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San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

• Launched and led the College Financial Success program, a coaching model that supported 1,000+ under-resourced students in applying and matriculating to college. Designed the program launch, implementation, and.
• Recruited, trained, and directly supervised a team of four coaches. Designed and adapted culturally-responsive coaching interventions and resources to increase impact and scale.
• Determined department strategic… Show more
• Determined department strategic direction and Key Performance Indicators. Designed dashboards and progress monitoring practices that successfully ensured benchmarks were met.
• Built strong relationships with school partners and stakeholders to create and maintain a community of organizational champions and funders. Launched a partner feedback process. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

• Managed partners utilizing iMentor’s model, curriculum and platform. Ensured partners were equipped to effectively implement high-impact, innovative, and scalable mentoring programs.
• Trained, coached and advised partners on program design, implementation, and evaluation. Led partner liaisons in adapting the local curriculum while maintaining fidelity to the iMentor model.
• Improved communication channels for both iMentor staff and partner organizations, focusing on change… Show more
• Improved communication channels for both iMentor staff and partner organizations, focusing on change management principles. Led initiatives to cultivate cohesive learning communities. Show less

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Implemented a multi-year student support program targeting 3-10th grade students in improving Attendance, SEL, ELA and Math scores. Ensured programming aligned with the site long-term impact goals and each school’s.
• Supervised four direct and 60+ indirect reports annually. Increased outputs and improved outcomes by cultivating professional development opportunities, improving role clarity,… Show more
• Supervised four direct and 60+ indirect reports annually. Increased outputs and improved outcomes by cultivating professional development opportunities, improving role clarity, and implementing organizational- and.
• Served on the regional and site recruitment and hiring committees for up to 116 positions annually. Led the annual team selection process, ensuring that AmeriCorps members were matched on teams and in schools that best.

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Increased effectiveness and efficiency of operational systems and policies to support the organization’s mission.
• Led the site Evaluation Department. Oversaw direct collection and analysis of student level data to inform and improve in-school service. Trained school teams and staff members in using SchoolForce, Microsoft Excel.
• Ensured site compliance with all service regulations including… Show more
• Ensured site compliance with all service regulations including AmeriCorps member benefits, background checks, and files. Planned and led the annual registration and on-boarding processes for 84 – 116 AmeriCorps.

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Led the Learning and Development department. Ensured corps and staff development plans met team needs, were aligned with service delivery, and focused on achieving service outcomes.
• Facilitated training and development sessions for local staff and AmeriCorps members focusing on team-building, group development, and leadership skills. Served on the ProServe Conference planning committee in advance.
• Facilitated training and development sessions for local staff and AmeriCorps members focusing on team-building, group development, and leadership skills. Served on the ProServe Conference planning committee in advance.
• Built and maintained relationships with principal and school liaisons. Served as supervisory contact for five school partnerships. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

• Implemented a strength-based support model to prepare Scholars to transition to and succeed in college. Assisted 150 Scholars annually in developing leadership and self-advocacy skills.
• Assisted high school counselors and staff with effectively preparing students for college admission. Co-led the annual scholarship selection process. Interviewed up to 600 students annually in small groups and.
• Worked… Show more
• Worked directly with campus staff and faculty to create a supportive campus community for Scholars, ensuring they successfully maintained at least an 80% college graduation rate. Created systems to effectively track.
• Planned the 8-month Pre-Collegiate Training curriculum and facilitated weekly workshops, community meetings, and retreats for 10 to 150 participants. Led staff development workshops focused on youth engagement, team.
• Increased awareness of Posse in the Chicago metro area. Conducted outreach with high school students, staff, and administrators to develop lasting relationships with Posse Chicago. Presented to groups of 10 to 150.

Greater Chicago Area

• Provided case management for Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) wards in traditional and specialized foster care. Prepared and utilized client service plans. Advocated for clients via Annual Case Reviews.
• Assessed and referred clients, their families, and foster parents for services. Actively worked to preserve healthy, positive relationships between the clients and families. Made weekly home visits to monitor progress.

Greater Chicago Area

• Provided services to teens in a DCFS independent-living program. Assisted clients with recognizing and developing personal strengths and skills and preparing for emancipation. Supported them with identifying and.
• Counseled clients in crisis. Assisted them with maintaining their physical, emotional, and mental health and well-being. Helped clients foster healthy relationships with their families, peers, and service workers..
• Counseled clients in crisis. Assisted them with maintaining their physical, emotional, and mental health and well-being. Helped clients foster healthy relationships with their families, peers, and service workers..
• Assisted clients with understanding and accessing agency and community services.
• Planned and led client meetings, job fairs, workshops, and therapeutic recreational events. Developed a rap / poetry group, a women’s book club, and other activities encouraging empathy, cultural awareness.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Co-developed a teen dating abuse prevention program. Created a program timeline and outline focusing on recognizing and developing healthy relationships, promoting independence and positive self-esteem, safety.
• Assisted Legal… Show more
• Assisted Legal Aid staff with the client intake process. Interviewed clients, completed client applications, and attended weekly case review meetings. Accompanied Legal Aid attorney twice a week to the Family Court.