep
website current with our ministries, calendar, sermon series, and other events. Keep social networks current –
Facebook. Produce all designs, copywriting and direction for church-wide publications such as Todays Catholic. Create
and design graphics for special liturgies, and other events. Graphic design and display of announcements on lobby and
sanctuary displays.
MEMS/NEMS Technology Corporation, San Antonio, TX Sept. 2014 – Present
Chief Engineer
Manage, plan, maintain, support and improve innovative products and ideas to enhance technological innovations in
San Antonio. Oversee the implementation and documentation of capital and special projects and assure the company’s
compliance to federal requirements. Advise and assist in the creation of operational budgets. Assist in technical
support of critical hardware and software. Monitor and scrutinize daily technical functionality. Conduct performance
reviews for staff and report to the company President.
Kids Involvement Network (KIN) /
Northeast Independent School District (NEISD), San Antonio, TX April 2014 – September 2015
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KIN STEM Director
The KIN STEM Director oversees planning and evaluation of STEM programs and priorities. Design curriculum and the
implementation of a comprehensive STEM program to enrich the Camp curricula. Ensures the administration of all
STEM school-based programs. Assists staff in evaluating and improving their methods and instructional materials.
Provides perspective on educational issues with regard to STEM to staff on a regular basis. Work with Development
Department to ensure the success of the program. Assists in evaluating the progress on established STEM priorities.
Demonstrates ideal STEM lessons to staff in workshop settings and during professional development. Develop partnerships
for tutoring opportunities, after-school programs and Summer Camps. Provides information to community and interested
parties about the STEM program and progress towards goals. Assists in development of all printed materials needed for
STEM program. Serves in a liaison capacity with the School District on any administrative and/or educational matters
pertaining to STEM. Recruits, schedules and trains of STEM program volunteers. Oversee all STEM school based activities
and schedules. .Helps to plan and implement the STEM staff development program.
Rice University
STEM scopes 2.0 Train of Trainers, San Antonio, TX March 2014 – September 2015
STEM scopes trainer
STEM coach trainer for Region 20: providing systemic implementation training and research-based professional
development. Applying STEM coaching to implement the philosophy of STEM scopes, 5E instruction for science
curriculum programs that comprise hands-on inquiry activities, assessments, problem-based-learning, intervention
tools, acceleration materials, and teacher support resources. The STEM scopes curriculum is 100% aligned to the
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and meets the rigor and depth of both the State of Texas Assessment of
Academic Readiness (STAAR) and high school End-of-Course (EOC) assessments.
Kids Involvement Network (KIN) /
Northeast Independent School District (NEISD), San Antonio, TX April 2014 – September 2015
KIN Cohort trainer
The Cohort trainer and development role is an Afterschool – specific program, with the responsibility to add a variety
of activities to prepare the Afterschool counselors and Directors for a successful school year.
(a.) Identifying and addressing development needs within the Kids Development program through job analysis,
appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources departments;
(b.) Designing and expanding training and development programs based on the needs of the Kids Involvement
population.
(c.) Working in a team environment to produce programs that are satisfactory to all relevant parties in the
different levels of Education such as: Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Physical Education, and more for
elementary and Middle schools;
(d.) Determining the costs of planned programs and keeping within budgets as assessing the return on
investment of any training or development programmer is becoming increasingly important; (e.) Developing
effective induction programs;
(f.) Conducting appraisals;
(g.) Devising individual learning plans;
(h.) Producing training materials for in-house courses;
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(i.) Managing the delivery of training and development programs and, in a more senior role, devising the
training as an example of the activities strategy for the Kids Involvement employees. Monitoring and
reviewing the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with managers;
(j.) Ensuring that statutory training requirements are met;
(k.) Evaluating training and development programs;
(l.) Amending and revising programs as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the Educational
field. Helping line managers and trainers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or
in groups;
(m.) Keeping up to date with developments in training by subscribing to relevant journals, attending meetings
and participating in relevant courses;
(n.) Having an understanding of e-learning techniques, and whenever pertinent, being involved in the creation
and/or delivery of e-learning packages;
(o.) Researching new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and presenting to the Kids
Involvement Executive Director.
Kids Involvement Network (KIN) /
Northeast Independent School District (NEISD), San Antonio, TX Oct. 2011 – September 2015
Robotics Director
Directing and training the KIN Technology teams to successful teach Robotics classes at 12 City of San Antonio sites.
Coordinating the Robotics training and instruction at 12 Title I afterschool sites employing the EV3, Mindstorm
NXT, and WeDo programs. Communicating with afterschool coordinators and directors to ensure all strategic
milestones are met within a prescribed timeline. Overseeing the efficient and accurate processing of scope and
sequence curriculums, including classroom and technology problem-solving to ensure efficient delivery,
processing, and uploading of data, including interfacing with Curriculum Compliance. Preparing, planning and
organizing an Annual Parent / Community Robotics Showcase to communicate the success of the program to all
relevant constituents, and promote community involvement. Secure participation at the Robotics District
Showcasetaking the “Grand Master Award” for an inovative Inventions, and The “Oustanding Team” Award for
team work and Reseaerch Investigation. Secured the participation of 500 elementary school students in the 2014
KIN Robotics Showcase, 261 elementary and middle school students in the 2013 Robotics Showcase, and 120
students in the 2012 Robotics Showcase. Conducting quarterly professional development technology training in
16 campuses for directors and staff. Using the STEM scopes Science curriculum to prepare project-based lessons
to enhance the district curriculum for 6 Title I middle schools, to be applied in their respective Afterschool
programs. Reporting relevant Data to the City of San Antonio for the evaluation and continuation of the Math and
Science funds.
Afterschool Director
Directing the campus facilities and materials at program sites. Directing staff in the planning implementation of all
day activities. Coordinating the on-going staff training. Promoting and maintaining communication channels during
staff meetings. Customizing curriculum. Maintaining efficient communication with staff and proactively promoting
community involvement to enhance service Learning active participation.
Explore Educational Solutions, Inc., San Antonio, TX Mar. 2008 – October 2011
President and CEO
Curriculum writer, Speech therapist, Educational translations, English-Spanish Educational Consultant.
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Contracted by Edvance Research, Inc. to design Early childhood, and ACE curriculums aligned with the Texas
Education Agency regulations in order to have a more productive and interactive educational design.
Participated and presented ongoing training at the Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers Annual
Conferences. Conducted workshops for early childhood centers to train classroom teachers in ways to
incorporate more brain-compatible instructional strategy concepts in their daily teaching activities.
Emphasized specific focus on movement, music, and manipulatives, that are all fundamental in recent research
on Brain based Learning and the mind/movement connection. Translated educational material for private
early childhood centers in New York, NY, as well as Austin and San Antonio, TX.
