Anna Derby
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Yuri Machkasov
I had the pleasure of working extensively with Anna Derby during my Peace Corps service in Mozambique. Anna served as the elected President and I served as the Vice-President of VAC (the Volunteer Advisory Council) which serves as the liaison between Peace Corps Volunteers and the Staff. The qualities that stand out to me about Anna are her leadership skills, teamwork, and her ability to get things done. Anna was at the forefront of many Peace Corps policy changes, difficult decisions, and new projects. She showed her leadership as she managed over 12 VAC members at a time, all of whom were volunteering their time. Anna was able to distribute responsibility in an effective way and her tenure as President accomplished a great deal. Her efforts were praised greatly by both Country Directors that served during her tenure. I am proud to have been a part of her team and give my highest of recommendations. Anna will be a great addition to any organization.
LinkedIn User
Anna is incredible. She worked tirelessly as president of our Volunteer Advisory Council in Mozambique to ensure volunteers' concerns were addressed and positive change was made. She has been essential in the realization of many projects at the university in Mozambique where she teaches, including an American Corner where students can read books in English and Portuguese, check out computers and use the internet, and participate in activities like Chess Club, English Club, and English Classes for kids. Anna is good at connecting with people in a community, understanding their needs, and encouraging projects and ideas that develop from these connections. She knows how to motivate and assist community members in projects and is able to subtract herself from the equation once necessary to ensure sustainability.
Yuri Machkasov
I had the pleasure of working extensively with Anna Derby during my Peace Corps service in Mozambique. Anna served as the elected President and I served as the Vice-President of VAC (the Volunteer Advisory Council) which serves as the liaison between Peace Corps Volunteers and the Staff. The qualities that stand out to me about Anna are her leadership skills, teamwork, and her ability to get things done. Anna was at the forefront of many Peace Corps policy changes, difficult decisions, and new projects. She showed her leadership as she managed over 12 VAC members at a time, all of whom were volunteering their time. Anna was able to distribute responsibility in an effective way and her tenure as President accomplished a great deal. Her efforts were praised greatly by both Country Directors that served during her tenure. I am proud to have been a part of her team and give my highest of recommendations. Anna will be a great addition to any organization.
LinkedIn User
Anna is incredible. She worked tirelessly as president of our Volunteer Advisory Council in Mozambique to ensure volunteers' concerns were addressed and positive change was made. She has been essential in the realization of many projects at the university in Mozambique where she teaches, including an American Corner where students can read books in English and Portuguese, check out computers and use the internet, and participate in activities like Chess Club, English Club, and English Classes for kids. Anna is good at connecting with people in a community, understanding their needs, and encouraging projects and ideas that develop from these connections. She knows how to motivate and assist community members in projects and is able to subtract herself from the equation once necessary to ensure sustainability.
Yuri Machkasov
I had the pleasure of working extensively with Anna Derby during my Peace Corps service in Mozambique. Anna served as the elected President and I served as the Vice-President of VAC (the Volunteer Advisory Council) which serves as the liaison between Peace Corps Volunteers and the Staff. The qualities that stand out to me about Anna are her leadership skills, teamwork, and her ability to get things done. Anna was at the forefront of many Peace Corps policy changes, difficult decisions, and new projects. She showed her leadership as she managed over 12 VAC members at a time, all of whom were volunteering their time. Anna was able to distribute responsibility in an effective way and her tenure as President accomplished a great deal. Her efforts were praised greatly by both Country Directors that served during her tenure. I am proud to have been a part of her team and give my highest of recommendations. Anna will be a great addition to any organization.
LinkedIn User
Anna is incredible. She worked tirelessly as president of our Volunteer Advisory Council in Mozambique to ensure volunteers' concerns were addressed and positive change was made. She has been essential in the realization of many projects at the university in Mozambique where she teaches, including an American Corner where students can read books in English and Portuguese, check out computers and use the internet, and participate in activities like Chess Club, English Club, and English Classes for kids. Anna is good at connecting with people in a community, understanding their needs, and encouraging projects and ideas that develop from these connections. She knows how to motivate and assist community members in projects and is able to subtract herself from the equation once necessary to ensure sustainability.
