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STEVE GUBAN GURAY
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STEVE GUBAN GURAY

Learning and Development
Trece Martires City,CAV

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Training CoordinatorTraining OfficerLearning FacilitatorCommunity OrganizerYouth Coordinator

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Trece Martires City, CAV, PH
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time offWork from home option

Summary

Results-driven international development professional with expertise in program administration, financial documentation, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in managing travel advances, processing reimbursements, and coordinating HR functions. Experienced in logistics, procurement, and reporting, complemented by a strong background in education and staff development. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.

Overview

3
3
Languages
2
2
Certifications
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Training and Program Support Staff

US Peace Corps Philippines
Pasay, Metro Manila
07.2023 - 09.2026
  • Coordinated four pre-service training cycles, aligning administrative, operational, and logistical requirements with program staff, volunteers, host families, suppliers, local partners, and internal departments.
  • Prepared travel advances and processed related liquidations and reimbursement documentation in accordance with organizational procedures.
  • Assisted with the submission of PST Staff Statements of Account (SOAs) in coordination with Human Resources and processed PST Staff timesheets.
  • Managed administrative coordination of approximately 15 Staff House contracts per training cycle, including property listings and contractual obligations, subject to administrative approval.
  • Coordinated training venue and catering contract requirements with service providers and internal stakeholders.
  • Supported accommodation, transportation, training logistics, and operational arrangements for program activities and events.
  • Prepared and organized program documentation, presentations, and reports, including After Action Reports (AARs) and the end-of-PST AAE Report; collected AARs from different PST components.
  • Supported major PST activities, including Initial Orientation, Community-Based Training, Work Partner Conference, and closing and recognition activities.
  • Facilitated Training of Trainers (TOT) sessions for PST Staff, supporting staff preparation and capacity development.
  • Supported volunteer operations by coordinating travel, lodging, and arrival logistics.
  • Managed correspondence, routing inquiries and documents to appropriate program staff.

Training Assistant

KOICA Philippines
Taguig, Metro Manila
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Coordinated and delivered Tagalog language and Filipino culture sessions to enhance international volunteer training and cross-cultural learning activities.
  • Developed instructional materials, presentations, and activity guides to align with volunteers’ community assignments and enhance learning experiences.
  • Coordinated with training personnel and stakeholders to support schedules, participant engagement, and logistical requirements.
  • Facilitated practical language learning and cross-cultural communication to support volunteers’ community integration.

Junior High School Science Teacher

DepEd Sorsogon
Bulan, Sorsogon
02.2019 - 07.2023
  • Planned and delivered Science 9 and Science 10 instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Created comprehensive lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments to enhance student engagement and understanding in science.
  • Managed accurate academic records and assessment documentation to track and communicate student progress effectively.
  • Partnered with school administrators, colleagues, and parents to foster a supportive learning environment and promote student development.

Brigada Eskwela / Adopt-A-School Coordinator

DepEd Sorsogon
Bulan, Sorsogon
04.2019 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated school-community partnerships and stakeholder engagement to support school improvement initiatives and resource mobilization.
  • Organized and facilitated Brigada Eskwela activities, coordinating volunteers, community partners, school personnel, and other stakeholders.
  • Coordinated school-community partnerships and stakeholder engagement to support school improvement initiatives and resource mobilization.
  • Documented activities, stakeholder participation, resources received, and program accomplishments to ensure transparency and facilitate ongoing community support.
  • Assisted in preparing reports and coordinating follow-up activities to support transparency, accountability, and continuous community engagement.

Junior High School Science Teacher

Saint Joseph School Naga City
Naga City, Camarines Sur
03.2015 - 04.2017
  • Designed and delivered lesson plans, laboratory activities, and assessment tools for varied learner needs.
  • Facilitated classroom experiments while enforcing safety procedures and proper equipment handling.
  • Assessed student performance through quizzes, practical tasks, and performance-based evaluations.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences, collaborating with parents to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
  • Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
  • Delivered engaging instruction across biology, chemistry, and physics concepts
  • Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Secondary Education-Biology Chemistry

Ateneo De Naga University
Naga, Province Of Camarines Sur, Philippines
04.2001 -

Skills

Community engagement

Content Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Digital design

Program Support

Operations Support

Records management

Workshop Coordination

Program coordination

Operations management

Project coordination

Data organization

Accomplishments

  • Peace Corps PST Performance: Received outstanding evaluation results from the Training Manager and peer feedback across four Pre-Service Training (PST) cycles.
  • Training Logistics and Contract Coordination: Coordinated approximately 15 Staff House contracts per PST cycle and supported training venue and catering agreements, alongside travel advances, liquidations, reimbursements, staff Statements of Account, and timesheets.
  • Training of Trainers: Facilitated TOT for 20–25 PST staff, delivering sessions on working across cultural differences and team building; served as an overall event facilitator and logistics point person.
  • KOICA Training Development: Independently developed language, culture, and Philippine history modules. Rehired as an on-call instructor and recommended by the training unit for Training Assistant and Language & Culture Facilitator opportunities.
  • Community Resource Mobilization: Helped mobilize approximately PHP 300,000 in combined cash and in-kind donations, resources, and volunteer labor for Brigada Eskwela / Adopt-A-School initiatives over 3–4 years.
  • Community Leadership: Founded San Juan Bago Youth Group in 2014 and initiated its capacity-building and youth empowerment activities. The organization has continued for approximately 12 years, with some members later recognized nationally as Most Outstanding Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) awardees.
  • Professional Recognition: Certified by the U.S. Peace Corps as a Language Proficiency Interview (LPI) Tester for Tagalog/Filipino and Bicol; received the Leadership Award and Outstanding Student Teacher recognition from Ateneo de Naga University College of Education; Licensed Professional Teacher.

Software

Canva

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CapCut

Certification

Language Proficiency Interview (LPI) Tester

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • Climate Reality Leaders
  • US Peace Corps
  • San Juan Bag-o Alumni Association
  • Ateneo de Naga University

Quote

"If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together."
Lilla Watson

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tagalog
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bikol
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Interests

Photography

Baking

Anime

Travel

Learning Tech

Timeline

Training Assistant

KOICA Philippines
02.2025 - 04.2025

Training and Program Support Staff

US Peace Corps Philippines
07.2023 - 09.2026

Brigada Eskwela / Adopt-A-School Coordinator

DepEd Sorsogon
04.2019 - 01.2023

Junior High School Science Teacher

DepEd Sorsogon
02.2019 - 07.2023

Junior High School Science Teacher

Saint Joseph School Naga City
03.2015 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Secondary Education-Biology Chemistry

Ateneo De Naga University
04.2001 -
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