Melissa Paniagua
Education Specialist at Girls Inc. of New York City- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Girls Inc. of New York City
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Specialist
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Oct 2022 - Present
• Prepare and deliver high-quality, interactive programming for middle and high school girls, creating lesson plans that are culturally relevant for a diverse student population • Create a safe space for girls to explore their values, identities, and academic and career options • Be a role model/mentor to girls, promoting their well-being, development, confidence, and success; motivate and inspire girls to be active participants in program activities, encouraging their long-term involvement • Oversee day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards and goals Show less
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Life Time Inc.
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Supervisor — Kids Academy
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Jun 2023 - Present
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NYC Department of Education
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Community Assistant
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
Providing schoolwide assistance to administration and other school-based staff to support a safe and enriching culture. Providing schoolwide assistance to administration and other school-based staff to support a safe and enriching culture.
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Manhattan Youth
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Front Desk Receptionist
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Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
Checking parents in and providing clear expectations for student pick-up and other after-school program protocols
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Group Leader
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Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
Provide daily engaging activites for pre-school aged children and help maintain program safety during after-school hours
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Children's Aid
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Youth Counselor
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
Cultivated positive relationships and provided daily instruction for middle school students in the Bronx and set clear expectations for behavior and consistency for proper program execution Cultivated positive relationships and provided daily instruction for middle school students in the Bronx and set clear expectations for behavior and consistency for proper program execution
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SUNY New Paltz
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Feb 2021 - Jun 2021
Mobilized the relationship between faculty committees and student leaders while empowering students to let their voices be heard while performing administrative duties such as creating surveys and analyzing the data and hosting virtual events. Mobilized the relationship between faculty committees and student leaders while empowering students to let their voices be heard while performing administrative duties such as creating surveys and analyzing the data and hosting virtual events.
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Uncommon Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Teaching Fellow
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Lead daily virtual instruction to tenth grade students under the subject of Global History and efficiently planned for lessons while incorporating empowing anecdotes. Lead daily virtual instruction to tenth grade students under the subject of Global History and efficiently planned for lessons while incorporating empowing anecdotes.
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Academic Computing Services
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United States
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Facilities Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Computer Support Specialist
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Sep 2017 - May 2020
In this work-study program position, I supervise the daily performances of computer and printer systems in academic buildings on campus. I help install programs, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, and perform repairs to computer systems and printer equipment, as needed. In addition to this, I answer student inquiries regarding computer software or printing operation to resolve problems. In this work-study program position, I supervise the daily performances of computer and printer systems in academic buildings on campus. I help install programs, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, and perform repairs to computer systems and printer equipment, as needed. In addition to this, I answer student inquiries regarding computer software or printing operation to resolve problems.
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Sadie Nash Leadership Project
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Dean
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
Summer Institute Deans demonstrate clear leadership experience and an interest in social justice education and direct mentorship. The internship offers a uniquely engaging, dynamic, and challenging learning experience. Deans act as teaching assistants, facilitate daily groups and weekly workshops, and support with a range of programmatic needs of the program. Deans were required to hold Dean Group every morning, host workshops on issues affecting women of color, be a teaching assistant for one core class and one academic class and be a mentor and role model to 50 participants. Show less
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Strycker's Bay Neighborhood Council, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Leader
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2017
As an after school group counselor, I maintained a positive learning environment by providing 20-25 third graders with opportunities to complete homework and engage in enrichment activities. These enrichment activities included group games, basketball, kickball and board games. During this time, I provided a workshop for young girls in the third and fourth grade to talk through their personal issues. As an after school group counselor, I maintained a positive learning environment by providing 20-25 third graders with opportunities to complete homework and engage in enrichment activities. These enrichment activities included group games, basketball, kickball and board games. During this time, I provided a workshop for young girls in the third and fourth grade to talk through their personal issues.
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Education
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SUNY New Paltz
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance, General -
SUNY New Paltz
Bachelor of Science - BS, African-American/Black Studies -
New York University
Master of Arts - MA, Educational Leadership, Politics and Advocacy