1. CARMEN MENDOZA
3158 Eakin Park Ct, Fairfax, VA 22031
Cell: 703-577-1258
Ms.carmenmendoza@gmail.com
Dedicated and focused educational professional who excels at prioritizing completing multiple task simultaneously and
following through to achieve family and community engagement. Inspiring students and parents towards their success
and motivating their civic responsibility.
Public Speaking
Strategic Planning & Training and Development
Leadership
Effectively work with parents
Effectively motivates students
Community outreach expert
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Issue Resolution
Relationship Building
Excellent Listener
Confidential
Research Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting
Public Relations
Teaching, Tutoring,Coaching & Mentoring
06/2013 to 09/2016
WEST VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Campbell, CA
Kindergarten Teacher
Manage a structured, stimulating classroom with responsibilities in all areas of teaching, assessment, behavior
modification, and coordination of academic and social activities.
Plan, develop, and institute educational lessons that promote quality teaching in accordance with California
Common Core State.
Developed improved curriculum to enhance the learning of the letters and sound of the alphabet.
Crafted a Big Buddy program and matched students with fourth graders.
Held parties and reading sessions, and did mutual project.
Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and
interests.
Active communication with parents regarding both superior work and areas of concern through discussions,
newsletters, progress reports, phone calls, emails, conferences, and encouragement of parent volunteers
throughout the school year.
Collaborate weekly with other teachers to discuss concerns in students and strategies or techniques in modifying
instruction upon reteaching.
01/2010 to 05/2013
REACH INTERNATIONAL INC.
Berrien Springs, MI
Executive Director
Direct all aspects of non-profit organization helping building schools for poor children in developing countries.
Managed 23 employees, 1,200 volunteers, and 9,000 members.
Managed annual budget of $2.1 million and lead a team of 5 to exceed organizational goals.
Accountable for strategic planning, finance management, fundraising, management leadership and policy-
making (in joint effort with Board of Directors).
Eliminated debt within first year and grew funding an average of 10% every year since by devising numerous
fundraising strategies that utilized volunteers and strategic partners.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE

2. Boosted Volunteer retention from 45% to 70% by reorganizing staff to increase teamwork with volunteers.
Increased board-solicited gifts from 25% to 50% of total by training Board members on soliciting gifts on behalf
of the organization.
Develops an annual budget for operational activities and ensures that it is adhered to.
Maintained monthly and annual statistics.
Developed and overall budgetary, staff supervision and collaborated with the Board of Directors.
Strategic recruitment plans to attract and enroll students candidates to volunteer programs and student affairs and
services; advanced knowledge and understanding of student recruiting affiliated with Andrews University.
01/2010 to 11/2007
GOSHEN HISPANIC SDA CHURCH, GOSHEN
Goshen, IN
Youth Pastor
Appointed youth minister to Goshen Hispanic Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Accountable for introducing
youth to Jesus Christ, helping teenagers grow in their walk with Christ, equipping youth and leaders to do the
work of the ministry. Recruit, train and develop volunteers to improve both evangelism and discipleship within
"safe" environment.
Manage 10 volunteers and $6000 annual operating budget for youth programs. Conceptualized and presented a
proposal to launch an After School Program as a community outreach approach for children 7-18 years old.
Attendance is estimated at 50-60 youth.
Established partnerships to enable a 3 day/week program focused on nutrition, fitness, economic empowerment,
financial responsibility.Collaborated with local organizations to market the program.
Created a Youth Ambassadors Leadership Program to institute a forum for students to discuss strategic goals of
youth ministry, and submit proposals to the Senior Pastor for review and approval.
Led Vacation Bible Study for 2 years with attendance estimated at 150 youth and adults. Results: Youth
attendance grew by 40%. Year-round youth program was established.
Develop curriculum, service format and teach weekly children's church for 30 children.
Plan and organize outreach activities and fellowships to include youth retreats, youth lock-in, outreach, vacation
bible school, and sports activities.
Implemented a new member's course specifically for youth including baptism counseling.
2014MASTER OF ARTS: RELIGION
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
Double Major in Church History and Theology
Minor in Missions
2010BACHELOR OF ARTS: HISTORY
George Mason University , Fairfax, VA
Major in History
Minor in Latin American Studies
Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Hispanic Theological Initiative Consortium (HTIC)
Member of Theta Alpha Kappa—Religion
National Council for History Education (NCHE)
North American Division Evangelism Institute (NADEI)
Member of Scholarly Research Council, Andrews University, (2012-2013)
The American Historical Association (AHA)
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS