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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Spearhead the development and management of Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs, fostering collaboration with diverse employers and internal teams to create impactful opportunities. Manage existing tech and general WBL programs, providing dedicated support to employers and students, ensuring seamless execution and satisfaction. Implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy through personal outreach, website postings, and CCC 411 advertising, resulting in a diverse applicant pool. Orchestrate efficient onboarding processes, including applicant screening, student orientations, and employer onboarding sessions.Implement support systems to enhance student persistence and bolster retention rates, contributing to a positive learning and working environment.Direct the strategy, system, and calendar for comprehensive data management, including WBL placement, conversion, and retention data, as well as employer and employment data. Design and execute assessment tools, synthesizing responses for continual program enhancement.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Launch, recruit, and manage growth of Ambassador program consisting of ~10,000 student ambassadorsPlan, develop, and administer monthly trainings for student ambassadorsLeverage influence of student ambassadors in schools to promote college planning step completion and BigFuture Scholarship eligibility on national scaleManage partnerships with external partners to create and execute communication strategies to encourage FAFSA completion and FAFSA assistance chatbot sign up (resulting in 11,000 sign ups)Serve as brand ambassador for College Board to motivate diverse students to use BigFutureCollaboratively test new strategies cross-departmentally that drive engagement and generate learningabout BigfutureTroubleshoot operational and programmatic challengesMember of inaugural AP African American Studies Ambassador ProgramServe on Communications Committee for College Board Latino Affinity Group, SALSA

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Provide individualized support to 70 students and families throughout postsecondary planning processLead weekly Postsecondary Team meetings with 5 members (set agenda and action items, follow up on next steps)Advise 12 senior boys, communicate with families regularlyProvide translation support to families during postsecondary-related meetingsLead a club for DREAMers and alliesCreated Chicago Scholars application strategy, resulting in 36/46 students moving to final interview Member of Thrive’s Postsecondary Action Team (monthly 2hr meetings)Volunteer for the Male Initiative Project @ DePaulNominated for Latino Policy Forum FellowshipManaging partnership with Pass With Flying Colors

Chicago

Monitored transcripts, graduation progress, and classes for 200 studentsDeveloped bi-monthly workshops/seminar aligned with AVID Curriculum for college preparationCollaborated with administrators, teachers, and parents regarding student performanceManaged $3,000 budget for college visit trips and class activities

Milwaukee

Served as an 8th Grade Bilingual Literacy teacher through Teach for America80% of class made 1.5 years reading growth based on MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) dataServed on the 8th grade committees for graduation and for the class trip to Washington D.C.

Dornsife College Office Of Advising

Complete intake interviews to make appropriate referrals for college students who are undecided or undeclared regarding majors to meet with an advisor Increase students’ understanding of additional available advising resources for students interested in pre-law, pre-health, or pre-graduate school studies

Assisted Attorneys in the Preliminary Hearings Department with clerical tasks such as organizing and preparing case files for preliminary HearingsManaged records and files surround pre-trial hearings, transcribed interviews and jail callsDay to day work consisted of supporting attorneys and law school students with legal research and writing/recording preliminary hearing notes

Taught underserved middle school youth in summer program focused on developing a lifelong love of learningLed leadership and teambuilding activities, facilitated college workshops, and strengthened academic skills in project-based coursesCoached basketball class to build fundamental skills; motivated students to participate in music and football activities

Organized workshops for 20-40 participants, social events such as a family tailgate and a La Posada celebration for 100+ participants, and a graduation ceremony for approximately 3000 people Researched scholarships and restaurants for inclusion in the Latino Resource Handbook

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, American Studies And Ethnicity

Activities and Societies: Order of Troy - 2013

Masters In Urban Education, Bilingual And Multilingual Education, Alumni