Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Timeline
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Juan Carlos Cardenas

Lancaster

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Men's Program Director

The Haven
Lancaster
08.2022 - Current
  • Supervised program and project managers to provide feedback and resolve complex problems.
  • Compiled reports on program outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Fostered community connections and networks, driving collaborations with local organizations and businesses.

Field Area Leader

TEAM
Kabul
02.2009 - 07.2021
  • Assisted in developing strategies for increasing productivity among field personnel.
  • Generated reports encapsulating advancements made by field team.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.

Academic Dean

Ibettink
GRANADA
05.2006 - 05.2008
  • Directed curriculum development and managed educational programs and faculty oversight.
  • Coordinated campus events related to academics such as orientations, convocations and commencement ceremonies.

IAM ESL

INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE MISSION
KABUL
01.1995 - 05.2004
  • Created and led strengths-based and engaging class that equipped adult students with skills and confidence to learn English using interactive, culturally responsive curriculum.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English language learners.

ESL Teacher

Afghan ESL School
Islamabad
05.1990 - 06.1994
  • Adopted a range of teaching strategies encompassing lectures, discussions, role-play activities, and multimedia presentations.

Education

Ph.D. - International Studies

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC
12-2021

Master of Science - Islam Studies

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Scotland
08-1999

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Miami Christian College
Miami, FL
06-1987

Skills

  • Language proficiency
  • Cultural competence
  • Presentation skills
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Public speaking

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Dari
Professional

Timeline

Men's Program Director

The Haven
08.2022 - Current

Field Area Leader

TEAM
02.2009 - 07.2021

Academic Dean

Ibettink
05.2006 - 05.2008

IAM ESL

INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE MISSION
01.1995 - 05.2004

ESL Teacher

Afghan ESL School
05.1990 - 06.1994

Ph.D. - International Studies

Columbia International University

Master of Science - Islam Studies

University of Edinburgh

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Miami Christian College
Juan Carlos Cardenas