Mercedes Robinson, M.A., Ed.M. Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Newark, New Jersey, United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Create and implement DEI initiatives to advance equity and belonging for all members of the community• Serve as a strategic thought leader related to research and practices in the field of DEI in education• Lead a leadership academy that centers the individual's identity and personal growth• Design and implement programming around identity development for adults and students• Collaborate with all departments to ensure we are working towards an equitable learning environment for our students• Facilitate workshops for adults on culturally responsive teaching, microaggressions, and revision of mission statements• Oversee all affinity groups for students and families

Greater New York City Area

• Ensures all compliance documents are up-to-date• Completes the intake process with new incoming ELL students• Meets with administrators to review scheduling, Title III funding allocations, and give updates on ENL team• Administers testing of incoming ELL students to ensure placement best meets the learning needs of students• Serves as a liaison between site administration and department staff for the purpose of enhancing communications between all parties

Greater New York City Area

• Teach a curriculum focused on reading, writing, listening, and speaking in push in and pull out classes• Co-teach in Humanities based courses• Emphasis placed on phonics• Administer testing of incoming ELL students to ensure placement best meets the learning needs of students• Plan cultural excursions within the city for newcomer ELL students

Greater New York City Area

• Accepted into a rigorous training program, focused on continuous feedback and practice-based training• Will receive training specialized in serving [high-need populations]• Will be certified for English as a New Language, all grades

Grand Rapids, Michigan

• Created outreach programs that increased participation of underrepresented racial minorities• Facilitated equal engagement opportunities addressing barriers related to disability• Increased our awareness of the diversity and inequality that exists in West Michigan• Implemented equal opportunity hiring practices• Organized and planned events around Civil Discourse and Diversity and Inclusion

Greater New York City Area

• Develop sustainable relationships with diverse and established individuals in the community• Facilitate education and training plans that increase awareness and understanding of Diversity and Inclusion• Oversee all hiring practices and handle all onboarding of new employees• Maximize accountability and employee engagement around Diversity and Inclusion• Oversee marketing to ensure language is intentionally inclusive • Coordinate and manage event logistics• Schedule conference calls and business meetings for staff and management• Initiate the creation of job postings, initial screenings, interview scheduling, and orientations• Maintain consistent interaction with CEO’s and high level clients• Act as a liaison for product orders, new contracts, and current job openings• Maintain social and web-based marketing to promote products, events, and clients

Allendale, Michigan

• Served as first point of contact for organization• Provided resources for students who have been victims of sexual assault/abuse• Assisted in campus events involving gender equality• Provided hospitality for meetings and events• Corresponded with staff members on behalf of the Women’s Center

Grand Rapids, Michigan

• Served as a community organizer, advocate, and educator around sustainability• Created and conducted deep-listening sessions• Worked with advisory committee to analyze WMEAC’s capacity to respond to environmental justice issues

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Delivered communications between director and production executives• Assisted production executives as required including running errands• Worked with guests who were on the show while they are in town for taping• Involved in all show day procedures and assisted producing and production teams in all stages of production

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Ed.M Public School Building Leadership

Master Of Science - Ms, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies : Emphasis In Systems Of Oppression And Social Change

Activities and Societies: Act on Racism, African Student Council, Latino Student Union, Niara (Mentor Program), Multicultural Cohort Program