Walter Mendez
Saipan ,MP
Summary
Proven leader in the CNMI Public School System, adept at project management and strategic planning. Excelled in building dynamic partnerships and fostering student success, demonstrating a blend of exceptional conflict management and performance evaluation skills. Achieved significant milestones in educational project delivery, maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Project Manager
CNMI Public School System
11.2020 - Current
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Maintained positive relationships with community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships.
Special Education Teacher
CNMI Public School System
07.2015 - 10.2020
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
CNMI Public School System
12.2010 - 06.2015
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
Teacher Aide- Special Education
CNMI Public School System
10.2004 - 11.2010
- support & facilitate teacher-developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Marianas College
Saipan, CNMIMaster of Arts - International Education
Framingham State University
Massachusetts05.2014
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Project tracking
- Work flow planning
- Customer relations specialist
- Purchasing and procurement
- Conflict Management
- Staff Management
- Performance Evaluations
Certification
Blackboard Instructor
Sources of Strength Trainer
Grief Recovery Specialist
Languages
Tagalog, Chamorro, English
Native language
Timeline
Community Project Manager
CNMI Public School System
11.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
CNMI Public School System
07.2015 - 10.2020
Elementary Classroom Teacher
CNMI Public School System
12.2010 - 06.2015
Teacher Aide- Special Education
CNMI Public School System
10.2004 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northern Marianas College
Master of Arts - International Education
Framingham State University
Blackboard Instructor
Sources of Strength Trainer
Grief Recovery Specialist
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