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Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Develop and execute weekly engaging Integrated Reading Curriculum according to the standards developed by the CDF and Community Coalition to a class of 10 incoming or current high school students over a 6-week course of study.Collaborate and plan daily programming with senior, peer, and Community Coalition Staff, and foster a positive supportive and structured environment: daily debriefs and bi-weekly staff outings.Supervise and engage students to actively participate in daily programming: Harambe, IRC, afternoon activities, and weekly field trips.

Los Angeles, Ca

•Deliver and Reinforce Street Soccer curriculum connecting soccer skills to life skills to approximately twenty youth ranging 4-7 years of age

Los Angeles, Ca

Facilitate weekly educational sessions on substance abuse and prevention methods to Whaley Middle School consistent with Lion Quest Workshop programming and Watts Healthcare guidelines.Assist with facilitating “Drug True Stories” Parent Workshop educating parents/guardians centered on how to notice signs or symptoms their children are using substances, how to introduce and continue the conversation surrounding substance, and prevention methods. Develop and implement weekly lesson plans and classroom activities to empower inner city youth consistent specified to Gang Reduction Youth Development (GRYD) Foundation standards.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Provide leadership for weekly collaborations among general education teachers, with regard to modifications and accommodations for IEP students; specific attention to classwork, homework, documentation, program reviews, and assessments.Manage a caseload of eight individual students—gather and assess daily updates on grade progress, supplemental instruction, parent engagement, as well as relationship building.Maintain and execute IEP scheduling and Google calendar for inclusion staff and administrative team.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Develop and implement weekly/daily lesson plans and classroom activitiesconsistent with Common Core standards and PUC instructional guidelines. Weekly collaborations with PUC team members (grade-level, school-wide, and across sites) to align curriculum across subjects, improve own and others’ instructional practices and share best practices. Identify unique student daily needs and collaborate with other teammembers and outside service providers, diagnoses and address learningchallenges.

Greater Atlanta Area

Developed and led numerous student-centered hall programs to promotesocial, diversity, emotional, understanding and growth twice a month. Created an inclusive environment in which the entire residence hall caninteract and contribute to the living community three nights a week. Encouraged personal, social, and academic development to first year freshman through scheduled tutoring/study hall two times a week and collaborated with on and off campus organization/offices.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Plan and facilitate daily morning meetings, as well as impromptu activitiesto build a positive community of Achievers. Apply daily positive behavior strategies to effectively support Achievers’ communication and social skills and self-management. Ensure all daily program logistics are executed smoothly and efficiently

Greater Atlanta Area

Handled several tasks simultaneously, including juggling multiple phone lines; face-to-face contact with clients, visitors and employees; and clerical duties calmly and efficiently. Maintaining office cleanliness and organization of resources with team members.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Maintained high tolerance and patience in difficult working conditions. Mechanical aptitude and install plumbing and drainage systems to meet clients’ specifications. Good customer and care skill.

Greater Atlanta Area

Assist the Office of Admissions and Recruitment in daily activities by developing new recruitment strategies for local high schools. The responsibilities included but were not limited to conducting campus tours, hosting admissions related events such as Open House and Admitted Student Day, and serving as a mentor. Building relationships with prospective students and parents to help ease the transition from high school to college. Provided excellent service and interacted with various of age groups