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• Oversee the strategic direction and execution of multiple YouthWorks programs, collaborating with hundreds of partners across Baltimore to expand opportunities for youth employment and development. • Manage a multi-million-dollar budget, ensuring proper allocation of funds, grant compliance, and financial accountability. • Lead a team of staff members, including hiring, onboarding, and providing ongoing development and performance evaluations. • Design and lead trainings and presentations for staff, stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring alignment with program goals and best practices. • Establish and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and private sector partners to foster growth and sustainability of program initiatives. • Oversee the planning and execution of major program events, including Summer Jobs registration and worksite supervisor trainings. • Ensure program compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, continuously evaluating systems for efficiency and improvement. • Develop comprehensive reports on program effectiveness, presenting key metrics and outcomes to stakeholders and funders.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

• Supervised a staff of approximately 25 temporary employees, ensuring smooth program operations. • Assisted in the hiring, training, and onboarding of new staff, regularly updating training manuals for operations, youth, and worksite supervisors. • Monitored and evaluated program progress, running regular reports to assess performance and compliance. • Planned and executed key program activities, including winter meetings, summer staff training, and worksite supervisor training. • Coordinated special projects such as bus pass distribution, financial responsibility training, and worksite development. • Established and maintained strong relationships with program stakeholders, partnering organizations, and worksites. • Managed the YouthWorks Summer Jobs registration process, ensuring a seamless experience for participants. • Ensured program compliance with laws, MOED regulations, and YouthWorks standards

Oversaw the execution and delivery of all educational programs, ensuring alignment with the School Readiness Pathway and company curriculum. • Conducted regular classroom observations, providing feedback on curriculum implementation and classroom management, while utilizing the Learning Care System to generate reports on student progress and achievement. • Led teacher training and professional development, coaching staff on early childhood education best practices, including positive behavior support strategies. • Worked closely with the School Director to maintain accreditation status and ensure compliance with state licensing standards. • Promoted the school’s educational offerings to prospective families, serving as an ambassador for the academy and enhancing family engagement. • Recruited, hired, and retained high-quality staff, contributing to the school’s overall success and profitability

Assisted with management of licensed childcare centerRecruited, interviewed, and onboarded teachers and staffEnsured center operated within state licensing regulationsEnsured center operated within company policies and regulationsEstablished and maintained accreditation goals and levelEnsured center operated within company safety standardsFacilitated and led parent conferences and meetingsDeveloped and led trainings and professional developments for teachersAssisted with tracking expenses, center income, and family balancesDrove enrollment and family retentionCreated avenues of revenueMaintained center cleanliness and maintenance of schoolMaintained student and teacher files according to guidelines set by state and companyTrained teachers on curriculum implementationCompleted teacher observations and trainingsCreated plans of improvement for teachers and staff

Managed and oversaw licensed year-round programInterviewed, hired, and onboarded teachers and staffSupervise, manage, and evaluate teaching staffDeveloped and designed curriculumCreated and developed systems for ongoing management and operationEvaluated and implemented plans of improvement for program operationCreated and facilitated enrollment and registration processEstablished partnerships with local community groups and organizationsBuilt great interpersonal relationship with program stakeholdersCoordinated and led meetings, training, and professional developmentsCreated and distributed program communication materialsCreated and managed program budgetDeveloped and implemented systems to gauge effectiveness and success of program outcomesMaintained up to date files and documentation for staff and students according to state and school regulations

Managed and oversaw licensed afterschool programInterviewed, hired, and onboarded staffCreated staffing patternsDeveloped and lead trainings and professional developmentsCreated performance improvement and staff development plansEnsured classrooms met state and company safety standardsPrepared for licensing audits and visitsMaintained accurate and updated documentation and filesCreated and facilitated student registration processDeveloped and maintained attendance systemEvaluated program effectiveness and performanceCreated plans of improvement geared towards program performanceDeveloped and managed program budgetTracked and documented expenses and suppliesDeveloped and facilitated marketing and communication planOrganized and facilitated special events (talent shows, festivals, summer camp, etc)

Lead and manage classroom● Maintain safety of students● plan, prepare and deliver activities● Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders● Provide homework assistance● Active participant of all camp activities

Washington, D.C.

• Assisting the program coordinator with day-to-day check in’s • Develop weekly after school extra-curricular and academic programming. • Coordinate with outside children’s intramural programs (e.g. Girls on the Run & DC scores)