MARTHA MORGADO

438 E. Tudor Street, Covina, CA 91722

mmd38af8@westpost.net * 626.665.6896
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To integrate my knowledge and experience within the field of education and fully
utilize
leadership, instructional, program management, and financial/business administra
tion skills
and support a public school district in a responsible managerial role.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished and award winning Educator with a Masters in Education, emphasis in
Cross Cultural Education, and certified teacher of multiple subjects with a CLA
D authorization. Dedicated, articulate, and results driven. Possess a deep and r
ich knowledge of the educational and business side of operations within a public
school district and prior experience as a Controller for a multimillion dollar
Construction Project Management company. Additional keys to success include:
* Lead from a position of strength, focus, and results with exceptional program
development and project management capabilities.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills. Fluent in S
panish.
* Equipped with the operational knowledge, negotiation capabilities, and leaders
hip acumen required to collaborate with vendors, secure cost effective agreement
s, and manage all school facility, grounds, and maintenance operational requirem
ents.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project & Program Management * Strategic Planning * Finance & Accounting
Staff Training & Development * Team Building & Leading * Planning & Scheduling
Payroll Administration * Human Resources * Recording & Reporting * Database Adm
inistration
Budget Administration * P&L Accountability * Process Improvement * Problem Solvi
ng
Policy & Procedural Development * Problem Solving * Cost Containment * Revenue E
nhancement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AZUSA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, W.R. POWELL SCHOOL, AZUSA, CA (9/2007 - 6/2010)
Teacher
Created lesson plans, developed curriculum, a
nd instructed all subject matter to 4th grade students. Administered tests and e
xams, maintained records, and provided overall classroom management. Worked with
students both individually and in group settings to achieve academic success fo
r all.
* Worked initially as a Student Teacher for Kindergarten classes and as a Substi
tute Teacher for all grade levels at Covina Valley Unified, Duarte Unified Schoo
l District, and Baldwin Park Unified.
* Updated and maintained student portfolios, generated progress reports, and par
ticipated as s
* Utilized emerging technologies and creative lesson plans and programs that ins
pired and motivated students in the classroom.
* Served as a school representative for various field trips and outings.
* Recognized for contributions that resulted in 4th grade students testing score
s improving by 7% within 1 year and 5% the following year.
* Participated in several Leadership Committees and collaborated with other educ
ators for information sharing and ways to advance students national testing scor
es.
* Recipient of Teachers Honoring Excellence (T.H.E.) Award and Powell Teacher of
the Month.
MARTHA MORGADO
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MARKING CONSTRUCTION, COVINA, CA (7/1998 - 12/2007)

Controller
Managed staff and provided operational oversight for all facets of Accounting, M
arketing, and Business Development. Processed accounts payable/receivable, payro
ll, taxation forms, and administered insurance benefits programs (liability and
medical). Supported key sales, marketing, and advertising initiatives. Conducted
interviews, hired, trained and mentored additional staff as warranted to meet n
eeds of business.
* Played a key role in start-up for this new construction project management com
pany.
* Contributed to rapid business growth for operation that generated $500K within
2 years.
* Planned, coordinated, and facilitated all facets of project management from ti
me of initial bidding and
proposal development to final closing for work orders of up to $1M.
* Ensured all construction projects were completed as per customer demands, cont
ractual obligations,
and within specified time/cost constraints.
EDUCATION & COMPUTER SPECIFICS
Masters in Education; Emphasis in Cross Cultural Education
Credentialed in Multiple Subjects with CLAD Authorization
National University, La Jolla, CA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Computer Specifics:
Quattro Pro 3.0, ACCPAC, Claris Works, Excel, Quicken, MS Word, Super Print, Pow
erPoint, Word Perfect, Photo Shop Deluxe, Scanners, Document Cameras, White Boar
ds, and Digital Cameras.