21st Century Community Learning Center, San Antonio, TX Sept. 2005 – Mar. 2010
Colonial Hills Elementary (NEISD),
Site Programmer/Director
Led the design and delivery of professional development workshops for teachers and staff to increase their
awareness and ability to work with a diverse student population including: English as a Second Language (ESL),
low-income families, transient situations, special-education and/or other at-risk populations observed in the 21st
Century afterschool program settings. Ensured all students had an equal opportunity and access to all relevant
school programs in compliance with federal laws and guidelines. Provided the leadership necessary to improve
instructional practices by identifying and integrating state-of-the-art research criteria for afterschool programs.
Provided support to 21st Century campus for services targeting at risk students. Conducted classroom visits to
monitor services provided and ensure student school success. Assisted students and families with referrals to
community resources. Located and coordinated community resources and service agencies to meet the needs of
students and their families. Consulted with teachers, counselors and school administrators to facilitate the student's
academic success. Informed campus staff of student / family living situations and barriers. Ordered and delivered
school supplies, and instruction materials. Coordinated the receipt, review, and preparation of timely delivery of
benchmark tests to ensure the success of the 21st Century grant by providing data to TEA. Planned and presented
Community Education events including classes such as Entomology, Readers Theater, Spanish language and culture,
Nutrition, Physical education, Gardening, Ballet Folkloric, Computers and technology, Arts and crafts, and Character
Education. In 2005 Hosted a visit for the National Conference of State Legislature to oversee the program attracting
over 70 state legislators representing states from Hawaii to Vermont. Provided the necessary leadership to improve
afterschool programs by collaborating with
(i.) the San Antonio Department of Community Initiatives,
(ii.) Afterschool Challenge Programs,
(iii.) Superintends office,
(iv.) Community Relations’ Department
educational organizations including,
for School Improvement and other community and
(v.) Head Start,
(vi.) Family Service Association,
(vii.) The City of San Antonio,
(viii.) San Antonio Public Library,
(ix.) Agri Life Extension,
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(x.) Texas A&M, and
(xi.) Boy and Girls scouts, among others.
KIN / NEISD, San Antonio, TX Jan. 2003 - Sept. 2005
After school Program Director
Directed campus facilities and materials at program sites. Directed staff in the planning and implementation of all
day activities. Coordinated the day-to-day staff training. Promoted and maintained communication channels with
staff and organized weekly meetings. Customized curriculum. Proactively promoted community involvement to
enhance service Learning active participation. Assisted students and families with referrals to community
resources. Located and coordinated community resources and service agencies to meet the needs of students and
families.
Consulted with teachers, counselors and school administrators to facilitate the student's academic success.
Informed, analyzed and raised the awareness of campus staff regarding student / family living situations and
barriers.
Kidbotics, Inc., San Antonio, TX Jan. 2003 - Jan. 2007
President and CEO
Operated a family business that provided a valuable service to the community “where children learned safety first”.
The mission of the presentations employing life-size, remotely-operated robots was to minimize risks and avoid
perilous situations in our society by teaching children how to react to specific, potentially dangerous
circumstances. Every presentation was carefully planned using research-based curriculum that is efficacious.
Through the interaction with life-size robots, children learned valuable strategies to put into practice as part of
their everyday life. The curriculum targeted Preschoolers as well as 1st, and 2nd graders. The presentations
included
(i.) Stranger Danger,
(ii.) Traffic Safety,
(iii.) What to do in an Emergency –such as a Fire-,
(iv.) Bicycle Riding Basic Rules,
(v.) Roller Skate and Skateboard Safety,
(vi.) Self-Discipline,
(vii.) Child Molestation,
(viii.) Child Abuse,
(ix.) Alcohol Abuse,
(x.) Latchkey Kids,
(xi.) If you get lost and
(xii.) Respect for Authority, among others.
San Antonio CAN! Academy, San Antonio, TX Sept. 2001 -
Jan. 2003
Parenting, Child Development and Spanish Teacher
Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfilled the requirements in student learning styles. Planned and
utilized appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflected the
understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Conducted assessment of student learning
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styles and used results to plan instructional activities. Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to
modify curricula as needed for special education students according to the guidelines established in the Individual
Education Plans (IEP). Conducted the day-to-day assessment of student achievements through formal and informal
testing. Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the balanced physical, social
and emotional development of the students. Managed student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of
Conduct and the Student Handbook. Established and maintained open channels of communication by scheduling
and conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers at periodic intervals. Kept informed of
and complied with State, District and School regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Sunshine Country Day School, Walpole, Massachusetts
Jun. 1997 – July 2000
Kindergarten Program Coordinator, (Jan. 1999 - Jul.
2000)
Kindergarten Lead Teacher, (Sept. 1998 - Jan. 1999) Pre-School Lead Teacher,
(Jun. 1997 - Aug. 1998)
Enriched at-risk student achievement by ensuring the scope of work included rigorous instruction aligned with the
Massachusetts Pre-K Guidelines. Led the support of rigorous instructional practices that were developmentally
appropriate and research-based for learners in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Provided leadership to improve
instructional practices by identifying and integrating current research for Early Childhood Education programs.
Promoted day-to-day student and parent communication by providing opportunities for parents to learn how to
assist their student in foundational learning. Provided leadership in improving early childhood programs by
collaborating with the Department for School Improvement and other community and/or educational
organizations including:
1. Head Start,
2. Family Service Association,
3. The City of Walpole Public Library,
4. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and
5. National Center for Family Literacy, among others.
Expressed commitment to continued professional growth by participating in professional development workshops,
seminars, book studies, and by participating in professional development organizations that focused on improving
the achievement of early childhood students.
Home/Health and Child Care Services, Inc., Brockton, Massachusetts Sept. 1998 - Jul. 2000 English-Spanish
Educational Consultant
Kamelot Kids, Mansfield, Massachusetts
Nov. 1996 - Jan. 1997
Pre-School Teacher
Prepared and submitted the School Program to be certified through the National Association for
Education of Young Children
.
Developed and implemented a preschool curriculum that fulfilled the requirements
in student learning styles. Planned and utilized appropriate instructional and learning early childhood strategies,
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activities, materials and equipment that reflected the understanding of the learning styles and the needs of the
students assigned. Conducted assessment of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional
activities. Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special
education student according to the guidelines established in the Individual Education Plans (IEP). Conducted the
day-to-day assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Created a classroom
environment conducive to preschool learning and appropriate for the balanced physical, social and emotional
development of the students. Managed student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the
Student Handbook. Established and maintained open channels of communication by scheduling and conducting
conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers. Keep informed of and complied with State, District
and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. Provided leadership in improving early childhood
programs by collaborating with (i.) the Department for School Improvement and other community and/or
educational organizations including:
(i.) Head Start,
(ii.) Family Service Association,
(iii.) the City of Mansfield Public Library and
(iv.) Nursing homes for service learning participations, among others.
