Maria del Carmen Groff Reynolds

Objective

To work in a progressive, challenging and fast-paced environment that can change and evolve over the course of the day.

Employment History

The Regis School of the Sacred Heart, Houston, Texas 1997 - 2016 Educator, Liturgist, Co-Curricular Activities Coordinator, Community Service Coordinator •As Educator, grades 4PreK-8th, innovated curriculum, prepared course materials and discussions. Increased overall comprehension scores and student confidence levels in selected curricula. •Selected by Archdiocese to articulate curriculum requirements and write new curriculum. •As School Liturgist, planned all school liturgies and served as liaison and school point-person to the Chancery, Catholic School’s Office and Archdiocesan clergy. •As founding Co-Curricular Activities Coordinator, successfully developed, organized and managed the school’s day-to-day and summer extra-curricular programs, volunteers and vendors. Increased enrollment in school programs. Augmented and diversified after-school offerings for entire student body.

Ø Independent Schools American Southwest (ISAS)

Selected to write and edit self-reflection documents for recertification and full admission to ISAS, 2013-2014. Selected to write documents pertaining to after-school and summer programs, legally ensuring compliance and uniformity with all ISAS network schools, 2011-2012.

Ø Sacred Heart Commission On Goals (SHCOG)

Selected to chair The Regis School’s first SHCOG committee, 2002-2004. As SHCOG Committee Chair, served as school liaison to National Network Chair, managed SHCOG team. As the team manager I interviewed school constituencies, drafted and edited self-reflection documents and report information detailing school history, status, strengths, weaknesses, prepared and edited school report, and planned school visit of Network of Sacred Heart Schools’ Visiting Committee. Selected two additional times to be SHCOG committee member, 2008-2009; 2013-2014.

Ø Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED)

Selected to write and edit self-reflection documents for school’s re-certification by Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED) 2013- 2014.

Ø Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Office (CSO) Selected by Archdiocesan CSO and Regis’ Head of School to write the new teaching curriculum guide for Religion teachers, Grades PreK3 - 5th, in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese 2010-2012.

Ø Social Awareness

Selected to be a founding and formative member of the school’s Social Awareness Committee and write the school’s Social Awareness action plan. Established and implemented age appropriate academic and co-curricular community programs to be practiced throughout the city of Houston by all students in grades 3PreK-8th. Served as the school’s social justice liaison to the community.

Ø Formation to Mission

Selected to be Regis' National Network of Sacred Heart Schools representative and founding member of the new Formation to Mission Committee. Selected to write and establish the school’s Formation to Mission program and practices. Developed and oversaw action plan and programs articulating the educational mission of Sacred Heart education. Set agendas for the faith formation of community members. Used knowledge of the educational and theological perspective of the Sacred Heart nuns to demonstrate Sacred Heart spirituality and share an understanding of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education with the Regis Board and community.

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Support Systems, Inc., Dallas and Houston, Texas 1987 - 1990 Recruiter and Manager, Attorneys and Legal Assistants

Ø Selected by Dallas temporary and permanent placement agency to establish and be sole manager of Dallas agency in Houston market.

Ø Managed office space. Managed recruitment and placement of temporary and temp-to-perm attorney and legal assistant personnel. Drafted and developed local sales and marketing products and policies. Performed sales calls. Prepared payroll documents for personnel.

Matthews and Kramer, Dallas, Texas 1985 - 1987 Legal Assistant

Full time contract legal assistant assigned to patent/civil litigation case. Organized, maintained and prepared documents while attending courses at Southern Methodist University in pursuit of an elementary education teaching certificate.

Clinique, Dallas, Texas 1984 - 1985 Consultant and Representative, Part-Time

Cosmetic sales representative, consultant and model for cosmetic firm. Successfully boosted sales in target markets during promotional events while simultaneously working as a legal assistant and pursuing elementary education teaching certificate.

Shank, Irwin and Conant, Dallas, Texas 1984 - 1985 Legal Assistant

Tax and civil litigation legal assistant. Prepared, maintained and organized civil, tax and corporate documents for law firm. Translated legal and South American government documents from Spanish into English for firm’s attorneys and clients.

Education History

St. John’s School, Houston, Texas 1974 - 1979 Graduated,1979

St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana 1979 - 1983 BA: History; French Minor, Political Science Concentration

Bilingual/Bicultural Education Endorsement The Institute for Paralegal Training, Houston, Texas 1983 - 1984 Paralegal, Specializing in Estate Planning and Tax Law Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas 1985 - 1986 Texas Education Agency Teacher Certificate Archdiocese of Galveston Houston 2008 Catechist

Skills

Ø Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills Ø Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining attention to detail and quality Ø Well spoken, polished, articulate, possessing strong knowledge of leadership competencies Ø Independent worker with strong work ethic. Takes initiative. Self-starter and diligent in apprising team

members of progress and challenges. Multitasks easily. Ø Strong ability to build programs from inception to full implementation Ø Able to effectively facilitate meetings and present information to both small and large groups Ø Able to easily maneuver within multiple cultures and organizations Ø Proficient in Apple and Microsoft Office software including Word Ø Fluent in Spanish Ø Intermediate fluency in French

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Certifications

Ø Certified: Legal Assistant, Specialization in Estate Planning and Tax Law, 1984 Ø Certified: Elementary Education - Lifetime Certificate (Texas) 1986. Ø Certified: Elementary Comprehensive, Elementary Professional Development, 1986. Ø Certified: Elementary Education, Specialization in History, 1986. Ø Certified: Elementary Education, Specialization in Spanish, 1986. Ø Certified: Elementary Education, Specialization in ESL and Bilingual/Bicultural Education, 1986 Ø Certified: Catechist, Archdiocese Galveston-Houston, 2008. Renewed 2011 and 2014. Ø Certified: Protecting God’s Children (Virtus), Aug., 2006; Renewed Aug., 2011 Ø Certified: Youth Protection Training, Boy Scouts of America, Dec., 2014 Ø Certified: CPR/First Aid, Aug., 2015