Maria Jenerik
Benicia
Summary
Offering strong, nurturing leadership with a passion for arts integrated project based learning which allows for individual growth and equitable delivery of social and academic programs for learners of all types and backgrounds.
Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade ELA/SS Teacher and Crew Leader
Vallejo Charter School, an EL Education School
08.2023 - Current
- EL Education Teacher and Arts Integration Specialist: created a hands-on project based curriculum that integrated with the EL Education curriculum. Classroom is academically rigorous which served to increase engagement for all levels of learners
- Experience writing LCAP.
- Volleyball Coach and Hope and Dreams Middle School running program.
- Tutoring 2 days a week for the AAPN program.
- Dungeons and Dragons Club Leader and Dungeon Master as part of the Expanded Learning Leader program.
Principal
Vallejo Charter School
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Addressed discipline issues promptly while maintaining fairness; sustaining positive relationships among faculty members.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Coordinated with school board to align school objectives with district-wide goals, ensuring cohesive educational strategy.
- Oversaw annual budget planning process, allocating funds strategically to areas of greatest impact.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
Founder & President
San Francisco Independent Athletic League
06.2014 - 06.2023
- Founded San Francisco Independent Athletic League providing athletic opportunities for 13 charter and small private schools providing free, competitive sports that is inclusive
- Maintained, coordinated and negotiated permits and contracts with schools, facilities and referees to ensure effective and efficiently run events
- Managed budgeting, billing, accounts receivable and payable for the entire league including trimester meetings to negotiate and update any necessary changes to rules and procedures
Director or Culture and Climate & Middle School Administrator
Creative Arts Charter School
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Collaborate with the Administrative Team to align, interpret, analyze data and define policies, procedures and programs that encourage shared decision making, accountability and effective problem solving strategies
- Supervised, provided guidance and evaluated teachers utilizing the Danielson teacher evaluation framework as a collaborative tool to foster a productive working environment. As an Arts Integration Specialist, I coached teachers to implement best practices to increase student engagement and learning
- Co-Chaired Code of Conduct Committee where admin worked collaboratively with teachers to create new matrices for supporting school wide strategies for supporting students and families. Implemented disciplinary policies and strategies, including restorative practices decreased school suspensions by 80%
- Built school community by implementing Safe Schools Ambassadors program where students and teachers collaborated on strategies to address school wide issues, decreasing the incidents of bullying by 75%
- Supervised the Wellness Team where the Social Worker, The counselor and myself collaborated to support the social emotional health of students. Conducted K-8 SST’s, 504’s and coordinated the Therapy Interns
- Recruited and supervised Special Education Staff as liaison to SFUSD where I attended all IEP’s, SAP meetings and District meetings
- Coordinated CAASPP/PFT LEA Testing ensuring that all aspect of the testing was communicated to families, staff, admin as well as worked within all compliance expectations
- Outdoor Education Coordinator: Obtained a Wilderness First Responder Certificate and coordinated yearly outdoor educational experiences including backpacking trips with a comprehensive program for all 6-8th grade students
- Cultivated family engagement by supervising several events and activities. Focus on contacting families not consistently engaged.
- Recruited Alumni to enter the educational field fulfill many roles at CACS and to enrich the legacy of Arts Integration learning
- Participated in school recruitment including tours, events and community partnerships
- Provided opportunities for social emotional growth as the Middle School Clubs Coordinator: BIPOC, yearbook, cooking, competitive math team, MS dances, sports, literature, dungeons and dragons, athletics, LGBTQ+ and more
- Served on the Labor Management Committee where Admin and teachers union leadership meet to discuss topics monthly to keep communication streams open including revisions of MOU
- Empowered youth by supervising the creation of the school yearbook where students were taught photography, lighting, design production, deadline adherence and editorial competence
Athletic Director/Coach (5th-8th Grades)
Creative Arts Charter School
08.2001 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented a sports program supporting a free, productive environment for learning collaborative and individual sports fostering a positive athletics experience where all students play with an emphasis on teamwork values and expectations of being a good sport
- Coached volleyball, basketball, tennis, table tennis, futsal and track & field for boys, girls and co-ed teams
- Recruited and supervised additional coaching staff to ensure that all athletes had supportive, effective coaching and mentorship in accordance with our school mission to provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment for all
- Negotiated and established facilities use agreements and attended all participating school Athletic Director’s meetings to ensure uniform communication between coaches and athletes including all scheduling and rule changes
- Managed all aspects of communication with families to promote healthy and positive growth for all athletes
Middle School Teacher & Advisor
Creative Arts Charter School
08.2004 - 05.2016
- Arts Integration Specialist
- Collaborated with grade level team mates to create rich, engaging cross-curricular lessons
- H.S. Admissions Counselor: Assisted students and families to navigate complex high school application processes with 95% of students being accepted at their top schools of choice
- Consistently sought out professional development opportunities to increase exposure to best practices for lesson planning and classroom management
- Strong classroom management: A “warm demander” that created a classroom with clear expectations and lots of love that supported the social emotional needs of the middle-grades. This supported a significant decrease in referrals.
- Developed and implemented middle school service learning program to encourage empathy and social awareness
- Developed and facilitated formal PE program for all middle school students teaching athletic skills and health practices resulting in an increase in participation in the school athletics program
Various positions
Radio Career
01.1990 - 01.2004
- Positions include: Supervisor of Traffic & Continuity Department for 4 stations, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Programming, Promotions, Traffic & Continuity fill-in work while getting teaching credential. Radio stations include KNBR, KTCT, KFOG, KSAN, KKSF, KDFC, KCBS, KGO and more.
Education
Masters in Administration -
Touro University
01.2019
Clear Administrative Services Credential - undefined
Touro University
01.2019
Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services Credential -
Touro University, Vallejo, CA
01.2017
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - undefined
University of San Francisco
01.2010
Masters in Education Program - undefined
University of San Francisco
01.2007
Bachelor Degree - Humanities
The New College
01.2003
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Served as a “Teach for America” Corps Member in San Francisco in 2006.
- Arts Integration Specialist - Participated in many Arts Integration Professional Learning courses. Tailored educational curriculum that used arts integration to reach students with a range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, allowing hands on opportunities and multiple ways to demonstrate understanding of curriculum.
Board Member on Charter Council
At VCS, I serve as a board member on the Charter Council. At CACS, I served the Board of Directors 3 separate times and served as President, Vice President and Secretary.
Timeline
6th Grade ELA/SS Teacher and Crew Leader
Vallejo Charter School, an EL Education School
08.2023 - Current
Principal
Vallejo Charter School
08.2022 - 07.2023
Director or Culture and Climate & Middle School Administrator
Creative Arts Charter School
07.2016 - 08.2022
Founder & President
San Francisco Independent Athletic League
06.2014 - 06.2023
Middle School Teacher & Advisor
Creative Arts Charter School
08.2004 - 05.2016
Athletic Director/Coach (5th-8th Grades)
Creative Arts Charter School
08.2001 - 06.2016
Various positions
Radio Career
01.1990 - 01.2004
Clear Administrative Services Credential - undefined
Touro University
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - undefined
University of San Francisco
Masters in Education Program - undefined
University of San Francisco
Bachelor Degree - Humanities
The New College
Masters in Administration -
Touro University
Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services Credential -
Touro University, Vallejo, CA
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