Immaculate Conception School, Ithaca, New York Sept. 1991 – Jun. 1994
After-School Program Coordinator, (Sept. 1992 – June 1994)
Summer Program Director, (Jun. 1993 - Aug. 1993)
Summer Program Director, (Jun. 1992 - Aug. 1992) Elementary School Teacher
Assistant, (Sep. 1992 - Jun. 1994)
Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfilled the requirements in student learning styles. Planned and
employed appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflected the
understanding of the learning styles and needs of the students assigned. Conducted the assessment of student
learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities. Worked cooperatively with special education
teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in the
Individual Education Plans (IEP). Conducted the day-to-day assessment of student achievement through formal
and informal testing. Created a classroom environment conducive for learning and appropriate for the balanced
physical, social and emotional development of students. Managed student behavior in accordance with the
Student Code of Conduct and the Student Handbook. Established and maintained open channels of communication
by scheduling and conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers. Keep informed of and
complied with State, District and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
Ithaca Child Care Center. Ithaca, New York Sept. 1991 - Feb. 1992
Pre-School Teacher
Developed and implemented a preschool curriculum that fulfilled the requirements in student learning styles.
Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning early childhood strategies, activities, materials and
equipment that reflected the understanding of the learning styles and needs of the students assigned. Conducted
the assessment of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities. Worked cooperatively
with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education student according to the
guidelines established in the IEP. Conducted the day-to-day assessment of student achievement through formal
and informal testing. Created a classroom environment conducive to preschool learning and appropriate for the
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balanced physical, social and emotional development of students. Managed student behavior in accordance with
the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook. Established and maintained open channels of
communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers. Keep informed of and
complied with State, District and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. Provided leadership in
improving early childhood programs by collaborating with (i.) the Department for School Improvement and other
community and educational organizations including (ii.) Head Start, (iii.) Family Service Association, (iv.) The City
of Ithaca, (v.) Public Library and (vi.) Ithaca College, among others.
Saint Paul's Nursery School, Ithaca, New York
Sept. 1990 - Jun. 1992
Pre-School Teacher
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
1981 Bachelors of Arts, Early Childhood Education, Escuela Normal,
Guadalajara, Mexico.
2015 Spiritual Director, Saint Peter Upon the Water, Archdiocese
of San Antonio, TX
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Spanish
AWARDS AND HONORS
Outstanding Community Involvement, May 15, 2015. Kids
Involvement Network,
For outstanding Community Service through Robotics, San
Antonio, Texas.
Director of the Month, December 16, 2009.
Kids Involvement Network,
For outstanding Service Learning,
San Antonio, Texas.
Extended Expanded Nutrition, September 3, 2009.
Outstanding Community Event,
Collected 5,000 pounds of perishable food for
the San Antonio Food Bank,
San Antonio, Texas.
Director of the Year 2008, May 15, 2008.
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Kids Involvement Network Cluster II, San
Antonio, Texas.
Texas Community Education Award, April 23, 2007.
Outstanding Community Event,
Fredericksburg, Texas.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PRESENTLY AVAILABLE
(1.) Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, México
(2.) NEISD Technology Service department,
(3.) San Antonio Department of community
Initiatives,
(4.) After School Challenge Programs,
(5.) Community Relations,
(6.) Department for School Improvement,
(7.) Head Start,
(8.) Family Service Association,
(9.) The City of San Antonio,
(10.) San Antonio Public Library,
(11.) Agri Life Extension,
(12.) Texas A&M,
(13.) Metropolitan Methodist Hospital,
(14.) Go Girls Go,
(15.) Boy Scouts,
(16.) Girls Scouts,
(17.) Prevention Resource Center- Region 8,
(18.) Texas Agri LIFE Extension A&M System,
(19.) UTSA,
(20.) Habitat for Humanity,
CERTIFICATIONS
Sexual Abuse Prevention, darkness to Light
TEA, San Antonio, TX,
April 15, 2015.
Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment,
NEISD, San Antonio, TX,
April 12, 2015.
CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate 2013 – 2015, American Heart Association,
San Antonio, Texas,
November 2, 2013.
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Non Violent Crisis Intervention 2008 – 2009, American
Heart Association, San Antonio, Texas,
June 5, 2008.
Compliance Guidance for Foodservice Managers,
Education Service Center, Region 20, San Antonio, Texas,
Jun. 2002 – Jun. 2004.
School Food Service Train-the-Trainer, Education
Service Center, Region 20,
San Antonio, Texas,
Feb. 2002 – Feb. 2004.
Vision Certification,
Education Service Center, Region 20,
San Antonio, Texas,
Apr. 2001 - Apr.2007.
Hearing Certification,
Education Service Center, Region 20,
San Antonio, Texas,
Apr. 2001 - Apr. 2007.
Public Notary, State Of
Texas,
San Antonio, Texas,
Mar. 2002 - Mar. 2006.
Infant/Child Health, Safety, and First Aid 1999 – 2002,
Walpole Area Visiting Nurse Association,
Walpole, Massachusetts,
September 1999.
OCCS Teacher Certificate,
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Office of Child Care Services,
Certificate 9504999,
Director I and II,
Pre-School Lead Teacher, Infant/Toddler,
June 1999.
OCCS Teacher Certificate,
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Office of Child Care Services,
Certificate 9504999,
Director I,
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Preschool Lead Teacher, Infant/Toddler,
April 1999.
Administration, Supervision and Management of Child Care Programs,
Massasoit Community College,
6 credits,
Brockton, Massachusetts,
Fall, 1998.
Day Care Policies and Issues, Massasoit
Community College,
Brockton, Massachusetts,
Spring Term, 1998.
OFC Teacher Certificate,
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Office for Children,
Certificate 9504999,
Director 1, Preschool Lead Teacher, Infant/Toddler,
November 1996.
Family Day Care License (OFC),
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Office for Children,
December, 1996.
Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, T The
University of the State of New York,
Cortland, New York,
February, 1991.
