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New York, New York, United States

-Direct all administrative operations of the Workforce Development Center facility while supporting 45 active employees across four program sites-Supervise the monthly and quarterly data reports for private and city contracts (CWE and NYS HRA/OTDA) by ensuring timely data entry by staff, reviewing reports for accuracy, correcting data errors, and interfacing with contract officers-Coordinate administrative staff across joint Education & Employment Division by standardizing operation… Show more -Direct all administrative operations of the Workforce Development Center facility while supporting 45 active employees across four program sites-Supervise the monthly and quarterly data reports for private and city contracts (CWE and NYS HRA/OTDA) by ensuring timely data entry by staff, reviewing reports for accuracy, correcting data errors, and interfacing with contract officers-Coordinate administrative staff across joint Education & Employment Division by standardizing operation procedures and facilitating division-wide communication-Supervise hybrid, on-site, and remote team in initiating marketing and communication initiatives, -donation distributions, and programmatic outreach-Manage Other Than Personnel Services spending and inventory for 20+ contracts with city, state, and private funders and grantors for the Employment Services department-Design and implement $90,000 grant-funded city-wide Technology Lending Library that currently supports over 300 low-resource job seekers -Coordinate scheduling, run-of-show, catering, technology, and facilitation for internal and external events, including monthly Education & Employment directors meetings, professional development seminars, job fairs, holiday celebrations, staff retreats, etc.-Interface with organizational and external management to coordinate deliveries, repairs, IT installation/troubleshooting, and compliance with safety protocols-Supervise and train staff of 4 direct reports and 3 interns Show less

New York City

-Appointed Lead of DEI Committee to recommend policies, develop agency-wide learning experiences, and facilitate opportunities for meaningful dialogue on difficult issues-Drafted, edited, and designed materials for meetings, panels, and agency-wide correspondence (850+ recipients)-Collaboratively plan and run meetings, events and webinars for the President & CEO, Leadership Team, Board of Directors, DEI Committee, and external partners-Update, organize, and maintain confidential… Show more -Appointed Lead of DEI Committee to recommend policies, develop agency-wide learning experiences, and facilitate opportunities for meaningful dialogue on difficult issues-Drafted, edited, and designed materials for meetings, panels, and agency-wide correspondence (850+ recipients)-Collaboratively plan and run meetings, events and webinars for the President & CEO, Leadership Team, Board of Directors, DEI Committee, and external partners-Update, organize, and maintain confidential executive, fiscal, and HR documentation Show less

Newark, Nj

-Design and lead multidisciplinary programming for the Museum’s summer camp and visiting school groups (Pre-K through 12th grade)-Supervise teenagers enrolled in the Museum's award-winning urban youth leadership program-Prepare summer class budget and maintain year to date expense tracking-Monitor visitor engagement and provide reports to management-Provide administrative support to School Programs and Family Programs departments as needed-Facilitate experiential and… Show more -Design and lead multidisciplinary programming for the Museum’s summer camp and visiting school groups (Pre-K through 12th grade)-Supervise teenagers enrolled in the Museum's award-winning urban youth leadership program-Prepare summer class budget and maintain year to date expense tracking-Monitor visitor engagement and provide reports to management-Provide administrative support to School Programs and Family Programs departments as needed-Facilitate experiential and kinesthetic learning through the incorporation of art projects, writing assignments, and object-based activities Show less

Bridgewater, Nj

-Lead taught and collaboratively co-taught multiple levels of World History and Cultures-Established a positive, inclusive learning environment accessible to youth of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds-Advised student leadership of the BRHS branch of Amnesty International to develop fundraisers, education campaigns, and outreach events, with a focus on providing supplies for Syrian refugees-Collaborated with colleagues to analyze learning activities and… Show more -Lead taught and collaboratively co-taught multiple levels of World History and Cultures-Established a positive, inclusive learning environment accessible to youth of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds-Advised student leadership of the BRHS branch of Amnesty International to develop fundraisers, education campaigns, and outreach events, with a focus on providing supplies for Syrian refugees-Collaborated with colleagues to analyze learning activities and implement evidence-based improvements-Created and managed systems for tracking large amounts of student progress and attendance data-Successfully petitioned NCAA for core course programming accreditation-Assisted Student Services and Counseling departments with determining accommodations and making recommendations for students’ future academic placements Show less

