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• Develop educational experiences that are engaging, collaborative, and help a diverse group of students find their place in the world• Support students in gaining real work intern experience as well as take their next steps after graduation• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with employing organizations• Design and teach non-credit workshops and courses

• Provided leadership for planning, implementation, and evaluation of 4-H youth education programs• Secured $118,500 in public and private grant funding that increased programming and doubled staffing• Launched six new grant-funded projects to increase access for underserved populations, including a multi-year program funded by a federal department and projects funded by private foundations• Spearheaded a contract partnership with the City of Rochester that engages youth in effecting positive change in their communities• Developed and implemented evaluation schemes to measure impact and outcomes• Facilitated strategic planning, with annual goal setting and monthly follow-up to propel program growth• Facilitated needs assessment with stakeholders to prioritize programming and grant seeking• Managed all aspects of programming, including a) managing budgets and fund development efforts; b) supervising, training, and evaluating staff members, and c) overseeing volunteer management• Wrote several published news articles and press releases, leading to a television and radio spot• Directed outreach and recruitment of new program participants and volunteers

• Oversaw daily operations of five education programs with 500 students • Wrote and administered public grants and collaborated on private foundation proposals• Provided leadership in planning, implementation, and evaluation of all programs• Facilitated strategic program development and evaluation for continuous improvement• Developed and managed multiple program budgets and grants for a yearly total of $1 million• Initiated innovative strategies to improve communication and teamwork among staff members• Launched comprehensive evaluation systems to track program outcomes and gather feedback• Led efforts to develop new curriculum frameworks for all levels• Served as a liaison to key stakeholders, including state and city officials and community members• Developed Advisory Board with program participants, community members, and volunteers• Spearheaded a new life skills education program to serve the homeless at the request of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

• Designed and implemented Women’s Peace School, a community-based women’s literacy program• Wrote successful proposals for Food for Education from United Nations World Food Programme to secure food rations for Women’s Peace School participants• Recruited and trained local teachers • Worked with national staff members to collaboratively develop mission, goals, policies, and procedures• Utilized participatory approach in project planning and implementation• Collaborated with area community leaders, education officials, and non-governmental organizations

• Supervised evening teachers and coordinated literacy classes• Supported multicultural participants in overcoming barriers to education • Developed student leadership teams and guided leaders in advocating for student rights• Taught literacy and mathematics classes to diverse student population• Developed integrative curriculum to emphasize critical thinking skills• Engaged students in thematic units to prepare for the GED tests*AmeriCorps Member from 2003 to 2005