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Karina Tamayo

Orange

Summary

Community Schools professional experienced in strengthening partnerships between schools, families, and community organizations to support student success. Bilingual leader skilled in family engagement, expanded learning programs, and collaborative leadership. Strong background in data analysis, program evaluation, and process implementation, using data to guide decision-making and improve student support systems.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Schools Lead

Jordan Academy — Orange Unified School District
Orange, CA
01.2022 - Current

Current

  • Lead Community Schools initiatives connecting families, school staff, and community partners to support student success.
  • Coordinate Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) and enrichment programming.

Key Achievements

  • Increased after-school enrichment courses from 10 to ~50 programs.
  • Increased UPP student enrollment in after-school programs from 30% to 75%.
  • Doubled ELAC parent participation through targeted outreach and relationship building.
  • Increased identification of McKinney-Vento families from 3 to 40+, improving access to services and support.
  • Facilitate the Community Schools Council, promoting shared leadership among families, staff, and students.

PTA President

Jordan Academy — Orange, CA
Orange, CA
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Lead family engagement and community-building initiatives through PTA leadership.
  • Increased PTA membership from 40 to more than 200 members through targeted outreach and parent involvement.
  • Increased school fundraising revenue by 500% through the development and implementation of new fundraising initiatives.
  • Introduced culturally inclusive school events including Día del Niño and Lunar New Year celebrations to strengthen community participation.
  • Supervise executive board members, volunteers, and committees to successfully organize school events and programs.

Accounting Manager

IMPCO Technologies, Inc.
Santa Ana, CA
2006 - 2011
  • Managed accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and treasury functions.
  • Supervised cross-functional teams and ensured accurate financial reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance.
  • Supervise and support Quarterly and Annual Adits (Financial and Process)

Controller

IMPCO Tech De Mexico
Mexico City
2002 - 2006

Oversaw financial operations including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting while ensuring regulatory compliance and internal controls.

Education

BBA - Accounting And Finance

E.S.C.A. Santo Tomas, IPN
Mexico City

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem resolution
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Organization and time management
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • Certified Adaptive Schools Foundation Seminars, Developing Collaborative Groups, Thinking Collaborative - 2025
  • Certified Family And Community Engagement Program, SaFETi - 2024
  • Effective Leadership and Communication Training - 2004

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Community Schools Lead

Jordan Academy — Orange Unified School District
01.2022 - Current

PTA President

Jordan Academy — Orange, CA
09.2019 - 01.2022

Accounting Manager

IMPCO Technologies, Inc.
2006 - 2011

Controller

IMPCO Tech De Mexico
2002 - 2006

BBA - Accounting And Finance

E.S.C.A. Santo Tomas, IPN
Karina Tamayo