DANA BURRIS
Hyde Park,MA
Summary
COMMITMENT | LEADERSHIP | INTEGRITY A proven visionary and strategic leader. Accomplished in optimizing outreach strategies and improving program operations to maximize effectiveness and resource utilization. Knowledgeable about in-person and online means for reaching members of the community. Strategic and decisive leader with hardworking mentality and 20 years of related experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Field Coordinator
Mather Elementary School
11.2023 - Current
- Utilized a system for tracking student progress, enabling timely intervention and support when needed.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with colleagues and reviewing educational resources.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster an environment of open communication and mutual respect.
- Assisted in developing strategies for decreasing the number of behavioral incidents and referrals for support.
- Oversee behavioral issues and crisis.
- Actively participated in school-wide committees focused on initiatives such as anti-bullying efforts or cultural diversity programming.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
Outreach Engagement Coordinator
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
03.2009 - 02.2023
- Connect at risk and proven risk youth to an array of existing resources and programs within the community i.e
- Community agencies such as YMCA or Boston Centers for Youth & Families
- Provide violence intervention strategies and conflict resolution to issues that arise between gang members throughout city
- Serve as a liaison between clients and their involvement with probation system or department of youth services
- Coordinate with center-based youth workers at community centers city wide
- Schedule activities and programming for recreational and community building programs within Boston Centers for Youth & Families.
Assistant Aquatic Manager
Mattahunt Community Center
05.2008 - 03.2009
- Supervised lifeguards and maintained weekly scheduling
- Ensured all safety measures and guidelines were met and kept
- Certified in First-Aid and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer.
- Improved staff performance through regular training sessions on rescue techniques, CPR, and first aid procedures.
- Promoted a clean and hygienic environment with thorough daily inspections of the pool area, equipment, and facilities.
- Maintained accurate records of pool maintenance activities, chemical levels, incident reports, attendance figures, among others.
Lead Tutor
The Engineering Academy
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Tutored students grades 9-12 in science and math after school
- Assisted junior and senior students with college application process
- Led prospective college student tours to a variety of neighboring universities; facilitated discussions and Q&A sessions.
Educational/ Youth Coordinator
Ellis Memorial & Eldridge House South End
06.2006 - 09.2006
- Supervised daily activities of children 5-13
- Conducted group activities and taught educational and lessons
- Researched, evaluated and executed summer events for the youth
- Recruited trained, and mentored volunteers to support various initiatives and activities.
- Coordinated special events that fostered positive relationships among community members and organizations.
- Served as a liaison between the organization, schools, families, and other stakeholders involved in youth programming.
Education
JEREMIAH E. BURKE HIGH SCHOOL
DORCHESTER, MABachelor of Arts - CRIMINOLOGY
STONEHILL COLLEGE
EASTON, MA05.2009
Skills
- Strategic / Tactical Planning
- Organization
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Excel
- First Aid & CPR
- Sports & Recreational Activities
- Word & Outlook
- Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
- Project Leadership
- Service Coordination
- Community resource management
- Cultural Competency
Accomplishments
- Have participated and help organize youth athletic programs within the Boston community such as NFL Play 360 Flag Football, No Books No Ball, AAU Brockton Boxers
- Served the Boston community with over 200 hours of community service - included interning in the juvenile court of Judge Leslie Harris, tutoring Boston Public High School students through YO Boston (ages 16-22) in SAT and GED preparation, and also facilitated workshops in many areas (i.e. conflict management).
- Founder of PROLIFIK PERFORMANCE TRAINING 2023
Professional Organizations And Affiliations
- National Honor Society - Member
- Stonehill College Football Team, All Northeast-10 Academic Team - Member
- New Fellowship Christian Ministries - Member
- Active Volunteer- Greater Boston YMCA
Timeline
Community Field Coordinator
Mather Elementary School
11.2023 - Current
Outreach Engagement Coordinator
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
03.2009 - 02.2023
Lead Tutor
The Engineering Academy
09.2008 - 01.2009
Assistant Aquatic Manager
Mattahunt Community Center
05.2008 - 03.2009
Educational/ Youth Coordinator
Ellis Memorial & Eldridge House South End
06.2006 - 09.2006
JEREMIAH E. BURKE HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Arts - CRIMINOLOGY
STONEHILL COLLEGE
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