Sandra Salinas
Los Angeles
Summary
Lead Academic Services Manager with a track record of strategic program leadership, mentoring, and empowering educators and managers to drive performance and professional growth. Recognized for fostering collaboration, building partnerships, and advancing organizational and educational impact through thoughtful, data-informed decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Academic Services Manager
Study Smart Tutors
01.2024 - Current
- Lead academic owner for a high-stakes LA Unified School District partnership, accountable for instructional quality, compliance, and program delivery.
- Supervise and mentor academic managers, support specialists, and 85+ educators, driving consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary communication lead between district partners, internal teams, and educators to ensure alignment and on-time deliverables.
- Conduct school-site visits, classroom observations, and instructional coaching, providing feedback and resolving challenges to ensure program fidelity.
Academic Services Manager
Study Smart Tutors
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Held academic ownership of multiple school-site programs serving LA Unified School District and direct school partnerships.
- Prepared and supported educators for classroom delivery through onboarding, coaching, and readiness monitoring.
- Conducted classroom observations and site visits, providing actionable instructional feedback.
- Monitored attendance, assessment, and reporting data, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Behavior Technician
Alora Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for diverse client populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies.
- Monitored client progress and documented behavioral data systematically.
Private English Teacher
Self-employed/ Remote work
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Enhanced student language proficiency through personalized English lesson plans.
- Delivered interactive English instruction using various online teaching platforms.
- Fostered engagement with students aged 3-35 through tailored lesson content.
English Language Ambassador
Spanish Ministry of Education & Culture
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Enhanced language acquisition through engaging lesson plans in EFL classrooms.
- Boosted student confidence by facilitating small group English discussions.
- Streamlined student assessments with regular evaluations and constructive feedback sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education Sciences
University of California Irvine
Irvine, California06.2017
Skills
- Strategic Academic Leadership
- Team Development & Mentorship
- Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
- Data-Driven Decision Making & Program Accountability
Accomplishments
Promoted from Academic Services Manager to Lead Academic Services Manager within one year in recognition of leadership, program ownership, and successful management of high-stakes district partnerships.
Certification
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Academic Services Manager
Study Smart Tutors
01.2024 - Current
Academic Services Manager
Study Smart Tutors
01.2024 - 01.2025
Behavior Technician
Alora Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 12.2023
Private English Teacher
Self-employed/ Remote work
10.2017 - 10.2022
English Language Ambassador
Spanish Ministry of Education & Culture
10.2017 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Education Sciences
University of California Irvine