TRAINING / WORKSHOPS IMPARTED AND PRESENTED by MARIA AYON
How to Communicate with Tact and Professionalism
Fred Pryor Seminar
San Antonio, TX,
March 3, 2016
El Reto del STEM (Training Imparted in Spanish Language),
Congreso Estatal de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales Politécnico
de la Ciudad de México, DF
Formación Docente e Investigación Educativa del Estado de Sonora,
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Distrito Federal, México,
December 9, 2015
La Ciencia de la Robótica (Training Imparted in Spanish Language),
III Congreso Estatal de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales
Universidad de Sonora
Formación Docente e Investigación Educativa del Estado de Sonora,
Hermosillo, Sonora, México,
May 23 – 25, 2015
The Pedagogy of Robotics,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
March 7, 2015
Building a Great Team,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
February 14, 2015
Multiculturalism Afterschool,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
January 10, 2015
The Science of Robotics,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
November 7, 2014
Building Relationships,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
September 10, 2014
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Be Your Own Boss,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
July 8, 2014
STEMscopes 2.0 Train of Trainers
Rice University
City of San Antonio,
May 17, 2014
STEMscopes,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
October 24, 2013
Robotics: EV3, Mindstorm NXT Lego Curriculum,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
August, 2013.
Robotics: WeDo Lego Curriculum,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio, August,
2013.
Robotics: WeDo Lego Curriculum,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
November 9, 2012.
Robotics: Mindstorm Lego Curriculum,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
October 6, 2012.
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Robotics: Mindstorm Lego Curriculum,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
December 2&3-2011.
Aumentar y Mejorar el Currículo Bilingüe en la Educación Preescolar,
(Training Imparted in Spanish Language),
National Center for Family Literacy,
Orlando, Florida,
March 3rd, 2004.
Enhancing Bilingual Curriculum in Early Childhood Programs,
National Center for Family Literacy,
Orlando, Florida,
March 3rd, 2004.
Classroom Management, Resource Center,
Charter School of Texas,
San Antonio, Texas,
July, 2002.
Family Child Care Orientation,
Norwood Medical Hospital,
Norwood, Massachusetts,
April, 2000.
Family Child Care Orientation,
Norwood Medical Hospital,
Norwood, Massachusetts,
November, 1999.
Family Child Care Orientation, (Training Imparted in Spanish Language),
Norwood Medical Hospital,
Norwood, Massachusetts,
September, 1999.
Family Child Care Orientation,
Goddard Medical Associates,
Brockton, Massachusetts,
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November, 1998.
Family Child Care Orientation, (Training Imparted in Spanish Language),
Goddard Medical Associates,
Brockton, Massachusetts,
September, 1998.
Creative Spanish Curriculum for Pre-Schoolers,
12th Annual Early Childhood Enrichment Conference,
Sponsored by Home/Health & Child Care Services,
Taunton, Massachusetts,
April 1999.
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Robotics: Mindstorm Lego Curriculum, (24 hours)
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
July 16, 17, 18 – 2014.
Robotics: Mindstorm Lego Curriculum, (16 hours)
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
August 6, 7, 8 – 2013.
Cultural Connections,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
April 22, 2013.
7 Habits refresher,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
April 14, 2013.
Recreational Refresher, Kids’
Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
April 5, 2013.
STEMscopes, (4 hours)
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North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
January 9, 2014.
Being a role model,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
November 15, 2013.
Bilingual 717 Language Arts
Santillana Spanish Curriculum, (6 hours)
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
November 21, 2013.
Is it just the age or something else?
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
September 20, 2013.
STEMscopes,
North East Independent School District, (6 hours)
City of San Antonio,
September 11, 2013.
Teach Like a Champion,
North East Independent School District, (8 hours)
City of San Antonio,
April 6, 2013.
Teaching through the Experiential Learning Method,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
March 22, 2013.
Becoming Culturally Competent Afterschool, Kids’
Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
November 26, 2012.
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Professionalism After School, Kids’
Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
November 16, 2012.
An introduction to Special Needs, Kids’
Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
September 8, 2012.
Robotics: Mindstorm Lego Curriculum, (16 hours)
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
August 6, 7, 8 – 2012.
It’s time Texas, Summit, Annual Active
Life Conference,
San Antonio, TX,
June 25, 26, 2012.
Leading in Character,
Educating the Whole Child: Strategies for addressing social-emotional health, (24 hours),
San Antonio, TX,
June 25, 26, 2012.
Bully, Bullied or Bystander: Which one is your student?,
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
March 19, 2012.
40 Developmental Assets, Kids’
Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
October 21, 2011.
How to get what you want from your team,
Kids’ Involvement Network
North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
October 6, 2011.
Five love language for Kids, Kids’
Involvement Network
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North East Independent School District,
City of San Antonio,
September 29, 2011.
Service Learning Curriculum,
21st CCLC ACE- Afterschool Centers on Education,
Annual Conference/Training for the Texas Education Agency,
Austin, TX,
August 3-4, 2010.
Global Learning Curriculum,
21st CCLC ACE- Afterschool Centers on Education,
Annual Conference/Training for the Texas Education Agency,
Austin, TX,
August 4-5, 2009.
CHAMPS - Train the Trainers,
A NEISD wide behavior management approach (32 hours),
San Antonio, TX,
August – May 2009.
Basic School Summer Institute,
Plant a little Hope and see what grows (12 Hours),
NEISD, San Antonio, TX,
June 12-13, 2008.
Math and Literature Math Solutions,
Marilyn Burns Education Associates (30 Hours),
NEISD, San Antonio, TX,
July, 9 -13, 2007.
National Afterschool Association Conference,
21 Hours Training,
Phoenix, Arizona,
March 21-23, 2007.
NEISD wide Behavior Management Approach,
San Antonio, Texas,
August 2006 --- Present.
Expanded Nutrition Program,
Texas Cooperative Extension & Texas A&M University,
Partnership with Expanded Nutrition Program,
For better Health through Nutrition Education,
San Antonio, Texas,
Sept. 2006 – Present.
19
Training Workshop II,
21 Hours Training,
Southwest Educational Development Laboratory,
Cycle 3-21st CCLC Grantees of Texas,
Austin, Texas,
October 11 – 13, 2005.
Quick-Books Pro Parts 1 & 2, Institute for
Economic Development,
San Antonio SBDC – UTSA,
San Antonio, Texas,
April 16th, 2004.
Foundation in Family Literacy,
18 Hours Training,
National Center for Family Literacy,
Denver, Colorado,
June 11, 2003.
Una Muestra de Familia en Literatura, Educación
Familiar,
National Center for Family Literacy,
Long Beach, California,
March 15, 2003.
An Administrator’s Path to Quality Family Literacy Services,
National Center for Family Literacy,
Long Beach, California,
March 14, 2003.
Day Care Inquiry Certificate,
Protective and Regulatory Services,
Licensing Division,
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services,
San Antonio, Texas,
March 6, 2003.
