NONPROFIT STRATEGY AND CAPACITY BUILDING CONSULTANTUsing a mission-driven strategy approach, I'm able to assist diverse social actors strengthen and scale their work. Committed to addressing complex social problems by heightening nonprofit organization’s understanding of their collaborative role in society. Provide an array of services that span strategic planning and program development, foundation and grants management, landscape research and organizational assessment, evaluation and organizational learning, and capacity building.

Youth Advocate: Initiate, organize, plan, develop, and implement direct advocacy services to assigned students and their families. Delivery model is based on a strength-based approach.Project Coordinator: Assist project teams manage resources and information and assist with the development, scheduling, and planning of postsecondary activities for students in the Metro area.

Procurement, Federal Compliance & Fiscal Oversight  Review and assist Executive Director in Regional budget planning (Approximately 8.5 million budget); Monitor district expenditures, monthly claims and budget revisions to assure adequate grant funding; Conduct cost-benefit analysis and internal audits to ensure Federal, State, and Local procurement guidelines and compliance; Member of the Regional Fiscal Committee (6 Departments; 26 School Districts). Program Development and Implementation  Perform specialized activities in support of Executive Director at assigned School Districts; Collaborate with administrators and district personnel to assure programs compliance with licensing requirements, State and federal laws, rules and regulations; Coordinate and implement various student and family services throughout the county; Assist Executive Director in identifying available services for implementation; assess and evaluate program effectiveness and make modifications as needed.  Community Outreach  Developing, planning, and coordinating community event; Perform staff, intern, and volunteer placements and supervision; Planning and conducting professional development trainings for community events; Work and meet with personnel from other agencies to establish collaboration.

Assist program administrator in the implementation of the Academic Counseling Enrichment (ACE) Program at various School Districts; Coordinate with site administrators the specifics of assigned program; Monitor program needs and collaborate with local resources for implementation; Confer with school counselors on the needs, assignment and progress of students; Provide individual, small and large group presentations to students to support the successful delivery of academic core curriculum and college planning; Review student transcripts, grades, and current academic status in enrolled courses; Advise students on requirements for graduation and academic requirements for successful entrance to Higher Education Institutions; Assessing and evaluating program effectiveness; Collect, prepare and develop student assessment data reports to assure student academic growth.CORE QUALIFICATIONS• Significant breadth of experience in student development and academic counseling• Exceptional expertise in academic support techniques and plans• Outstanding proficiency in academic advising principles• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities• Sound professionalism and confidentiality instincts• High skills in establishing trust and influence with students

Assist program administrator and manager in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Migrant Education School Readiness Programs (MESRP) and the Regional Child Care Centers; Monitoring budget, maintaining purchase request records, auditing timesheets, mileage forms and other program related documentation; Assist with MESRP Regional Application and District Service Agreements (DSA’s); Assist with grant writing, coordination, preparation and evaluation of Parlier’s child care center expansion project; Assist with Local Education Agency (LEA) Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation to support the development of DSA’s and to evaluate effectiveness of services provided; Collect, prepare and develop student assessment data reports to assure activities comply with established state standards, laws, codes and regulations; Assist program coordinator and child care site supervisors during Child and Adult Care Food Program Nutrition Audit; Monitoring program attendance and student progress based on state performance target and regional measurable outcomes; Assist program manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of summer services; Assist with the succesful NAEYC Accreditation for the Parlier Child Care Center.

Provided administrative assistance to the Executive Director; Assist program administrator with supervision, evaluation and efficiency of instructional programs; Assist with preparation of financial reports and managing budgetary data to assure expenditures are in accordance with established limitations; Worked with office management in event planning and fundraising; Provided technical support for programs and special projects; Training and supervision of staff as assigned; Coordinate and implement student services at various school districts; Planned and Implemented educational presentations for partners and outside agencies; Prepare and maintain reports related to assigned projects; Maintain purchase requests records, student reports, and data collection; Documents student progress towards meeting established goals and objectives; Serve as a liaison between organization and other collaborative agencies.

Facilitate student learning through the implementation and delivery of high-quality lessons; Ability to use good judgment in problem-solving and decision-making while maintaining a positive attitude in the work environment; Implement new strategies to teach school related materials; Prepare plans and reports for assigned school site coordinators; Review and assist in site program planning; Communicate effectively with students, parents and other outside agencies; Ability to demonstrate respect and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, and parents.

K-12 Coordinator/Home Tutor - Focus: Language Arts, Reading, Fluency & ComprehensionTraining and supervision of assigned staff; Coordinate and implement student services at various school districts; Help students’ master instructional materials assigned by their school teacher; Communicate effectively with students, parents and other outside agencies; Ability to assist, evaluate, motivate, develop and integrate students in learning.