- Provide quality speech and language therapy by establishing baselines through RIOT procedures and measuring performance for up to 45 students. - Develop quality individual education plans (IEPs) and progress reports in order to document students’ progress and continued needs.- Facilitate parent and colleague workshops and collaborate with the school wide team to work towards each student’s least restrictive environment.- Screen at-risk-students and make recommendations (i.e. refer for a full evaluation, differentiate a language difference from a language disorder and provide teachers with strategies and adaptations for teaching children learning English or facilitate response to intervention for 8 weeks and reassess.)

Founded and runs two blogs for children and speech therapy (Bilingual Speech Resources) and reading and writing (@niaitathomas). Establishes and manages paid partnerships with Public Random House and Advancement Courses, and facilitates events in collaboration with authors, creators, and community partners. Plans and executes author conversations with notable professionals on topics, including investing, financial literacy, and healthcare.Tapped to oversee all aspects of finance and operations, including setting and implementing the company vision and mission and leading the development and execution of the short- and long-term strategy, including owning a budget and full P&L. Serves as a liaison between the organization, government entities, and the public and ensures high social responsibility by promoting and achieving sustainability.

As the Executive Director of Mental Health and Advising, I utilized my background in special education and language/communication expertise to facilitate mental health and advising workshops for the organization. With a profound dedication to supporting others, I facilitated learning spaces for students to conquer challenges and achieve personal growth, fostering an environment of inclusivity for all. Leveraging my experience in clinical mentorship and education, I introduced innovative strategies and forged valuable partnerships, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of advising in the program. Together with our dedicated team, I played an instrumental role in building a healthier and happier community, leaving a lasting and meaningful impression on the lives of those we served.

Completes an annual reoccurring obligation to deliver curricula to students in the Bilingual Extension Institute, enhancing knowledge and skills needed to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services for children and adolescents.

Transitioned from spearheading the IBC High School Program to overseeing the Girls in STEM initiative focused on promoting knowledge and connections amongst 18-25 non-traditional high school students. Drove program improvement by effectively managing outside partners, and maintaining knowledge of the daily schedule, sponsors, and keynote speakers.

- Managed instructional support for all professors and teaching assistants to facilitate succesful academic program for students- Mentored various teams of resident assistant interns while overseeing the organization of off-campus trips and presenting and enforcing program policies.

- Counseled students on academic and personal issues; hired, trained and evaluated Faculty in Residence; provided budgeting and expenditure oversight for area-wide programs, trainings, facilities, and supplies.- Coordinated residential co-curricular programming, along with monitoring and evaluating performance of resident assistants. - Clearly defined roles and expectations for key positions of Resident Adviser and Community Adviser- Leveraged conflict resolution skills to address key student and staff concerns and issues while focusing on their academic and personal success- Served on on-call rotation to intervene in after hours emergencies as necessary- Evaluated student staff programs, including program proposals and resident evaluations.- Administered budget for residential programming, and closely monitored accounts of expenditures, space/equipment reservations and connections to various University resources- Provided insight and expertise in the preparation of hiring materials, training manuals, and workshop materials.

Serve as live-in resident adviser to a group of about ten students.Serve as resident adviser to the entire Residential Program (about 500 students).Organize activities open to the entire High School Program during the 2½ hour period between the morning and afternoon classes. TAing for one of the HSP classes. Community Outreach.

Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of Night HostsFacilitate monthly Night Host meetingsComplete health and safety checks and bi-weekly tracking sheets of work ordersLiaison between Resident Assistants and Resident Director

Worked within the Office of Student Development to manage operations (i.e. accommodate parents and guests into rooms according to special requests, program and assign room keys,)Accompanied parents throughout orientation schedule and served as a resource for all questions and concerns.

Planned building and community programs for the Department of Residence Life in order to facilitate a sense of community and improve quality of life for students.Participated in duty responsibility according to the hall schedule and remained on call as required

-Facilitating discussions with new students on sensitive issues;-Assisting in the preparation of Orientation activities and materials;-Explaining academic opportunities and processes;-Introducing new students to campus support services and building locations;-Aiding in the development of class schedules;

Provided phonetic transcriptions in SpanishDrafted transcriptions and imputed into computer database