Shaija A. Mills
Assistant Program Director at The Little Gym International- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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American Sign Language Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Zumba Basic Instructor License
ZumbaApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
American Red CrossJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Responding to Emergencies Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red CrossJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red CrossDec, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Little Gym International
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Assistant Program Director
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Zumba
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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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Zumba Instructor
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Apr 2020 - Present
Leads dance-based group exercises in person and virtually! Licensed in Zumba, Zumba Kids + Kids Jr. and STRONG Nation! Leads dance-based group exercises in person and virtually! Licensed in Zumba, Zumba Kids + Kids Jr. and STRONG Nation!
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Kings Bay YM-YWHA, Inc. JCC Brooklyn
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director, School Aged Child Care (SACC)
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Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
Responsible for program design, service delivery and administrative tasks related to six after school programs serving children between 4 and 14 years old. Promotion, recruitment, and enrollment of students to after school and summer programs; both fee-for-service and grant/government funded Recruit, hire, train, and supervise after school site supervisors (6), counselors (30+), and volunteers for six separate after school programs Ensured full compliance with New York City’s Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DOE), and Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) as well as New York State’s Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS). Partner with marketing and communication department to ensure effective promotion and visibility of all program areas. Attended to biweekly payroll using ADP and monthly invoicing in coordination with the accounting department. Conducted regular observations, performance reviews and supervisory meeting with all staff, independently and within group settings. Show less
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Girls Inc. of Long Island
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Aug 2019 - May 2021
Ensures the National Girls Inc. standard within the implementation of my affiliate's programming. Supports the organization through planning, scheduling, and facilitation of girl-centric programs. Maintains relationships and communication with community partners, schools, legislative offices and more. Manages the programming database, Trax Solutions, in terms of inputting attendance, active programs, and more for twenty schools in ten districts. Utilizes databases to measure progress, outcomes, and reporting. Assists in the conception and creation of marketing tools including flyers, postcards, and invitations for programs, events, and workshops. Manages social media for the organization (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube). Show less
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Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Director of Youth Development (K-5)
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Oct 2018 - Aug 2019
Create and maintain systems of organization dedicated for program management, logistical tasks, and attendance. Communicate all schedule outlines for programs, staff locations and responsibilities, and day-to-day schedules for children. Supervise and support 20+ Youth Development Assistants, Coordinators, and volunteers. Execute the mission of the organization and provide opportunities of development for both staff and children. Create meaningful and trustful relationships with families while providing guidance on all questions and concerns. Fostered a community of care between families and staff. Support membership services in the management of new and renewing members, program sign-ups, and reporting duties. Continue communication on all events, changes, and updates to families, stakeholders, and children. Resolve various issues between children and staff members. Lead diverse programs for children such as Dancenastics, Tumbling, Gymnastics, and all Dance programs. Design a new program called SMART Girls Jr, which provides a safe space for young girls to learn about their development physically, emotionally, and socially. Assist staff with creating syllabi for educational programs by creating learning outcomes and weekly goals. Maintain overall appearance of K-5 locations along with implementing safety procedures and policies. Organize all programmatic initiatives for summer camp. Forged relationships with third-party vendors for implementation of all travel camp opportunities. Navigate a major location transition for summer camp initiatives while maintaining a budget of $30,000 between four camps. Facilitate quarterly trainings for staff members on topics of diversity and inclusion, emergency response and safety, bullying and hazing, and neglect abuse for children. Show less
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The Little Gym International
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Instructor
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Dec 2017 - Oct 2018
Serves as lead instructor to gymnastics class aged 4 months to 12 years old Facilitates birthday parties for all ages until 12 Manages communication between parents and the company via telephone and email Serves as lead instructor to gymnastics class aged 4 months to 12 years old Facilitates birthday parties for all ages until 12 Manages communication between parents and the company via telephone and email
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New York University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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College Leader, College of Arts and Science
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
Assist first-year students in their journey towards acclimation at NYU's New York CampusProvide advice and share knowledge about services provided by the universityPlan cohort events acknowledging the core values of the university: College Life, Academic Inquiry, and Service
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Summer Peer Leader, Opportunity Programs
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
Assisted in guiding incoming first-year students as they transitioned into college life.Facilitated social and educational events for more than 200 studentsProvided mentorship and advice for situations to be faced while attending school in NYC
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14th Street Y
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United States
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Community Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Counselor, Afterschool @ 14th Street Y
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Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
• Collect children, kindergarten through fifth grade, from respective school and walk them back to the afterschool center• Coordinate and engage in enrichment classes (knitting, cooking, art, etc.)• Supervise indoor/outdoor play and bi-weekly swim time
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Counselor, New Country Day Camp
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
• Coordinated and supervised outdoor activities for children between eight and eleven years old.• Maintained the safety of the children through first aid and conflict resolution
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New York University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Fundraiser
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Feb 2016 - Apr 2016
• Communicated with alumni and parents of current students to raise money for the scholarship fund. • Communicated with alumni and parents of current students to raise money for the scholarship fund.
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Lenox Children's Center
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Lenox, Massachusetts
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Infant Room Intern
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Oct 2013 - May 2014
• Assisted the other workers in the Infant Room with children less than 15 months of age. • Helped with feeding and keeping the children occupied. • Assisted the other workers in the Infant Room with children less than 15 months of age. • Helped with feeding and keeping the children occupied.
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Shugah Baybees Child Development Center
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New York, New York
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Child Care Provider
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
• Supervised children between the ages of one and six with their educational and developmental pursuits as well as local trips to parks, libraries, and children’s gyms. • Supervised children between the ages of one and six with their educational and developmental pursuits as well as local trips to parks, libraries, and children’s gyms.
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Education
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Sarah Lawrence College
Master of Arts - MA -
New York University
Bachelor's Degree -
Miss Hall's School
High School Diploma -
De La Salle Academy
Middle School