Christopher Garay Email & Phone Number

Newark, Nj

Served as Director of School Operations for growing K-8 charter school, overseeing communication; safety; compliance reporting; technology; purchasing; dining room operations; event & trip planning; and more

New York, Ny

Overseeing operation of seven large scale summer education and enrichment programs across the Tri-State regionEnsuring all sites meet all state and local regulatory standardsManaging a variety of program logisticsEnsuring all sites meet BELL Foundation standards for program quality and adherence to our evidence-based modelProviding technical assistance, training and support to site leadership

New York, Ny

Responsibilities include: Participate in the summer program planning process prior to the start of the program.Assist with site enrollment plan development, enrollment, parent events, and assisting parents in filling in paperwork, follow-up phone calls.Ensure that all curriculum and supplies are received and distributed prior to the program start.Develop a calendar that incorporates all aspects of the program while maximizing instructional time.Work with regional leadership to manage the established budget.Participate in parent orientations or teacher/teaching assistant interviews as necessary.Develop and maintain a relationship with the school’s administration.Manage implementation of the BELL Summer Program model and schedule.Manage and evaluate teachers, review lesson plans, hold weekly staff meetings, and ensure all program elements are followed.Ensure safety of scholars at all times.Audit, organize and ensure that attendance reports and timesheets are turned into the region per agreed schedule.Work with enrichment teachers to create streamlined programs that incorporate and build on academic curriculum.Manage evaluation data collection on schedule and with 100% response rate.Manage testing administration from your site (i.e., printing answer sheets, transcribing answer sheets, scanning answer sheets, resolving answer sheets, printing reports and driving instruction based on report data.)Oversee petty cash and all administrative expenses.Coordinate and manage all field trips, guest speakers, community service projects and attend all events.Oversee all communication with parents and school administration to ensure they are kept informed of progress and are aware of all events.Manage payroll process and ensure that all employees are correctly paid; handle any payroll issues.Handle serious behavior and disciplinary problems.

Newark, Nj

Recruited, screened, enrolled, trained and oversaw the service experience for more than 20 AmeriCorps membersDesigned and implemented trainings, meetings, webinarsPrepared reports, training documents, and more for both external and internal audiencesManaged online and paper-based reporting and compliance toolsDeveloped relationships with program partners and host agenciesMaintained open lines of communication with regulators, program partners and host site leadershipDeveloped student engagement and recruitment campaigns, and prepared AmeriCorps fellows for implementationEnsured compliance with relevant rules and regulations

Newark, Nj; New Brunswick, Nj; Trenton, Nj

Managed a portfolio of 17 school-based afterschool programs as a part of the Trenton Afterschool PartnershipManaged as many as 25 school based, large scale afterschool programs throughout New JerseyEnsured compliance with state licensing and New Jersey After 3 regulations and program standardsManaged relationships with several CBOs, all 21 Trenton Public Schools, Trenton BOE administration and staff, the City of Trenton, school and district leadership in Newark and families all over the stateProvided technical assistance and support for programs, including facilitating professional development sessions for as many as 50 participants at a timePrepared formal and informal reports and updates for New Jersey After 3 leadershipDrafted and oversaw implementation of Program Improvement Plans and Corrective Action ReportsPlanned and organized fundraisers and networking events

New Jersey; New York

Provided guidance to the leadership and program staff of large-scale afterschool programsConducted program assessments using nationally-recognized toolsDeveloped budgets, program schedules, administrative documents and moreFacilitated planning and strategy meetings with CBOs and public school leadership

Staten Island, Ny

Provided middle school aged youth with individualized and small group tutoring focused on developing reading, writing and study skillsProvided academic advisement to students and their families

Newark, Nj; New York, Ny

Served as Primary On-Site Supervisor, Coach, and Administrator for a staff of 10 (five full-time, five part time) developing educators in an Extended Day Learning Environment Oversaw the integration of MS 45 polices, procedures, standards and curricula into programming, in order to ensure an Extended Day Learning experience for as many as 95 6th, 7th and 8th grade students Primary manager of $250,000 operating budget Collaborated with MS 45 administration and staff in the development and drafting of a major grant proposal ($750,000), including facilitating meetings, managing/assisting other contributors, and writing/editing portions of the grant application Provided support and coaching to more than 40 volunteer Citizen TeachersCollaborated closely with a variety of partners (corporations, local businesses, non-profit agencies, Department of Education officials) to ensure for students and families the highest quality program possible Chiefly responsible for managing flow of all campus communications (National Headquarters, State Office, School, Community, Teacher, and Family) Oversaw the staff hiring process, including the screening and interview processesSupervised and directly implemented a variety of academic support and enrichment initiatives

Newark, Nj

Served as Primary Campus Leadership, coaching a staff of 6 professional educators and implementing student engagement, celebration, and behavior management systems for an out-of-school time youth development/educational enrichment programLaunched a new campus, creating and building relationships with school administration, teachers, and support staffCoordinated events for staff, volunteers and 50 5th and 6th grade students, including trainings, orientations, recruitment events and program elementsEstablished the Prudential/Citizen Schools Success Academy, partnering corporate volunteers with our youth for a year-long mentorship experienceManaged campus budget and maintained budget materials/databases, including reporting and accountability dutiesDesigned documents to streamline campus administration, many of which were shared throughout the National NetworkSupervised the implementation of various initiatives and drives, including a voter registration drive with the League of Women VotersMaintained a campus-wide culture of achievement and respect through staff coaching and building relationships with youthDeveloped and implemented a variety of strategies to more effectively communicate goals and organizational values with students and families

Newark, Nj

Assisted in the administration of an out-of-school time youth development and educational enrichment program designed for students in the middle gradesDesigned and delivered hands-on, student-centered curricula for both adolescents and adults (academic and recreational)Responsible for coaching both staff and volunteers around student engagement and behavior managementUsed both PC and Mac Software to create program administration, communication and marketing documentsEstablished and developed community relationships through participation in local governance initiatives and charity/community engagement eventsBuilt and maintained relationships with teachers, families, and members of the community Coordinated our volunteer and staff recruitment/retention campaigns, securing volunteers from Newark and surrounding communities

Master'S, Education, Overall Gpa: 3.9

Specialization in Out-of-School Time

Ba, English, Social Philosophy, Overall Gpa: 3.7

Activities and Societies: Freshman Honors Society, Dragon Chronicle, English Honors Society Major in English, Minor in Social Philosophy.