Omar Elizondo
Research Educational Specialist with a Dynamic Background in Grant Writing and Pedagogy
- Role
- Program Grant Manager at Houston ISD
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Omar Elizondo
As an analytic researcher, I have a talent for instructional administration and educational programming. I am a detail-oriented grant writer with the acumen requisite in academic development whose proven track record of securing funding for diverse educational programs speaks for itself. I also have exemplary people skills to complement my proven leadership capability. My areas of expertise include:• Grant Proposal Writing• Instructional Design• Pedagogical Innovation • Program Management• Curriculum Development• Evaluation & Assessment • Research & Analysis• Grant Management• Communications & Collaboration
Experience
Program Grant Manager
Nov 2021 — Present · Houston, TX, US
In my current position, I lead all aspects of the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) to improve education outcomes for students of the largest public school district in Texas, serving 200K+ students across 280 schools. I collaborate with various stakeholders, including school leaders, teachers, and district administrators to identify grant opportunities, advance competitive proposals, and ensure successful grant implementation and compliance. I also collect and analyze data to measure the efficacy of grant programs for presentation to district leadership and external stakeholders. My key contributions include:• Coordinating and implementing the Early College Summer Bridge Program, which guided students at Sterling Aviation High School through the registration process for the dual credit program with Houston Community College.• Managing a $15M federal grant for the 2017 Magnet Schools Assistance Program.• Being lead writer for the 2023 MSAP Grant Application.
Education
Mount Saint Mary College
B.S, History; Political Science
1996 — 2000
University of Houston
Master's degree , Curriculum and Instruction Design for Social Studies
2017 — 2019
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Leadership Development
- Microsoft Word
- Customer Service
- Classroom
- Secondary Education
- Teaching
- Soccer
- Public Relations
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Tutoring
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Soccer Training/Coaching
- Coaching
- Spanish
- Educational Leadership
- Higher Education
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
- Fundraising
- Athletic Director
- Staff Development
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