Antonela Prifti
Assistant Manager of Outreach & Enrollment at Partners for Youth with Disabilities- Claim this Profile
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Albanian Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Digital Skills: User Experience
AccentureApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Diversity and Inclusion
YW BostonJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Creating Connections: Empowering Youth Adult Relationships
Mass Mentoring PartnershipAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Healing Happens, Trauma Informed Practices
Mass Mentoring PartnershipAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Mandated Reporting
Middlesex Children's Advocacy CenterApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
5 Rights of Medication Administration
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care -
Challenging School-Age Behavior
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Emotional Literacy
Imajine That COMPASS -
The Influence of Media on Children
Imajine That
Experience
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Partners for Youth with Disabilities
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Manager of Outreach & Enrollment
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Nov 2018 - Present
Case Management:-Managed a caseload of 100+ program participants including youth with disabilities and volunteer mentors.-Facilitated over fifty mentorship matches between youth and mentors, and provided on-going guidance via monthly check-ins. -Mediated conflicts and provided case-intervention during times of crisis. Data Management:-Maintained an online database for programmatic and participant information.-Administered consent forms and completed thorough background checks on all volunteers.-Developed and collected programmatic surveys.Outreach & Marketing:- Connected to agencies and families living throughout Massachusetts, and formed community partnerships with funders and referral sources.- Interviewed and screened 50+ volunteers and conducted youth intakes.-Supported with grant proposals. - Designed flyers and website content for recruitment and organizational events. Leadership/Teaching: -Facilitated nation-wide, monthly webinars on topics of youth development and career advancement. -Led bi-weekly mentor trainings.-Represented PYD at state conferences.-Interviewed/on-boarded new employees.-Contributed to equity and inclusion initiatives as a member of the Inclusion Committee. Show less
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Program Leader - Linking Expertise and Networking for Success (L.E.N.S.)
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Nov 2018 - Present
Individually managed a career mentoring program for transition aged youth who are blind.Interviewed visually impaired youth and volunteers and worked alongside matches to implement yearly mentoring goals based on career objectives.Managed mentoring relationships between participants and career mentors, and facilitated meetings and trainings for participants.Coordinated weekly meetings with Massachusetts Commission for the Blind to discuss referrals and programmatic developments.Oversaw PYD's career mentoring platform and website; met weekly with facilitators to discuss transitions and developments.Attended national summits and state-wide events as a key speaker, and formed relationships with local schools and agencies, including Carrol Center and Perkins School for the Blind. Show less
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Somerville Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Academic Interventionist
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2018
Taught a mathematics intervention class to students in third, fourth, and fifth grade with learning disabilities and academic challenges.Delivered structured lesson plans tailored to support the individual challenges of each student.Designed and administered learning assessments, and recorded student progress.Developed quarterly reports synthesizing findings.Met weekly with classroom teachers and school psychologists to discuss the needs and development of all students. Implemented classroom policies for managing difficult behaviors. Show less
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Lead Teacher
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Nov 2016 - Sep 2018
Taught over thirty after-school enrichment classes that promoted emotional literacy, mental health, and physical wellness including: Art & Mindfulness, Storytelling through Diverse Media, Healthy Brains & Healthy Hearts, Healthy Snacking, and Art in Science.Collaborated with school teachers and specialists to develop dynamic plans for assisting a diverse population of students.Designed curriculum that built on students' personal interests, backgrounds, and developmental levels.Jointly supervised and mentored students during structured free-time while assisting them with their academics.Established behavioral management strategies that reinforced positive behavior. Show less
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Botanic Gardens Children's Center
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Greater Boston Area
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Resource Teacher
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Mar 2017 - Feb 2018
Monitored the safety and assessed the learning of children between the ages of three months and five years at a Harvard affiliated, non-profit preschool. Supported the implementation of a blended, emergent, and developmentally-appropriate curriculum. Developed rapport with parents and caretakers through daily briefings. Provided students with opportunities for positive self-regard, relationship building, and independent learning. Monitored the safety and assessed the learning of children between the ages of three months and five years at a Harvard affiliated, non-profit preschool. Supported the implementation of a blended, emergent, and developmentally-appropriate curriculum. Developed rapport with parents and caretakers through daily briefings. Provided students with opportunities for positive self-regard, relationship building, and independent learning.
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Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2015 - Sep 2015
Merged and reformatted data sets on SPSS and Excel. Transcribed healthcare interview recordings and videos. Synthesized literature, copyedited academic papers, developed bibliographies. Performed administrative functions. Actively communicated with research team and faculty to discuss ongoing projects and share ideas. Merged and reformatted data sets on SPSS and Excel. Transcribed healthcare interview recordings and videos. Synthesized literature, copyedited academic papers, developed bibliographies. Performed administrative functions. Actively communicated with research team and faculty to discuss ongoing projects and share ideas.
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Work and Family Transitions Laboratory, UMass Amherst
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Work and Family Transitions Laboratory
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2014 - May 2015
Supported a longitudinal study analyzing the bidirectional relationship between workplace conditions and the mental health and development of low-income families. Coded videos of parents with their infants and toddlers on multiple dimensions of mental health including attachment, stimulation of development, intrusiveness, and empathy. Reviewed current and past literature and publications and developed presentations on findings. Analyzed and entered data used for statistical analyses on SPSS and Microsoft Excel. Participated in weekly lab meetings to discuss findings and exhchange new ideas. Show less
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The Bridge of Central Massachusetts
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Behavioral Health Intern
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Supervised youth subject to psychological illness, behavioral problems, and complex family backgrounds. Provided social and coping skills training to youth, demonstrated healthy lifestyle behaviors, and co-led group counselling activites. Assisted residents with all aspects of daily living, designed educational and recreational activities that promoted health and wellness, and monitored youth progress. Maintained an open channel of communication with parents, psychologists, and residential staff. Show less
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Education
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2012 - 2016
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor's degree, Public Health and Psychology
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