10809 Little Ave. S.

Stephanie L. Degonda de Calderon Bloomington, MN 55437

Passionate educator/life-long learner devoted to creating capabilities for (612) 425-8310
human development and freedom. sldegonda@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE SKILLS
​Basic computer programs
El Colegio High School, Minneapolis, MN — Academic Coach (Office Packet, GSuite) and
AUGUST 2019 - PRESENT social media.
Coached a diverse team of nine teachers on individual and school-wide
​E3 (Education, Equity &
goals for student performance incorporating a decolonized/critical
Excellence), Trauma
pedagogy approach to education with a focus on fostering student
Informed and
identities and pursuing social justice. Provided individualized attention
Cultural-Competency
on best practices and transitioning during distance/hybrid learning.
training (2019-Present).
Formed part of the school's Leadership Team along with the Executive
Director, Director of Operations, Academic Dean and School Counselor. ​Knowledge of Common Core
District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) for all standardized testing. State Standards and
Supported documentation for accountability and reporting to the school Minnesota State Standards in
board, EdVisions Cooperative, and Pillsbury United Communities (PUC). Education.

​Administration and reporting

Mayatan Bilingual School, Copan Ruinas, Honduras — of WIDA ACCESS, MCA/MTAS,
Academic Director ACT, and NWEA MAP
AUGUST 2015 - JUNE 2019 standardized testing.
Academic Director / Principal for Preschool - 12th grade. Established ​International accreditation
school-wide curriculum mapping in accordance with international and process: SACS (Southern
national standards. Implemented and supervised school-wide Accreditation of Colleges and
standardized testing practices. Supervised and recruited international and Schools), Missouri University
Honduran teachers. Organized and carried out staff development and International High School
training. Ensured local, national and international accreditation process. diploma.

​INEE (Inter-Agency Network

Mazapan School, La Ceiba, Honduras — Teacher for Education in Emergencies)
JANUARY 2009 - JULY 2011, AUGUST 2013 - JUNE 2015
Minimum Standards training,
First grade teacher (2013-2015), Preschool Supervisor and Lead March 2012.
Kindergarten Teacher (2009-2011). Established preschool department
curriculum and procedures. Chaired committee for SACS. Formulated
lessons for a variety of subjects in consideration of student needs. Certification

Minnesota Educator License

EDUCATION Tier 2 Spanish K-12 - 2020

Google Certified Coach school

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN— Principal /
year 2020-2021 - in process
Superintendent licensure and Ph. D in Educational Policy and
Leadership Minnesota Certification in
June 2021 grades K-6 with Middle
Admitted to the Executive Cohort. School grades 5-8 in World
 Languages (Spanish) - 2008
New York University, New York, New York — Graduate MTLE Passing Scores
degree Pedagogy: Elementary (K-6)
AUGUST 2011 - DECEMBER 2012 Subtests 1, 2 & 3 - 2020
Masters in International Education, Concentration in International
World Languages and Culture:
Education Development, 3.95 GPA
Spanish (K-12) Subtests 1 & 2
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota— - 2019

Undergraduate degree
SEPTEMBER 2004 - DECEMBER 2008
LANGUAGES
Bachelor of Arts, Majored in Elementary Education, Spanish and
Psychology, 3.85 GPA, Magna Cum Laude English and Spanish

Universidad de Complutense, Madrid, España, January 2008 - July 2008

Concentration in Spanish
REFERENCES
University of London Union, London UK, August 2005 - December 2005
Concentration in Primary Education Upon request

PROJECTS

USAID / Education Development Center— Proyecto METAS,

September 2012 - February 2013
Researched and compiled Community Committee Guide for development
of educational programs. Created interview protocol for assessing local
business manager approach to strategies of shared value. Facilitated
Youth At Risk Workshop in Zamorano, Honduras.

Seva Mandir, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India— Educational

Intern, May-July 2012
Designed and carried out a mixed method (qualitative and quantitative)
approach for analyzing the scholarship program for Monsoon Accessories
Trust, United Kingdom.