Victor Zamora

Research Development Officer at Emory University

Lilburn, Georgia, United States

About

Experienced Educator with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Educational Assessment, Coaching, Secondary Education, and Teaching Reading. Strong education professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Sociology / Anthropology from Florida International University.

Experience

  • Emory University (7 yrs 7 mos)
    • Research Development Officer
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Pre-Award Research Administrator
      Jan 2019 - Mar 2025 · 6 yrs 3 mos

  • Educator at Gwinnett County Public Schools
    Jul 2008 - Jan 2019 · 10 yrs 7 mos

    • Teaching middle school Social Studies. • Chairperson/Teacher Leader for the Social Studies department during the 2013-2014 school year and the upcoming 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and the current 2017-2018 school year. • Created calendars, news updates, online learning lessons through the county wide system known as eClass. • Prepared lessons in accordance with Academic calendar along with State (GPS) and County standards (AKS). • Provided tutorial assistance to students that needed additional academic support. • Differentiated instruction for ELL students to aid in their comprehension. • Maintained contact with parents/guardians whenever necessary to help provide the student with additional support. • Member of Advisement committee, assisted with creating lessons on life skills. • Prepared Research Based Evaluation System (RBES) reports to help keep track of students' progress with assessments. • Assisted with the creation and implementation of The Latino Youth Leadership Academy program (2008-2011)

  • Education Director at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
    Mar 2007 - Jul 2008 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Researched and provided educational programs and materials for part-time staff to implement with club members 6-18 years of age. • Engaged in recruiting Latino members as well as their families through community outreach by marketing the Boys & Girls Club program. • Collaborated with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund to provide knowledge and education regarding post-secondary education to the Latino community. • Maintained relationships with the families of current members to help increase parent involvement and sustainability. • Assisted the Executive Director with managing and supervising day to day programs whenever necessary.

  • Program Manager at Drug Free Youth In Town
    Dec 2005 - Sep 2006 · 10 mos

    -Responsible for managing the startup of 5 Saturday clubs throughout Miami-Dade County. -Oversaw and supervised over 19 employees with the monthly implementation of monthly -DFYIT program activities throughout 60 schools within Miami Dade County. -Ensured that all monthly reports were prepared and in full compliance by program staff prior to being submitted to the Program Director. -Conducted random and planned on-site visits to club meetings, including Saturday club meetings, drug screenings, and school-based community service projects.