Family Literacy Alliance / Member,
ID # 146464,
National Center for Family Literacy,
Jan. 21, 2003 – Feb. 1, 2004.
References furnished upon request

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  • 1. 1 MARIA AYON 14506 Snip Street Home: (210) 479 - 1240 San Antonio, TX 78248 Citizenship: USA Cell: (210) 854 - 9892 maria.ayon.2009@gmail.com OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging and rewarding experience where my, education, skills, and qualifications will be best utilized. QUALIFICATIONS: Possess excellent communication skills, and mature, sound judgment. Will work long and hard to attain goals, able to stimulate and promote teamwork and maintain a good professional relationship with co-workers and other constituents. Hardworking, proficient in management, leadership and organizational skills, responsible, and enthusiastic. Have proven my ability to deal effectively with highly stressful situations and to respond appropriately and in a timely manner to rapidly evolving conditions. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE St. Matthew Catholic Church San Antonio, TX Sept. 2015 – Present Communications Director As Communication Director I am responsible for communication within St Matthew Catholic Church by leading in the design, editing and publication of newsletters, brochures, bulletins and website, as well as business publications such as the monthly report, church news and handbooks. Develop and manage a master communications plan for the church, including a communications calendar. Manage and prepare all regular church-wide communications -- printed and electronic. Develop, and design weekly spiritual programs, reading guides, and other electronic material as needed. Keep website current and relevant in communicating the mission, vision, and core values of our church. Keep website current with our ministries, calendar, sermon series, and other events. Keep social networks current – Facebook. Produce all designs, copywriting and direction for church-wide publications such as Todays Catholic. Create and design graphics for special liturgies, and other events. Graphic design and display of announcements on lobby and sanctuary displays. MEMS/NEMS Technology Corporation, San Antonio, TX Sept. 2014 – Present Chief Engineer Manage, plan, maintain, support and improve innovative products and ideas to enhance technological innovations in San Antonio. Oversee the implementation and documentation of capital and special projects and assure the company’s compliance to federal requirements. Advise and assist in the creation of operational budgets. Assist in technical support of critical hardware and software. Monitor and scrutinize daily technical functionality. Conduct performance reviews for staff and report to the company President. Kids Involvement Network (KIN) / Northeast Independent School District (NEISD), San Antonio, TX April 2014 – September 2015
  • 2. 2 KIN STEM Director The KIN STEM Director oversees planning and evaluation of STEM programs and priorities. Design curriculum and the implementation of a comprehensive STEM program to enrich the Camp curricula. Ensures the administration of all STEM school-based programs. Assists staff in evaluating and improving their methods and instructional materials. Provides perspective on educational issues with regard to STEM to staff on a regular basis. Work with Development Department to ensure the success of the program. Assists in evaluating the progress on established STEM priorities. Demonstrates ideal STEM lessons to staff in workshop settings and during professional development. Develop partnerships for tutoring opportunities, after-school programs and Summer Camps. Provides information to community and interested parties about the STEM program and progress towards goals. Assists in development of all printed materials needed for STEM program. Serves in a liaison capacity with the School District on any administrative and/or educational matters pertaining to STEM. Recruits, schedules and trains of STEM program volunteers. Oversee all STEM school based activities and schedules. .Helps to plan and implement the STEM staff development program. Rice University STEM scopes 2.0 Train of Trainers, San Antonio, TX March 2014 – September 2015 STEM scopes trainer STEM coach trainer for Region 20: providing systemic implementation training and research-based professional development. Applying STEM coaching to implement the philosophy of STEM scopes, 5E instruction for science curriculum programs that comprise hands-on inquiry activities, assessments, problem-based-learning, intervention tools, acceleration materials, and teacher support resources. The STEM scopes curriculum is 100% aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and meets the rigor and depth of both the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) and high school End-of-Course (EOC) assessments. Kids Involvement Network (KIN) / Northeast Independent School District (NEISD), San Antonio, TX April 2014 – September 2015 KIN Cohort trainer The Cohort trainer and development role is an Afterschool – specific program, with the responsibility to add a variety of activities to prepare the Afterschool counselors and Directors for a successful school year. (a.) Identifying and addressing development needs within the Kids Development program through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources departments; (b.) Designing and expanding training and development programs based on the needs of the Kids Involvement population. (c.) Working in a team environment to produce programs that are satisfactory to all relevant parties in the different levels of Education such as: Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Physical Education, and more for elementary and Middle schools; (d.) Determining the costs of planned programs and keeping within budgets as assessing the return on investment of any training or development programmer is becoming increasingly important; (e.) Developing effective induction programs; (f.) Conducting appraisals; (g.) Devising individual learning plans; (h.) Producing training materials for in-house courses;
  • 3. 3 (i.) Managing the delivery of training and development programs and, in a more senior role, devising the training as an example of the activities strategy for the Kids Involvement employees. Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with managers; (j.) Ensuring that statutory training requirements are met; (k.) Evaluating training and development programs; (l.) Amending and revising programs as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the Educational field. Helping line managers and trainers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups; (m.) Keeping up to date with developments in training by subscribing to relevant journals, attending meetings and participating in relevant courses; (n.) Having an understanding of e-learning techniques, and whenever pertinent, being involved in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages; (o.) Researching new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and presenting to the Kids Involvement Executive Director. Kids Involvement Network (KIN) / Northeast Independent School District (NEISD), San Antonio, TX Oct. 2011 – September 2015 Robotics Director Directing and training the KIN Technology teams to successful teach Robotics classes at 12 City of San Antonio sites. Coordinating the Robotics training and instruction at 12 Title I afterschool sites employing the EV3, Mindstorm NXT, and WeDo programs. Communicating with afterschool coordinators and directors to ensure all strategic milestones are met within a prescribed timeline. Overseeing the efficient and accurate processing of scope and sequence curriculums, including classroom and technology problem-solving to ensure efficient delivery, processing, and uploading of data, including interfacing with Curriculum Compliance. Preparing, planning and organizing an Annual Parent / Community Robotics Showcase to communicate the success of the program to all relevant constituents, and promote community involvement. Secure participation at the Robotics District Showcasetaking the “Grand Master Award” for an inovative Inventions, and The “Oustanding Team” Award for team work and Reseaerch Investigation. Secured the participation of 500 elementary school students in the 2014 KIN Robotics Showcase, 261 elementary and middle school students in the 2013 Robotics Showcase, and 120 students in the 2012 Robotics Showcase. Conducting quarterly professional development technology training in 16 campuses for directors and staff. Using the STEM scopes Science curriculum to prepare project-based lessons to enhance the district curriculum for 6 Title I middle schools, to be applied in their respective Afterschool programs. Reporting relevant Data to the City of San Antonio for the evaluation and continuation of the Math and Science funds. Afterschool Director Directing the campus facilities and materials at program sites. Directing staff in the planning implementation of all day activities. Coordinating the on-going staff training. Promoting and maintaining communication channels during staff meetings. Customizing curriculum. Maintaining efficient communication with staff and proactively promoting community involvement to enhance service Learning active participation. Explore Educational Solutions, Inc., San Antonio, TX Mar. 2008 – October 2011 President and CEO Curriculum writer, Speech therapist, Educational translations, English-Spanish Educational Consultant.
