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Ciera Martinez

New Jersey

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

College Success Manager

KIPP: New York City
07.2023 - Current
  • Provide expert guidance on student demographics and best practices, empowering counselors to maximize their engagement.
  • Boost student engagement by implementing personalized success strategies and maintaining open communication channels.
  • Streamline internal processes for improved team efficiency, enabling faster response times to student needs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative solutions tailored to specific student needs.
  • Increase team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
  • Achieve departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Facilitate successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
  • Launch new strategies and services with thorough research, leading to increased engagement across all caseloads.
  • Optimize resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and providing personalized coaching for staff development.
  • Develop a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Cultivate partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize student success and extend extra supports.
  • Drive operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
  • Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.

Reenrollment Grant Project Manager

KIPP Team and Family
11.2021 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Facilitated change management processes within organizations by effectively communicating benefits of new systems or processes being introduced during projects.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
  • Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.

College Success Counselor

KIPP Team and Family
07.2018 - 07.2023
  • Enhanced student progress by utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques and individualized treatment plans.
  • Improved student satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
  • Assisted students in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify student needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of student interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Educated students on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-sufficiency.
  • Designed culturally-sensitive interventions tailored to each student's background and experiences.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in students' lives.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development trainings to remain current on best practices within the counseling field.

Interim Budget and Operations Manager

KIPP Team and Family
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Led team in stipend distribution and off-cycle funding processes that provided over $50k for 600+ students each semester, including winter and summer terms
  • Created and finalized monthly budget reports, ensuring documents complied with KIPP Foundation policies and guidelines.

Data Coordinator

KIPP Team and Family
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Processed and managed quantitative and qualitative data for 1700+ alumni utilizing Salesforce, Powerschool, Naviance, and Overgrad
  • Established streamlined and cross-functional data tracking systems using google suites to facilitate the successful high school-to-college transition for 300+ students.

Transition Coordinator

KIPP Team and Family
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Served as liaison between executive management, placement, and alumni teams to facilitate the high school-to-college transition process for 100+ alumni each year
  • Created resources and programs for transition-focused classes and workshops for students and families
  • Developed, tracked, and reported on transition-related metrics and goals with assistant director of data, placement, and alumni teams.

Third Grade Lead Teacher

KIPP New Jersey
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Taught Math, Literacy, Writing, Guided Reading, and Cognitive Guided Instruction in an inclusion classroom of 28 students
  • Created a classroom environment that encouraged learning and was developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant by using a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media aligned to best practices, specific content knowledge and the needs and abilities of students
  • Used diagnostic assessments to identify learning strengths and needs of every student, on a weekly basis, to intervene and/or accelerate students toward academic and leadership potential
  • Led Professional Development sessions that introduced and familiarized third grade teachers with upcoming Literacy units.

Third Grade Lead Teacher

North Star Academy
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Taught Vocabulary, Social Studies, Science, Writing, Guided Reading, Literacy, and Math in a classroom of 31 students
  • Demonstrated a repertoire of teaching strategies that ensured student mastery such as modeling/presentation, guided practice and independent practice (I do, We do, You do), breaking down complex tasks, providing repeated practice, sequencing learning, providing reinforcement/review and using mnemonic devices
  • Designed and implemented assessments that measured progress towards academic standards; used assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
  • Participated in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.

Education

M.A. Sociology and Education -

Teachers College
New York, NY
05.2020

B.A. Early Childhood Education -

Elon University
Elon, NC
05.2015

Certification

Inside Track Coaching Certificate

Timeline

College Success Manager

KIPP: New York City
07.2023 - Current

Interim Budget and Operations Manager

KIPP Team and Family
12.2021 - 06.2022

Reenrollment Grant Project Manager

KIPP Team and Family
11.2021 - Current

Data Coordinator

KIPP Team and Family
10.2020 - 06.2021

Transition Coordinator

KIPP Team and Family
11.2019 - 06.2021

College Success Counselor

KIPP Team and Family
07.2018 - 07.2023

Third Grade Lead Teacher

KIPP New Jersey
08.2017 - 06.2018

Third Grade Lead Teacher

North Star Academy
08.2015 - 06.2016

M.A. Sociology and Education -

Teachers College

B.A. Early Childhood Education -

Elon University

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