RESUMÉ

PROFILE

Experienced international educator and policy researcher with a proven track record of leading program evaluations, analyzing education data, and managing cross-sector education initiatives. Passionate about advancing educational equity through evidence-based strategies. Highly self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

·       Mixed-methods Research & Evaluation (STATA, NVivo, Qualtrics, Excel)

·       Education Policy & Program Analysis

·       Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Design

·       Grant Writing & Project Management

·       Multilingual and Immersion Education

·       Data Dashboard & Survey Design

·       Team Leadership & Capacity Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 Program Director, Middle Grades Partnership (MGP), The St. Paul’s Schools – Brooklandville, MD, U.S. (Jan 2025– Present)

 ·     Lead a public-private partnership to reduce opportunity gaps among Baltimore youth

·       Oversee hiring, training, and evaluation of instructional teams and interns

·       Design data-informed curriculum across literacy, numeracy, and SEL

·       Track student performance and produce evaluation reports for stakeholders

·       Collaborate with school leadership and facilities on logistics and budgeting

Data Acquisition & Analysis Coordinator, Berkshire Arts & Technology Charter Public School – Adams, MA, U.S. (2022–24)

Rural, Title I School

·       State and Federal Data Reporting: Served as the official data reporter to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Managed compliance with all state and federal reporting requirements, including SIMS, EPIMS, and assessment data submissions.

·       Academic Performance & Accountability: Analyzed student achievement data in relation to the Massachusetts School and District Accountability System (e.g., MCAS results), providing actionable insights to support strategic planning and continuous improvement.

·       Program Evaluation & Impact Analysis: Designed and implemented data dashboards and monitoring tools to evaluate social-emotional learning (SEL) and instructional effectiveness.

·       Stakeholder Engagement: Conducted school climate and family engagement surveys to inform equity-focused initiatives and strengthen community engagement.

·       Research & Analysis: Led mixed-methods research using STATA and NVivo to assess program outcomes and support evidence-based decision-making.

·       Leadership Support & Grants: Advised school leadership on accountability, compliance, and performance monitoring. Contributed to successful grant applications, supporting over $750,000 annually in competitive and state-funded programs.

Research Collaborator, Ritsumeikan University – Kyoto, Japan (2019–21)

Project name: Multilingual acquisition at third-level education in Japan and Spain: an analysis of the professional prospects of graduate students.Funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (KAKENHI).

Conducted cross-regional research on foreign language learning opportunities among university students in Japan and Catalonia, examining their relationship to labor market access; findings aim to inform language policy development in Japan based on the Catalan experience.

Research Associate, Areté Education Inc. – NYC, U.S. (2020–21)

Urban, Title I school

·       Conducted applied research and program evaluations aimed at improving learning opportunities and outcomes for high-needs secondary school youth.

·       Collected and analyzed student outcome data using STATA and NVivo to assess academic performance, engagement, and the effects of targeted interventions.

·       Evaluated the impact of supports such as emergency cash assistance on student attendance and engagement during remote learning periods.

·       Presented findings to school leadership and external partners, informing data-driven program refinement and grant reporting compliance.

Associate Consultant & Research Assistant, Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL), Columbia Law School – NYC, U.S. (2020)

·       Project name: Improving Transitions and Enrollment for High Mobile Students in a Covid-19 Environment.

Client: MCEC (Military Child Education Coalition).

Identified the needs of military-connected families in the onset of the pandemic and created a customized tool to understand the implications of all instructional settings available in all U.S. states to give them support transitioning between schools. 

·       Project name: Networks for School Improvement.

Client: Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation.

Conducted a qualitative evaluation of the funding implementation strategy adopted by Baltimore City Public Schools.

Department Chair & Lecturer, Kyoto University, Institute for Liberal Arts & Sciences – Kyoto, Japan (2014–16)

 ·      Directed Hispanic Studies curriculum and faculty

·       Managed department operations, standardized assessments, and obtained Kakenhi (Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research) funding from the Japanese Ministry of Education

Adjunct Faculty & Lecturer – Various institutions (University of Barcelona, Spain; University of Limerick and Maynooth University, Ireland; Nagoya University, Japan) (2005–19)

·       Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in education policy, teacher training, and sociolinguistics

·       Supervised research theses and contributed to final examination committees

EDUCATION

M.A. International Educational Development, Teachers College, Columbia University – NYC, U.S. (2019–21)

·      Areas of focus: Education Policy Analysis, Econometrics, Monitoring & Evaluation

·      Courses: Quantitative Research Analysis (STATA I-III), Comparative Policy Studies, International Large Scale Assessments (ILSA), Monitoring & Evaluation, Education in Emergencies, Conflict & Cooperation, Education and Economic Development

Ph.D. in European Education Policy, National University of Ireland- Maynooth, Ireland (2008–14)

·       Dissertation: Early Introduction of Trilingual Education in Ireland and Catalonia: a Comparative Study.

·       External Examiner: Prof. Jim Cummins, University of Toronto

M.A. in Education Research, Mary Immaculate College of Education, University of Limerick – Limerick, Ireland (2005–07)

B.A. in Elementary School Education, Ramon Llull University – Barcelona, Spain (1998–2001)

AWARDS & LANGUAGES

 ·      John & Pat Hume Ph.D. Scholarship (2008–2011)

·       Postgraduate Research Scholarship, M. Ed. (2005–2007)

·       Languages: Spanish, Catalan (native); English (C2); French, Japanese (basic)

TECHNICAL SKILLS 

·       Data analysis: STATA, Excel, NVivo

·       LMS: Moodle, Canvas, Kulasis

·       Student Information Systems: PowerSchool

·       Grant Management Platform: GEMS (MA DESE)

·       Survey and Evaluation Tools: Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, Microsoft Forms

·       Platforms: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Prezi