South Bend Community School Corporation

▻ Tier 1 and Tier 2 committee at Swanson Primary Center. I helped develop their Tier 2 framework and co-presented the plan to the staff 2012 
▻ assisting with Student Council-2011-2013
▻ Student Council Leader-2014-2015
▻ Hay Primary Leadership Team-2014-present
▻ Textbook Adoption Committees- Science (2017) and Language Arts (2019)
▻ Helped develop corporation-wide science kits for the new science adoption with 4 other staff members (2017)
▻ NEA Faculty Representative-2019- present
▻ Language Arts SBCSC Textbook Committee 2019-2020
▻ Comprehensive Needs Assessment/School Improvement Plan 2020-2021 school year
Mentor Teacher 2021-present

Leadership Roles

▻ Assessed the accomplishments of students on a daily basis and reports progress to the students and their parents.
▻ Implemented instructional methods and materials that are appropriate and aligned with state standards. Maintained accurate records.
▻ Training and collaborating with the staff. Also created assessments & data collection methods for the school records.
▻ Integrating technology in the classroom, keeping current on educational best practices based on scientific research, and creating an
engaging curriculum based on state standards.
▻ Working collaboratively with the principal and team members to work on a common goal for the entire school building.
▻ Mentor for the Grow SB! Mentoring Program. Providing support to new teachers in SBCSC through developing trusting relationships, and collaborative communities, and offering engaging professional growth and reflection opportunities designed to positively impact student learning.

kindergarten Teacher 

My current responsibilities include being a team leader of my kindergarten team, PBIS team, and a NEA Union Representative. I am also a mentor teacher for the IUSB masters program. It is a grant that will last 5 years. Currently, we are the only place in the United States that has a program to support Graduate students entering into the teaching profession.

Kindergarten teacher

▻ Privilege of working in a variety of educational settings to help train and assist the preschool teachers with the students, we were serving, who had special needs.
▻ Worked collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Physical Assistants, and Speech and Language Therapists with overlapping services. Also conducted Annual Case Conference meetings
▻ Worked closely with the kindergarten and special education support staff to help successfully transition the students into kindergarten.
▻ Collected data on each goal and created addendums, as needed, to reflect their progress and current level of functioning. Had overlapping educational goals therefore I held teams for individual students on my caseload.

Community Preschool teacher in the Special Needs Abilities Preschool Program 

Fort Wayne South Bend Diocese

Lead Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher

I created and implemented a curriculum for the preschool and kindergarten classroom. I worked closely with the other other kindergarten and first grade teachers to ensure continuity between the programs.

Preschool Teacher  (3 and 4 year old) and a Kindergarten teacher  

I was in charge of recruiting, interviewing, and hiring employees for the program. I trained three other staff members and we co-developed the program together.  We had approximately 70 children in the after school program.  The after school consisted of homework help, snack time (we sometimes made it together), games, and special guests, art activities, and computer time. We also had special guests from the  Notre Dame's International programs come into our school. They brought in ethnic food, performed dances, and taught us about their traditions using artifacts.

Director of the After-School Program

𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗 EDUCATION 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 ➥ on a mission to change our educational system to retain quality teachers| 29+ years of experience

With over 30 years of experience in teaching, mentoring, and leading, I am passionate about revolutionizing education and creating a paradigm shift in our system. I am a South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC) teacher. I implement instructional methods and materials aligned with state standards, integrate technology in the classroom, and assess student progress and performance.

I also serve as a team leader, a PBIS team member, and a mentor teacher for the IUSB master's program. I am part of the Grow SB! initiative, a unique and innovative partnership between SBCSC and IUSB that supports graduate students entering the teaching profession. I have been recognized as the Teacher of the Year for Hay Primary Center and a Top 10 Honors Group for the Corporation Teacher of the Year. My mission is to foster social and emotional well-being, inclusivity, and curiosity among my students and colleagues and to empower them to be the solutions we need in our educational system.

Christine Jones (Schwager)

Johnsonville

Lead operations for a 240-member facility, overseeing safety, quality, production, and workforce performance.

