Alana Burgess
San Diego,CA
Summary
Exuberant leader in education with the adaptability and organizational skills to tackle any task required to support a team. Builder of strong and consistent relationships with several organizations in San Diego, including the San Diego Public Libraries and Primetime. Designer of performances and curriculum that are accessible and exciting for all ages centered around STEAM.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Manager
Mad Science of San Diego
04.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented custom STEAM curriculum for students ages 3-12.
- Trained instructors on classroom management, lab safety, curriculum, and office procedures.
- Observed and provided feedback on every instructor to ensure each class is engaging, consistent, and supportive of the students.
- Created program descriptions, appeared in television segments, attended networking events with the goal of further promoting our programs.
- Coordinated them scheduling of programs, instructors, and over 70+ curriculum to ensure operations are streamlined.
- Reorganized and maintains warehouse of all necessary supplies.
- Created accessible alternative activities to ensure that every student is welcomed and can participate in all aspects of Mad Science.
- The top reviewed and requested instructor.
- Helped earn the Rising Star award, for demonstrating the most growth of all 80+ Mad Science locations worldwide since COVID.
- Coordinated and hosted weekly staff meetings to build community and support instructors.
Lead Student Service Worker
Housing Dining and Hospitality at UC San Diego
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Barista for Roger’s Place and Market, one of UC San Diego’s most visited markets.
- Provide support to customers, maintained cleanliness of store, created and sold cafe drinks, performed quality inspections on produce and perishable goods.
- Trained new employees and delegated tasks.
- Organized breaks and work assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre With A Minor in Psychology
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA05-2022
Skills
- Performance assessment
- Educational leadership
- Inventory stocking
- Strategic planning
- Customer inquiry and response
- Presentation skills
- New hire on-boarding
- Group trainings
- Curriculum development
- Classroom Management
- Detail-oriented
- Team building
Certification
First Aid CPR AED Certified
Timeline
Education Manager
Mad Science of San Diego
04.2022 - Current
Lead Student Service Worker
Housing Dining and Hospitality at UC San Diego
10.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre With A Minor in Psychology
University of California, San Diego