CYMONE MACK
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Dedicated educator and academic professional spanning K-12 and higher education environments. Specializes in college and career readiness, advising, curriculum development, and program direction. Demonstrated success in managing educational programs, supervising staff teams, and supporting diverse student populations through postsecondary planning, enrichment programming, and academic guidance. Skilled in building college-going culture, facilitating workshops, and implementing equity-centered student support systems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
iD Tech Camps
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Led training programs for staff, enhancing instructional quality and student engagement.
- Managed day-to-day operations including staff timesheet approval, scheduling, budget tracking, and logistical coordination.
- Supervised teams of 10–20 instructional and residential staff.
- Oversaw 30–110 international middle and high school students.
- Planned weekly educational and community-building events.
- Revamped course curriculum to improve learning outcomes.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction.
College and Career Traveling Facilitator
EduCare Foundation
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed curriculum and led facilitator training for college and career readiness workshops.
- Facilitated college and career centered workshops across four high schools serving grades 9–12 to enhance student engagement.
- Supported 12th-grade students with applications for college, scholarships, and employment.
- Provided early college and career exploration to students in grades 9–11.
- Organized monthly events aligned with organizational college-going campaigns.
Graduate Student Instructor
UCLA Center for Community Engagement
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Taught undergraduate courses in Disability Studies, History, and Political Science.
- Developed, revised, and managed course syllabi and curriculum.
- Oversaw sections of 20–47 students, ensuring academic progress.
- Held weekly 1:1 meetings with students for advising and mentorship.
- Supported students with graduate school and employment applications.
College Admissions Coach
Prepory College Counseling and Career Coaching
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided one-on-one academic and college counseling to ~10 students per semester.
- Assisted 12th-grade students with resumes, personal statements, and college application review.
- Designed individualized academic and college readiness plans for grades 9–11.
- Regularly met with parents, students, and colleagues to track progress.
- Delivered guidance on college admissions processes and requirements.
- Guided students in identifying career interests and aligning academic goals with professional aspirations.
Student Assistant
College Track
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided tutoring for 9th and 10th grade students.
- Guided students on career development including job searches and internships.
- Served on undergraduate student panels at organization events.
- Facilitated workshops for students and parents on college applications.
Summer Associate
A Place Called Home
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Served as lead instructor and co-facilitator for high school enrichment classes.
- Created curriculum for 3–4 extracurricular courses.
- Supported 11th and 12th graders with college application preparation.
- Managed course budgets and coordinated biweekly field trips.
- Assisted with large-scale program events and student engagement initiatives.
Teachers Aide and After-School Care Program Assistant
SAGE Mentorship Program
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided academic/classroom support for 2nd and 3rd grade students.
- Oversaw after-school programming serving up to 50 K–5 students.
- Performed daily administrative tasks including school wide-communications and attendance tracking.
- Provided mentorship and emotional support to early elementary students.
Student Instructor
All About Kids
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Supported performing arts instruction for students with learning, physical, and developmental disabilities.
- Provided 1:1 and group social-emotional support for students ages 5–16.
- Assisted with adapted arts instruction to promote inclusion and developmental growth.
Education
Ph.D. - Higher Education and Organizational Change
University of California- Los Angeles
Master of Arts - Higher Education and Organizational Change
University of California- Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare & Disability Studies
University of California- Berkeley
Skills
- Supervisory
- Case Management & Student Support
- College Admissions & Postsecondary Counseling
- Event Coordination & Program Planning
- Social Media Management
- Fiscal Tracking and Budget Oversight
- Oral and Written Communication
- Workshop Facilitation
- Classroom Instruction and Management