  • 4. 4 Contracted by Edvance Research, Inc. to design Early childhood, and ACE curriculums aligned with the Texas Education Agency regulations in order to have a more productive and interactive educational design. Participated and presented ongoing training at the Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers Annual Conferences. Conducted workshops for early childhood centers to train classroom teachers in ways to incorporate more brain-compatible instructional strategy concepts in their daily teaching activities. Emphasized specific focus on movement, music, and manipulatives, that are all fundamental in recent research on Brain based Learning and the mind/movement connection. Translated educational material for private early childhood centers in New York, NY, as well as Austin and San Antonio, TX. 21st Century Community Learning Center, San Antonio, TX Sept. 2005 – Mar. 2010 Colonial Hills Elementary (NEISD), Site Programmer/Director Led the design and delivery of professional development workshops for teachers and staff to increase their awareness and ability to work with a diverse student population including: English as a Second Language (ESL), low-income families, transient situations, special-education and/or other at-risk populations observed in the 21st Century afterschool program settings. Ensured all students had an equal opportunity and access to all relevant school programs in compliance with federal laws and guidelines. Provided the leadership necessary to improve instructional practices by identifying and integrating state-of-the-art research criteria for afterschool programs. Provided support to 21st Century campus for services targeting at risk students. Conducted classroom visits to monitor services provided and ensure student school success. Assisted students and families with referrals to community resources. Located and coordinated community resources and service agencies to meet the needs of students and their families. Consulted with teachers, counselors and school administrators to facilitate the student's academic success. Informed campus staff of student / family living situations and barriers. Ordered and delivered school supplies, and instruction materials. Coordinated the receipt, review, and preparation of timely delivery of benchmark tests to ensure the success of the 21st Century grant by providing data to TEA. Planned and presented Community Education events including classes such as Entomology, Readers Theater, Spanish language and culture, Nutrition, Physical education, Gardening, Ballet Folkloric, Computers and technology, Arts and crafts, and Character Education. In 2005 Hosted a visit for the National Conference of State Legislature to oversee the program attracting over 70 state legislators representing states from Hawaii to Vermont. Provided the necessary leadership to improve afterschool programs by collaborating with (i.) the San Antonio Department of Community Initiatives, (ii.) Afterschool Challenge Programs, (iii.) Superintends office, (iv.) Community Relations’ Department educational organizations including, for School Improvement and other community and (v.) Head Start, (vi.) Family Service Association, (vii.) The City of San Antonio, (viii.) San Antonio Public Library, (ix.) Agri Life Extension,
  • 5. 5 (x.) Texas A&M, and (xi.) Boy and Girls scouts, among others. KIN / NEISD, San Antonio, TX Jan. 2003 - Sept. 2005 After school Program Director Directed campus facilities and materials at program sites. Directed staff in the planning and implementation of all day activities. Coordinated the day-to-day staff training. Promoted and maintained communication channels with staff and organized weekly meetings. Customized curriculum. Proactively promoted community involvement to enhance service Learning active participation. Assisted students and families with referrals to community resources. Located and coordinated community resources and service agencies to meet the needs of students and families. Consulted with teachers, counselors and school administrators to facilitate the student's academic success. Informed, analyzed and raised the awareness of campus staff regarding student / family living situations and barriers. Kidbotics, Inc., San Antonio, TX Jan. 2003 - Jan. 2007 President and CEO Operated a family business that provided a valuable service to the community “where children learned safety first”. The mission of the presentations employing life-size, remotely-operated robots was to minimize risks and avoid perilous situations in our society by teaching children how to react to specific, potentially dangerous circumstances. Every presentation was carefully planned using research-based curriculum that is efficacious. Through the interaction with life-size robots, children learned valuable strategies to put into practice as part of their everyday life. The curriculum targeted Preschoolers as well as 1st, and 2nd graders. The presentations included (i.) Stranger Danger, (ii.) Traffic Safety, (iii.) What to do in an Emergency –such as a Fire-, (iv.) Bicycle Riding Basic Rules, (v.) Roller Skate and Skateboard Safety, (vi.) Self-Discipline, (vii.) Child Molestation, (viii.) Child Abuse, (ix.) Alcohol Abuse, (x.) Latchkey Kids, (xi.) If you get lost and (xii.) Respect for Authority, among others. San Antonio CAN! Academy, San Antonio, TX Sept. 2001 - Jan. 2003 Parenting, Child Development and Spanish Teacher Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfilled the requirements in student learning styles. Planned and utilized appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflected the understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned. Conducted assessment of student learning
  • 6. 6 styles and used results to plan instructional activities. Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to the guidelines established in the Individual Education Plans (IEP). Conducted the day-to-day assessment of student achievements through formal and informal testing. Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the balanced physical, social and emotional development of the students. Managed student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the Student Handbook. Established and maintained open channels of communication by scheduling and conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers at periodic intervals. Kept informed of and complied with State, District and School regulations and policies for classroom teachers. Sunshine Country Day School, Walpole, Massachusetts Jun. 1997 – July 2000 Kindergarten Program Coordinator, (Jan. 1999 - Jul. 2000) Kindergarten Lead Teacher, (Sept. 1998 - Jan. 1999) Pre-School Lead Teacher, (Jun. 1997 - Aug. 1998) Enriched at-risk student achievement by ensuring the scope of work included rigorous instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Pre-K Guidelines. Led the support of rigorous instructional practices that were developmentally appropriate and research-based for learners in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Provided leadership to improve instructional practices by identifying and integrating current research for Early Childhood Education programs. Promoted day-to-day student and parent communication by providing opportunities for parents to learn how to assist their student in foundational learning. Provided leadership in improving early childhood programs by collaborating with the Department for School Improvement and other community and/or educational organizations including: 1. Head Start, 2. Family Service Association, 3. The City of Walpole Public Library, 4. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and 5. National Center for Family Literacy, among others. Expressed commitment to continued professional growth by participating in professional development workshops, seminars, book studies, and by participating in professional development organizations that focused on improving the achievement of early childhood students. Home/Health and Child Care Services, Inc., Brockton, Massachusetts Sept. 1998 - Jul. 2000 English-Spanish Educational Consultant Kamelot Kids, Mansfield, Massachusetts Nov. 1996 - Jan. 1997 Pre-School Teacher Prepared and submitted the School Program to be certified through the National Association for Education of Young Children . Developed and implemented a preschool curriculum that fulfilled the requirements in student learning styles. Planned and utilized appropriate instructional and learning early childhood strategies,
