CARLI ETHRIDGE, PMP
Providence Village
Summary
Strategic Project Manager transitioning from a background in Mathematics Education to Engineering Management. Currently pursuing an M.S. in Engineering Management and holding a PMP certification, I specialize in data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvement. Expert at navigating regulatory compliance and managing international "workstreams." Adept at bridging the gap between technical complexity and stakeholder buy-in to ensure 100% project delivery within scope and schedule.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Math (Algebra I)
Little Elm High School
Little Elm, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded a data-driven instructional initiative that increased STAAR passing rates from 69.1% to 86.4% within a single academic year through iterative curriculum auditing and resource leveling.
- Developed and executed contingency plans for students "at-risk" of failure, successfully navigating compliance requirements and reducing organizational risk regarding state funding metrics
- Adopted adaptive planning techniques to pivot instructional strategies based on weekly performance sprints, improving overall team (classroom) efficiency.
Teacher, Math (Algebra II)
Hays CISD, Jack C. Hays High School
Buda, Texas
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Managed weekly communications and reporting for a diverse stakeholder base of 210+ individuals , including primary users (students), external partners (parents), and cross-functional project teams (colleagues).
- Optimized delivery methods for a high-variability environment, utilizing "differentiated instruction" (tailored solutioning) to ensure 100% project accessibility for 20–30 team members with specialized requirements.
- Engineered and maintained a collaborative "worksite" environment, fostering a culture of inclusive problem-solving and accountability that increased team engagement and productivity.
Teacher
Colegio Las Palmas
San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed and executed integrated weekly project plans across three distinct "workstreams" (English, Science, Mathematics), utilizing adaptive methodologies to support a diverse team with varying technical proficiencies.
- Acted as a cultural liaison, bridging the gap between international standards and local customs through active community engagement and culturally-competent project delivery.
- Designed and implemented a performance-tracking system that incentivized "ambitious yet attainable" goals, resulting in a measurable increase in linguistic proficiency and team morale.
Education
Engineering Management
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Minor in Management
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TXSkills
- Project lifecycle management
- Data analysis & visualizing
- Scope & schedule management
- Risk mitigation
- Resource leveling & allocation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional communication
- Conflict resolution
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
- License Number: 4320641
ACTIVITIES/HONORS
Hays High School Teacher of the Year, 2022-2023, Nominated Hays High School Teacher of the Year, 2018-2019, PTA President, board member, chairperson for Fundraising and Track and Field Day, Girl Scout Troop Leader, 4 years, Board Member, Paint and Play Pre-School Board of Directors, 2 years
Timeline
Teacher, Math (Algebra I)
Little Elm High School
08.2024 - Current
Teacher, Math (Algebra II)
Hays CISD, Jack C. Hays High School
08.2018 - 06.2024
Teacher
Colegio Las Palmas
08.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Minor in Management
Tarleton State University
Engineering Management
University of North Texas