Yanilssa Taveras
Project Manager of Post-Secondary Success at Hunts Point Alliance for Children (HPAC)- Claim this Profile
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Hunts Point Alliance for Children (HPAC)
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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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Project Manager of Post-Secondary Success
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Sep 2021 - Present
• Recruit, interview, hire and train, and manage 12+ college students as tutors • Recruit and enroll 48-60+ students in grades 2nd - 12th for tutoring in English Language Art and Mathematics, science, and social studies • Develop training for tutors that encompasses teaching strategies applied to tutoring such as common core standards as a guide to mastery of skills of a particular content/grade, gradual release of responsibility, culturally responsive teaching, learning styles, IEP/504 plan modifications, and social-emotional learning • Host weekly content area hours for tutors to discuss tutoring sessions and receive resources for support based on questions or concerns rising from previous week tutoring sessions • Oversee overall daily functioning of online tutoring program, provide support to tutors via on-call hours during tutoring sessions, and ensure satisfaction of students and families with programming • Track college access, college success, and tutoring expenses ensuring programs stay within the allotted budget • Develop college and career success curriculum for Hunts Point and Longwood college students and deliver via monthly workshops • Work with HPAC Scholars 12th grade and their families through college preparation: review student profiles and assist with planning and application process
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Our New Way Garden Inc.
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United States
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Communications Coordinator
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Jun 2021 - Sep 2021
◦ Coordinate program logistics like donation distribution and volunteer scheduling. ◦ Conduct regular communication with volunteers to inform them about upcoming opportunities, cancellations, schedule changes, etc. ◦ Update the ONWG website and add content on an as-needed basis. ◦ Produce photos and videos for social media and post across platforms. ◦ Maintain public relations through social media by writing engaging captions, expanding followers, and responding appropriately to comments/likes/direct messages. ◦ Contribute ideas to help develop ONWG systems to improve social media and volunteer processes.
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Lutheran Social Services of New York
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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200 - 300 Employee
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Paralegal
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Oct 2019 - Jun 2021
◦ Assisted in promulgating policies for the agency in accordance with governmental requirements in areas of employment and corporate governance ◦ Gathered and organized evidence for court and administrative cases involving the agency, including drafting affidavits and other legal documents ◦ Provided strategic advice to manage challenges during the discovery process and identified situations where evidence and key documents can be properly withheld from opposing counsel based on the privilege doctrine ◦ Provided verbal and written translation support for the agency’s immigration lawyers during client interviews and on various legal documents ◦ Maintained corporate files and retrieve information readily, both physically copies and through electronic filings
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The Opportunity Agenda
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United States
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
◦ Assisted in the organization of the 2019 Creative Change Retreat which brings together a diverse group of leading advocates, activists, funders artists, entertainers and media makers committed to transformative social change ◦ Maintained ongoing strong communication with participants and the Creative Change Team leadership in preparation for retreat ◦ Handled a variety of administrative duties for the HR leaders and staff by producing reports, spreadsheets, programs and informational documents
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Ohlinger Studios
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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World Languages Intern/ Translator
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Sep 2018 - Jan 2019
◦ Ensured that digital courses had all content required, fixed any errors found while performing quality assurance reviews on digital assets ◦ Created and edited audio scripts, flashcards, and vocabulary tutorial spreadsheets for supplements that accompany Pearson World Language courses ◦ Ensured that digital courses had all content required, fixed any errors found while performing quality assurance reviews on digital assets ◦ Created and edited audio scripts, flashcards, and vocabulary tutorial spreadsheets for supplements that accompany Pearson World Language courses
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Boston College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Telephone Fundraiser
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
◦ Held strong communication skills while promoting Boston College’s new developments and advancements in order to successfully receive alumni support ◦ Conducted a high volume of calls soliciting BC alumni for monetary contributions and donations ◦ Held strong communication skills while promoting Boston College’s new developments and advancements in order to successfully receive alumni support ◦ Conducted a high volume of calls soliciting BC alumni for monetary contributions and donations
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CUNY Hostos Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Teacher Assistant- Proyecto Access STEM Program
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
◦ Tutored middle school students in basic coding and algebra ◦ Communicated with parents directly about student’s progress and experience while co-authoring to verbal and written evaluations. ◦ Supported in fundraising and development for the program ◦ Tutored middle school students in basic coding and algebra ◦ Communicated with parents directly about student’s progress and experience while co-authoring to verbal and written evaluations. ◦ Supported in fundraising and development for the program
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ING
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Netherlands
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
◦ Composed a special report on ING’s sustainability development efforts and presented the report findings to team heads in order to educate and influence them on the importance of sustainability ◦ Provided data gathering and analysis support for the Acquisition Finance team ◦ Composed a special report on ING’s sustainability development efforts and presented the report findings to team heads in order to educate and influence them on the importance of sustainability ◦ Provided data gathering and analysis support for the Acquisition Finance team
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Education
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Boston College
Political Science, Hispanic Studies