Yuri Machkasov
I had the pleasure of working extensively with Anna Derby during my Peace Corps service in Mozambique. Anna served as the elected President and I served as the Vice-President of VAC (the Volunteer Advisory Council) which serves as the liaison between Peace Corps Volunteers and the Staff. The qualities that stand out to me about Anna are her leadership skills, teamwork, and her ability to get things done. Anna was at the forefront of many Peace Corps policy changes, difficult decisions, and new projects. She showed her leadership as she managed over 12 VAC members at a time, all of whom were volunteering their time. Anna was able to distribute responsibility in an effective way and her tenure as President accomplished a great deal. Her efforts were praised greatly by both Country Directors that served during her tenure. I am proud to have been a part of her team and give my highest of recommendations. Anna will be a great addition to any organization.
LinkedIn User
Anna is incredible. She worked tirelessly as president of our Volunteer Advisory Council in Mozambique to ensure volunteers' concerns were addressed and positive change was made. She has been essential in the realization of many projects at the university in Mozambique where she teaches, including an American Corner where students can read books in English and Portuguese, check out computers and use the internet, and participate in activities like Chess Club, English Club, and English Classes for kids. Anna is good at connecting with people in a community, understanding their needs, and encouraging projects and ideas that develop from these connections. She knows how to motivate and assist community members in projects and is able to subtract herself from the equation once necessary to ensure sustainability.
Experience
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Bard Early College High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visiting Instructor of Mathematics
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Collegiate Academies
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United States
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Mathematics Teacher
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Jul 2020 - May 2021
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Adjunct Faculty
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
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New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Math Teacher
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2019
- Taught Algebra II, Probability & Statistics, Precalculus and AP Calculus to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors at a STEM-focused charter school. - Prepared and taught lessons, developed and graded assignments and assessments. - As math team lead, worked with STEM Coordinator to begin implementation of Tier 1 math curriculum. - Taught Algebra II, Probability & Statistics, Precalculus and AP Calculus to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors at a STEM-focused charter school. - Prepared and taught lessons, developed and graded assignments and assessments. - As math team lead, worked with STEM Coordinator to begin implementation of Tier 1 math curriculum.
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director, Accelerate Innovation + Entrepreneurship Center
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
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Bunker Hill Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Professor, Department of Mathematics
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Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
I taught Statistics for a semester, integrating real world problems and weekly news items to make the material relevant for non-STEM students. I taught Statistics for a semester, integrating real world problems and weekly news items to make the material relevant for non-STEM students.
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Education Volunteer
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Sep 2012 - Aug 2015
Teacher, Universidade Católica de Moçambique (UCM): - Taught Economics, Management and Marketing (in Portuguese), and English to first- and second-year students. - Developed curriculum and adapted the content to the needs and abilities of the students. - Taught intensive module on Organizational Behavior to 2nd year MBA students.- Supervised a 4th year Communications student's internship and final project, corrected three MBA theses and served as opponent at the defense.- Worked with a local colleague to conduct survey on personal finance. Presented results at UCM’s annual research symposium.Consultant, American Corner Thurgood Marshall - Established an American Corner in cooperation with the US Embassy and the Catholic University. Served as consultant, supporting local coordinator in developing programs.- Supported students in founding an English Club. Currently have members from 7+ institutions of higher learning and secondary schools. Members give weekly English lessons to local children.President, Volunteer Advisory Council (VAC): - Served as a liaison between Volunteers and Peace Corps staff. Organized and chaired quarterly meetings. - Collaborated with Safety & Security Coordinator to develop and implement an emergency phone tree, ensuring all 160+ Volunteers in country could be reached quickly and effectively in case of natural disaster or civil unrest.- Managed overhaul of Peace Corps Mozambique website.- Managed and promoted the use of shared online resources, improving the availability of information for Volunteers and easing the organizational burden for staff.National Financial Coordinator, Raparigas em Desenvolvimento, Educação e Saúde (REDES): - Managed the finances of a national network of youth groups dedicated to girls’ empowerment and health education. - Developed and implemented a new curriculum on income generation used at 11 workshops in 2013 and 10 in 2014.- Worked with a team to register REDES as a Mozambican Association.
