Carina Chavez
About Carina Chavez
Carina Chavez is a Senior Learning Designer at eSpark Learning, where she has worked since 2019. She combines her educational and social work expertise to develop innovative learning strategies and integrate mental health awareness into curricula.
Work at eSpark Learning
Carina Chavez has been serving as a Senior Learning Designer at eSpark Learning since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing innovative learning strategies tailored for K-8 educational settings. Her work emphasizes the integration of mental health awareness into educational curricula, reflecting her commitment to enhancing student well-being alongside academic achievement.
Education and Expertise
Carina Chavez holds a Bachelor of Science in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, Fullerton. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Social Work from Western New Mexico University. Additionally, she earned a Master of Arts in Education: Teaching and Learning from Brandman University, part of the Chapman University System. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both educational theory and social work practices.
Background
Before her current position, Carina Chavez worked in various educational roles. She served as an Instructional Coach at Santa Ana Unified School District for two months in 2019. Prior to that, she was a 6th Grade Teacher at Willard Intermediate School for six months in 2012. Additionally, she worked as a Primary Literacy Promoter with the Peace Corps from 2017 to 2018 and as a Youth Program Director at Corpus Christi Catholic Church from 2011 to 2012.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Carina Chavez has developed innovative learning strategies that have been implemented in K-8 educational settings. She actively seeks internships in child and adolescent mental health services, aiming to complement her educational background with practical experience in mental health awareness. Her unique combination of educational and social work expertise enhances her contributions as a Senior Learning Designer.