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Angela Antenore Sponder

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

To develop, coordinate and deliver all Train-the-Trainers programs in the western states; Hire, train, supervise and evaluate cadre of facilitators for all programs; Conduct hundreds of training sessions and presentations; Serve as primary trainer for all training and conference presentations; Also, headed the design and implementation of all program related curriculum and training materials; Served as contributing writer and editor for the study guides used in elementary & secondary schools, and youth service activity guides; Selected and managed the writing teams used on the projects outlined above.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) INSTRUCTOR

  • Private Consultant, Madrid, Spain (September.- December, 1987)
  • Language Service Centers, Osaka, Japan (June - September, 1986)
  • Instructed Spanish & Japanese speakers of all ages in ESL.
  • Conducted classes for professionals in English language skills.
  • Elementary Educator, Los Angeles Unified School District (August 1985 - June 1987)-Designed and implemented comprehensive educational programs targeted to develop the social, intellectual, and physical skills of young children, ages 5-12. Served as a key representative to numerous community and parent advisory boards. Served as grade level chair to implement, review and test new science and math curricula.

EDUCATION

M. Ed. Education-Curriculum & Instruction

1985

University of California

Los Angeles, CA.

California Clear Credential, Multiple Subjects

1985

University of California

Los Angeles, CA.

BA Psychology-Emphasis in Developmental and Social Psychology

1984

University of California

Los Angeles, CA.

Certificate of Completion, Mediator

1993

The Mediation Group

Santa Barbara, CA.

Cultural Diversity Consultant

1988 - Present

  • Experience working with many segments of the community including corporations, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement agencies, youth serving organizations, universities, public and private schools, hospitals, religious groups, etc.
  • Design and deliver training programs and focus groups as well as general consulting services for issues of valuing diversity, human resource management, team building, and conflict resolution.
  • Currently serve as a National Training Specialist for the Anti-Defamation League's A World Of Difference Institute.

 

Mediator

1993 - Present

  • Mediate cases for the Municipal Court Santa Barbara, CA., Small Claims Division
  • Conduct trainings for new mediators including essential skills development
  • Design and conduct trainings for experienced mediators addressing issues of bias in mediation and cross cultural conflict.
Western States Director,
Department Of Special Training

 

October 1990 - June 1993

Education Coordinator,
Southern California Region

 

March 1988 - October 1990

The Anti-Defamation League, Los Angeles, CA. - A World Of Difference Institute
  • Initiated and managed all aspects of the WORKPLACE, CAMPUS, COMMUNITY, & A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE (AWOD) training programs in the Western States which are designed to promote the value of diversity and to confront issues of prejudice and discrimination for all parts of the community.
  • Project Management and Business Development: held sole responsibility for contract negotiations, sales and marketing presentations, initiating & maintaining relationships with all clients; Scheduling, organizing and implementing all presentations and training workshops; Managed grant to provide underwritten services and initiated transition to fee-for-service programs; Also, consulted with other ADL and AWOD personnel & offices across the country, including the AWOD National Management Team.
   
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