Maria Pia De Castro Bárcena, Ed.D Email & Phone Number

Coral Gables, Fl

First Star University of Miami Academy is a four year college preparation program for youth affected by the foster care system. Program participants attend a six week summer enrichment program as well as monthly visits to the University of Miami. As the director, duties include strategic planning, budget management, curriculum design, program design, hiring and supervising staff, participant case management, establish community partnerships, and establish relationships with other university… Show more First Star University of Miami Academy is a four year college preparation program for youth affected by the foster care system. Program participants attend a six week summer enrichment program as well as monthly visits to the University of Miami. As the director, duties include strategic planning, budget management, curriculum design, program design, hiring and supervising staff, participant case management, establish community partnerships, and establish relationships with other university partners. Show less

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Teaching and Learning, School of Education and Human Development, University of Miami Courses taught:• TAL 540 – Instruction and Assessment in Secondary Schools• TAL 191 – Developmental Reading for College StudentsTopics of instruction include reading and writing strategies for students in remedial courses as well as learning theories, teaching techniques, technology in the classroom, classroom management, and teaching in the multicultural… Show more Adjunct Faculty, Department of Teaching and Learning, School of Education and Human Development, University of Miami Courses taught:• TAL 540 – Instruction and Assessment in Secondary Schools• TAL 191 – Developmental Reading for College StudentsTopics of instruction include reading and writing strategies for students in remedial courses as well as learning theories, teaching techniques, technology in the classroom, classroom management, and teaching in the multicultural environment to undergraduate students who will be teaching at middle schools and high schools in the United States and overseas. Show less

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Southwest Miami High School (2006 – Present)*Language Arts Teacher, all grades*Reading Teacher, Retakers, ESOL*ESOL Teacher, all grades*Journalism Teacher, all grades*Collaborate with incoming/new teachers to help with lesson plan development, use of pacing guides, data analysis and other needs they may have. *Presenter during professional development activities – Upon needs assessment by the Assistant Principal for Curriculum, professional development activities are… Show more Southwest Miami High School (2006 – Present)*Language Arts Teacher, all grades*Reading Teacher, Retakers, ESOL*ESOL Teacher, all grades*Journalism Teacher, all grades*Collaborate with incoming/new teachers to help with lesson plan development, use of pacing guides, data analysis and other needs they may have. *Presenter during professional development activities – Upon needs assessment by the Assistant Principal for Curriculum, professional development activities are designed to meet the needs of the teachers*Clinical educator responsible for the supervision of interns placed in language arts classes and currently participating in teacher preparation programs through several south Florida universities*Liaison between Southwest Miami High School and the University of Miami for the placement of field experience students in different teacher preparation programs at the university*School newspaper sponsor*Cheerleading sponsor*Continuously participate in transition meetings for graduating seniors in Special Education*After school tutorSouthwest Miami Adult (2009-2015)*Technical and academic support for students in the credit recovery program taking online courses such as Algebra, Geometry, Sciences, Social Studies or Language Arts*GED program coordinator and teacher, responsible for the evaluation of instructional materials, as well as supervising and collaborating with other teachers in the GED program .*Summer school Language Arts teacher for of 9th through 12th gradeMiami Edison Senior High School (2005-2006)*Magnet Lead Teacher*Recorder and School Liaison for the Community Assessment Team ordered by the Department of Education to provide support to repeating F schools*Coordinator, High Schools That Work initiativeMiami Douglas McArthur Senior High School (2004 – 2005)*Reading Coach*Testing Chairperson* Admissions coordinator – Met with parents, teachers and administrators to design an academic plan that would meet the students’ needs Show less

Office Of Adult/Vocational And Community Education

On a part-time basis, and under the supervision of the Administrative Director of Adult/Vocational and Community Education, responsibilities included supporting marketing efforts for adult programs through writing and translating advertorials, newsletters and other documents, as well as supporting the office in coordinating its participation in job fairs and the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair

Redland Middle School

*Language Arts Teacher, 7th & 8th grade*Language Arts Teacher, Student At Risk Program (SARP)*8th grade team leader*Girls soccer coach

Liaison between the client and local and community organizations to plan, coordinate, and execute local and national events. Campaigns included the launch of Genworth Financial in the Hispanic market, Ford Breast Cancer Campaign, which included the presentation of Mayte Prida’s book A Difficult Journey: My battle with cancer, and write and translate press releases. In addition, duties included keeping a budget, billing clients, and handling the clients’ accounting issues.

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D), Instructional Technology And Distance Education

Specialist, Education

Education Specialist in Education (Reading)

Master, Secondary English Education

Bachelor, Science; Communications

Associate, Arts; Mass Communication/Journalism

High School Diploma