Dynamic, seasoned Workforce Development Director and Programming Specialist. Demonstrated record of achievement and excellence in workforce education program design, curriculum development, staff recruitment, grant management, and classroom instruction. Selected MCAE Educator of the Year for FY 2013. • Elected Co Chairman of the Massachusetts Adult Basic Education Director’s Council. Served 3 terms • Nine years of progressive achievement and promotion with the City of Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) – Comprehensive understanding of Boston neighborhoods and ethnic groups, state and federal funding sources, CDBG process, one-stop career centers. • Recognized expert / advocate in challenges facing adult learners, program administration and initiatives – Programming specialist in GED/HiSET instruction, ESOL programming, integrated family literacy initiatives, ADP programming, staff recruitment and management, SMARTT database management and tracking. • Keenly aware of personal, cultural and financial challenges facing adult learners – Consistently recognized for achievements in outstanding performance, creative integrated family programming, and community coalition building and advocacy abilities. • Highly effective administrator in public and private grant management – Awarded and managed $465,000 in federal, state and local funds. Proven record in pre-and-post awards management, tracking, and accounting. Authored, awarded grants from MA DESE, English for New Bostonians, Boston College Neighborhood Center. • Leader in initiating and cultivating vibrant community-based adult education coalitions, collaborative programming and advocacy groups – Demonstrated partnerships with pre-and after-school programming, public housing developments, community-based organizations.Specialties: ABE/GED/HiSET/ADP Instruction and ProgrammingESOL ProgrammingData Entry and Analysis (SMARTT)Curriculum