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TEEN DIRECTOR
Professional Summary

I am a highly dedicated and enthusiastic Youth Development professional with extensive knowledge in developing and implementing core curriculum to enable youth to progress developmentally, socially, academically and emotionally. I have over ten years of experience working with youth and families in many different capacities. My extensive knowledge in youth development has allowed for successful results of great rapports with youth, families,and surrounding community leaders ,within the communities I've served.

Qualifications
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong and effective communicator
  • Managerial and supervisory skills
  • Budgeting
  • Microsoft and Outlook proficiency
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Understands various learning styles
Experience
Teen Director Oct 2012 to Current
 Boys and Girls Club of Boston － Dorchester, MA
  • Establish and maintain teen program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of teen members thirteen to eighteen years of age.
  • Control all departmental activities within approved budget.
  • Supervise teen staff and volunteers within the clubhouse.
  • Identify and support trainings and development opportunities for teen center staff and volunteers.
  • Ensure productive and effective performance by all program staff and volunteers.
  • Appoint and monitor work assigned to program staff and volunteers, providing ongoing support and feedback.
  • Conduct weekly meetings with program staff to ensure all programs are efficient and effective.
  • Plan and implement daily programs that help build character, leadership and healthy lifestyles for teen members, thirteen to eighteen years of age.
  • CoordinateTeen Leadership programs for teen members thirteen to eighteen years of age.
Volunteer Coordinator Sep 2012 to Current
 Boys and Girls Club of Boston － Dorchester, MA
  • Recruit volunteers to commit to one-day, short-term, and long-term volunteer projects.
  • Manage and support volunteers on a daily basis.
  • Conduct orientations for prospective volunteers.
  • Partner with Colleges, Universities to provide mentoring programs for members 6-18 and partner with local and high end businesses to provide job shadow opportunities, etc for members.
  • Update volunteer schedule and list of events.
  • Communicate regularly with volunteers through check-in phone calls and e-mails.
  • Document and log volunteer hours.
Course Instructor IDS Mentoring 201-202 Aug 2010 to Current
 Pine Manor College － Chestnut Hill, MA
  • Facilitate weekly seminar meetings which focus on different aspects of mentoring.
  • Coordinate programs that focus on developing leadership skills, interpersonal communication and service to the community.
  • Supervise mentors on site, on a daily basis.
Teen Education Director Oct 2008 to Oct 2012
 Boys and Girls Club of Boston － Dorchester, MA
  • Integrated academic and vocational curricula to help members learn a variety of skills.
  • Served as an advocate for teen members on IEP's; attended IEP and annual review meetings with parents/ guardians of teen members.
  • Developed partnerships with local Colleges and Vocational institutes to build programming for youth and families.
  • Served as an advocate for members; attended school IEP meetings and annual reviews with parents/ guardians of teen members.
Residential Counselor Oct 2005 to Jan 2010
 Italian Home for Children － Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Developed a stable structured living environment that gave residents ages four to thirteen the chance to learn to replace dysfunctional behaviors with socially acceptable behaviors.
  • Developed age appropriate activities for residents to assist in positive social interactions.
  • Maintained a safe living environment for residents.
  • Developed weekly treatment plans for A.R.T residents.
Assistant Program Coordinator:Mentoring Program Jan 2007 to Apr 2007
 Pine Manor College － Cambridge, MA

Helped organize trainings and workshops for college participants (Mentors).

  • Led workshops for college students pertaining to working with youth, focusing on leadership skills, etc.
  • Worked closely with site supervisors to ensure students were meeting all requirements and expectations.
  • Supervised mentors on site.
Assistant Director: Dearborn After School Academy (D.A.S.A.) Sep 2006 to Dec 2006
 Boston Public School: Henry Dearborn Middle School － Roxbury, MA
  • Worked with the Director of Programs to provide a quality after-school program.
  • Mentored to 6, 7 and 8th grade students of the Henry Dearborn Middle School.
  • Helped students set short term and long term goals for themselves; concentrated on higher education and college awareness.
  • Conducted weekly check-ins with teachers and group leaders to ensure students were getting appropriate services to successfully reach weekly goals.
Co-Director of Summer Urban Programs Jan 2005 to Aug 2005
 Harvard University: Phillips Brooks House Association － Cambridge, MA
  • Supervised a staff of nine college -aged counselors, high school aged counselors, and provided direct services and support to 71 low-income families within the Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury area.
  • Collaborated and maintained relationships with organizations such as Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester and Tenacity of Mattapan.
  • Worked on grants and fundraising for the program.
  • Worked with Community organizers to develop a community service projects for high school -aged counselors.
Education
M.Ed., Leading to MA initial licensure: School Guidance Counseling, grades 5-12 2014 Cambridge College － Chestnut Hill, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Concentration in Human Services, focusing on adolescence. 2007 Pine Manor College － Chestnut Hill, MA

Cum Laude

High Honors Fall 04', High Honors Fall 06', Honors Spring 06'
Certifications

Life is Good:Play Makers: Basic training, CPR/First Aid, Planned Parenthood Sexual Health educator, and NAPPI (Non- Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention) certified.

Community Involvement

Attend task force meetings for Boston Housing Authorities Franklin Field and Franklin Hill developments to bridge the gaps between law enforcement, youth and families, to build better community.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Boys and Girls Club of Boston
  • Pine Manor College
  • Italian Home for Children
  • Boston Public School: Henry Dearborn Middle School
  • Harvard University: Phillips Brooks House Association

School Attended

  • Cambridge College
  • Pine Manor College

Job Titles Held:

  • Teen Director
  • Volunteer Coordinator
  • Course Instructor IDS Mentoring 201-202
  • Teen Education Director
  • Residential Counselor
  • Assistant Program Coordinator:Mentoring Program
  • Assistant Director: Dearborn After School Academy (D.A.S.A.)
  • Co-Director of Summer Urban Programs

Degrees

  • M.Ed. , Leading to MA initial licensure: School Guidance Counseling, grades 5-12 2014
    Bachelor of Arts , Psychology; Concentration in Human Services, focusing on adolescence. 2007

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