Professional Learning Community (PLC) Lead & Educator
Montgomery County Public Schools
Silver Spring, Maryland
August 2022 - Present
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Lead professional development initiatives for 120+ professionals across multiple teams
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Design and facilitate training on teaching and learning, including responsible AI use, technology integration, and best practices
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Analyze performance data and develop intervention strategies using quantitative and qualitative metrics, achieving 22% improvement in key success indicators
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Coordinate communication across 80+ individuals weekly, through multi-platform CRM systems, including Synergy and Oracle, and communication channels such as Remind, ParentSquare, and ParentVUE
English Teaching Assistant
U.S. Department of State - Fulbright Association
Asturias, Spain
September 2022 - June 2023
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Developed international partnerships with educational institutions across Spain, coordinating cross-cultural bilingual programs in two secondary campuses
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Achieved 94% student engagement rates through implementation of interactive technologies, gamification strategies, and continuous feedback integration on MentiMeter, Google Forms, and Polls.
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Created 25+ multimedia content assets and digital resources, including Canva, Google Slides, and Prezzi presentations
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Facilitated international collaboration and cultural exchange, building relationships across organizational and linguistic boundaries
English Teacher & Curriculum Designer
Vanguard Academy
Alamo, Texas
August 2018 - June 2022
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Successfully migrated 80+ students from traditional instruction to digital platform during COVID-19 market disruption, maintaining 90% engagement
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Developed data-driven intervention frameworks using performance analytics and behavioral analysis, achieving 71% success rate on standardized evaluations (13% above district average vs region average of 58%)
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Recognized as "New Teacher of the Year" for innovative strategic approaches and measurable impact on local and district goals
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Designed and executed phone-based communication campaigns creating call-script, tracking outcomes, and relaying time-sensitive information to 80+ students and families
Learning and Development Specialist
International English Camp
Pergine, Italy
Summer 2023
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Selected as one of 4 instructors to pilot new International English Camp location in new target market, partnering with local bilingual school to deliver immersive English programming
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Collaborated with international team to design end-of-camp performance showcasing program outcomes to families and community partners
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Prepared and delivered professional development and best pedagogical practice at orientation
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Coordinated with program director on implementation protocols, curriculum alignment, and parent communication strategies
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Lived with host families as part of cultural immersion program, building relationships within local community to support program sustainability
Founder & CEO
Camino Academy
Remote
March 2026 - Present
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Founded bilingual English coaching business serving Spanish-speaking professionals in the U.S. and Latin America
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Designed and launched three-tier service model (1-on-1 coaching, self-paced digital courses, and membership community) with projected Year 1 revenue of $30,000–$34,000
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Developed comprehensive market entry strategy grounded in MBA capstone research (37 customer interviews, validated pricing, competitive analysis across 6 competitor types)
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Built 100% remote, location-independent business infrastructure enabling global client delivery across multiple time zones via Zoom, Calendly, Stripe, and WhatsApp Business
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Executed full SEO and content strategy: domain setup, Google Search Console verification, meta optimization, and bilingual content pipeline targeting 19.2 million LEP adults in the U.S.
Outreach Representative
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas
February 2018 - July 2018
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Managed CRM database of 5,000+ prospects while executing outreach campaigns across 15+ market segments
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Implemented data-driven acquisition strategies including digital marketing campaigns and targeted advertising, contributing to 12% conversion increase
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Conducted market research and competitive analysis to inform outreach strategies and identify high-value segments
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Delivered 50+ product demonstrations and maintained partnerships with 20+ institutional clients to strengthen market relationships
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Led cross-functional collaboration with enrollment, operations, advising and customer success teams to optimize conversion funnels and value proposition messaging
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
GPA: 4.0 | Summa Cum Laude
Relevant Coursework: Foundations of Analytics, Strategic Marketing, International Business, Digital Marketing & Social Media, Managerial Decision Making, Innovation, Supply Chain & Operations
Bachelor of Arts in English
GPA: 3.69 | Cum Laude
2020 - 2022
Abilene Christian University
Summa Cum Laude
2014 - 2017
The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Professional Certifications
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce | Coursera Inc. | September 2025 - Present
Advanced Professional Certification | Maryland State Department | 2024 - Present
English 7-12 & Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Fulbright Achievement Certificate | U.S. Department of State | 2023
Professional Certification | Texas State Board | 2018 - Present
Core Competencies
Program & Project Management
- Training Program Design & Delivery
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Coordination
- Change Management & Implementation
Data & Analysis
- Performance Metrics Analysis
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Program Evaluation & Optimization
- Feedback Analysis & Synthesis
Content & Communication
- Training Content Creation
- Educational Resource Development
- Written Communication & Documentation
- Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)
Strategy & Research
- Market Research & Customer Discovery
- Needs Assessment
- Strategic Planning
- Competitive Analysis
Contact
Let's Connect
For interview requests or inquiries, feel free to reach out via email at julio.manzano@fulbrightmail.org