Crystal Colon Email & Phone Number

Northampton, Ma

The Development Specialist supports the work of the Director of Development by planning, coordinating and implementing the processes, proposals, and projects necessary to develop new resources and sustain the current resources that enable CES to fulfill its mission and make progress towards strategic goals andobjectives. The Development Specialist assesses, designs, and implements streamlined project management for development activities.

• Coordinate schedules, facilities, staff coverage with academic and enrichment programmingacross two sites• Oversee facility usage• Coordinate field trips, family engagement and special events• Monitor supply needs and handle coordinator purchase orders in collaboration with the assistantdirector and grant’s office• Oversee recruitment and enrollment and ensure the active attendance and participation of everystudent enrolled in afterschool programming.• Work in collaboration with the academic coordinator to examine academic and non-academicdata and monitor the success of student enrolled in the program• Promote positive and proactive behavior support across two sites that is aligned to school anddistrict policies and best practices• Correspond with parents and engage them as partners in the afterschool program• Work in collaboration with the Director and Assistant director to recruit, hire, onboard andsupervise after-school staff,• Supervise, evaluate and develop the youth development workers and enrichment teachers.• Facilitate staff meetings and work in collaboration with the Director and Assistant Director to plan• Oversee the quality, evaluation and continuous improvement/development of all programs• Be a steward for vision and implementation plan for enrichment and extended programs, whichincludes after-school programming (Connections), enrichment programming as part of the fullschool day, acceleration academies, summer school, and out-of-school digital learning within theHPS school community• Serve on the Office of Extended Learning’s management and operational leadership team• Work with school and community leaders to, implement and augment the enrichment andextended learning activities and opportunities for students, in alignment with the turnaround planand school operational plans• Cultivate and develop partnerships with providers for additional enrichment and extendedlearning opportunities

Holyoke, Ma

The "Thrive Center for Financial Success" serves students and community residents in the region by promoting and supporting, through community collaborative efforts, access to a "one-stop" service. The Center offers financial literacy and coaching, and public benefits screening and enrollment to assist students to make informed choices about finances to improve long term financial success. The Center facilitates bundled services to enhance the economic sustainability and success of residents of the region and Holyoke Community.

Amherst, Ma

• Assist with and composing emails and donor correspondence as well as written solicitations and other materials, and ensuring all communications are well edited, thoroughly prepared, timely, and distributed appropriately.• Manage the Directors' and on occasion the HF and AFR staff's portions of the constituent database (currently Colleague), including entering contact data and producing lists and reports.• Supervise student workers. • Conduct research and prepare briefing packets on prospects to be visited by the Directors and on occasion the AFR and HF staff.• Schedule and arrange logistics for meetings and gatherings to be hosted by the Directors and on occasion the AFR and HF staff.• Debrief with the Directors and on occasion the AFR and HF staff members after their travel to compile, organize, monitor, and ensure the completion of action items and ongoing stewardship activities.• Monitors gift logs for new gifts, and, in coordination with the Stewardship Officer, prepare personalize stewardship responses on behalf of the Directors.• Manage other special projects as requested to promote engagement, stewardship, and solicitation efforts, including background research.• Work events as needed and maintain Defensive Driving certificate to assist with transportation.• Manages travel arrangements and trip planning for the Directors and on occasion the AFR and HF staff; Develop written itineraries, Researches and makes hotel, air, train, and car reservations. Generally ensures Directors are well prepared for travel including conducting research and preparing briefing packets on the prospects to be visited. Manages travel expenditures and accounts, maintains expenditure records, and interfaces with the Business Office as necessary.• Prepares reports using Informer, Excel and Access, and ensures that data in reports are accurate and timely.• Updates Website using the College's content management platform, currently Drupal

Holyoke, Ma

• Follow up with every Director and Principal regarding their grant balances and spending on a bi-weekly basis• Work with the Business Office to research and identify charges and encumbrances• Help track required grant documentation • Help prepare for grant program reviews and audits, working closely with the Director of State and Federal Programs• Supports the Director in contacting funding agencies and the allocation, appropriate spending, budget amendments, and reporting for all grants• Supports the Director with oversight and supervision of program monitoring and audits of grant funded programs. • Works closely with the Grants Accountant to provide all directors and principals with current information about spending regulations and grant balances• Supports the management of the Title I Program and other grant funded programs as needed• Compiles data and observes programs for evaluation purposes, assists with employee supervision• Demonstrates strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously• Represents the District at state and regional functions.• Demonstrates knowledge of office systems, especially MS-office Reason for leaving: Position eliminated due to budgetary constraints

Holyoke, Ma

• The Supplemental Services Coordinator is responsible for the daily coordination and support of the before/after school tutoring programs in the Holyoke Public Schools. • Coordinates and implements academic services: hires, trains, and supervises staff; recruits students, communicates with school staff and families about individual goals and tracks the progress toward those goals. Implements a remediation program for struggling students in the areas of ELA, Math and Science, as well as a homework assistance program. • Works with staff in recruiting, hiring, orienting, training, and supervising qualified staff, including teachers, paraprofessionals, tutor/mentors and others. • Consults with Curriculum Directors on curriculum and instruction, as well as on assessment and data analysis.• Coordinates the delivery of additional academic services to the afterschool programs. Supports homework help and MCAS preparation.• Assists in development of Student Learning Plans with staff, with input from the student’s teacher, school, and parents/guardians.• Coordinates professional development trainings with the site directors on after school procedures and protocols to the afterschool staff.• Manages payroll for program staff and assists in set up of the program budget.• Attends conferences and professional development beneficial to the program.• Develops, manages and maintains a functional website for the program to keep track of progress, learning plans, and attendance, as well as student enrollment.• Collects and reports student participation data to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on an annual basis.• Works with the Assistant Superintendent and the Director of State and Federal Programs as needed to fulfill District Title I responsibilities while protecting the rights of students and parents.Reason for leaving: Promoted to a new position within the organization

Holyoke, Ma

Worked with other staff, parents and children to improve problem areas. • Made appropriate referrals for ongoing services.• Performed classroom/program evaluations and staff observations on a monthly basis • Conducted monthly home visits as well as documentation of progress and follow up of services as needed. • Participated in the development of individual education plans (IEPs) for each child in the referral process by attending team meetings and evaluation of child. • Performed intakes• Engaged in one-on-one interaction with children on a daily basis. • Carried out daily parent check in at pick up and drop off.• Oversaw meal preparation, as well as monthly menu planning. • Translated as needed for Spanish speaking families.• Participated in meetings and home visits as needed. • Planned weekly activities and outings.• Helped maintain a nurturing atmosphere to meet the needs of the children in the areas of safety, nutrition, Medical/Dental, and other basic needs.Reason for leaving: Offered a position featuring professional advancement

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Human Services, General

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Early Childhood Education And Teaching