Ruth Chan Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Freelance Illustrator Clients include: The New York Times, Cup of Jo, Crayola, Rubin Museum, Twrl Tea, Kazoo Magazine, Cricket Magazine, Publishers Weekly, Option BChildren's Book Titles include:- "Where's the Party?" with Roaring Brook/Macmillan- "Mervin the Sloth is About to do the Best Thing in the World" written by Colleen AF Venable with Greenwillow/Harper Collins- "Georgie's Best Bad Day" with Roaring Brook/Macmillan - "Amy the Red Panda is Writing the Best Story in the World" written by Colleen AF Venable with Greenwillow/Harper Collins - "The Great Indoors" written by Julie Falatko with Disney/Hyperion- "The Alpactory" with HarperCollins- “Hardboiled Bugs for Breakfast” written by Jack Prelutsky with Greenwillow- "Have You Seen Gordon?" written by Adam Jay Epstein with Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers- "How Old is Mr. Tortoise?" written by Dev Petty with Abrams Books for Young Readers- "Thank You, Neighbor" with HarperCollins- "Rick the Rock of Room 214" written by Julie Falatko with Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers- "Uprooted" with Roaring Brook Press- "Caboose" written by Travis Jonker with Abrams Books for Young Readers

• Prepare and develop project scopes and objectives, involving relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility• Coordinate and manage project scopes, schedules, costs, ensuring that project requirements, deadlines, and budgets are met• Develop, track, and manage the practice’s finances including annual budget, schedule expenditures, and client invoicing• Develop and oversee internal policies and procedures including business policies, human resources, and property management

New York, Ny, Us

• Created, implemented, and assessed Youth and Family programs for over 3,000 youth annually at the Dodge YMCA, includingfour OST afterschool program and summer camp sites, six teen programs, youth sports classes, youth enrichment, and familyengagement programs.• Developed and monitored annual operating budget of $1.9M, including overseeing government contract compliance.Successfully brought in 40% above budgeted revenue for fiscal years 2011 and 2012.• Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated 7 full-time and 130 part-time staff. Ensured staff completed all YMCA requiredtraining programs, and provided opportunities for professional growth.• Managed all program compliances mandated by the New York State and City Department of Health, Department of Youth andCommunity Development, American Camp Association, and the YMCA.• Solicited feedback, reported to, and built partnerships with Board members, participating families, and community members.

• WorkUp is a national network of local projects that supports young adults in achieving social mobility • Write all WorkUp curriculum, including a 20-hour financial literacy curriculum, semester-long youth entrepreneurshipcurriculum, and post-secondary education program • Develop and lead program staff training sessions

• Establish overall direction of organization including programs, fundraising, internal infrastructure, and partnerships • Represent, advocate for, and network on behalf of the organization to other community organizations, public and pri-vate entities • Develop annual budget ('09-'10) of $700,000, manage and monitor income and expenses • Oversee, write, and finalize grant proposals to private and public funders • Oversee and hire 3 full time and 15 part time staff to fulfill mission and vision of programs • Create marketing materials and fundraising campaigns including website (ncfc-dc.org) • DC Public Schools Out-of-School Time Steering Committee member

• Develop curriculum, monitor, and report on eight before, after school, and summer programs serving 300 underservedstudents Pre-School through 12th grade, focusing on academic enrichment and the visual arts • Hire, supervise, monitor, and provide professional development for 15 staff and over 20 volunteers, contractors, and partners • Recruit, retain, organize, and track academic and social progress of participating students • Evaluate program and participant needs, including developing methods to track metrics, gathering data, and reporting on best practices and recommendations • Communicate with school administrators and teachers to integrate school day curriculum to program activities

• Planned and instructed nine studio classes and an after school program for 150 elementary students, focusing onproject-based learning aligned with standards in literacy, math, social studies, science, art history, cultural awareness,and social growth • Coordinated and curated student art exhibitions and events in the school and the surrounding community • Created documentation to develop an arts curriculum and teaching model for SAIL classrooms

Boston, Ma, Us

• Taught, supported, evaluated the progress of 16 children aged 3-5 in Acorn Center for Early Education and Care's bilingual (Chinese and English) program• Developed curriculum that is age-appropriate and focused on bilingual education and cultural awareness• Communicated with parents, family workers, and the Director about children’s needs and class environment• Oversaw, guided and supported 3 to 5 foster grandparent, high school and college student volunteers

Masters In Education, Education: Arts In Education

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology, Studio Art

Psychology, Art

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