Amanda Jerido-Katz
Summary
School operations and auxiliary programs leader with 10+ years of experience building partnerships, managing complex programs, and developing systems that turn opportunities into successful, sustainable operations. Proven ability to coordinate across departments, manage vendors and external partners, oversee financial and administrative workflows, and lead high-volume programs serving students and families. Known for combining relationship-building and customer service with strong follow-through, operational judgment, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for growth and improving systems.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lower School Front Office Coordinator & After School Manager
The Berkeley Carroll School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2023 - 06.2026
- Direct complex operational systems across Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions, coordinating staffing, safety compliance, scheduling, facilities, and communications serving more than 1,000 students.
- Serve as a key liaison across Facilities, Security, Athletics, academic departments, families, and external partners to ensure programs and events are executed smoothly and with minimal disruption to school operations.
- Develop and implement scheduling and coverage systems that align staffing and resources with enrollment, operational needs, and budgetary constraints.
- Hire, onboard, train, schedule, and supervise 15 auxiliary staff members, providing ongoing performance management and ensuring consistent operational standards.
- Manage external relationships and vendors supporting auxiliary and enrichment programming, coordinating logistics, expectations, and operational requirements.
- Maintain accurate operational records and tracking systems using Google Workspace and internal tools, improving visibility, communication, and follow-through across teams.
- Design and launch new programs from concept through implementation, including developing program structures, managing enrollment growth, coordinating events, and establishing partnerships with external organizations.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for families and program stakeholders, resolving time-sensitive issues with professionalism, responsiveness, and sound judgment.
- Developed a new chess enrichment program and expanded its reach through enrollment management, competitive event coordination, and external partnerships.
Auxiliary Programs Coordinator
The Berkeley Carroll School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed rentals of school facilities to external vendors, serving as a primary point of contact and coordinating facility use from initial arrangements through successful execution.
- Coordinated with Athletics, Theater, Maintenance, and Security to ensure external organizations had appropriate access, resources, and support while maintaining school operational standards.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for external facility use, balancing vendor needs with the school’s internal programming and operational priorities.
- Oversaw after-school program operations, coordinating staffing, logistics, communications, and day-to-day execution across multiple programs.
- Built strong working relationships with internal departments and external partners to resolve logistical issues and ensure a positive experience for program participants and vendors.
Assistant Director & After Camp Supervisor
Berkeley Carroll Day Camp
Brooklyn, New York
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed full-scope summer camp operations for a program serving 250+ campers, overseeing staffing, scheduling, safety, logistics, and daily execution.
- Supervised 60+ seasonal staff, establishing clear expectations, facilitating staff meetings, and providing ongoing performance feedback.
- Coordinated operational and safety protocols across staff and program areas, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and creating a safe, well-organized environment.
- Responded to time-sensitive operational needs and adjusted staffing, logistics, and programming to ensure smooth daily operations.
After School Chess Teacher
Various New York Schools
New York, New York
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Expanded chess programming from two to four weekly classes, increasing enrollment and student engagement through responsive program development.
- Organized tournaments and events, managing scheduling, logistics, communications, and coordination with families and external participants.
- Developed relationships with school communities and program stakeholders to expand participation and create accessible, engaging programming.
- Supported DEI-focused recruitment efforts to broaden access and participation across school communities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY06-2019
Skills
- Facilities & Vendor Coordination
- Event & Program Logistics
- School Operations
- Scheduling & Coverage
- Staff Hiring & Supervision
- Budget Monitoring
- Attendance & Family Communication
- Safety Procedures & Compliance
- Equity-Centered Leadership
Presentations
- "The Captain's Log: Turning Daily Chaos into Actionable Program Insight" (Presenter), SPARC National Conference, Scottsdale, AZ (October 2026)
Timeline
Lower School Front Office Coordinator & After School Manager
The Berkeley Carroll School
08.2023 - 06.2026
Auxiliary Programs Coordinator
The Berkeley Carroll School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Director & After Camp Supervisor
Berkeley Carroll Day Camp
06.2021 - 09.2022
After School Chess Teacher
Various New York Schools
08.2016 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Brooklyn College