  • 7. 7 activities, materials and equipment that reflected the understanding of the learning styles and the needs of the students assigned. Conducted assessment of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities. Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education student according to the guidelines established in the Individual Education Plans (IEP). Conducted the day-to-day assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Created a classroom environment conducive to preschool learning and appropriate for the balanced physical, social and emotional development of the students. Managed student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the Student Handbook. Established and maintained open channels of communication by scheduling and conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers. Keep informed of and complied with State, District and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. Provided leadership in improving early childhood programs by collaborating with (i.) the Department for School Improvement and other community and/or educational organizations including: (i.) Head Start, (ii.) Family Service Association, (iii.) the City of Mansfield Public Library and (iv.) Nursing homes for service learning participations, among others. Immaculate Conception School, Ithaca, New York Sept. 1991 – Jun. 1994 After-School Program Coordinator, (Sept. 1992 – June 1994) Summer Program Director, (Jun. 1993 - Aug. 1993) Summer Program Director, (Jun. 1992 - Aug. 1992) Elementary School Teacher Assistant, (Sep. 1992 - Jun. 1994) Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfilled the requirements in student learning styles. Planned and employed appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflected the understanding of the learning styles and needs of the students assigned. Conducted the assessment of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities. Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in the Individual Education Plans (IEP). Conducted the day-to-day assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Created a classroom environment conducive for learning and appropriate for the balanced physical, social and emotional development of students. Managed student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the Student Handbook. Established and maintained open channels of communication by scheduling and conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers. Keep informed of and complied with State, District and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers Ithaca Child Care Center. Ithaca, New York Sept. 1991 - Feb. 1992 Pre-School Teacher Developed and implemented a preschool curriculum that fulfilled the requirements in student learning styles. Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning early childhood strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflected the understanding of the learning styles and needs of the students assigned. Conducted the assessment of student learning styles and used results to plan instructional activities. Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education student according to the guidelines established in the IEP. Conducted the day-to-day assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Created a classroom environment conducive to preschool learning and appropriate for the
  • 8. 8 balanced physical, social and emotional development of students. Managed student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the student handbook. Established and maintained open channels of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers. Keep informed of and complied with State, District and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. Provided leadership in improving early childhood programs by collaborating with (i.) the Department for School Improvement and other community and educational organizations including (ii.) Head Start, (iii.) Family Service Association, (iv.) The City of Ithaca, (v.) Public Library and (vi.) Ithaca College, among others. Saint Paul's Nursery School, Ithaca, New York Sept. 1990 - Jun. 1992 Pre-School Teacher EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 1981 Bachelors of Arts, Early Childhood Education, Escuela Normal, Guadalajara, Mexico. 2015 Spiritual Director, Saint Peter Upon the Water, Archdiocese of San Antonio, TX LANGUAGES Fluent in English and Spanish AWARDS AND HONORS Outstanding Community Involvement, May 15, 2015. Kids Involvement Network, For outstanding Community Service through Robotics, San Antonio, Texas. Director of the Month, December 16, 2009. Kids Involvement Network, For outstanding Service Learning, San Antonio, Texas. Extended Expanded Nutrition, September 3, 2009. Outstanding Community Event, Collected 5,000 pounds of perishable food for the San Antonio Food Bank, San Antonio, Texas. Director of the Year 2008, May 15, 2008.
  • 9. 9 Kids Involvement Network Cluster II, San Antonio, Texas. Texas Community Education Award, April 23, 2007. Outstanding Community Event, Fredericksburg, Texas. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PRESENTLY AVAILABLE (1.) Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, México (2.) NEISD Technology Service department, (3.) San Antonio Department of community Initiatives, (4.) After School Challenge Programs, (5.) Community Relations, (6.) Department for School Improvement, (7.) Head Start, (8.) Family Service Association, (9.) The City of San Antonio, (10.) San Antonio Public Library, (11.) Agri Life Extension, (12.) Texas A&M, (13.) Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, (14.) Go Girls Go, (15.) Boy Scouts, (16.) Girls Scouts, (17.) Prevention Resource Center- Region 8, (18.) Texas Agri LIFE Extension A&M System, (19.) UTSA, (20.) Habitat for Humanity, CERTIFICATIONS Sexual Abuse Prevention, darkness to Light TEA, San Antonio, TX, April 15, 2015. Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, NEISD, San Antonio, TX, April 12, 2015. CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate 2013 – 2015, American Heart Association, San Antonio, Texas, November 2, 2013.
  • 10. 10 Non Violent Crisis Intervention 2008 – 2009, American Heart Association, San Antonio, Texas, June 5, 2008. Compliance Guidance for Foodservice Managers, Education Service Center, Region 20, San Antonio, Texas, Jun. 2002 – Jun. 2004. School Food Service Train-the-Trainer, Education Service Center, Region 20, San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 2002 – Feb. 2004. Vision Certification, Education Service Center, Region 20, San Antonio, Texas, Apr. 2001 - Apr.2007. Hearing Certification, Education Service Center, Region 20, San Antonio, Texas, Apr. 2001 - Apr. 2007. Public Notary, State Of Texas, San Antonio, Texas, Mar. 2002 - Mar. 2006. Infant/Child Health, Safety, and First Aid 1999 – 2002, Walpole Area Visiting Nurse Association, Walpole, Massachusetts, September 1999. OCCS Teacher Certificate, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of Child Care Services, Certificate 9504999, Director I and II, Pre-School Lead Teacher, Infant/Toddler, June 1999. OCCS Teacher Certificate, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of Child Care Services, Certificate 9504999, Director I,
  • 11. 11 Preschool Lead Teacher, Infant/Toddler, April 1999. Administration, Supervision and Management of Child Care Programs, Massasoit Community College, 6 credits, Brockton, Massachusetts, Fall, 1998. Day Care Policies and Issues, Massasoit Community College, Brockton, Massachusetts, Spring Term, 1998. OFC Teacher Certificate, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office for Children, Certificate 9504999, Director 1, Preschool Lead Teacher, Infant/Toddler, November 1996. Family Day Care License (OFC), The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office for Children, December, 1996. Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, T The University of the State of New York, Cortland, New York, February, 1991. TRAINING / WORKSHOPS IMPARTED AND PRESENTED by MARIA AYON How to Communicate with Tact and Professionalism Fred Pryor Seminar San Antonio, TX, March 3, 2016 El Reto del STEM (Training Imparted in Spanish Language), Congreso Estatal de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales Politécnico de la Ciudad de México, DF Formación Docente e Investigación Educativa del Estado de Sonora,
  • 12. 12 Distrito Federal, México, December 9, 2015 La Ciencia de la Robótica (Training Imparted in Spanish Language), III Congreso Estatal de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales Universidad de Sonora Formación Docente e Investigación Educativa del Estado de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, México, May 23 – 25, 2015 The Pedagogy of Robotics, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, March 7, 2015 Building a Great Team, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, February 14, 2015 Multiculturalism Afterschool, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, January 10, 2015 The Science of Robotics, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, November 7, 2014 Building Relationships, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, September 10, 2014
  • 13. 13 Be Your Own Boss, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, July 8, 2014 STEMscopes 2.0 Train of Trainers Rice University City of San Antonio, May 17, 2014 STEMscopes, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, October 24, 2013 Robotics: EV3, Mindstorm NXT Lego Curriculum, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, August, 2013. Robotics: WeDo Lego Curriculum, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, August, 2013. Robotics: WeDo Lego Curriculum, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, November 9, 2012. Robotics: Mindstorm Lego Curriculum, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, October 6, 2012.