Improved plant attainment rate from 62.1% to 90.02% through process audits and yield optimization.

Increased head-per-hour rate from 79.5 to 103.2 and packaging efficiency from 55.3% to 88.9% in 2024.

Spearheaded a $3M capital investment project with a 26% IRR to support growth and infrastructure.

Enhanced raw material quality and reduced downtime by improving supply coordination by 25%.

Drove safety transformation initiatives, earning the 2024 Superlative Safety Award.

Reduced employee turnover by 30% through leadership development and engagement strategies.

Senior Operations Manager

Partnered with senior leadership to enhance organizational culture and leadership effectiveness.

Human Resources Business Partner

UnitedHealth Group

- Spearheaded global enterprise DEI strategies, propelling business, community, and social outcomes.
- Coordinated the development of a DEI-integrated Performance Reviews approach, advancing diversity goals and enterprise-wide alignment.
- Pioneered the establishment of the Employee Resource Groups workflow collaboration model spanning the organization.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fellow

US Navy

*Senior HR Associate Director & Advisor (Submarine Force and Nuclear Program)
*Executive Talent Manager (Chief of the Boat/Command Master Chief)
*Compliance Manager (HR and Employment)

Managed a team of 32 HR professionals serving a submarine force of 28,000+ personnel.

Advised executive leadership on workforce planning, compliance, and policy execution.

Implemented a large-scale CRM solution, boosting operational efficiency by 75%.

Developed talent management and retention strategies recognized with multiple awards.

Senior HR Advisor & People Manager

USS Maryland SSBN 738 Chief of the Boat (COB)

Led 165+ personnel in high-stakes operational environments, improving team performance and readiness.

Drove standardization efforts across departments, resulting in sustained operational efficiency.

Developed cross-functional SOPs and training strategies, achieving 100% readiness metrics.

Mentored and coached teams across five operational units, revitalizing underperforming departments.

Ranked #3 of 8 Senior Chiefs for leadership excellence and strategic execution.

Designed and executed training programs achieving 100% compliance with zero major failures.

Senior Operations Excellence Manager

Directed three operations teams across maintenance and training, ensuring high equipment readiness.

Led electronics projects supporting a multi-billion-dollar national asset with zero rework.

Delivered weekly performance and readiness reports, enhancing mission-aligned workforce allocation.

Operations Manager | Program Manager

-Early career experience includes an impressive record as a Talent Acquisition Manager, implementing full cycle recruiting strategies and achieving 120% hiring goals including building and maintaining relationships with schools and community-based organizations.
-Expert in Submarine Electronics and Computer Field.

Early Professional Experience

The year 1977

Average Cost of new 🏠 $49,300
Average Income per year 💵$15,000
Average Monthly Rent 🏡 $240
Cost of a gallon of Gas ⛽️ 0.65 cents
Atari was released in North America
Star Wars premieres 🌌

📌 In 1977, my parents immigrated to the United States from El Salvador 🇸🇻, escaping the civil war that plagued their home country. They arrived here with limited resources, no formal education, and unfamiliarity with the language. However, their unwavering determination, strong work ethic, and solid family values propelled them towards success.

Throughout their journey, my parents instilled in me invaluable life lessons:

✔️ RESPECT: They taught me the importance of respecting everyone, irrespective of their background. This foundational principle enabled me to extend the same level of respect to others.

✔️ DETERMINATION: Despite the numerous challenges and roadblocks they encountered, my parents never gave up. Their unwavering determination inspired me to push through adversity and persevere.

✔️ HELPING OTHERS: Humility and compassion were ingrained in me as my parents emphasized the significance of assisting those in need. Growing up, we opened our doors to family and friends who sought refuge in this country, recognizing that we are all part of the same human family.

📌 These life lessons have shaped me both personally and professionally.

✔️ As a Human Resource professional, I embody these principles by ensuring that every individual, regardless of their race, gender, age, or background, is treated with dignity and respect.
 

Skills: Leadership & Business Strategy, Operations Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Performance Management, Employee Engagement and Relations, HR Policies, HR Transformation, Coaching & Mentoring.

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