DALIDA AMY MOLINA

Bronx

Summary

Dedicated Education Leader with over 8 years of experience in social work and educational settings, specializing in program coordination for diverse and vulnerable populations. Proven track record in supervising high-performing instructional teams, developing trauma-informed curricula, and ensuring 100% compliance with Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and NYC educational standards, seeking to leverage strong interpersonal and leadership skills as an Education Leader.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Education Supervisor

RISING GROUND

New York, NY

03.2024 - Current

Oversee daily operations for the educational program, directly supervising a team of Teachers and Teacher Assistants to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Drive performance excellence by conducting bi-weekly individual supervision, providing actionable feedback, and completing annual appraisals aligned with organizational competencies.
Ensure 100% compliance with Program and ORR mandates by monitoring instructional facilitation and safety protocols.
Lead curriculum strategy, ensuring lesson plans meet the developmental needs of youth and align strictly with NYC educational standards.
Pioneer community engagement by designing and overseeing hands-on educational projects and off-site activities to enhance student learning.
UC Teacher | 12/2023 – 03/2024
Developed comprehensive curricula and differentiated lesson plans for all children in the program, ensuring specialized tutorial services were accessible.
Streamlined program efficiency by managing an inventory of all educational supplies, ensuring the program remained fully equipped for all learners.
Conducted critical assessments for minors within 72 hours of arrival and every 90 days to track and support academic progress.

Assistant Director of Learning Center

CAYUGA CENTERS

New York, NY

04.2022 - 11.2023

Managed daily operations for a comprehensive Learning Center, supervising a multidisciplinary team including Teachers, Skills Trainers, and Aides.
Authored and revised curricula for a wide age range (Infant–17.5), incorporating ESL as a core component to support non-English speaking students.
Strictly enforced NYS Education requirements, including DASA and school violence prevention protocols, to maintain a safe learning environment.
Enhanced data integrity by overseeing SIR reviews, program logs, and maintaining a centralized shared file system for all educational documentation.
UC Teacher | 07/2018 – 04/2022
Delivered trauma-informed care to assigned classes, utilizing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) techniques to support youth during academic instruction.
Created engaging instructional materials tailored to the specific developmental levels and observed needs of each student.
UC Skills Trainer | 12/2016 – 07/2018
Spearheaded skill-building initiatives for Unaccompanied Minors (UAC) in collaboration with the Assistant Director.
Performed developmental assessments to identify and implement age-appropriate skill-building tasks in a trauma-sensitive environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

APEC University

Santo Domingo, DR

Skills

Leadership: Staff Supervision & Training, Performance Appraisals, Disciplinary Management
Education: Curriculum Design (Infant–175 years), Lesson Planning, ESL Integration

Compliance: ORR Regulations, NYS Education Mandates, SIR Review & Reporting
Student Support: Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Trauma-Informed Care, Assessments