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A Gore Kamara

Upper Darby,PA

Summary

Experienced in strategic planning and advising operational directives. Employs evidence-based decision to optimize productivity. Has the ability to cultivate collaborative environments and achieve organizational success through necessary change management.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Adult Education Division Director

Multicultural Community Family Services, Inc.
07.2006 - Current
  • Co-founder and Board President of Multicultural Community Family Services, Inc.
  • Built a culture of quality customer service with a pipeline for future leadership in the division
  • Conducted periodic meetings for ongoing and long-term sustainability strategies
  • Managed program cost for participants and organization
  • Managed stakeholders expectations for program outcome

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Classroom Teacher

Philadelphia School District
07.2001 - 06.2006
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in best practices, professional development opportunities and began studies for my masters degree
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management which created a respectful and productive learning classroom
  • Built student's confidence through consistent encouragement to foster a supportive learning environment.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners
  • Assessed student progress using district recommended tools
  • Worked with colleagues to develop cross-curricular, differentiated lesson plans

Kanner Center Coordinator

Devereaux Foundation
05.1991 - 06.2002
  • Entered data, wrote reports, and tracked staff and participants
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations and requirements pertaining to licensing or permits related to facility use or programming
  • Monitored facility maintenance needs, scheduling repairs as needed to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for participants
  • Provided support to staff members through mentoring and guidance on center policies, procedures, and best practices
  • Maintained a clean and inviting facility for participants
  • Resolved issues through deescalating conflicts between junior staff as well as participants


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychobiology

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
12-2000

Skills

  • Classroom Instruction and Curriculum Evaluation
  • Leadership and Mentoring

Affiliations

  • Fundamental Bible Believing Church and Christian Groups
  • Community Action Groups

Timeline

Adult Education Division Director

Multicultural Community Family Services, Inc.
07.2006 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Philadelphia School District
07.2001 - 06.2006

Kanner Center Coordinator

Devereaux Foundation
05.1991 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Psychobiology

La Salle University
A Gore Kamara