Youth Program Director

• Jun 2022 - Present

Senior Program Manager, College Access

• Dec 2019 - May 2022

Program and Staff Management: Recruitment of annual Latino U Scholars cohorts with 136 Scholars to date; support admitted Scholars with college admissions process and financial aid completion; deliver 10-12 yearly community info sessions in 4 partner school districts; develop program curriculum and facilitate implementation of workshops; supervise and mentor 1-2 program coordinators and interns Program Quality and Curriculum Delivery: Liaise with College Coach Advisor to train and support 36 College Coach volunteers with effective program implementation practices focused on key objectives; responsible for development and evaluation of curriculum content; deliver 3-4 training sessions per year Program Evaluation, Data Tracking and Progress Reporting: Track Scholar participation, retention, and program impact; conduct qualitative and quantitative evaluations measuring effectiveness and efficiency of programs; maintain meticulous records and reports Show less

Adjunct Counselor for Academic Counseling, Southern Extension Sites

• Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

Academic and Workforce Education Counseling:Advised and registered new, transfer, and continuing students and assisted with selection of: curriculum choices and requirements, extension center and campus resources, transfer and career options, and Community Education Workforce classes and certification programs;Assisted students in the pursuit of employment opportunities;Referred students to extension center and campus resources, as well as to off campus community resources;Utilized and maintained student records via student-related databases such as PeopleSoft, Degree Works, MS Excel, etc. Show less

Adjunct Faculty - College Success

• Sep 2012 - Jul 2018

Taught effective academic and career strategies including note-taking, test-taking, critical thinking, reading, and resume building; implemented course objectives and met learning outcomes; taught 200+ studentsIntroduced career exploration through research project using curated library resourcesGuided students in developing and evaluating short, median and long-term academic and career goals; introduced methodologies to set, track, and achieve goalsHelped students understand college resources: financial aid, transfer, college policies and procedures through assigned research projects and invited speakersEvaluated and monitored student progress and refer to appropriate student services and interventions as needed Show less

Program Specialist - Degree Completion Coach

• Apr 2016 - Feb 2017

Worked closely advising cohort of 300+ students to identify academic and non-academic barriers to degree completion; developed specific game plan; analyzed and used enrollment data to track students’ progress; generated departmental reports on activities and outcomesGo-to specialist connecting students to college resources and services; ensured students received timely and individualized support; provided student-friendly information on policies, procedures, and important deadlinesCultivated and maintained relationships with students, curriculum chairs, faculty, and staff to increase program visibility and promoted student engagement; strategized and implemented outreach and marketing through email blasts, social media, presentations in classes and at student involvement programs and eventsPartnered with 6 curriculum chairs to identify and address student challenges using shared data; ensured students effectively utilized programs and services through regular follow-up Show less

ESL Adjunct Faculty

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2016

Designed and taught dynamic communicative English lessons for learners from beginner to advanced; have taught n 500+ students from diverse backgrounds speaking, pronunciation, listening, reading, grammar, and writing skillsLed and facilitated student-centered contextualized class discussions to increase language fluency; taught self-directed learning strategies to increase practice frequencyAssessed and monitored learner progress based on data from various measures; met learning outcomesMentored TESOL Certificate students in pursuit of teaching credentials; reviewed lesson plans, observed teaching, and provided feedback as part of professional development Show less

ESL Program Specialist

• Jul 2013 - May 2014

Administered community-based language learning programs consisting of 150+ students; supervised, evaluated, and supported 12 teachers; assessed students and placed in appropriate proficiency level utilizing speaking and writing evaluations; monitored student progress through communication with teachers, assessments, and data Partnered with community-based institutions’ staff to coordinate and implement ESL programs in 4 economically disadvantaged communities in Westchester with goal of increasing access to educational and workforce opportunities for learnersDesignated Official trained in Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information (SEVIS) to process F-1 visas for international student admissions to intensive English and TESOL programsEvaluated college readiness of ESL students and referred to college resources including Admissions Office for transition to credit-bearing degree programs Show less

Honors Advisor Student Liaison (interim)

• Mar 2017 - Feb 2018

Delivered specialized and comprehensive advisement for honors student cohort of 120+; connected students to support services; provided clear information on college policies, program procedures and guidelines Advised on selecting courses and major; consulted with major advisors and faculty mentors Ensured students received timely and individualized support while monitoring progress; helped resolve any issues concerning curricular requirements; reviewed academic plans and performed graduation audits Guided students in developing and evaluating short, median and long-term academic and career goals Liaised with Macaulay Honors College staff and faculty to provide students important information, deadlines, opportunities, seminars, courses; maintained and updated student advisement files and records Show less

ESL Teacher

• Jul 2011 - May 2013

Prepared and executed creative communicative lessons for beginner to advanced learners in University Prep Program, integrated ESL skills, and special interest classes for 200+ visiting students from broad range of countries and cultures Facilitated student-centered contextualized class discussions to increase fluency Assessed and tracked student progress through in-class assessments and EFEKTA student progress software Prepared and executed creative communicative lessons for beginner to advanced learners in University Prep Program, integrated ESL skills, and special interest classes for 200+ visiting students from broad range of countries and cultures Facilitated student-centered contextualized class discussions to increase fluency Assessed and tracked student progress through in-class assessments and EFEKTA student progress software

Adjunct Instructor - First-Year Seminar

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

Instructed, managed, and advised 2 Freshman Seminar sections of 50 students; ensured course goals and student outcomes were met; monitored student progress through assignments and participation Served as liaison for student resources and support services Developed mentoring relationship with peer mentors through co-lesson planning and teaching; and regular meetings to discuss seminar goals and outcomes Instructed, managed, and advised 2 Freshman Seminar sections of 50 students; ensured course goals and student outcomes were met; monitored student progress through assignments and participation Served as liaison for student resources and support services Developed mentoring relationship with peer mentors through co-lesson planning and teaching; and regular meetings to discuss seminar goals and outcomes

Director of Public Programs - Education Department

• Aug 1999 - Jul 2009

Coordinated and implemented academic, public programs, and special events for audience development/engagement for College and regional audiences Managed departmental budget expenditures and income; established and monitored short and long-range programming goals in alignment with mission and exhibitions; data tracking and reporting; supervised support staff of one and numerous volunteers and interns Increased campus and community involvement with targeted outreach initiatives including monthly student and family programs Created and coordinated student engagement opportunities and programs such as student programming committee, internships, and gallery guides programs leading to surge in student participation Served on college’s first-year orientation committee representing museum as a valuable campus community resource for learning about art, applied learning opportunities, and entertainment Show less