Team
Charity Bolanos

Charity Bolanos

Charity Bolaños is a highly accomplished educator and academic coach with over 15 years of experience helping students excel in reading, writing, and literacy. She has led district-wide intervention programs, mentored teachers, and guided diverse learners toward measurable academic success through data-driven strategies and personalized instruction. At the Masterpiece Academy, she applies her deep expertise to PSAT/NMSQT and SAT Reading & Writing preparation, as well as Reading & Writing Enrichment, equipping students with the critical thinking, comprehension, and writing skills needed to thrive in high-stakes testing and beyond.

Academic Credentials

  • M.A. in Education, Curriculum & Instruction – Concordia University Irvine
  • B.A. in Education – Concordia University Irvine
  • Preliminary Administrative Services Credential – Santa Clara County Office of Education
  • Reading & Literacy Certificate – UCSD Extension
  • Social Emotional Learning Certificate – University of California, Riverside
  • Blended Learning Certification – University of the Pacific
  • GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) Certified

Teaching & Instructional Expertise

  • 15+ years of classroom and instructional leadership experience in K–12 education
  • Specialist in reading comprehension, academic writing, and SAT/PSAT-aligned literacy skills
  • Designer of district-wide academic intervention systems across 7 schools
  • Experienced in piloting and evaluating ELA curricula to enhance learning outcomes
  • Skilled in blending social-emotional learning with rigorous academic instruction
  • 2+ years teaching blended and online courses with high student engagement

Leadership & Coaching

  • Academic coach and mentor for teachers, supporting credentialing and professional growth
  • Leader of professional development in literacy, SEL, and effective teaching practices
  • Committee service on PBIS and ELA initiatives to promote student achievement
  • Liaison between district leadership and school-level instructional teams

Family & Community Engagement

  • Strong communicator with parents and stakeholders to ensure shared student success goals
  • Builds collaborative support systems for student progress and enrichment

Meet the team