  • 14. 14 Robotics: Mindstorm Lego Curriculum, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, December 2&3-2011. Aumentar y Mejorar el Currículo Bilingüe en la Educación Preescolar, (Training Imparted in Spanish Language), National Center for Family Literacy, Orlando, Florida, March 3rd, 2004. Enhancing Bilingual Curriculum in Early Childhood Programs, National Center for Family Literacy, Orlando, Florida, March 3rd, 2004. Classroom Management, Resource Center, Charter School of Texas, San Antonio, Texas, July, 2002. Family Child Care Orientation, Norwood Medical Hospital, Norwood, Massachusetts, April, 2000. Family Child Care Orientation, Norwood Medical Hospital, Norwood, Massachusetts, November, 1999. Family Child Care Orientation, (Training Imparted in Spanish Language), Norwood Medical Hospital, Norwood, Massachusetts, September, 1999. Family Child Care Orientation, Goddard Medical Associates, Brockton, Massachusetts,
  • 15. 15 November, 1998. Family Child Care Orientation, (Training Imparted in Spanish Language), Goddard Medical Associates, Brockton, Massachusetts, September, 1998. Creative Spanish Curriculum for Pre-Schoolers, 12th Annual Early Childhood Enrichment Conference, Sponsored by Home/Health & Child Care Services, Taunton, Massachusetts, April 1999. CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Robotics: Mindstorm Lego Curriculum, (24 hours) North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, July 16, 17, 18 – 2014. Robotics: Mindstorm Lego Curriculum, (16 hours) North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, August 6, 7, 8 – 2013. Cultural Connections, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, April 22, 2013. 7 Habits refresher, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, April 14, 2013. Recreational Refresher, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, April 5, 2013. STEMscopes, (4 hours)
  • 16. 16 North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, January 9, 2014. Being a role model, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, November 15, 2013. Bilingual 717 Language Arts Santillana Spanish Curriculum, (6 hours) North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, November 21, 2013. Is it just the age or something else? Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, September 20, 2013. STEMscopes, North East Independent School District, (6 hours) City of San Antonio, September 11, 2013. Teach Like a Champion, North East Independent School District, (8 hours) City of San Antonio, April 6, 2013. Teaching through the Experiential Learning Method, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, March 22, 2013. Becoming Culturally Competent Afterschool, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, November 26, 2012.
  • 17. 17 Professionalism After School, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, November 16, 2012. An introduction to Special Needs, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, September 8, 2012. Robotics: Mindstorm Lego Curriculum, (16 hours) North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, August 6, 7, 8 – 2012. It’s time Texas, Summit, Annual Active Life Conference, San Antonio, TX, June 25, 26, 2012. Leading in Character, Educating the Whole Child: Strategies for addressing social-emotional health, (24 hours), San Antonio, TX, June 25, 26, 2012. Bully, Bullied or Bystander: Which one is your student?, North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, March 19, 2012. 40 Developmental Assets, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, October 21, 2011. How to get what you want from your team, Kids’ Involvement Network North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, October 6, 2011. Five love language for Kids, Kids’ Involvement Network
  • 18. 18 North East Independent School District, City of San Antonio, September 29, 2011. Service Learning Curriculum, 21st CCLC ACE- Afterschool Centers on Education, Annual Conference/Training for the Texas Education Agency, Austin, TX, August 3-4, 2010. Global Learning Curriculum, 21st CCLC ACE- Afterschool Centers on Education, Annual Conference/Training for the Texas Education Agency, Austin, TX, August 4-5, 2009. CHAMPS - Train the Trainers, A NEISD wide behavior management approach (32 hours), San Antonio, TX, August – May 2009. Basic School Summer Institute, Plant a little Hope and see what grows (12 Hours), NEISD, San Antonio, TX, June 12-13, 2008. Math and Literature Math Solutions, Marilyn Burns Education Associates (30 Hours), NEISD, San Antonio, TX, July, 9 -13, 2007. National Afterschool Association Conference, 21 Hours Training, Phoenix, Arizona, March 21-23, 2007. NEISD wide Behavior Management Approach, San Antonio, Texas, August 2006 --- Present. Expanded Nutrition Program, Texas Cooperative Extension & Texas A&M University, Partnership with Expanded Nutrition Program, For better Health through Nutrition Education, San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 2006 – Present.
  • 19. 19 Training Workshop II, 21 Hours Training, Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, Cycle 3-21st CCLC Grantees of Texas, Austin, Texas, October 11 – 13, 2005. Quick-Books Pro Parts 1 & 2, Institute for Economic Development, San Antonio SBDC – UTSA, San Antonio, Texas, April 16th, 2004. Foundation in Family Literacy, 18 Hours Training, National Center for Family Literacy, Denver, Colorado, June 11, 2003. Una Muestra de Familia en Literatura, Educación Familiar, National Center for Family Literacy, Long Beach, California, March 15, 2003. An Administrator’s Path to Quality Family Literacy Services, National Center for Family Literacy, Long Beach, California, March 14, 2003. Day Care Inquiry Certificate, Protective and Regulatory Services, Licensing Division, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, San Antonio, Texas, March 6, 2003. Family Literacy Alliance / Member, ID # 146464, National Center for Family Literacy, Jan. 21, 2003 – Feb. 1, 2004. References furnished upon request