Newark, Nj

-Designed and led multidisciplinary programming for the Museum’s summer camp and visiting school groups (Pre-K through 12th grade)-Supervised teenagers enrolled in the Museum's award-winning urban youth leadership program-Prepared summer class budget and maintain year to date expense tracking-Monitored visitor engagement and provide reports to management-Provided administrative support to School Programs and Family Programs departments as needed-Facilitated experiential and… Show more -Designed and led multidisciplinary programming for the Museum’s summer camp and visiting school groups (Pre-K through 12th grade)-Supervised teenagers enrolled in the Museum's award-winning urban youth leadership program-Prepared summer class budget and maintain year to date expense tracking-Monitored visitor engagement and provide reports to management-Provided administrative support to School Programs and Family Programs departments as needed-Facilitated experiential and kinesthetic learning through the incorporation of art projects, writing assignments, and object-based activities Show less

-Designed original curricula for a differentiated World History course based on the Common Core State Standards using the Danielson Framework-Initiated collaborations across departments to drive improved learning outcomes-Planned and scheduled phone meetings with external stakeholders, such as parents and guardians, to facilitate consistent support networks for students-Taught six sections of World History in a 9th grade inclusion classroom (~175 students)-Developed and… Show more -Designed original curricula for a differentiated World History course based on the Common Core State Standards using the Danielson Framework-Initiated collaborations across departments to drive improved learning outcomes-Planned and scheduled phone meetings with external stakeholders, such as parents and guardians, to facilitate consistent support networks for students-Taught six sections of World History in a 9th grade inclusion classroom (~175 students)-Developed and implemented action plans to address student learning, behavioral, and health needs as a member of the Intervention & Referral Services committee Show less

Yardley, Pennsylvania

-Provided opportunities for at-risk populations (students with social, emotional, and behavioral disorders; survivors of trauma) to succeed by developing and teaching differentiated curricula-Demonstrated standard administrative work skills by managing tutoring clients’ and tutors’ appointments and schedules, responding to inquiries, and prioritizing tasks as necessary-Maintained and updated school and tutoring databases, including confidential information (Microsoft Access, SalesForce,… Show more -Provided opportunities for at-risk populations (students with social, emotional, and behavioral disorders; survivors of trauma) to succeed by developing and teaching differentiated curricula-Demonstrated standard administrative work skills by managing tutoring clients’ and tutors’ appointments and schedules, responding to inquiries, and prioritizing tasks as necessary-Maintained and updated school and tutoring databases, including confidential information (Microsoft Access, SalesForce, local network files)-Updated and created content for school website using HTML-Spearheaded budget-minded initiative to build new writing lab computers (hardware assembly and software installation)-Led and assisted with extracurricular activities, including Diplomacy Club, Literary Magazine, field trips, and guest speakers-Achieved highest college acceptance rate in school’s history as application advisor in the 2013-2014 school year Show less

Udine, Italy

-Accepted into highly competitive Global Student Teaching program in Udine, Italy-Assumed full responsibility for junior high social studies program (6th, 7th, and 8th grades)-Taught WWII, Post-1949 China, German and Italian unification, Canadian geography and culture, and introduced the Renaissance-Taught history to multicultural student body of English Language Learners

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Social Studies Teacher Education

Activities and Societies: Graduated cum laude, Dean’s List seven of eight semesters, Kappa Delta Pi [education honor society], Phi Alpha.

Museum Studies & Adolescent Psychology

Non-matriculated student; enrolled in two courses for professional development: a graduate Museum Studies course as well as a course.