Aline Newton
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
Experienced Community Liaison and Education Specialist with a decade of dedicated service in community engagement. Eager to apply expertise in fostering positive relationships and leveraging local resources to enhance outreach efforts. Proficient in event coordination, community networking, and curriculum development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus and Community Liaison
HBCU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTION COALITION
06.2023 - Current
- Enhances public relations for organization through effective communication with diverse groups and stakeholders.
- Assessed program effectiveness through regular data collection, analysis, and reporting to inform improvements in service delivery.
- Demonstrates capacity to work autonomously and in virtual team while successfully utilizing technology-driven platforms to execute marketing, support, monitoring, and reporting activities.
- Strengthens community partnerships by organizing and attending collaborative educational outreach events virtually and on-site on campuses and within community.
- Manages campus projects, mentors and supervises student influencers, collaborates with university departments to host events.
- Elevated page views for Our Money Matters platform from 93 to 65,106 for South Carolina within eight-month period through strategic initiatives and optimizations
- Boosted user engagement by 32% over eight-month period through implementation of course integration strategies.
- Achieved 61% increase in user registrations within eight-month timeframe.
- Collaborated with marketing team members to develop promotional materials highlighting successes achieved through partnerships within organization's network.
- Served as liaison between different departments internally ensuring maximum efficiency in addressing community needs.
English Educator
HUNTER KINARD TYLER HIGH SCHOOL
07.2016 - 08.2023
- Delivered instruction for designated courses, adhering to state standards, course outlines, and recommended textbooks spanning grades 6 through 12.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aimed at enhancing student comprehension of literary concepts and texts.
- Achieved 100% pass rate on South Carolina End of Course Exam (English) for Honors English Course during 2017/18 school year.
- Secured $10,000 Technology Grant for school and was honored with national title of Rack Room Shoes Real Teacher of the Year.
- (2) Students earned 'Perfect Score' on English II End of Course Exam 2021/22.
- Fostered student writing proficiency through targeted feedback and personalized support.
- Improved overall classroom performance by implementing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual student needs.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to evaluate student learning, utilizing data-driven insights to refine instructional strategies.
- Actively contributed to school community through participation in faculty meetings, professional development workshops, and curriculum review committees.
Consultant
VOORHEES UNIVERSITY (VOORHEES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION EDUCATOR, INNOVATION, & RESEARCH (EIR) IMPACT)
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Offered personalized program-level assistance to current Pathway 4: IMPACT fellows at Voorhees Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation.
- Assisted fellows in navigating Pathway 4 platforms, resources, and services, guiding them through various processes such as Micro-credentialing, White Paper development, Read to Succeed initiatives, Swivl training, lesson preparation, and conference selection.
- Supported fellows in maximizing program success by encouraging attendance at meetings and activities and ensuring timely submission of program deliverables.
- Provided guidance and assistance on Pathway 4 deliverables, including creating presentations, infographics, posters, informational guides, handouts, etc. , and conducted presentations on experiences completing Pathway 4 requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients, assessing client needs and expectations and establishing clear objectives for each consulting engagement.
School Board Member
HAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT II
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of cultural, educational, social, and demographic data to inform local program development initiatives.
- Managed school expenditures to ensure students receive optimal educational benefits.
- Implemented policies providing strategic direction for district to prioritize and achieve its goals.
- Collaborated with fellow board members to develop and enact policies aimed at improving academic achievement and overall school performance.
Girls Track Coach
HUNTER KINARD TYLER HIGH SCHOOL
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Cultivated team-oriented environment fostering sportsmanship, respect, and camaraderie among athletes.
- Recruited and retained talented runners, collaborating with Athletic Coordinators to optimize program effectiveness.
- Provided coaching on proper form and performance techniques to enhance athlete development.
- Oversaw administrative tasks, including budgeting, travel arrangements, and fundraising initiatives.
- Developed personalized training programs and schedules to maximize athlete performance.
- Facilitated regular communication and goal-setting sessions to enhance team cohesion.
- Managed equipment inventory, ensuring maintenance and timely replacement as necessary.
Curriculum Writer
ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Developed adaptable pacing guides for grades 9-12, aligning with state standards and compatible with various Learning Management Systems (e.g. Google Classroom and Canvas).
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for educators on new curriculum and educational resources.
- Provided English expertise and collaborated with subject matter experts to enhance training materials continually.
- Enhanced curriculum quality through collaboration with subject matter experts to produce accurate and engaging content.
- Standardized course design processes for efficiency and consistency.
- Implemented effective assessment tools to gauge student progress, facilitating ongoing curriculum adjustments.
- Utilized data-driven methodologies to identify areas of focus for developing new curricular materials.
- Ensured alignment of curricula with national and state standards for compliance and relevance across diverse educational settings.
- Integrated differentiated instruction strategies into lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles in classroom.
Career Readiness Instructor
GEAR UP
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Orchestrated holistic pre-college programs for high school students, encompassing career exploration, academic readiness, college exposure, mentorship, and financial planning.
- Acted as primary resource on college planning for educators, counselors, and teachers.
- Enhanced student achievement through personalized assistance and precise feedback.
- Advocated for classroom safety, collaboration, and implementation of best practices.
- Enhanced student understanding through integration of varied teaching methodologies and resources.
Education
Master of Education: Counselor Education -
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Orangeburg05.2021
Bachelor of Arts: English Education -
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Orangeburg, SC05.2015
Skills
- Collaborative Team Player
- Networking within Communities and Relationship Cultivation
- Technology Integration
- Effective Leadership, Adaptability, Problem-Solving, and Organization
- Exceptional Writing, Editing, and Verbal Communication
- Strong Interpersonal Aptitude
- Proficient in Instructional Presentations and Curriculum Planning
- Competent in Learning Strategies and Assessment Techniques
- Mastery of Microsoft Suite
- Proficient in Community Engagement
- Competent in Canvas, Blackboard, and Moodle Platforms
- Proficient in Tailored Instruction and Curriculum Design
- Skilled in Public and Media Relations
- Experienced in Formulating and Executing Outreach Initiatives
- Proficient Event Planning and Coordination
- Adept in Individual and Community Advocacy
Affiliations
- Rack Room Shoes National Real Teacher of the Year – Finalist/Recipient
- Gates Millennium Scholarship Program – Ambassador/Recipient
- National Council of Teachers of English – Member
- South Carolina Education Association – Member
- National Education Association– Member
- American School Counselor Association – Member
- South Carolina Counseling Association – Member
- Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Incorporated -Member
Timeline
Campus and Community Liaison
HBCU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTION COALITION
06.2023 - Current
Consultant
VOORHEES UNIVERSITY (VOORHEES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION EDUCATOR, INNOVATION, & RESEARCH (EIR) IMPACT)
08.2022 - 07.2023
School Board Member
HAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT II
06.2021 - 06.2021
Girls Track Coach
HUNTER KINARD TYLER HIGH SCHOOL
08.2018 - 06.2019
Curriculum Writer
ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4
06.2018 - 11.2018
English Educator
HUNTER KINARD TYLER HIGH SCHOOL
07.2016 - 08.2023
Career Readiness Instructor
GEAR UP
08.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Education: Counselor Education -
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts: English Education -
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
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