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MEDITECH
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United States
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Healthcare Information Systems Coordinator (Project Manager)
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
- MEDITECH project manager for existing customers. - Directly supported 40+ customer hospitals, working with CIOs and IT directors to manage strategic EHR projects. - Acted as advocate for customers within MEDITECH and liaison between application groups and hospitals. - Assisted customers in planning to meet Meaningful Use goals. - Selected by Group Director to develop and pilot customer site-visit program to strengthen relationships with client hospitals. - MEDITECH project manager for existing customers. - Directly supported 40+ customer hospitals, working with CIOs and IT directors to manage strategic EHR projects. - Acted as advocate for customers within MEDITECH and liaison between application groups and hospitals. - Assisted customers in planning to meet Meaningful Use goals. - Selected by Group Director to develop and pilot customer site-visit program to strengthen relationships with client hospitals.
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Central Square Theater
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance & Operations Intern
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Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Worked with Finance & Operations Director on projects including: - Restructured chart of accounts in QuickBooks. - Created data privacy compliance policy and documentation. - Streamlined annual budgeting process (with Harvard Community Action Partners). Worked with Finance & Operations Director on projects including: - Restructured chart of accounts in QuickBooks. - Created data privacy compliance policy and documentation. - Streamlined annual budgeting process (with Harvard Community Action Partners).
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Vice President of Marketing
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Sep 2010 - May 2011
Student group focused on using business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world. - Maintained chapter website and Facebook page. - Fostered connections with other student groups on campus and in the greater Boston area. - Raised awareness among students of socially-conscious business practices and opportunities. - Brought speakers to campus to discuss relevant issues. Student group focused on using business to create a more socially and environmentally sustainable world. - Maintained chapter website and Facebook page. - Fostered connections with other student groups on campus and in the greater Boston area. - Raised awareness among students of socially-conscious business practices and opportunities. - Brought speakers to campus to discuss relevant issues.
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Incubadora Afro Brasileira
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Small Business Consultant
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Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Internship completed in support of MBA studies, funded by a Department of Education grant aimed at improving US-Brazil ties. The Incubadora Afro-Brasileira is a non-governmental organization specializing in economic development through small business improvement, focusing on minority entrepreneurs. - Evaluated business models and performance of client entrepreneurs and companies. Provided recommendations for improvement. - Drafted chapter on accounting to be included in handbook for entrepreneurs in developing countries.
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Boston Children's Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Process MBA Consultant
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Nov 2009 - May 2010
Team Liaison to Client for business process analysis project in conjunction with Business Process course. - Worked with the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Emergency Management to improve response to short term surges in demand in the Emergency Department. - Conducted stakeholder interviews, industry benchmarking and analysis of historical data to identify and address key performance indicators. - Developed prototype performance dashboard and documentation. - Acted as primary point of contact for client. Facilitated communication between Bentley team and client team.
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Nicholas & Butler, LLP
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Law Practice
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Office Manager, Legal Assistant
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Apr 2007 - Jun 2009
Start-up civil litigation firm, specializing in contract, tort and other business-to-business disputes. - Facilitated two years of growth as the company doubled in size. Developed and maintained bookkeeping systems. Assisted in hiring and managing personnel. - Managed relationships with IT support, insurance vendors, bank representatives, and local law schools, including internship programs. - Drafted subpoenas, filed and served pleadings, analyzed and summarized client documents. Start-up civil litigation firm, specializing in contract, tort and other business-to-business disputes. - Facilitated two years of growth as the company doubled in size. Developed and maintained bookkeeping systems. Assisted in hiring and managing personnel. - Managed relationships with IT support, insurance vendors, bank representatives, and local law schools, including internship programs. - Drafted subpoenas, filed and served pleadings, analyzed and summarized client documents.
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University of California at San Diego
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics
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Sep 2005 - Dec 2006
- Led five weekly discussion sections for undergraduate Calculus courses (I, II & III) - Held office hours. - Wrote, proctored and graded tests and exams. - Led five weekly discussion sections for undergraduate Calculus courses (I, II & III) - Held office hours. - Wrote, proctored and graded tests and exams.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant, Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics
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Sep 2003 - May 2005
Teaching Assistant for upper-level course for Math majors that introduced basic concepts of abstract Mathematics. Topics included symbolic logic, set theory and point-set topology, as well as reading and writing mathematical proofs.- Led 4-5 weekly discussion sections.- Reinforced material covered in lecture, clarifying concepts and proofs and providing examples.- Graded homework and held office hours, guiding students in learning theory, reading and writing mathematical proofs.- Lectured when professor was absent.- Worked with professor to develop class material.
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Education
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mathematics -
University of California, San Diego
Master of Arts (M.A.), Mathematics -
Bentley University
MBA, Global Business & Markets, Accounting