Sr.

Bernadette Nguyen
sohuong123@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a Catholic School administrator within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas

Houston, TX

M.Ed., Educational Leadership

B.A., Secondary Education & English

Anticipated May 2016

July 2002

CERTIFICATIONS
Educational Leadership
Secondary Education 6-12, specializing in English
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Levels 1 & 2
Catechist Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Principal Certification
Texas Teacher Certification
Catechetical Certification
Catechist Certification

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
St. Cecilia Catholic School
Administrative Intern

Houston, TX
August 2015 - Present

Edited and helped prepare the Schools Accreditation Self-study document for final publication.
Collected and organized information, school data and artifacts for the seven Domain boxes in preparation
for Accreditation by TCCED team members.
Created school brochure as a marketing tool to be used during the schools annual Open House and
weekly School tour events.
Conducted teacher observations and post observation conferences with teachers on campus.
Assisted the Academic Dean in teacher observations and various curriculum duties.
Assisted the Principal and Assistant Principal in various administrative duties.

Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province

Provincial Secretary, Administrative Assistant

Composed meeting notes, routine correspondences, reports and statistics.

Systematically created, organized and maintained archival records and materials for the Province.
Served as spokesperson for Province with the media during times of need.

Teaching Apostolate Committee Chair

June 2007 Present

Provided moral support to all sisters in teaching ministry within Province.

Organized annual conferences on education topics for sisters in entire Province.
Served as counsel for the Provincial Superior regarding educational ministry needs and concerns.
Organized and coordinated groups of sisters in Province to attend the annual NCEA conferences.

Mary Immaculate Preschool

Board Member, Board Secretary, Administrative team

Houston, TX
June 2007 - Present

Houston, TX
April 2009 Present

Rebuilt and restructured school system (policies, handbooks, curriculum) in accordance with Local and
State Laws by 75%.
Composed Board meeting minutes, generated reports and conducted research for the School Board.
Served as the monthly guest reader for all classes in the early childhood program.

EDUCATIONAL & TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston/ VN Catechist Formation team
Houston, TX
Vietnamese Community Catechetical Formator
July 2010 - present
Trained Vietnamese catechists at annual local and national Catechist formation conferences.
Christ, the Incarnate Word Catholic Church
Houston, TX
Catechist, Youth Leader
August 2009 July 2014
Responsible for catechesis of children varying from 1st grade to High School Confirmation.
Collaborated with members in faith formation team to establish goals and objectives for programs;
trained and mentored new catechists.
Planned and coordinated annual retreats for Sacramental Preparation programs.
Organized and coordinated youth group members to attend conferences in and outside of Texas.
Mentored and counseled youth with their interpersonal, religious, personal life challenges.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School
Houston, TX
Middle School Classroom Teacher
Aug. 2002- June 2007
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Responsible for teaching 7 -8 grade students in Reading, Language Arts and US History.
Planned and supervised integrated curriculum through class projects, field trips, guest speakers or
other interactive activities.
Collaborated with faculty and staff in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school
programs and curriculum.
Guided and counseled students with behavioral, emotional, and academic problems.
TECHNICAL INTEGRATION AND PROFICIENCIES
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, ProShow Producer
Proficient in English and Vietnamese
REFERENCES
References available upon request.