Latasha Golden M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States

Responsible for maintaining the strategic vision of Theta Nu Xi andguiding the National Board through any necessary revisions of the strategic plan,reviewing and updating this plan at least annually, and reporting progress to theNational Organization in an Annual Report each National Convention.

National

• Responsible for establishing design and practice that builds on the intermediate outcomes of students’ identity formation, agency and durable skills for City Year’s Whole School, Whole Child theory of change; • Captures the authentic experience of students, identifying areas of opportunity to bridge research with practice, as well as leverage research-based and exemplar practices to develop a nationally aligned vision for the student experience; • Collaborate with internal partners… Show more • Responsible for establishing design and practice that builds on the intermediate outcomes of students’ identity formation, agency and durable skills for City Year’s Whole School, Whole Child theory of change; • Captures the authentic experience of students, identifying areas of opportunity to bridge research with practice, as well as leverage research-based and exemplar practices to develop a nationally aligned vision for the student experience; • Collaborate with internal partners and external stakeholders to design, test, and advance student engagement practices, programs, and strategies that nurture collaborative and inclusive learning environments, build developmentally supportive relationships, foster belonging, and elevate student voice; • Ensure solutions are responsive, replicable, and scalable; enhancing the Whole School, Whole Child portfolio of services to measurably improve student impact and the AmeriCorps member service experience; and • Maintain collaborative partnership with Headquarters Operations, Analytics and Planning, Development and Engagement, and Transformation Departments, and provide site consultation regarding current practice and future state design opportunities to ensure City Year is providing quality, research-based holistic services for students. Show less

National

Responsible for leading the program design and development of after-school programming and social-emotional development within City Year's Whole School Whole Child model;Collaborate with site-based staff to pilot curriculum, collect and disseminate best practices, and create resources to support site-level after-school implementation in elementary, middle, and high schools; Manage grant-based initiatives in STEAM after-school activities and computer science learning; partnered with… Show more Responsible for leading the program design and development of after-school programming and social-emotional development within City Year's Whole School Whole Child model;Collaborate with site-based staff to pilot curriculum, collect and disseminate best practices, and create resources to support site-level after-school implementation in elementary, middle, and high schools; Manage grant-based initiatives in STEAM after-school activities and computer science learning; partnered with Microsoft, Adobe, Deloitte, Bank of America, Comcast NBC Universal, and the New York Life Foundation; andServe as a content expert to further develop the organization’s theory of change and after-school framework. Show less

Effectively led a team of four service managers, two program managers, and forty AmeriCorps Members in the implementation and execution of an intensive after-school program for middle school students (School’s Out New York City); Drove strategy to ensure AmeriCorps Members have the right conditions and resources in place to deliver academic and enrichment programming; Supervised execution of grant requirements, data reporting systems, and site-wide communication about the program;… Show more Effectively led a team of four service managers, two program managers, and forty AmeriCorps Members in the implementation and execution of an intensive after-school program for middle school students (School’s Out New York City); Drove strategy to ensure AmeriCorps Members have the right conditions and resources in place to deliver academic and enrichment programming; Supervised execution of grant requirements, data reporting systems, and site-wide communication about the program; andCollaborated with School Partnership Directors, Program Managers, Impact Coaches, Foundation and Government Manager, and Director of Strategic Planning to ensure excellent execution of the program. Show less

National

Served as an executive member on the National Board of Directors; led the organization in the development of program and membership benefits for Graduate, Alumnae, and Professional (GAP) members.Notable Achievements: - Design and implementation of Chapter Management Program- Implementation of GAP Book Club- Annual event planning of GAP Lavender Luncheon

Powerfully led and supported ten AmeriCorps Program Coordinators in implementing Playworks recess program model;Represented Playworks in building community relationships with school districts, corporate sponsors, and other community-based organizations; andSupported national expansion through various special projects such as the development of curriculum for specific student populations, and the development of training for new sites.

Planned and implemented positive sports and play-based programming during recess, in school and after school hours; Organized and facilitated training for a youth leadership program of fifteen fourth and fifth graders; led individual classes in skill-building and cooperative games to increase awareness of rules and boundaries at recess; andRecruited and coordinated volunteers to do service projects such as mural painting, playground clean-up, referee sports leagues

Ucla After School Program

Tutored students after school in algebra, English literature, writing composition, and SAT preparation; planned, developed and executed extracurricular activities for students; andCoordinated community service projects, cultural excursions, and civil action events for leadership campaigns, including a program-sponsored step team.

Facilitated structured classes in theater, musical theater and dance to students, ages 6-16; andProduced arts performances and demonstrations in theater, dance, music, modeling, and art; assisted with identifying volunteer projects through needs assessment, research, and community outreach.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Transformative School Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Women'S Studies

Activities and Societies: Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc., Student Support Services, Jumpstart Tallahassee, Onyx: The Artistically.

Master'S Degree, Curriculum And Instruction

Activities and Societies: Alumni Association